{kara rosenberry co.}

{weekend colors}

2012-01-24T08:45:00.004-07:00

Somehow my weekdays don't seem quite so lovely and colorful!

1. Love this color combo- Mustard, olive green, pink and cream. A vintage book from Patina, in french to boot. A Mustard Pin/ Clip from Fern and Flora with seafoam cream and pink beads and buttons, and lace that trimed a christmas package, and a smidge of pink ribbon from a tag, also from Patina.
2. lovely items from Target that I didn't purchase... only photographed. {self control was used here}
3. The most colorful and fabulous hanger display I ever did see, at TJ Maxx/Homegoods. I wanted the soft pink hangers, the gray, the seafoam, the yellow but alas I practiced self control once again.
4. Brunch and much needed time with a dear friend brought on an Almond latte and a coffee to start the morning, served in bright yellow mugs.

and now I am ready for another colorful weekend!

{bee ye creative}

2012-01-15T23:27:00.013-07:00

Hello friends! I had to share a special treat with you today...! I am taking this great class with artist Jeanne Oliver... She is from Colorado and she is a great woman to admire... both as a person and as an artist. I had the pleasure of meeting her this spring and attending a lovely soiree at her house this summer for which I also got to design the invitations for... {blushing}

She put the word out about the class and I told myself that I couldn't get into any more creative ventures, and that I already had too much going on. The class was supposed to be closed and she opened it up for another day and I decided to go for it. I thought that just the content would be good- and that I didn't really need to do any of the projects. And then the first project video started and I was hooked. I learned so many techniques and decided right away that I needed to get busy doing some of her projects. And so I carved away some time tonight and made an altered journal...

Jeanne shared a lot of her preferred supplies but also encouraged us that you most likely have everything you need right in your house. And yes, I do. I collect bits and pieces and so I am so happy when projects like this come a long. This was an old black sketch book from Borders that I painted on, freehand painted a background, added part of a grocery sack, a trophy that I traced out of vintage paper, the bee is one of my images that I draw, and the pink raffle ticket is part of my collection of bits that I keep on hand.

The back of the journal hosts a playing card that I love and keep {hoard} for only very special projects such as this, a paper lace doiley and another raffle ticket inscribed with "the bee's knees" and a set of vintage buttons. {something else I collect {hoard}} The journal is embelished with some cream crafters twine and an old chandelier crystal.

I made the mantra of this journal {bee ye creative} as I feel I need to remind myself that I need to stay creative and not just stick to designing for my business all the time.

What a great reminder.

Jeanne extended the class registration thru Monday January 16, so go and take a look and sign up for this wonderful class. go here for more info...! go quickly tho!

{resolutions}

2012-01-04T09:50:00.006-07:00

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I don't know about you but I am kind of wary of the term New Year's Resolution. I have a few resolutions that came to mind 01/01/2012, but I don't think that just because it is a new year, one should hope that everything is going to be different. I like to be a little realistic. I do have hope in a New Year, everything seems fresh and full of promise but too often that wears off very soon.

What about the term, New Life Resolution? The kind of resolution that you make on any day of the year, to make your life better, etc. I have been working on that for the last few months or so and find it to work better for me for right now. It is about making a daily decision to do the things you don't want to do. That's part of it, at least.

Lately, I have been very protective of my time. I found that I said yes way too quickly, and didn't listen to the voice in my head shouting out these realities: I really don't have time, or I won't be making money on that order, or you already have a committment every night this week, what are you thinking? Also, I read a great post from Melody Ross about the noise that we allow in our lives. I have tried to cut some of that out. I am not all the way there, but I am getting there. At the risk of sounding selfish, this is just what I need to do right now.

I also think it is dangerous to make time for people out of obligation--- again at the risk of sounding horrible, I find that it is really important to nourish the relationships in my life that are important to me, not the ones I feel obligated to. I find that I have much more peace in my heart, my head and my schedule when doing this. A great article also from Melody Ross about that is found here.

So, bring it on 2012 but I started making a few resolutions before you came along!

{farewell 2011}

2011-12-30T10:02:00.004-07:00

Happy New Year to you!

May it be safe, warm and full of promise!

{Christmas Craft}

2011-12-16T09:52:00.013-07:00

Over Thanksgiving, my family and I started adorning these candles. Earlier this summer some non holiday candles were made for the Horseshoe Market, but after using glitter on some cards this winter, I wanted to make some Holiday Candles.

These candles are technically prayer candles and are scent free and super reasonable at the Dollar store or perhaps your nearest Latino Market. I collected the image from a vintage image website {the Vintage Fairy Graphics Blog} and went to town adding glitter.

The whole family {at least all the girls} becamse involved. My 12 year old niece and sister in law, my sister and my mom all joined in the fun. My parents sunroom soon had a glittered covered floor and my brother refused to give me a goodbye hug lest he also be covered in glitter.
I had plenty of fun ribbon, twine yarn and vintage buttons to trim the candles with.
Above are some of the non holiday candles we made, great for gifts. I took these to a show last weekend and sold quite a few... ! Another candle adorning party is set for this weekend to make some for gifts for my friends and family.

Oh what fun this was! what crafts have you been creating for the Holidays? Paper Chains, little gifts for friends, or holiday decoration? or all of the above?

{art night: oranges, honey & wine}

2011-12-08T09:29:00.012-07:00

I have a new piece of art hanging on my walls.... painted by moi!

Recently I had the pleasure of attending a mixed media class with artist Lizzie Mara. I have had the pleasure of knowing Lizzie for about 5 years now and she is a Denver treasure. I went to her home for a mixed media class and had so much fun! I learned so much too! The painting above "Miel" {French for honey} is what I came up with at the end and it was so unexpected. Lizzie enouraged me to be more loose and whimsical. I haven't always felt super comfortable with paint as I am with pencil or a pen. But I think I am catching on, thanks to Lizzie.

We munched on papaya chips from Trader Joes, fruit leather, Clementine oranges, and chocolate and drank red wine. I was so focused on my piece that I barely had anything to drink! Of course the set up was all so lovely. Lizzie puts a lot of love into things like this.

1. Lizzie had us do some sketches and brainstorming with words before we started. She also asked us to bring scaps of paper and other little pieces we might want to include in our piece. I have been preparing for this kind of thing for years and had plenty of options to bring to the table!

2. Whenever I had painted before I didn't do layers and background colors so I wasn't used to adding texture and color in the background to build on as I painted. this is what I started off with. I penciled in graphite honeycombs to add texture.

3. I added in a golden yellow and a mint green- I didn't picture the mint green in the piece at first but it was something I added in after another class mate mixed up the color for their piece. I added in pieces of vintage book paper, raffle tickets, sheet music and lace doilies for the leaves of my wreath. My beehive came together before my eyes and it was so fun to see it come to life, with the help of Lizzie.

When I got home I added a little {maybe more like alot} of white ink to piece to finish it off. I love the finished product. Lizzie sent me home with a ribbon to trim my piece with, which I will add when I have some time. This class was a highlight to my year and I want to make more pieces now! It was so much fun and so great to create just for the sake of creating.

A few surprises to me:

1. I didn't expect my piece to be so whimsical at the end.

2. I didn't expect there to be so much color in my piece- honey, amber, chocolate, teal and mint all made surprise appearances that I didn't plan when I started.

3. Good things hppen when you let go and breathe. Yes they do.

Looking back at it now, I might have used a little less white ink to finish it off but what is done, is done. I still love the piece.

thanks Lizzie! ***As a side note, Lizzie has a company called Treat Designs. I encourage you to add follow her company on Facebook. She has many darling things coming out from her darling company.

{Holiday Show}

2011-12-05T09:42:00.005-07:00

Hello! If you are in Denver, come and visit me this Friday night or Saturday at my friend Tiff's house. I have been doing this show at Tiffanys house now for several years. She is one of the coolest people I know, and so is her house. The deal is, if you are selling something, you bring a bottle of wine and some food, and then you set up shop and chat with a bunch of fabulous people all weekend. It is a lot of fun. It is great for me as I haven't started shopping yet!

