>Edible Artwork Wedding Cakes by FairyCakesandFaces

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Fairy Cakes and Faces is ran by Nic (Nicola) Shipley.  Mother of three and wife to a British soldier Nic lives just outside of London England in Surrey.  Nic started her cake creations on a whim.  A couple of family birthday cakes for inspiration and a drive to create wonderful artistic cakes got her started.  What I love about her story is every bit of what you see is natural ability.  She is not ‘trained’ in culinary arts or in painting techniques.  Every piece of hers is a creation, a piece of edible artwork.  They seem almost too beautiful to eat.

  
The offbeat part of me appreciates the quirkiness of her style and the adult content section of her web site (think bachelor party cake).  So I’m excited to share with you this wonderful ‘artist’ and ‘culinary genius’.  Fairycakesandfaces.co.uk !!!  

My only regret is that we are too far apart for me to see her cakes in person!


Krissy
Make Believe’N
http://www.etsy.com/shop/krissy167

>Eco Love – Think Vintage

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So, you’re engaged. Congrats. You and your partner have decided to have an eco friendly wedding without sacrificing your offbeat style. Think vintage, the ultimate recycling. I know you’re thinking that you don’t want to look old fashioned but modern hip and dripping with stylish originality. And why not!

If you are lucky enough to find a garment that fits and is not damaged then you have scored. Most likely it will need something. Maybe something needs to be removed or added or maybe it is damaged. Perhaps it just doesn’t fit. My advice is to re fashion.

In the hands of a skilled artisan magic can happen. When looking for a seamstress be sure and leave yourself some time to interview prospects. You will be working closely with this person and the chemistry needs to be right. On your first meeting bring all the pictures and pieces of things that you have collected. My favorite clients are the ones who show up with truckloads of stuff. They know what they want and my job is to help them get there. Don’t worry that there seems to be no unifying concept, bring it all.

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You are probably wondering how to find this person. Word of mouth is usually your best bet. Ask at local vintage shops since they often have access to people who do repair work for them.

There are many wonderful designer/makers online that may have a style that meshes with your own.Often they are available for custom work or just tweaking a design they are already offering.

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Make sure you ask or read about their policies. You will probably be required to make a non-refundable down payment to start work. I know this can feel a little scary. Do your research. There are many sites with good resource info. Here is a good starting place

Eco Vintage Weddings

>Thrilled to be a new member….

>I found this team on Etsy.com, when one of your kind members added my shoes to a treasury and I was blown away and absolutely charmed.Not a minute after I wanted to be part of this wonderful group of designers, artists and people like me who understand the “Offbeat Bride”.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/63415118/midnight-venus-peacock-feather

I look forward to meeting Glenda (from Midnight Boudoir ) in person, as she will be coming down in January to Florida to visit family.  I admire her store and I can’t wait to wear one of her exotic hair pieces…I guess we both love Peacocks!