Tara's Produce

2010-01-27T00:47:00.002-05:00

The following pictures are from a clothing consignment shop in Dunnellon, FL called the Repeat Boutique. The owner is a friend and when she moved her shop I helped her out with the decor (budget around $ 250!) and she helped me out by carrying my jewelry for sale.

These are some of the items on the wall. The rectangular pieces are made from floor tile I dumpster dived out of a construction site in my neighborhood while walking. The tiles are embellished with ribbon, feathers, beads, and vintage jewelry.

This is the completer wall arrangement. It includes a beautiful glass dish that features a flower and the word 'love,' a metal word are piece that says 'Wish,' a small, ornate frame painted black with a floral shabby print inside, a small whimsical crown painted silver and of course the tile.

Another arrangement featuring a shoe themed tile with pearl accents and a black and white vintage metal flower brooch, as well as another crown this time painted pink, a frame ensemble featuring gross grain ribbon and a picture of Joan Crawford.

I had these in my old shop and have them hanging in the RB to sell. I have a couple of beautiful actresses left if anyone is interested.....they run $25 plus shipping - both my cost.

I found some very neat vintage gloves with imperfections (cheap ;o) ) that I used and put to the backside. They are in different areas of the shop as well. The round mirror is actually attached to the gloves as well as the ribbon! Love it! The picture is of America's Mermaid Ester Williams - didn't recognizer with her clothes on did you! haha. The shelf features zebra striped candles and a wire crown I painted pink.

The clock, in between 'live' and 'laugh' is made from two plates - cake and cup size - with a clock insert that takes batteries - lasted a year so far! The hat box is a vintage hat box from Best & Co. It is sitting on top of an old wooden bottle crate I hung on the wall as a shelf/shadow box. In and on the box is a Tiffany shopping bag as well as a Brighton shopping bag. Along side the crate, and below it but you can't see in photo, is a wrought iron hook for purses, belts, etc.

These little frames are faux leather with white stitch trim and feature various designer names she carries in the store.....

In the jewelry area you see Capote style lamps. I found them at a yard sale for $20 for the pair!!!! You also can see Jean Harlow in the background along with a couple of wire bust figures on top of an old buffet. That buffet was dingy yellow with psycodelic lining inside (that was yellow, green, and orange! Get your bell bottoms out and pop on Sonny and Cher!) There is a horse figure in front of Jean that I had in my old shop for sale. The base broke on him in shipping so I kept it knowing I could do something with - famous words! Well this time I did. I painted him silver and he adds a touch of class to the group. Finally the shoe area, I made gift looking boxes and lifts from just plain cardboard shipping, liquor store boxes, etc. I bought some pretty gift bags at the dollar tree because it is stronger than wrapping paper with a shiny finish to cover some of them. I covered others with fabric and ribbon. This allowed her shoe table some depth and height. The shoe table is skirted with polka-dot material to gift her storage underneath.

That's right I can't even leave the bathrooms alone! There's two but the other one is storing excess right now. If I can get photos of it I will post later. Both were meant to serve primarily as dressing rooms then bathrooms. This one has a polka-dotted current draped by the toilet for a little dramatic effect. There are white paper lanterns hanging above the sink with a floral piece behind it. The floral piece features scenes of Paris, cafes, parks, etc. It is actually made from a really cute skirt I never wore - made my ankles look like cankles!

There is a pretty wooden shelving unit in there for knick knack and sale items. On top of it is a pillow I recovered and beside it a picture I made. I painted pink smudges all over the canvas then white washed it. I found a really neat picture of the Eiffel Tower looking up through trees. I created a negative from the photo and printed it onto frosted transparency paper, 4 sheets. I took some silk flowers left over from my wedding and cut one up for the falling petals. I framed the focal point with the words 'l'ame de mode....mon Paris cheri' which means 'the heart of fashion....my beloved Paris.' The piece also has small touches like the translation written out at the bottom along with my signature, there are vintage buttons for the two 'o's and the two 'i's in the phrase. I really had fun with that project!

This of course was my Christmas gift to Dana. It is a very long sign that weighs a ton because it is made from wood, concrete, and tile.

Dana, the Repeat Boutique's owner, chose black and pink for the shop colors. I tried to incorporate this everywhere in some form, shade or fashion. I mixed a shabby chic feel with a spunky cafe feel using bold colors, soft florals, classic beauties form Hollywood, chic statements such as the gloves, animal prints, polka-dots, harlequin patterns, and embracing the core of fashion with a variety of textures from wood, metal, cloth, ribbon, feathers, tiles, concrete, and more.

I had a blast the whole time and would love to do more. Thanks again Dana!

2009-12-14T20:57:00.002-05:00

Tara's is very excited to celebrate another location! If you are in the Ocala area you MUST check out Lilli's Flowers and Gifts!

"At Lilli's, we combine the freshest flowers and quality merchandise with a trendy, artistic spin. Our goal is to not only provide Ocala and the entire universe with the best flowers and most unique gifts available, but to also keep our prices low and our customers completely satisfied!"