I will be selling some amazing goods this time around. Fern and Flora will also have some lovely goods on hand as well. I will be selling note cards, holiday cards, vintage ornaments, fabulous candles, Recipes Cards, Vintage Aprons, Lace Bowls and so much more. I am in the mood to clear some items out so the prices will be super affordable. Plus there are lots of other Denver vendors selling fabulous handmade goods. Please join me for relaxing, pressure free shopping! I would love to see you!

{tis the season}

2011-11-29T12:54:00.000-07:00

{photo by moi, at 5 Green Boxes, Denver Colorado}

It seems that the discussion of Christmas is being happening earlier and earlier these days. As a crafter and business owner, I am always starting holiday designs and prep very early, which makes me feel like Christmas is tomorrow. {but it isn't}
I, on the other hand, do not feel ready to start shopping for Christmas gifts. I guess I need to start feeling ready! I am getting there however.
1. Last weekend I bought 2 large bags of vintage Christmas ornaments for $4 total {thrifting while on a road trip} Some to keep, some to sell, some to give as gifts to my friends who love that kind of thing.
2. I am compiling my Christmas wish list slowly but surely.
3. I am thinking of great gifts I can get for the loved ones in my life.
4.I am finishing up with holiday custom orders which is a great feeling. {however it isn't too late to order something custom from me for the holidays!}

So I am getting there. A little reminder for you, get some of those Christmas gifts crossed off your list by shopping my sale. You can receive 20% off your entire order by entering Holiday at the point of sale. Recipe Cards, Note Cards, Cupcake Sticks, Christmas Gift Labels, etc!

go here!

{Patina} a Denver Treasure

2011-11-21T13:26:00.000-07:00

In Denver, we have a wonderful assortment of boutiques, and shops that I adore. Patina is one of them. I don't visit as often as I would like, but I plan on visiting more now. When I visited last time, the shop had been transformed into a Holiday Wonderland, full of mercury glass, ornaments and glitter. They also have my holiday cards in stock. {Yay!}

While you are there you might run into vintage postcards and darling flashcards, sweet charms for necklaces, vintage microscopes and cameras, Spools of twine {those get me every time}, and so much more.

Why don't you come on out to Denver and join me! After shopping we will go across the street and visit Sazza for some scrumptious pizza and salad. It will be so fun, I promise!

{Happy Cakes}

2011-11-16T09:34:00.000-07:00

I am so proud to have had my cupcake cards at Denver's best cupcake shop, Happy Cakes for many years now, since they first opened. Just recently, they started carrying my line of Cupcake Sticks.
Recently they had a Holiday Open house and featured my ice skate cupcake sticks in Cream and Blue and also my Mitten Cupcake sticks. I also made a Garland for them to hang over their display. I added a little glitter to a few of the sticks and they turned out so pretty.
This photo was sent to me by one of the owners as I wasn't able to make it that day. My holiday Cupcake Sticks and Stir Sticks are now available by special order at Happy Cakes. Below is the sample sheet I did for special orders for Happy Cakes for my Cupcake and Stir Sticks.

(forgive the crooked image!)

Once again these aren't in my shop but if you see a design above that you would like for a Cupcake Stick set(s) or Stir Sticks for the holidays, just email me at hello@kararosenberry.com. I have been too busy to add items to my Etsy shop lately!

Happy (cup)Cakes to you!

xo kara

sparkle & shine

2011-11-14T13:49:00.001-07:00

Recently I filled an order for a local Denver shop, Patina. The owner, Joy, wanted me add glitter to my designs which I usually never do, to keep things simple. Well I went ahead with the glitter request purchasing some Martha Stewart glitter and glue. I also drew up these two new designs, a snowflake trio and a pinecone. Due to many other orders that week I had one night to add glitter to 72 cards. Wow, I will never do that again. I did perfect the art of adding glitter to my work that night and will continue to offer that service.

I haven't added these to my shop yet but aren't they pretty?

kara

{life is sweet}

2011-11-08T10:26:00.001-07:00

life is sweet in so many ways

time with friends

talking with my sister on the phone {almost everyday}

a delicious dinner out and a long chat

a day of crafty ideas and future plans with a like minded friend

antipation of the upcoming holidays

cupcakes, always cupcakes

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bittersweet times make the sweet times all the more special:

my good friend lost her mom suddenly this week.

her mom was her best friend and my friend is lost.

all of this has me thinking about the moments we take for granted.

x's and o's

kara

{all the latest}

2011-11-04T07:54:00.001-06:00

{autumn woman by cori dantini}

1, First of all, Hello and Happy Friday!

2. Isn't the above piece by Cori Dantini just amazing! I LOVE her work. You can see more here. Cori used to live in denver and I remember seing her work around town at least 15 years ago. I have always admired her work but she has really evolved thru the years and her work now , well WOW is all I can say.

3. I hand glittered 72 cards last night for an order. Thought it would be a breeze and go fast. Hmm, not so much. I am traumatized and exhausted today. (traumatized might be a strong word but I am keeping it in there)

4. I am not doing any holiday shows this season, okay maybe just one at my friend Tiffany's house. This is the first time in 7 years that I won't be doing any shows. Freedom feels good but a little sad sometimes as it is something I am so used to doing.

5. I am concentrating on online and retails orders, which so far have been keeping me very busy.

6. I have been cooking a lot lately.

This week I made Quinoa Risotto with chicken. (Made the sauce with a little skim milk, parm cheese, garlic and a dab of flour. Add thyme, sea salt, whatever else and YUM) Make up a big batch of Quinoa before hand and put it in the fridge. Add the quinoa to the sauce and let it heat up. add Chicken or Shrimp or whatever. Very Good!

I made these recipes up myself so everything is kind of done to taste.

I also made Smashed Apples. Chop up apples, add them to a mix of water with agave nector and cinnamon. Let them boil until the apples get soft and then take a masher and mash them up.

Great for breakfast, a snack or dessert and Delish!

7. Hope you have a lovely weekend. I cannot wait for Sunday, a day to relax finally!

kara

{Holiday Items in Shop & Sale!}

2011-10-26T07:59:00.000-06:00

I usually offer great deals to my customers when I do trunk shows and now, I am offering those great deals to you! Enter the code Holiday at the point of sale and save 20% shop wide!

This includes all holiday note card designs!

This also includes custom orders.

Recipe Cards are new this year and would make a great gift! Notecards are fabulous for gifts too.

Teachers Gifts

Hostess Gifts

a gift for a girlfriend...

So many fun options.

Start shopping now.
Go here!

{wishful thinking}

2011-10-14T10:00:00.000-06:00

{this etsy treasure found here}

Anyone that has been around me knows I have a thing for accessories. usually necklaces,

usually chunky and always statement makers. I love the one above because you could wear it with so many different things.

I have this friend Tiffany Beach, that can whip up a beauty like this in a jiffy. I have a bunch of vintage buttons that need a home. This is going to be my next request to Tiffany.

What do you think? Lovely, right?

{Market Saturday}

2011-10-03T09:18:00.000-06:00

Hello friends. It has been way too long since I have blogged. this past weekend, my pal from Fern and Flora-Emily, and I, did the horseshoe Market, here in Denver Colorado. We were hoping for a crisp and cool fall day. That didn't happen. It was very warm and sadly we couldn't wear scarves and boots and drink hot cocoa. Instead, we opted for summery clothes and ice water.

Outdoor markets are just hard. They depend on the weather for a good outcome and it is hard to know how the weather is going to be. Almost 12 hours of work on little sleep isn't easy. {do you see the circles under my eyes in the photo above?} I have been doing shows/ markets for about 7 years now but the outdoor ones, they aren't my favorite.

All in all, we had a nice day. Our booth looked pretty and we got to chat with lots of friends, meet new people and we had the most delicious Thai Chicken Pizza for lunch. Yum. Most importantly, Emily and I got to catch up on all the latest. Next time I think we should just meet at Starbucks and save ourselves the the hassle.

