june 6

cost: $30

Learn the basics of hand embroidery as you applique and embellish your own special pocket mirror with local artist karyn miracle! These are techniques you can use for lots of other yummy projects too! All materials will be provided including fabric, needles, thread, and of course we’ll all get to try the “magic mirror maker”! We will cut, embellish & hand-stitch our little works of art then take them home in a sweet little drawstring pouch!

maximum people 10

to narrow them down to a top ten list, but here it goes.

these are our current must-reads.

we are always looking for new and inspiring blogs to check out.

what do you recommend?

“read more” to get full blog links.

99cent dreams

a subtle revelry 

drifter and the gypsy

fashion loves people

i believe in unicorns

a beautiful mess

arrow and apple

oh joy!

plenty of colour

fine little day

heidi

we want to wish you the greatest birthday

get ready for a big and exciting year!

what is project 1912?

read here.

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how she added some special details to an ikea cabinet

using frances’ hand painted moroccan knobs.

love how she used a beautiful mess app!

frances is all about the details

and we think these knobs do just the trick.

add them to your kitchen cabinets, dresser drawers,

or create a key rack by your front door.

]]> http://www.francessmeeks.com/apartment-therapy-all-in-the-details/feed/ 1 http://www.francessmeeks.com/frances-workshops/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=frances-workshops http://www.francessmeeks.com/frances-workshops/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 09:00:49 +0000 FsBloG http://www.francessmeeks.com/?p=9344  we had a great workshop last week with

keri mosier of mer*made jewelry!

thank you for hosting a fun night!

register for our june workshop: basics of sewing.

join theater13 and friends tomorrow night,

saturday may 18th 6pm at medlock plaza

for our third annual summer block party

short shorts featuring short leash

featuring great food, music, and short films.

frances will be open late and you can

receive 20% off your purchase from 6-8pm!

once again short leash hot dogs will be acting as our gourmet concession stand, serving up the best hot dogs in town. For dessert, ugly cakes will be on hand with delicious baked goods.

enjoy the sound of locals amaluna

the event is free and open to all ages.

we recommend bringing your own seat or a blanket.

read more to see the film line-up

here are the shorts we are honored to be showing this year:

draw (trailer)
ethan quinn (trailer)
flash frames: afranz
spare real gun
black girl’s code
becky lee & drunkfoot – killer mouse
the deal
boy in the clouds (world premiere)
do not disturb (world premiere)
banshee bones – one of a kind (world p
remiere)

get your grad something fresh and fun for graduation.

check out frances and smeeks for a great gift.

and then we saw this video!

The Amazing Balthazar & Mirabelle from blabla kids on Vimeo.

find the collection at frances.