My View: Christmas in New York

Ahhh Christmas in New York! There is nothing else like it. The city is a magical place as it is, but this time of year it really becomes special. 

Here are a few of my snaps over the last few weeks and wonderful holiday days taken from my instagram feed. To keep it "insta", you can find me @BobbinBombshell.

The start of my work week begins at Balthazar with a good friend, a croissant, and café au lait. Balthazar is a must visit during the holidays. 

This is our fist Christmas in our new place. Stockings were hung above the radiator. 

Cranberries! And cranberry nut bread! 

Did you participate in Chronically Vintage's "vintage secret santa? This lovely vintage lippy holder was a gift from mine! 

Oil lamps and brownstones. Brooklyn at it's finest. 

I hope you are enjoying your holidays, what ever and where ever they may be! 

Merry Christmas!

May it be fabulous! 

xo

Shop News: Happy Holidays!

Thank you my dear blog readers, for a wonderful 2014! 

Enjoy 15% off my Etsy shop; The Sparkling Cocktail, on handmade and vintage goodies! Valid now through the end of the year. Simply use coupon code HOLIDAY2014 at checkout. 

Enjoy this holiday season! xo

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! 

xo,

Karen

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!  

Thank you all for reading my dear blog in 2012! I wish you all the best in the new year!

Cheers!!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays everyone!! 

xoxo

My Projects: Finished and Listed!

I have listed quite a few new handmade items in my Etsy store, The Sparkling Cocktail! They make great gifts for the holidays or holiday weddings, and all are under $50! To top it off, 20% of all my Etsy store sales will be donated to the Red Cross Sandy Relief for November and December!

Here are a few: 

Hand crocheted fingerless gloves in ivory with a red bow and tipping. 

Red mink fur pom pon cocktail ring! Perfect for holiday parties! 

Winter wedding? Emerald velvet ivory lace bridal garter.  From my Je T'aime series. 

Sweet Nothings garter set in Ruby Velvet. 

Happy New Year!!

I hope you had fun ringing in the new year!! Cheers to a fabulous 2011!!

Happy New Year!!

Photo by Dan Weiner. 1951 New Year's Eve. Times Square.

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas!!

xoxo,

Karen

Happy New Year!

Keep your eye on the clock and surround yourself with bubbles and tinsel!

Happy New Year!

*CHEERS* To a fabulous 2010!!

And thank-you for a wonderful 2009.

xoxo

photos via carbonatedflickr

Merry Christmas!

I love the idea of being the Christmas decorations!

Have a fab holiday!!

xoxo

photos via hastingsraham'sflickr

and

carbonatedflickr

Still Out Of Commission! An Update

It's been exactly two weeks today since I fell, resulting in 8 stitches in my hand. I thought I'd be back to work by now but that is not the case. Last Friday, I had surgery on my hand to check for and fix possible nerve damage caused by the glass that cut through me. So now my right hand is wrapped up like a mummy in about 10lbs. of guaze, cotton, and a stint! As you can see from the photo above, I'm not able to do much of anything! I have been keeping it rested on my pillow there that I made from vintage 1950's fabric awhile back. Some of you may remember that post.

I have learned that I can type fairly well and fast with my left hand. After the Thanksgiving break I will attempt to return to my blogging schedule. I have really missed it. And with time to peruse the internet more than ever I have found some fun things to share. In the meantime, I have been very active on twitter and you can chat with me there @BobbinBombshell.

I have also marked down several items in my two Etsy shops. I won't be able to list new items for awhile so take advantage of this Holiday sale while I recover!

25% off ALL items in my retro-inspired handmade shop; The Sparkling Cocktail.

and

20% off my vintage collection (except sewing patterns) in my shop; Femme Fatale Vintage.

These sales last through January 3rd! Happy Holidays!!

xoxo