Have a great week folks!

kara

{fall in love}

2011-09-21T09:35:00.000-06:00

I tried to convince myself that the upcoming change of seasons doesn't thrill me, but it does.

I love fall. It is the return of sweaters, boots, scarves, and cool weather. Pumpkins, hot lattes and crunchy leaves. It is my favorite and I will no longer deny it.

Is fall your favorite season, or not so much?

Happy Weekend, and a winner!

2011-09-16T16:01:00.001-06:00

hello and happy weekend! Friday never felt so good!

Congrats to the winner of my {not so} recent giveaway.

Kimberly W.... I will be sending you an email so that you can

make your selection. Congrats!

Also, there is a sale in my shop, get 15% off on any item{s} when

you enter SEPTEMBER at the point of sale in the coupon section.

{start stocking up on holiday gifts NOW!}

Happy Weekend to you!

kara

{Merci Beaucoup} and a sale!

2011-09-06T22:18:00.001-06:00

{just added} {these will be added soon, cute right?}

{just added}

its late on Tuesday night and today I am grateful for...

a wonderful 3 day weekend spent seeing a movie,shopping, and having coffee with a dear friend

grilling out and relaxin and some fro yo....

a wonderful girls night last Thursday at the fabulous home of Jeanne Oliver. another blog post to come about this. Simply Amazing!!!

a bunch of new items in my shop. I just added about 10 more items. This shop is stocked full of new recipe cards, cupcake sticks.

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By the way, the new line of recipe cards would be great for stocking stuffers, and are perfect for teacher, hostess, holiday, and shower gifts. Also perfect for that baker or cook in your life.

Stock up on these lovelies! They are darling and so well priced. {if I do say so myself}

I had an amazing giveaway last week and want to finish adding items to my shop before I announce the winner so they have a bunch of items to pick from. The winner announcement is coming soon. Thank you to all my new followers and to the people who left the most lovely comments.

I am doing a sale in my shop because of all the new items. Enter September at the point of sale for 15% off.

see you back here soon! kara

shop update and giveaway

2011-08-29T09:09:00.001-06:00

{dans le cuisine de....recipe cards}

{nest gift or favor tags}

{nest cupcake sticks}

{strawberry recipe cards}

{bee recipe cards in pink}

Yesterday I added lots of new items to the shop. I still have more to add.

I am doing a giveaway and the winner will receive a sweet little package
with 2 packages of recipe cards, 2 packages of gift and favor tags

and 2 packages of cupcake sticks.

{the winner gets to pick the items they want}

to enter:
leave me a comment and say hello.

for additional entries:

1. become a follower of my blog and leave another comment.
If you are a follower already, let me know with a comment.

2. spread the word on your blog, facebook or twitter. this will earn you 2 extra entries.
leave a comment with the link please!

The giveaway will end on Monday September 5th and will be announced soon after.

xo
kara

{the makings of a vignette}

2011-08-16T08:40:00.000-06:00

this is one if the little vignettes I have created on a shelf in my apartment.

I find the colors very soothing yet glamorous.
vintage chalkboard. estate sale{$2}
Sparkly K. Talulah Jones Denver
Eiffel Tower {christmas ornament} a gift that I use year round
Sea Green Vintage Book. Estate Sale
Mini Vintage Camera. A Parker Colorado Antique Shop
Mini Potted Flower. hmmm, I don't recall!
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I have a lot of favorite items that I have collected thru the years.
what is your favorite item in my vignette?

{fabulous finds Friday: vintage graphic heaven}

2011-08-12T08:39:00.000-06:00

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This week I died and went to vintage graphic heaven. Oh my goodness.

Have you been to the website Vintage Fairy Grapics? found here.

I cannot believe I didn't know about this before. It is full of amazing vintage graphics. It is really quite amazing. I hope you go and visit because you won't be disappointed.

Have a great weekend! My plans include very little work and a whole lot of sleep and relaxing.

kara

{butterfly in the sky}

2011-08-10T09:25:00.001-06:00

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Last week, while in the midst of getting ready for the Horseshoe Market,

I had a custom order to finish for a butterfly party for 3 year old Ava.

I already did her invitations with corresponding stickers but I had to finish her
thank you notes and also made some favor tags as an added bonus.

I think they turned out to be pretty sweet. The will be available in my Etsy Shop soon! I think I also need to design a butterfly for grown ups too.
Maybe something a little more sophisticated.

xo kara

{horsehoe fever}

2011-08-05T09:53:00.001-06:00

It's almost market time! I will be joining Fern and Flora at the Horseshoe Market

tomorrow in Denver from 9-4 at 46th and Tennyson.

we will be selling fabulous candles, note cards, cupcake sticks and recipe cards, vintage inpired accessories (headbands, necklaces and ruffle rings) milk glass, vintage goods,

handmade table runners, & doily bowls.

We are so excited and we hope to see you there!

{I have so much to do before tomorrow and am pretty tired at this point. Hoping I can

soar above my fatigue and make this happen.}

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Happy Weekend to you and if you are in Denver, please visit us!

kara

{to keep or to sell?}

2011-08-03T14:42:00.000-06:00

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Help! I cannot decide what to do! Part of the hard part about collecting and selling vintage items is that you want to keep everything you find. I do pretty well with selling items but once and a while I find something that is hard to part with. Like this Cake Tin that I scored for a steal of a deal at the goodwill last week.

I saw it on the shelf and swooped in like someone else was after it too. I looked around after I grabbed and realized no one else was interested. I felt a little silly but none the less, I got what I wanted.

So now, I don't know if I can part with it! After adding a price tag on the handle, I put it on my white farmhouse table next to my eiffel tower pillow and now I really don't know if I can sell it! What would you do? Money in the pocket or a pretty on the table?

I have to decide by Saturday.
Put your 2 cents in, pretty please!

{recipe cards, a new item!}

2011-08-01T08:17:00.000-06:00

My friend Emily B. has been asking me to make these for years, and finally with her help and a little nudge, I am going to start carrying recipe cards!!! I have about 10 different designs so far {chandelier, cupcake, bee, girly circus, etc.} and cannot wait to post them on Etsy. There are even some special creations for all you "I love anything French" fans!

I am going to start selling them at the upcoming Horseshoe Market on Saturday. Speaking of the Market, it is going to be a busy week getting ready, but I am up for the challenge. If you are in Denver, please come. It is the best outdoor market of the summer.

Have a great week!

kara

{summertime weekend}

2011-07-18T10:20:00.001-06:00

Farmer's Market Apricots and Basil.
***As a side note, the lady who sold us the Apricots spoke a little French and insisted that we sample a perfect Apricot. We didn't say no and enjoyed the most perfect sweet and juicy Apricot and made a new friend. Love when that happens.

the most beautiful carrots I have ever seen at the Farmers Market.

Girls Day: birthday brunch and shopping. oh and then Pinkberry.

This was my Pork Belly Eggs Benedict with 5 Spice Hollandaise Sauce that I want to try and make sometime.

{creative mint & tgif}

2011-07-15T11:23:00.000-06:00

have you visited the blog, Creative Mint?

I just found it yesterday and I am smitten.
I love the combination of the pictures of beautiful flowers,
along with the lovely layers and color combinations that she creates.

This blog, Creative Mint is a combination of everything I love. Paper, old buttons, flowers, and beautiful colors. I will be a frequent reader and I hope you stop by and take a look.

This week has been full of ups and downs. My family left on Sunday. We had such a fantastic week that coming back to reality, with a cold, wasn't very fun.

Looking forward to celebrating a birthday with a dear friend Emily of Fern and Flora tomorrow over Brunch and thrifting.
{Happy Birthday Dear Em!} & Happy Weekend to the rest of you!

kara

{Summer Sale}

2011-07-13T08:31:00.001-06:00

I am hosting the biggest sale of the year right now in my etsy shop. You can get 25% off your entire order by using the code SUMMER at check out. Now that's a pretty good deal!

Dragonfly notecards, Strawberry Birthday Notes, sweet stickers & darling cupcake sticks await you. This is the perfect time to place a custom order.

