UNDERWATER BASKET WEAVING

My dad likes to joke I majored in Underwater Basket Weaving in college.

So on my recent trip to Fiji you can imagine how excited I was to see Basket Weaving on the activities list! 

My new crafting room: 

 Basket Weaving attendees: Hannah (age 6), Luke (age 4) and me!

I had to BEG them to let me participate. 

Apparently it was more of a showing, not an instruction.

Me

No, I promise, I can do this. I'll be good. It's ok.

Nagu

You. Watch. 

Me

No! You do, I'll watch and figure it out and follow along and weave with you. 

Nagu

(starting the basket)

See? Me.

 

After a lot of minutes, I convinced Nagu to let me weave.

 

 Inspired by Bottega Venetta. 

 

  

My basket, laying out... getting a tan.

 

 I carried it around proudly as a purse.

I made two pinwheels for friends to take home to their kids! Fiji is not exactly known for it's shopping.

 

TINSELTOWN FOR TWO

I was commissioned to create bachelorette accessories for 

an Old Hollywood Glamour inspired wedding! 

PEARLS OF WISDOM

The front of the "Pearls of Wisdom" notecards (in lieu of guestbook) looked like screenplays of iconic romantic movie scenes including: 

When Harry Met Sally, Casablanca, Jerry McGuire and Pretty Woman. 

Write a pearl of wisdom for bride Michelle!

I love bradding.

 I do love bradding when tulle and pearls are involved!

The head piece... A familiar favorite with a little Hollywood glam! 

Thanks Chantal for the business! 
If you are interested in a Bachelorette Box, email court@courtneyandresen.com