Charming Bud Vase Centerpiece

These charming bud vases are so cute and great for any occasion. For more information on these adorable little vases click on the following link

http://www.etsy.com/listing/49531627/wire-bud-vase-table-centerpiece

New Rustic Picture Holder

This charming picture holder is handcrafted from reclaimed wood and rustic wire. It holds 7 pictures or cards. A great piece for your wedding. Can be used as a centerpiece or on an accent table. Because this piece is made from reclaimed wood, each one is unique and slightly different. It measures approximately 25". It will be listed soon on the website, but for more information on ordering click on the following link


http://thefunkyshack.com/contact.htm

Bird Feeder Blessing Box / Card Holder

This bird feeder is handcrafted from reclaimed wood. It is perfect for a blessing box at your wedding or is great to hold the cards on the gift table. It could even be used to hold a flower arrangement. The best part about it is that it is a keepsake for bride and groom.
It will be listed on the The Funky Shack website soon. If you would like information on ordering please contact us by using the following link

http://thefunkyshack.com/contact.htm

Rustic Table Number Holder

I have been taking pictures tonight and just couldn't wait to post this one. I have more to come and I will reveal our giveaway tonight.

Too Cute Bird Nest Earings and Choker

Fabulous!!!! I just love these handcrafted earrings. They look like dainty little bird nests. They are so delicate that you can barely feel them when you have them on. What a beautiful elegant jewelry set to compliment your wedding dress. This set and many more will soon be listed on our website, but if you would like information on purchasing this set you can contact us by clicking on the following link http://thefunkyshack.com/contact.htm

Painted Boxes

Look at this awesome green. More custom colors to come.

New Handcrafted Boxes

We have lots of great ideas for these handcrafted boxes. I can't wait to paint some Tiffany Blue and put them on my desk. They are also great for your big day. You can use them for a card box, on your escort table or for your centerpieces. Be creative!

The Rocker and the Princess

The first time I saw these pictures I knew I wanted to share them with our readers. The bride and groom graciously agreed. I love how neither one of them compromised their persona. The bride so chic and romantic and the groom so charming and stylish.

Totally Inspired

I just love Abby Larson from Style Me Pretty for sharing all these wonderful pictures with us. Some of our new rustic designs will be out soon. This inspiration board should make you want to come back for more. We are lucky enough to have a very talented craftsman working with us on our new wood designs. We will have a few pictures later this week.

Christmas in July Sneak Peek

We have been busy since last Christmas brainstorming, designing and creating some super cool ideas for your Christmas event. Whether you are hosting a lavish party or planning your wedding, keep checking back. You will definitely want to see what we have been hiding. As you can see in the picture, we have been inspired by rustic charm. Just wait and see what we have done with flowers!!

LOVE Cake Topper

This whimsical cake topper is also available in silver. The perfect top for your cake!!!

http://www.thefunkyshack.com/item_19/L-O-V-E-cake-topper.htm

Outdoor Summer/Fall Weddings

Rustic Bud Vase Place Card Holders

$3.00 each contact using the following link to place an order

http://thefunkyshack.com/contact.htm

Wire Holders for Place Cards and Table Numbers

These can be made out of the rustic wire pictured above or silver wire. Pricing is determined by size and quantity.

Contact http://thefunkyshack/contact.htm

The Adventure Begins

So I did it!! After 24 years in the restaurant business, I took that leap of faith to come on board full time with Jennifer at The Funky Shack!! It was a long time coming and the decision, though a little scary and a lot out of my comfort zone, felt so right. Jennifer is my sister , my BFF, and we spend the day working, brainstorming, laughing and planning the rest of out lives. It is a perfect situation, but what would make it more perfect is if Tami, our other sister and BFF would come join us!!!

My job title, Studio Manager, sounds very chic. It pretty much includes a little of everything from stopping at Starbuck's to get my "boss" coffee, making lunch for the kids, all the paperwork, packing, painting and everything "computer." I have to say I love every minute of it! I can go to work in my pj's, kick my shoes off and dig in.

The test is going to be this summer trying to work and keep five kids(6yrs. 7yrs, 7yrs, 10yrs, and 13yrs.) busy and productive. We have somewhat come up with a plan now it is time to enact and hold ourselves accountable. It is going to take a lot of organization from two Moms who usually just "wing it."

It is not going to be business as usual this summer. Our plan is to aggressively attack and conquer the world of weddings and party decor. We pretty much have decided that our husbands work too hard running around to make extra money and it is our goal to grow and land at some financial peace.

Check back because I will be starting a seperate blog to share this adventure with you!


Dawn

For Your Nest~MARCH GIVEAWAY

~~MARCH GIVEAWAY~~

Which one is your favorite?

Where would you hang it?

Who would you show off in it?

Leave a comment for a chance to win one of these great frames!

The only requirement is to be a Funky Shack Art Studio FaceBook Fan!