Now go and check it out and tell your friends!

Happy Shopping!
kara

{mountain retreat}

2011-07-08T12:48:00.001-06:00

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I am up in the rocky mountains of Colorado with my family. We rented a lovely furnished house, complete with a hot tub. This is just what the doctor ordered. We have a private chef too! {my brother} He made is a lovely breakfast- a Salmon Egg and Mushroom {5 different varieties of mushrooms} and potatoes. There was also French Press Coffee, Greek Yogurt and delicious cherries. We are about to go into town to explore.
I had the most amazing birthday dinner, also cook by my brother. For a recap, go here.
Happy Weekend!

{celebrating}

2011-07-06T08:21:00.000-06:00

Today I am celebrating... my birthday! I have been so spoiled already this week.

Most of my family is here and that means so much to me. We had the most amazing dinner out last night and tonight, my brother, an amazing chef is making my birthday dinner. I couldn't be more excited.

Furthermore, tomorrow evening we are heading up to the mountains for 2 nights. Tomorrow is my dad's birthday and I love that we usually celebrate together.

Now isn't this cake lovely?

xo friends!

kara

{Independance Day Love}

2011-07-01T08:43:00.001-06:00

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i adore this sweet red candy striped accessory made by my friend Emily of Fern and Flora. See more patriotic loveliness here.

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i love this bag! just darling!
Can you see that I am into stripes right now? Maybe just a little bit?

Here's to a 3 day weekend and lots of fun celebrations! My family is on their way here tomorrow and I am so looking forward to their week long visit!

Have a lovely 4th of July Weekend!

kara

{summertime love via pinterest}

2011-06-27T09:28:00.000-06:00

Well, it seems that summer is officially here.

It has been hot and sunny here in Denver. and it is almost July. Cannot believe that!
here is some summertime inspiration via pinterest.

{source} Love these summer pastels.
{source} where is this vintage station wagon going? I wanna know!

we had a few station wagons growing up. My favorite place

on a trip was in the special fold up seat in the way back, reading a book.

{source} how lovely would this view be?

On a beach, with a cold drink in hand?

{source} a clam bake? yes please.
Summer just doesn't have the same meaning as an adult. Oh to be a kid again.

wish list {birthday edition}

2011-06-22T12:48:00.000-06:00

with my birthday coming up right around the corner(july 6), I thought it was a perfect time to update my wishlist. {this is really not very subtle, right?}

This Anthro Necklace is lovely!

{lovely, lovely}

love this by my kindred spirit Emily at Fern and Flora.

The best part about it (besides that lovely layer of swiss dot fabric}

is that it is a headband, and a clip and a pin!

You can wear this so many different ways.

the amour necklace

by another denver company Barberry and Lace

tokyomilk paper & cotton

or this scent looks to be lovely as well

{i am such a sucker for a good name and fab packaging!}

good stuff right?

{berry sweet}

2011-06-16T07:55:00.000-06:00

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i don't know about you but this time of year I cannot get enough fruit.
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strawberries
blackberries
nectorines and peaches
watermelon
....

Speaking of watermelon, earlier this week I had pinkberry watermelon frozen yogurt with
watermelon puree and fresh watermelon chunks. How refreshing and delightful.

what is your favorite summertime food?

{something new}

2011-06-14T17:54:00.000-06:00

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well it is time to make some lifestyle changes. This last week I had a knee injury and it is a wake up call to get myself into gear and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Now if I only had a private chef and a personal trainer! The good news is that there are so many resources out there on the www and that is amazing in itself.

I am not going to start a blog about it and am not going to promise regular posts on this blog but from time to time, I will be posting about what is going on with this change I am trying to make.

few positives:

1.Summer is a great time to start with all the fresh produce, farmers markets and activities that are around.

2. I have been working out since December and that is a great thing in itself. I cannot say it has been totally regular but you have to start somewhere, right? {thanks em}

3. I have a great support team.

so here's to something new!

xo.kara

{cupcakes and strawberries and a special wish}

2011-06-03T07:58:00.000-06:00

Last weekend I was in my hometown with my family for the holiday weekend. My sister's birthday was coming up so we decided to make cupcakes.
My dad and I started the process making simple cupcakes from a white cake mix that was in the pantry. My mom came home and added almond extract to the mix and made the frosting. {yum} She also suggested we use a small vintage cake pan to make a small cake that you see in the middle. It came out so cute!

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My niece Colette who is oh so chic wanted to use my origami cupcake sticks that I had with me
and I thought we could use fresh strawberries to garnish the other half of the cupcakes.
She and I took turns frosting the cupcakes and I have to say, she and I had so much fun and I think we did a rather good job. {my 11 yr old niece took a lot of the photos too. I say she is on her way to being a lifestyle expert} We also had an impromptu photo shoot for my strawberry birthday notes. We had a lovely afternoon.

Oh and the cupcakes turned out to be quite delish.

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Happy Birthday to my sister, who celebrates tomorrow, June 4. I love you Kim and you bring so much laughter and happiness to my life. I love the time we get to spend together and wish you the happiest of birthdays.

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Have a great weekend everyone!

{new in shop: strawberry birthday notes}

2011-06-02T19:31:00.000-06:00

{strawberry birthday notes}

My newest design in my etsy shop is the strawberry birthday note design. Growing up around my house strawberries were a favorite. They are my mom's favorite fruit and they remind me of her. The note cards can also be customized to say "thank you", "hello" or have a name or anything else you wish.

Don't forget I am offering free shipping with the word VINTAGE or 15% off with the phrase WEEKEND!

see you back here soon.

Kara

{oh so pretty!}

2011-06-01T13:45:00.001-06:00

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a little inspiration for you this week. this last weekend weekend, my sister brought home these flowers from the store, packaged in a paper bag. They had to be photographed!

I had a wonderful weekend with family, back in my hometown. My brother is a chef and we had the most amazing food all weekend long. Also I got to decorate cupcakes with my niece and they turned out so cute. I will be sharing a few pictures of those soon.

Hope you are having a great week! kara

{2 winners, a long weekend & etsy shop sale}

2011-05-27T08:02:00.000-06:00

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hello and happy friday to you! I am off to enjoy a long 5 day weekend. Before I go, I am going to announce my giveaway winner and a special surprise or two.

The randomly selected winner of the giveaway is Lisa Macomber. Lisa, I will be sending you the 4 packages of vintage photo note cards. Please email me your address at hello@kararosenberry.com

Because of the wonderful response I have a few more tricks up my sleeve. I am going to give out a Vintage Note Card Variety Set to another randomly selected participant, Althea. This package includes 2 of each of the cards featured in the giveaway. Althea, please email your address! hello@kararosenberry.com

If you are not a winner and you want to pick up some of the vintage photo note cards or anything else in my shop, use code VINTAGE for free shipping or Weekend for 15% off.

have a great weekend lovelies!

kara

{oh oprah}

2011-05-25T11:02:00.000-06:00

today marks the end of an era. Oh Oprah, why must you leave us? I know she isn't really leaving but i will miss her coming on with fun, truth, wisdom everyday at 4 pm.

I watched yesterday as over 400 men that she sent to Morehouse honored her by surrounding her with candles in a dark room while the song "For Good" was sung by Kristen Chenowith from the play Wicked. Oh my. What a display of one of the many ways she has touched our lives.

A line from the song "For Good" stood out to me.

"because I knew you I have been changed for good "

how amazing it must feel to be honored the way she was, and still be alive. It's a wonderful thing.

I won't be able to watch later today without shedding tears- This much I know for sure, as O would say. Goodbye to the Oprah show. Cannot wait to see what happens next.

{on another note, don't forget to enter my giveaway, ending tomorrow evening. Go here to enter}

{ a new look & giveaway reminder}

2011-05-23T09:37:00.001-06:00

What do you think of my blog's new look? My friend Emily of Fern and Flora is the best and did this for me. She gets exactly what I love. Thanks Em.

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I love that it has my bee design on the banner. It is so pretty coupled with the gray and pink. I had to take it a step further and my statement for the comments section is

"Bee a dear and leave a comment."

couldn't help myself.