That's the kinda place I LOVE to be a part of! Thanks Lilli's for letting me join your family!

Click here to go to Lilli's website!

2009-12-04T00:02:00.022-05:00

A quick Hello! Happy Holidays! & Howaaya!? Hope all is well with everyone! Thanksgiving was a wonderful day for my family and our invited - as far as I know! haha. Have been busy, busy, busy! I have been attending shows and markets and more. I will be in Dunnellon this Saturday for the downtown market. I will be in front of the Turner House Florist and Gifts were I feature my goodies 6 days a week inside! You have got to come see the Holiday splendor in the Turner House! If there are flowers to be sent or created for any reason that is the magical place to have it done!

On the jewelry front I have awesome deals right now for the Holiday season. I have gorgeous multi strand seed bead necklaces with earrings for only $ 5.95 and $ 6.95! I have seed bead cuff bracelets, all in classic colors, and/or metallic looking coin purses for only $ 2.95 each! I have Holiday necklaces with lights and/or jingle bells for only $ 1.95 each, perfect for family fun, co-workers, etc. These are all the ultimate gifts for the season! These products are a part of my resale business. I did not make the above mentioned items. But I could not pass up the deals for all of us.

On the creative front I have more dolls necklaces and more on the way! I will be adding all current pics in the next collective days and then more next week upon completion. Tara. Enjoy! As always, email me with any questions: leesgroot@aol.com (put "blog inquiry" in subject so I know to open it.)

Visit my exclusive doll pendant site

http://tarasbrand.blogspot.com

2009-10-13T22:33:00.012-04:00

New Doll Pendants! Let me know what you think, any questions or interest! I have an order to fill then the rest will go on Etsy! Tara.

2009-10-09T02:00:00.007-04:00

This page will keep us all in touch! Where you can find my goodies! Where you can come say hi and maybe buy! And more!!!!

Etsy!!!!

I have my handmade jewelry as well as my favorite manufactured pieces here:

Turner House Florist and Gifts
20669 W Pennsylvania Ave
Dunnellon, FL 34431-6718
(352) 465-5547

This is a fantastic business in the Historic District of Dunnellon, FL. There are actually 5 businesses under this roof! There is a the florist, Geri Gibbs, who offers florist services and gifts as well as the umbrella of the building. A furniture and home decor consignment business called 'Once More Decor.' 'Marshmallow Babies Boutique' offers a variety of childrens' clothing and gift items. My jewelry business. The newest addition is 'Sew What!' a business offering sewing classes to all, specializing in childrens' classes!

20789 Walnut Street
Dunnellon, Florida 34431
Phone: (352) 489-0844

This is a fantastic little clothing consignment shop offering my favorite designer inspired jewelry selections as well as customer's name brand consignment clothing like Hollister, Abecrombie, American Eagle and more!

2009-09-14T20:18:00.007-04:00

Buttons! Dolls! Legos! Oh My!

I have found new loves and creative fun! I love vintage buttons! Like I need another collection! I have been making rings and necklaces with them. Very fun! I will graduate to earring when it hits me. I think I will shy away from bracelets until I create a focal design. I know the charm style bracelets are very cute but I think it wastes the treasure of the buttons. Textures! Colors! Materials! Too Cute!

My mom, Kat, is up in Kentucky at a MMM (conference/class type thing.) She took some of my necklaces up with her and I am very excited to say they went over really well! Did I take pictures before she left? NOOOOOOOOOO. Of course not, that would make too much sense. So I asked her and the ladies that bought them to send me pics if possible. I had a blast making them. I know I am not done with that creative journey, too many possibilities! A lady also contacted me from the gathering and asked if she could carry my doll pendants in her shop - whohoa! Very excited about that and will pass on the link to her website upon her ordering! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for your support ladies! It feels great!

Finally, I have an on-going love affair with legos right now. I am having too much fun and I know there is Lego jewelry out there already but I think I have a new perspective on the idea. I'm hooked! Let me know what you think!

Of course all designs you see are either available in my on-line stores or available to order. Talk to you soon!

Tara.

2009-06-10T19:44:00.001-04:00

Busy! Busy! Busy! I have a bunch of great new pieces and have been hard at work to get some items and item variety up on Zibbet.

Check out my on-line store!

Use the button to the right or this is the link
http://www.zibbet.com/leesgroot/shop

I recently traveled down to the Sanibel, Florida area and picked a local shop as a client. We also have a location in Key West, Florida. She recently moved from Sanibel so I will have to update you on her new name and address.

I also just finished an order for a bride in Kansas! She is having a beach wedding and I made 4 pairs of barefoot sandals for the bridesmaids, a pair for the bride and a pair for her daughter. I will write more when I receive pictures and feedback from the wedding party!

2008-10-23T18:47:00.006-04:00

I am just starting my blog and it is a slow time coming. But this will give you an idea of the pieces I am creating. Eventually you will be able to order them off the internet. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to email me leesgroot@aol.com.