All of these rustic frames were made from 175 year old heart pine that we salvaged from our previous residence after a fire. You can visit my new etsy store to buy frames and other great items for your home.

MEET THE HAPPY COUPLE!!!!

I asked Christy to send me a little info so I could share a little bit about the bride and groom. It is such a cute story that I left it just like Christy wrote it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

How Joe Houston and I met:
Hummm....well, we met approx 6 yrs ago in 2004 while serving in the same Air Force Reserve unit. He was a C-130 Flight Engineer and I was a C-130 avionics mechanic. As he remembers it, we were in Kuwait supporting the Global War on Terror. He was talking to a mutual friend of ours when I walked up to interrupt. We were not introduced at that time and I have no recollection of that "meeting" but he says he knew then that I was the one for him. I remember it a little differently: I say we met in Souda Bay, Crete while I was enroute to Kuwait and he was heading home. We had stayed in the same hotel and the morning we were both to depart for different destinations, I asked if I could join him for breakfast. It was a short but nice interlude as Joe had to pre-flight his aircraft for the days flight. We became friendly acquaintances until 2007 when I, too, became a flight engineer (this made us co-workers). Finally, in May/June of 2008, we went on our first "accidental" date. He had come to my house to help with a project and as a thank you, I took him to a concert at the outdoor amphitheater to see The Big Bad Voodoo Daddies. We had so much fun! After that, we spent most every weekend together and embarked in a long distance relationship (Joe was living in Montgomery at the time). About 7 months later, Joe transferred jobs with the FAA to metro Atlanta and moved in with me. We have enjoyed everything together from household projects and renovations, traveling, SCUBA diving, triathlons, cycling, running, private flying...you name it! In Oct. 2009, we were on vacation in San Fransisco and planned to spend the day touring wine country. We drove up to Sonoma Valley and were having a wonderful day tasting wine and shopping. I had mentioned that we should visit a local wine and cheese shop and buy supplies for a picnic. (Little did I know I was planning my own engagement!)We settled on a bench, by a pond, in a park at the center of town and as we snacked on cheese, crackers, almonds, wine and fudge we talked about how happy we were and how blessed our life was. Before I knew it, Joe was down on one knee holding the most sparkly thing I had ever seen and asking me to marry him! He had to ask a second time as I was crying and in shock and having difficulty responding. Of course, I said YES! Wow! What a moment! I wish all my friends and family could have been there to witness it. It was perfect! The best part was that it was a total surprise! I had no idea he was planning to propose. He did a great job planning it and keeping it a secret and even enlisted the help of my twin sister to pick out the ring...which I love. I couldn't have picked a more beautiful ring if I had done it myself. So, here I am in the midst of wedding planning. Only 84 days until our Big Day and I have so much to do!

Christy
Career:aircraft mechanic for a major airline
Military: C-130 flight engineer; 18 years served so far
Hobby: some private flight time

Joe
Career: FAA
Military: C-130 flight engineer; 21 years in service so far
Hobby: Private pilot

PLACE CARD AND TABLE NUMBER INSPIRATIONS

I just wanted to share these simple and cute ideas from Style Me Pretty.

NEW STYLES! Whimsical Wire Place Card Holder

MORE NEW STUFF!! AND MORE TO COME!!

CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR NEW STYLES!

Table Number Holder

Place Card Holder

Wedding Favor

Picture Holder

Bridal Shower

Birthday Party

The possibilities are endless!!

To inquire about these new card holders that are not yet listed on my site

please email Jennifer, jen@thefunkyshack.com

WIRE SCULPTED TABLE NUMBERS~SWEET SIXTEEN~CAKE TOPPER~WEDDING~ANNIVERSARY

NEW SILVER WIRE SCULPTED NUMBERS

~PERFECT FOR ~

WEDDING TABLE NUMBERS

CAKE TOPPER

SWEET SIXTEEN

BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSAY DECORATIONS

Numbers are approximately 5" tall but can be resized upon request!

I look forward to serving you!

jen@thefunkyshack.com

http://www.thefunkyshack.com/

48 HOUR BUD VASE SALE!!

~NEW STYLE BUD VASE SUITABLE FOR OUT DOOR WEDDINGS~

48 Hour Bud Vase Sale!

Ends Tuesday, February 2nd at Midnight

Orders over 150 pieces only $2 each!

save $.50 per piece!!

Act fast, limited quantities sold at this price and they are going fast!

www.thefunkyshack.com

LET THE PLANNING BEGIN!!!!

We are super excited about our new year and all that is in store for us. We have never claimed to be wedding planners, but when our friend Christy graciously let us get involved with her wedding planning we were thrilled. The wedding is in April so the race it on!! She has her dress and location , but the rest is an empty canvas. This inspiration board will get us off to a great start. Don't worry we will be sharing all the details of the planning with you. Check back soon!!