Don't forget to enter my Vintage Note Card Giveaway. You could win 4 sets of these lovely notecards. {1 set of each design} Bee a dear & enter here!

{vintage photo note card giveaway!}

2011-05-20T12:53:00.000-06:00

these lovelies have been around for a while but haven't ever been added to my etsy shop, until today. So many of my fans and friends are fans of anything vintage, nostalgic and sweet. {happy birthday notes}

in this photo my aunt is the birthday girl and my mom is in the crowd behind her. {anniversary note cards}
my grandmother and grandfather, their grand car
and a cow in the distance are featured here.
{here comes the bride}
my mother and aunt are playing brides here. So sweet!
{ Cherish}
once again my mother and aunt are the stars of this

card and they are dressed so sweet!
This is the perfect way to let someone know that they
are in your thoughts.
it has been a long time since I have done a giveaway.
For a chance to win a set of each vintage note card packages above
{yes, all 4, a $40 value)

*to enter* please do 1 or all of the following.

each one you do will earn you another chance to win.

1. Become a follower if you aren't already.
2. blog, tweet or facebook about this giveaway. please copy the link
into a comment.
3.leave me a comment telling me which
vintage photo note card set is your favorite.

the winner will be announced Thursday May 26.
kara

{little snippets of today}

2011-05-19T10:06:00.001-06:00

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Lately I haven't been the best blogger. At all. I had a big show a few weeks ago and am still trying to recover. Work and life have also made things busy so that takes priority I guess!

I had a hair appointment last night and my stylist thought I had abandoned her because it had been so long. I just have been so busy that months went by without a hair cut. Let me tell you, I feel like a new person today! I must go to the stylist every three months. I just simply must.

I have new items I want to add to my shop, but haven't had time. I have custom orders to get done too. I cannot believe how fast time has been flying It has been quite a hectic year and I am so looking forward to a couple of simple summer months.

That's about all for me today. The little painting above from Janet Hill Studio is so lovely. it inspired me today with it sweetness. It seems to capture a moment in time for a crafter or creative soul.

Hope all is well with all of you!

kara

{ a horseshoe weekend}

2011-05-10T08:00:00.000-06:00

fern and flora and kara rosenberry co. were at the

Horseshoe Market this past weekend.

It was a full market with over 110 vendors. It turned out

to be a very warm day, for May. We had a

great day and cannot wait to do it again in August and October.

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pretty in pink, and red and yellow and orange.

Can you see my new strawberry design on the table?

pinks. reds. yellows and a little orange. so sweet.

greens and blues.

here comes the bride

chandelier cupcake sticks
beautiful neutral accessories. Love.

coming soon to my etsy shop:
lots of cupcake sticks, gift tags and new designs
perfect for Spring and Summer.
Can you say Strawberries and Cherries?
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see you around.
kara

{a sneak peak and an invite}

2011-05-04T09:51:00.001-06:00

This saturday kara rosenberry co. and fern and flora will have a booth at the fabulous Horseshoe Market. here is a little sneak peak of what we are selling. (click on image above for a larger view, if needed)

the large needle point in the back (with the house and the trees)was a find from the goodwill. I just love it. It was stitched in 1973 from a mom to her daughter. (there 's a note on the back)

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there are many more delightful finds that you will love. If you are in town, please come and visit us! Make a day of it. There is a coffee vendor, food vendors and so many great artists and people to support. We would love to see you! xo. kara

{water for elephants}

2011-04-26T12:45:00.001-06:00

A few years back I read the book Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Have you read it?

If not, pick it up.It became one of my favorite books which isn't easy because I read alot. {okay, maybe it isn't that hard. I have a lot of books that I just love} The movie came out last Friday. I have been so busy with Easter weekend and an upcoming show that I haven't seen it yet. I am supposed to see it on Saturday night, cannot wait. Even if the movie isn't as good as the book, I love a vintage circus so I am excited to see the costumes, and the movie set, etc. Its been a long time since I have anticipated a movie this much.

Although I just heard that The Help another wonderful book is being made into a movie, coming out in August. That's going to be another must see for me.

Have you seen Water for Elephants yet?

{Happy Easter}

2011-04-22T09:41:00.001-06:00

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Isn't this vintage image so sweet?

Happy Easter!

my favorite Easter memory: Singing "Up from the grave, He arose" at sunrise services in my Grandma's rural farmtown.

Favorite Easter Food: Cadbury Eggs, Hot Cross Buns, anything my talented chef-brother makes us.

What am I doing this year? Spending it with friends and my beau.

The most important thing about Easter?

Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o'er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!

Up from the Grave He Arose (Low in the Grave He Lay)Text: Robert Lowry, 1826-1899

Happy Easter Friends and Family!

{Sweet Soirees}

2011-04-15T09:32:00.000-06:00

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These images are just the tip of the iceburg when it comes to images of amazing parties, soirees and celebrations on the blogs, pinterest and other fun sources.

After what has been a long a crazy week, I am more than eager to celebrate the weekend finally being here.

Hope yours is fabulous!

kara

{doiley devotion}

2011-04-05T10:06:00.001-06:00

{source}how lovely is this?

Love the color combination and the softness of the lace.

{source} what is there not to love here?

simple brown paper wrapping, raffle tickets, cool fonts, a doiley and twine.

{source} pretty bracelets

{Source} a doiley bowl. a darling dyi for Easter or Spring.

The dainty doiley that used to sit on your grandmothers dresser has made a comeback. And why not? They are fabulous.

I plan on bringing more lace into my life. How about you?

{a prelude to Spring}

2011-03-30T14:57:00.000-06:00

{nest stickers in cream or blue, only $3 a package} {nest postcards only $4 a package. in cream or blue} {chandelier thank you's, variety of colors available, only $10 a set}

{adorable chandelier stickers, only $3 a package}

I love the combination of ... black and white black and cream gray and black

light blue and black

They are all so classy and muted. You cannot go wrong. So this is my top row in my etsy shop this week. A little prelude to Spring... enjoy! kara

{french lessons}

2011-03-25T09:24:00.001-06:00

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a little french inspiration for your Friday.

a few years ago I took French lessons at a coffee shop in my neighborhood. I got busy and my French teacher did too and the lessons stopped. My favorite lesson was with an anthropologie catalog learning how to shop in French.

Have I forgotten how to ask for the yellow sweater? Sadly, yes. Should I find another French teacher that will meet with me over coffee and anthro catalogs? The answer: oui.

have a good weekend!

xo. kara

{b is for birds, boutiques & brunch}

2011-03-21T09:24:00.000-06:00

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My sister was in town for a Springbreak getaway with her family. she and I got to have a whole day just to ourselves. It couldn't have been more of a beautiful sunny spring day.

We went to a favorite brunch spot, Devils Food Bakery. We had Salmon Eggs Benedict and I had an Iced Almond latte and we split the most delicious Mexican Wedding Cookie.

We then went to our favorite Denver boutiques and shopped and chatted.

Dinner was really part of the plans, but our friend Robin reminded me that another Denver favorite D Bar was opening their doors for dinner in the next few minutes. We have what I would call guilty pleasure or break up food for dinner -oh my goodness- the cake and shake at the end put us over the top.

Where does the bird come in? The lovely spring like day and the promise of warmer weather around the corner. Now back to my weekly routine, and back to work. Hope you have a good weekend as well!

kara

{St Patricks Day Greetings & green love}

2011-03-17T09:43:00.000-06:00

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{fern and flora . Cream Roses and Green Leaves Headband}

{Pretty Things by Meg, Leaves of Glass Earrings}

{pretty things by Meg, linen Ruffled Necklace}

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hope the day is full of lots of fun, and green!

Aren't the green items above just lovely! I really would love the necklace, the earrings and the headband... not all to wear at once of course!

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May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. - An Old Irish Blessing.

Happy Saint Patricks Day!

kara

{color crush: yellow}

2011-03-16T09:21:00.000-06:00

chandelier thank you notes on yellow. A best seller.
little french garland in cream and brown looks perfect against yellow.
yellow origami cupcake sticks

bee cupcake sticks

bee note cards. another best seller.

