MOTHER'S DAY INSPIRATION - JOIN US AT THE SHOW

May Day has passed, and Mother's Day is fast approaching.  Here's hoping there's some SPRING in your step and you're enjoying a bit of wonderful warm weather, wherever it is you may call  home.  Vegas has been windy these past few days, but we've also had some beautiful sunny skies, so no complaints here.  Knee-deep in ribbons and velvets most days - these will be heading with me to the GRASS VALLEY OLD WEST ANTIQUES SHOW next weekend...sweet gift ideas for a beloved Mother, or yourself, just because you deserve it!

Beautiful hand dyed silk velvets, topped with more hand-dyes, in the guise of folded and gathered silks.  Each one uniquely different - no two alike - ALL guaranteed fun!  These have been set atop vintage porcelain egg cups.  I carry all the supplies I use, to help you with your very own crafting/sewing needs.

SO soft!  GORGEOUS, vintage-look, NEW high quality viscose/rayon floral embroidered net lace from Germany.

New stock that looks like the antique!  Gorgeous metallic, woven torchon border laces from Japan, in golds and silvers...

Beautiful, varied designs...don't see what you want, just ask!  I pride myself on carrying the best and most unique in the shop...from doll making to wedding planning needs - no project is too large or small!

Hand-dyed silks, to die for...seriously!  These are like butter in your hands, and the colors are absolutely incredible.  Created locally by a duo of fabulous fiber artist friends...

A basket full of Happy May wishes - may your days be filled with a riot of spring colors, now that the snow has passed (all but for Denver, yesterday)!  Let us help you out with your creative textile needs - drop by the booth next weekend at the GRASS VALLEY SHOW, if you're in the area, and see what's new that you just might not be able to live without.  Can't make the show - visit the eBay store, or drop a line.  A few tutorials coming your way here, in the future...thanks for stopping by!  Stay creative...

"NO CALORIE" CUPCAKES...

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, here at the Ribbon Store - heading to eBay today, as well as upcoming shows (The Old West Antiques Show, and Art Unravelled), hand dyed, hand pleated, Habotai silk brooches - my version of the always loved Peony.  4.5" in diameter, with a magnetic backing - the PERFECT springtime accessory!  I also carry the silk pieces in the store, for your own creative endeavors - peonies or otherwise.

New, embossed velvet ribbons in rich, FUN colors.

Beautiful, German-made, high quality viscose/rayon floral embroidered net laces - laying on a bed of hand-dyed silk velvet fabrics.  ALL available in the store - don't see what you want?  Just ask!

Always something vintage thrown into the mix - for your favorite hairdresser and/or stylist collector...Pomp"Adorable"!

Which brings us to the cupcakes - and, we weren't kidding!  Luscious, mouthwatering creations that are easy on the hips!  "Have your cake and don't sweat it, too!"...or something like that.

All the ribbon, fit to sell, right here at

the Ribbon Store...

Happy Creative Tuesday - Carole

A RIBBON RUNS THROUGH IT

FABULOUS fun, coming soon!  Weaving our way through updating the blog to bring you news, and new items.  Having a bit of a problem with the "new and improved" Blogger having retired the old "Followers" option in March - we'd like to offer the option, not for popularity reasons, but as a way for us to make it easier on you to find us again.  Alas, we're at an impasse with "The Man".

We ask, for the time being (and only if you want to keep up with happenings here at the Ribbon Store), that you physically copy and ADD our URL (www.theribbonstore.blogspot.com) to your Reading List, IF you find the Followers option on the sidebar blank - the Add button is directly below the Reading List heading on your Dashboard.  Or, drop your email in the box on the sidebar for emailed notifications of updates.  

Luscious cupcakes and petit fours - perfect as pincushions, or "just because", and the calories won't end up on your hips...

New textures and colorful surprises at every turn...

Brighten your days now that winter is waning - SPRING into some color! 

Heads a spinnin', here at the Ribbon Store - the "fabulousness" is almost more than we can stand!

UPCOMING SHOW INFORMATION:  For those of you in the Reno/Tahoe and Sacramento areas, I will be at the OLD WEST ANTIQUES SHOW, May 10th and 11th (treat yourself, or that special Mom in your life - Mother's Day is May 12th)!

As always, you can find me on eBay, under the seller name RIBBONSTORE, or feel free to contact me via email (check the side bar).  Stick with us as we continue to give the blog a new look and add more eye candy on a timely basis - in the meantime, hope your weekend is colorful and safe!

Pictures!! Yeah...I know I need help!!

MY VISIT TO THE WENDY ADDISON STUDIO IN PORT COSTA, CA. !!

Over Thankgiving we spent time with friends in Sebastopol, Ca., which is just a hop, skip & a jump from Port Costa...where the famous Wendy Addison Studio resides....   It just so happened that she was having her annual Holiday open house last weekend....and I had the opportunity to visit!!  I've been there before, and it is always a treat, and a feast for the eyes....   Here are 3 pictures I took to share with you...unfortunately...one of them is a bit blurred!     For those of you who do not know...Port Costa sits right on the Ocean...and is as small as my backyard!   Lots of very old buildings, and charm...  seems a bit lost in time, but that is what is charming!

Here are 7 of the gorgeous colors...  These are 100% acetate...silky... NOT poly...with fine wire in the edges.     Uh oh...I see a part of the Studebaker grill sneaked into the picture!

NEW FRENCH OMBRE RIBBONS HAVE ARRIVED!!!

What a great surprise!    I thought I would have them between Thanksgiving and Christmas...but here they are!  and they are gorgeous!   I'm so excited to be able to offer these, since there is nothing out there like them.  
There are 8 colors in the ombre, and 8 colors in the solids.  The solids are 3-1/4" wide....the ombre are 3" wide.  
I have listed some of the colors on eBay...  here is the link to my eBay store  http://stores.ebay.com/The-Ribbon-Store   I will post a picture on this blog...when I take a good "group" photo.....
Hope you like them!!