Galentine's Day

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I fudged up on sending out Christmas cards this year. I knew I wasn't going to be able to get them out in time in December, so I planned to do something for Galentine’s Day.

Be Mine - 6 by 6 Arts / Thea Starr Galentine’s Gift 2022

I had to have had your address as I wanted them/snail mail to be a real surprise. I know my design choice isn’t suited for everyone but I know at least my friends will think of me when they see it.

I have never been a Valentine’s Day person. Nor am I a pink/pastels person which seems to be the standard for Valentine’s Day. So, when one of my favorite vintage reproduction companies released something along my preferred taste of “Valentine’s Day” wear, I snatched it up. I snatched it up because I thought it would go perfectly with my brooch that I designed as the Galentine Gift.

I wasn’t wrong.

I wore this dress out and about and while I cooked dinner yesterday. I’m a “I’m gonna wear the dress no matter what” kind of gal. I wanted to make a small to-do about Galentine’s this year because I know a few of my friends are having life “moments” that are on the harder side right now. And I’ve never been afraid to tell my friends that I love them. Although it might come in the form of weird little handmade trinkets like this but it’s love!

I hope you all had a great day yesterday. xo-Thea

Custom Keepsake Wedding Bouquets

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I am in my 12th year in the business of making handmade flowers. One thing that never gets old is creating custom keepsake wedding bouquets. 

I get an array of requests on color palettes. Everything from the subtle ivory palette to the bright bold reds. The bouquet featured in this post is a recent bouquet I completed. The bride wanted a pink and orange palette. Perfect choice for vintage kimono fabrics. 

Vintage fabrics add an additional story to a special occasion. A bit of history and a whole lot of uniqueness. 

My bouquets can be kept forever or passed on. It's kind of wonderful. While I love florists and their services. (I use them frequently for my children's formal events.) Real flowers that have been preserved never look quite as good as they did in their moment. Many of my brides have told me how excited they are to keep their bouquets to pass on to their children. I'm really proud to offer this type of service. 

Autumn Harvest Bouquet - Pageant style - will be available at The Handmade Showroom later this month. 

Later this month (October 2015), a selection of my keepsake bouquets and complimentary wedding accessories will be available to purchase in person at The Handmade Showroom at Pacific Place in downtown Seattle. Many will be autumn and winter themed. 

On a personal note, my fiancé and I recently settled on our wedding colors. I'm excited to share the process of making my own bouquet and wedding flowers. 

xo-Thea