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I am working on keeping my Etsy shop looking fresh interesting. This week the featured designs have to do with my crush on the color yellow. It isn't a crush that I expected yet yellow keeps popping up everywhere in my life. I have a yellow coach purse that I love, a yellow tufted quilt and beautiful yellow and white anthro sheets from my sis. It is the color that kind of goes with anything, black, grey, brown, white, cream, blue, you name it.

Hope your day is sunny and bright!

kara

{a lovely evening}

2011-03-10T16:04:00.001-07:00

Blueberry Compote.vanilla bean ice cream.

& walnut crumble

makes for a lovely dessert with french press coffee {decaf of course}
with a sweet setting like this?

handmade cherry blossom branches to boot?

dinner and dessert at my friend Emily's is always a treat. She is an amazing hostess

Cupcake Wine, spinach lasagna. garlic bread, an apple and goat cheese spinach salad was on the menu

Add to that good conversation, a little biz talk, and lots of laughs. It's just what the doctor ordered in the middle of a crazy week. Who needs ladies night out when you can have this? Thanks Em! xo!

{sweet and sophisticated}

2011-03-08T09:30:00.001-07:00

{bee notecards in soft pink $10}

{Hope Post Cards, $4}

perfect for the Spring Bride available in many colors.

{Happy Ever After Notecards $10}

{le chien notecards $10}

Some of my favorite brick and morter shops put things together in groups. Blacks and whites together, botanical groupings, etc.

I redid my etsy shop this week in a simular way. I paired like colors together, and so on.

Also, it is now easier to shop by design. Stickers and their matching notecards are placed together. Now that I have a few cupcake sticks in the mix, it is even more fun!

The 4 designs above are the first row in my shop. All soft, pretty and sophisticated.

The next line is sunny and bright and so on... Much like an Etsy Treasury. It is fun and inspiring to shop this way... don't you think?

{antiquaria wish list}

2011-03-04T10:53:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness.

have you been

to the website Antiquaria? I must say I am amazed. They have the prettiest

vintage wares and home goods.
I love this set...

and this one too.

this vintage traveling bar set

would be the perfect gift for the guy

in my life.

love this sunny combination.

They also have a registry.

Something to keep in mind.

go and take a peek!

shop...blog

happy Friday.

kara

{bon voyage}

2011-02-25T08:00:00.000-07:00

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hitting the road this weekend

going to Dallas on a roadtrip.

about 24 hours will be spent in the car this weekend.

I am bringing:

a sketchbook with pencils & pens

my nookcolor with a new book, going to read The Help

my camera- hoping for some good shots

Hoping for:

Even tho this really isn't a trip of leisure, I am hoping to visit a Dallas boutique or flea. Armed with the Design Sponge City Guide I am hoping to visit a shop or two on this list.
I would love to visit Ikea again.
Hoping to happen on a cute coffee shop or eatery that will sweeten up the trip.

See you next week!
kara

{kitchen wishes}

2011-02-23T09:48:00.001-07:00

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love this sunny kitchen

love the shelving

and all the pretty things on display

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love the wallpaper

love the tea tins

love yellow

{source}

oh how pretty is this kitchen?
I love the rough island

the worn cupboards

the Paris Cafe Area

the No. 2

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what do you love in a kitchen?

{new in shop: Cupcake Sticks}

2011-02-20T17:51:00.000-07:00

kara rosenberry co. Cupcake Sticks!!!

perfect for a wedding, a party or a sweet soiree!

scottie dog cupcake sticks
a black and white delight!

...bee cupcake sticks...

raspberry origami cupcake sticks

mint green origami cupcake sticks

peach & pink origami cupcake sticks

I got the creative bug back this weekend. Finally!

So I made cupcake sticks.

The top two photos feature cupcake sticks with my designs. I plan to expand this to any of the designs that I do. So eventually there will be cupcake sticks with chandeliers, poodles, princess crowns, cupcakes, dragonflies, cowboy boots, and so on...If you have something in mind, I can always do a special order for you. Just let me know. go to my shop to take a look at what I have to offer.

Also I collect paper. I need to do something with this paper I collect. I have always loved origami paper. So, origami cupcake sticks. These are limited because of the amount of this paper that I have in stock. They are perfect for Spring. Pretty, soft and whimsical.

and the best part? A package of 6 is only $4.

hope you had a nice weekend!

kara

{where would i be without my sister?}

2011-02-18T07:48:00.000-07:00

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this reminds me of my sister...

the dancing girl because she and her daughters dance.

the typewriter for our many forms of correspondence.

the desk vignette for her sense of design.
my sister Kimberly and I at a wedding in chicago

where would I be

without my sister?

a friend of mine who is blessed with 3 sisters were discussing the impact of our sisters. One of the things we discussed was that if we were doing something that was questionable, silly or obnoxious (like on our blog, for example), that our sisters would call us out on it. Thank goodness for that! Our sisters keep us in line.

about my sister:

my poor sister! when I was young I would always steal her clothes. Once I bought an almost identical columbia jacket to one that she already owned. What can I say? I admired her style!

my sister helped me start my company... she hosted my first trunk show for me when she was 8 months pregnant with twins. she is a constant source of amazing design and marketing ideas for me.

She helped shape my love for design. She was in the one in college that helped me redo my bedroom based off of the Starry Night painting by Van Gogh. She introduced me to Shabby Chic and Rachel Ashwell and Anthropoligie long before they were so well known.

She helped me appreciate beautiful furniture and has given me some amazing pieces that are among my favorite items in my house. Last year she and I embarked on a kitchen make over during one of her visits.... we also managed to shop {a lot} and have a lovely brunch during that 24 hour period.

She is also an amazing mom to four of my favorite people in the world.

All in all, I don't know where I would be without my sister. I don't think I would be who I am today without her influence.

{typography love}

2011-02-16T09:17:00.001-07:00

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love the colors and love this font!

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from Blueprint magazine- a magazine a I miss very much!!

there was amazing typography thru the whole magazine!

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love the colors and the illustration. Great font as well!

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This is so lovely!

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Being a notecard and invitation designer, certain fonts and graphics
jump out at me all the time.
I will be driving along and see a sign
in French Script font {one of my favorites}.
Does this ever happen to you?
I am constantly inspired by typography.
I love a good old fashioned
circus like font, a beautiful script
paired with beautiful images like
the ones above.
Hope your week is going well!
xo
kara

{be my valentine}

2011-02-14T07:00:00.000-07:00

a valentine wish for you!

...and now some valentine pretties

just for you!

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wishing you lots of love today!

Happy Valentines Day to you!

xoxo

kara

{cupcake Friday}

2011-02-11T09:27:00.001-07:00

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1. it's finally Friday! It has been a long week and I am
so glad to see Friday at last.

2. My new schedule has me missing

Estate Sale Fridays and my estate sale pal

is at a good one right now.

I hope she is snatching up lots of great

vintage goods with a coffee in hand.
Wishing I was there!

3. Loving Mint Green Lately... It's all over and I am a fan.
Loving the Mint green frosted cupcakes.
4. Weekend Plans include a surprise for my Valentine

& helping a dear friends move.

5. I will be posting some fun Valentines lovelies on Monday.
Valentines is one of my favorite holidays.

I love the colors and the sweetness of it.

Plus I love fun Valentines Day Cards !

See you back here on Monday!

happy friday!

kara

{around the house}

2011-02-08T13:00:00.000-07:00

these are a few things in my house
-in my kitchen-
that make me happy

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egg painting from local artist
turquoise bowls from Dollar Tree &
vintage cannisters were a garage sale find
from my mother.

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english breakfast tea from Peets.

Love Peets.
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chipped aqua mixing bowl from Target
Liberty of London Tea Pot
Cream and Yellow Butter Dish from the Goodwill.
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{tea and toast}

2011-02-06T11:54:00.000-07:00

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This weekend I am feeling a bit under the weather.

