The store is open!

The store is now OPEN!  Bratenella and her partner in crime, The Bloomin Idiot, have opened their shop at Ivy House Antiques and Gifts in Columbia, SC.  We've been working really hard.  You'll find everything southern girl could need or want....a vintage Lilly Pulitzer shirt, anything pink, handmade cards & gifts, Bratenella art dolls, Bloomin Idiot jewelry and coozies.

Bratenella art prints, handmade dress forms to display jewelry, cards

How could I not be inspired by this big baby?  This is Manny.  He's a huge cat.  He stretches to just over 4 feet!  Really!  But, he thinks he's a baby.  He always wants to be carried around like a baby and falls asleep in our arms.  He also jumps up in my arms if I snap my fingers.  Maybe I'll make a video of it and post it.  (I know you probably came here to see sewing tips, dolls or a tip on refinishing furniture...but, I can't help it.  He's so cute!)  On this day, he was howling and howling to be held.  So, Alex had him on her hip while she was on the computer.  He was happy as can be.  And oh ya, he's so cross eyed....I don't even think he can see straight.

Bratenella Tea Party Photo Shoot

OMG!  I am so thrilled to share the first pics from the Bratenella Tea Party photo shoot!  Once again, Maisi Julian Photography did the pictures.  She has an amazing eye and her ideas are always so great!  I mean, look at those little tea cups and cupcakes!  Maisi Julian Photography always makes my company look so great!  She's definitely worth the trip to Virginia!

Bratenella Dolls Photo Shoot

The Bratenella photo shoot was fantastic!   DC Photographer, Maisi Julian Photography from Alexandria, VA set this up using my dolls.  I loved her ideas and the photos are beautiful!
http://maisijulianphotography.com/