Hot tea & honey with a little toast

are a must when feeling this way.

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I hope I start to feel more

like myself by tomorrow.

For now I am just trying

to stay cozy and warm

'cause it's cold &

snowy outside!

kara

{the next great thing}

2011-02-02T13:15:00.001-07:00

{image from Lonny}

apparently I am way behind here.

I just discovered Rue and Lonny.

Both online Magazines.
Both free.

Both remind me oh so much, of Domino and Blueprint.
Click here to view lonny.
Click here to view Rue.

Both lovely and fun and modern publications.
check them out!
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Hope your day is grand!

also a special hello to all my new followers...

& I love reading all of your comments

so say hello anytime!

{chalkboard love}

2011-01-28T10:20:00.000-07:00

I am in a season where I am taking a mini break from my business
and taking time to be inspired. So here you go!

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I love chalkboards and have blogged about them before.

I would love nothing more than

a big old vintage chalkboard

for displays or to have

chalkboard walls in my future home....

take a look.

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{source: unknown}

I LOVE this photo.

I love the backdrop of the chalkboard

against the shelving and the items on the shelves.

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{source: Anthropoligie}

Leave it to Anthropoligie. I have a love-hate relationship with this company.

Love the headboard and the details they illustrated. Sigh.

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{source: Nom Nom Nom}

what a darling little table.

and with the word lovely?

they are killing me!

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{source: freepeople}

love this! Any artist would have so much fun with this wall!

Love the mirror & mantle too.

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{source: Style Files}

How pretty! I would love this in a bedroom.

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{source: Anthropologie}

I love the way this is done.

Incorporating drawn objects

with real objects. Brilliant!

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Triple Crown Love

2011-01-26T08:00:00.000-07:00

Please take me to to horse races if they are as lovely as

these vintage images....

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sweet & candy colored

and inspiring.

So glad I stumbled upon these images.

They are so lovely and unexpected.

Which is your favorite?

I think mine is the first image of this post

with the lovely font ,

the roses, and all the other beautiful details.

{image source for this post}

Hope this brings a little loveliness to your week!
xo
kara

{wishful thinking}

2011-01-24T09:08:00.000-07:00

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Wishing the weekend had been a bit longer.

Wishing that the week ahead at work didn't include

4 day training session.

Wish that I had a little more time to sleep in this morning

Wishing you a happy Monday.

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Hope you are having a great start to the week!

xo!

kara

p.s. have you been to the site called Pinterest yet?

It is pretty amazing! I know all you visiual people would love it!

{pancakes and the weekend}

2011-01-22T10:02:00.003-07:00

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happy weekend to you!

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Growing up, we had a

few weekend meal traditions.

We always had pancakes or waffles on Saturday

and an omelette on Sunday after Church.

I still think those traditions are so special.

So, what are your favorite weekend foods?

{ribbon galore}

2011-01-16T18:32:00.001-07:00

this weekend i went to the dollar tree for

a few household items and found

this lovely ribbon

in many springtime colors

{peach. mint. grey. eggshell blue}

in grosgrain and satin varities.

I think they will look lovely on the

spring time and summer notecards

that I will be making.

What treasures have you scored recently?

anything good?

{good living}

2011-01-11T09:23:00.001-07:00

{the columnist, janet hill studio}

So far, 2011 has been lovely.

cleaning, reading, getting life back on track!

I got a Nookcolor for Christmas,

and it has been wonderful catching up on reading.

Also my Nookcolor has Web browsing access,
perfect for catching up on blogs
and Pandora.
{love it}

So far I have read two gems and I want to share them with you.

Ahab's Wife by Sena Jeter Naslund

& and The Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
My sister recommended both to me

and she always hits the nail

on the head, book wise.

They were both lovely books and so well written.

I just downloaded the complete Anne of Green Gables series

for $.99, a favorite growing up.

I believe that is my next read.

{Question: What is your all time favorite read?}

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on another note, do you not wish the scene above

was hanging in your house, or better yet, was a room in your house?

hope you have a great Tuesday!

kara

{paper and party goods}

2011-01-06T15:08:00.001-07:00

After a super successful holiday season

I have been thinking about what is selling well at shows.

& that is

party goods!

What do I have at kara rosenberry co. shows that I don't have much of on my Etsy?

Invitations. Garlands. Cupcake Sticks. Stir Sticks. Stickers.

Gift and Garnish Tags.

thats what.

During 2011, my goal is to make my etsy shop full of

Paper & Party Goods!

I will keep you all updated. Hope you are having a great week!

kara

{the gift of friendship}

2011-01-05T09:17:00.001-07:00

{source}

over the holidays i had the opportunity

to meet with many dear friends.

{with one over French food}

{with one over pizza}

{with one over coffee and cookies,

exchanging sweet gifts}

{of course with my sister discussing

books, design, and other tidbits as we often do}

My friends near and far are such a gift to me.

Like this pretty box of sweet cookies,

open and delightful.

hoping your week has been lovely so far!

xo kara

{etsy love: Atelier Eva Juliet}

2011-01-03T16:59:00.001-07:00

today while quickly poking around online,
I came upon this etsy shop, Atelier Eva Juliet

and was instantly inspired.

I love the colors, the subject matter

and of course the bits of French here and there in the shop.

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This shop and the other ones I have been featuring lately to make me think that

kara rosenberry co. needs to be more than just a card shop!

I can draw and illustrate, I have beautiful handwriting. I need to be doing

more with it!

In the meantime I shall bask in the beauty of these and be inspired!
happy 2011!

kara

{counting down-goodbye 2010}

2010-12-30T08:02:00.000-07:00

10.9.8.7.6.5.4.3.2.1.

counting down the days til the end of the year!
Can hardly believe it!
What are your New Years Plans?
It is supposed to be very cold and snowing in Denver...
Might not plan to do anything but make it a movie night
and cook a yummy dinner.
Thank you for being such an awesome group of blog friends!
2010 has been an amazing year-
with a little help
from all of you!
Hope you have a great end of 2010
and a great start to 2011!
See you next year!

xo!

kara

{photo source}

{a holiday wish}

2010-12-22T09:22:00.001-07:00

{a holiday wish for you}

I have been so blessed this year,

and would like to take a moment to

wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

I am going to take a few days off to enjoy the holidays

so see you around soon!

kara

{Merry and Bright}

2010-12-20T09:18:00.000-07:00

{source}

Hope your holiday season

has been merry and bright.

Cannot believe we are less than a week away from Christmas!

Hope your Monday is lovely & full of holiday wonder.

Mine is full of coffee beans, presents to wrap,

Eggnog and gingerbread taffy, {YUM}

and a inbox full of email at work, oh the joy!

tis the season!

kara

{etsy holiday love-Janet Hill Studio}

2010-12-13T07:56:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago I stumbled upon this most

lovely Etsy shop: Janet Hill Studio.
Oh her little paintings are just magical.

Here are my favorite holiday paintings

in her shop.

{Puddings}

{Winter Cakes}

{her christmas tree dress was the highlight

of the party}

{Hot Chocolate}
You really might want to add these to your

Christmas Wish list if there is still time.

.........

I really love her work. Please go and visit her shop

because there are so many more that are so lovely.

Which is your favorite holiday painting from

the ones I have featured above?

Mine is Winter Cakes.

I think the Hot Chocolate one

is pretty sweet too!

.....

happy monday!

{french charming gift giving guide}

2010-12-08T15:26:00.000-07:00

kara rosenberry co. made it on to the
French Charming Gift Giving Guide!

{merci beaucoup Karyn!}

I am so honored to be featured on this list!

kara rosenberry co. has been abundently blessed

this holiday season, like never before.

My cards are selling like hotcakes

and the orders are rolling in!

{oh my goodness!}

Go visit the guide for some great

gift giving ideas!

Happy Shopping to You!
Tis the Season!

{create the best caption & win!}

2010-12-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

hello blog friends.

Hope this Monday finds you well.

This is a photo of my grandmother who is now 98.

My mom showed me this photo over Thanksgiving and I swooned.

So here is my question for you:

If I was to put this photo on a card,

what caption would you give it?

Please tell me in a comment and

the person whose caption is my favorite,

will receive a package with this new design!

{after the holidays!}

I will also use that caption

when I sell these in my etsy shop...

{this can be a quote that is already out there, a word, a poem, a thought...}

I will announce the winner on Friday!

Have a great Monday

and thank you for your help!

{p.s. please leave me your email if you don't have a blog}

{just dreamy}

2010-12-03T08:48:00.000-07:00

{source}

This images picked by Mary Ruffle made my heart

skip a beat today.

It has been a stressful week for me and these images

made me happy on this Friday morning.

{On a side note, if I had a kitchen like the ones above,

I would be in there all the time!}

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the season,

remember to take a moment for yourself!

happy friday!

kara

{Holiday Bazaar}

2010-12-02T08:26:00.001-07:00

hello, how has your week been? I am doing my second to last

holiday show this week. {whew}

with Emily of Fern and Flora

It has been the busiest holiday season yet in my

6 years of kara rosenberry co. I am so blessed.

I am still working on completing orders and such.

This is my deadline week so I have been working

every night to finish up.

I cannot wait til the week before Christmas,

when I will finally have a free weekend

and will be able to rest!

hope this post finds you well!

if in Denver, come and visit us on Saturday!

kara

{hello december}

2010-12-01T07:45:00.000-07:00

{hello december}

I cannot believe it is December already!

I haven't been blogging much lately.

I have been doing shows almost every weekend.

I have a large amount of orders that must get done this week.

I traveled for the Thanksgiving

and had a restful few days with family.

Hope that your start to December is great.

The countdown to the Holidays is here!

kara

{i wish for ruffles}

2010-11-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

have you seen these lovely ruffles
over at the etsy shop {pretty things by Meg}?

they are quite stunning and quite affordable.

go take a peek here!

{a pink christmas giveaway- on bluebird notes!}

2010-11-23T21:30:00.001-07:00

The lovely and talented Koralee is

hosting a Pink Christmas Giveaway

on her blog and my work is being featured!

You may win one of each of the designs

featured above!

Please go {here} to enter!

there is a button you can grab

for your blog, to spread the news.

{merci beaucoup Koralee!}

xoxo!

{mittens please!}

2010-11-22T14:26:00.001-07:00

{my newest holiday designs, mittens!}

these can also be printed

with the words "thank you"

{ and a darling snowman! }

these can also be printed

with the words "thank you"

I will be adding these to my etsy shop tonight.

Cute right?

also there is an exciting holiday giveaway

taking place later this week!

Stay tuned!

kara

{a few pretties and a party}

2010-11-19T13:18:00.000-07:00

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I am kind of known as a queen of accessories around these parts...

and I think these necklaces {from anthropoligie} are so fun and pretty.

I am pretty sure one of my talented and crafty friends

could make something just as fun....

speaking of which....

Tomorrow is a Holly Jolly Boutique at my friend Emily's house.

If you are in denver, won't you join us?
email me at kara@kararosenberry.com for the details.

These shows that we have at her house quite often
just keep getting better and better.

Last night I went to her house and we made
some delicious gingerbread men {& women}
and some sweet and spicy pecans. {yum!}
Pictures are soon to follow!
Happy Weekend to You!

{sweet success}

2010-11-15T09:07:00.000-07:00

I am still on Cloud 9 from a fantastic weekend.

I did the Gifts for Yule show in Denver. The last of this annual show.

It was very successful for me, and I have a few pages of orders to prove it!

Here is a little collection of photos from the weekend!

a pastel Christmas. My favorite.
{ new items: Stir Sticks, Cupcake Sticks,
a new snowman design, and ice skates}

{more kara rosenberry co.}

{My Booth Mates}

one of my booth mates Jaala of Jaala Jewels

Jaala loves vintage and old things as much as I.

I love her work!
{booth mate Lizzie Mara's Darling little paintings.}

i am the proud owner of a new painting from her.

{tis the season}

2010-11-12T09:49:00.000-07:00

{tis the season for some sweet stir sticks}

I have been getting ready for a holiday show this week.

My mom helped me create these stir sticks and with lots of

darling patterns. We also made sweet sticks for perfect for

cupcakes, and popcorn balls and other homemade treats!

there are Mittens, a Snowman, Holly Leaves

and the I'm Dreaming of a Pink Christmas to name a few.

These are not in my etsy shop yet but I am hoping

to have time to add them in soon!

{please forgive the less than lovely photography.

I was anxious to share these with you!}

{gifts for yule}

2010-11-09T15:06:00.000-07:00

hello lovelies

the next show on my list is

gifts for yule

this weekend here in Denver.

This is the last gifts for yule show after 13 years...

I have been doing it for a least 6 years,

so it is a little bittersweet.

If you are in Denver, come on out!

Come hungry because there is delicious food!

hope to see you there!

{go here for more info!}

{time for tea}

2010-11-08T08:20:00.000-07:00

I have had a thing for warm tea

on a cold morning lately.

Today's post is all things inspired by tea!

Grap a hot cup of tea and read along!

{time for tea chandelier . anthropoligie}

this chandelier is just fabulous.

do you agree?
{before the party . alicebgardens . etsy}

a lovely print from one of my etsy favorites.

{this one happens to be on sale right now!}
{chirps and chats tea towel . anthropoligie}

what a darling little gift this would make!

{make time for tea . helen dardik on etsy}

whimsical art work from etsy.

{carmel apple tea .the republic of tea}

I love this tea! It is strong and flavorful and just delish!

it is good with milk and honey and has become a favorite for me!
Go try it!

These would all make wonderful holiday gifts
for the tea lover in your life
Have a great Monday!
xo
kara

{9-5 Fab}

2010-11-04T15:15:00.001-06:00

I don't know about you, but I want the place
where I spend 8 hours of my day to be fabulous.
I love to have a few lovelies to look at
as I make my way through my work day.

{ initial mug. anthropoligie}

{Water bottle.Talulah Jones.denver}
{a little art work in the form of an old paris calendar}

{a milk glass vase from an estate sale doubles as a pen holder}

what do you have in your work space that makes you happy?

{galore}

2010-11-03T09:52:00.001-06:00

Well it seems that the Holiday Season is in full swing.

I am signed up for a bevy of shows this season...

and was asked to do several more...(you just cannot do them all!)

I have a big show {gifts for yule} on November 13th and 14th &

I have barely begun prepping.

What I do have done is darling!

Holiday Garlands

Holiday Cupcake/Treat Sticks

and Holiday Stir Sticks are in the making.

& now I need to package a lot of cards!

I shall be working and watching Oprah on Tivo all weekend and maybe a few movies too!

I will also try to fit a little weekending into my weekend!

I can barely believe that we are now in early November. Anyone else with me?
xo- kara

p.s. the pictures above are from a show I did with Emily of Fern and Flora last year. i loved our booth!

{ever so lovely}

2010-11-02T15:18:00.001-06:00

My friend Emily posted about

this lovely Etsy shop a few days ago.

The images are so girly

pretty...

& sweet...

and I think they would make great Christmas gifts.

go to A Light Fantastic and check them out for yourself!

Who doesn't love something girly?

{Friday Wishes}

2010-10-29T10:00:00.000-06:00

:this weekend:

eat a carmel apple or an apple doughnut

drink some apple cider

or a salted carmel hot chocolate

search out the perfect pumpkin

and do some trick or treating.

Happy Weekend to You!

{found}

2010-10-28T07:49:00.001-06:00

I recently stumbled upon {found} a company with vintage rentals this event using their vintage finds is right up my alley.

please go to the website and their blog to see so much more!

{for the beauty}

2010-10-27T09:00:00.000-06:00

For the beauty of the earth,

For the beauty of the skies,

For the love which from our birth

Over and around us lies,

Lord of all, to thee we raise

This our grateful hymn of praise.

my sweet niece took this photo

and it made me think of this old hymn.

{what a lovely photo, Colette. Thank you}