Owl Always Love You

Owl Always Love You Wreath Set

Many of us have a special someone in life who has been watching over us from the time we were small. People who guide us, make us feel safe, and show us how to make the right decisions. Sometimes they don't even realize they're doing it. I'm sure my aunt Robin doesn't know how much it taught me when she stuck by my Dad through hard times. And I'm sure my Mom's family wouldn't realize how much all of those family dinners made me feel safe and became a building block of who I am today and how I treat those I love.

I have so many examples of how the people around me as a child taught me how to be.

For some lucky people, they get to grow as an example of the old proverb "it takes a village to raise a child". If I were truly representing my own childhood with this set of owl wreaths, I would need a circle of Big Owls and a whole wall to hold them. I was a very very lucky child, surrounded by parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents who all played an active role in making sure I was happy and healthy and learning the right things about the world.

Many home cooked meals, conversations, special moments and happy memories come to mind when I think back over my younger years. I am who I am because of every person who took the time to help me grow. I was inspired by them when making this set of owl wreaths. For the person who ends up with these wreaths, the Big Owl could be a mother, father, aunt, grandmother or some other wonderful bird in the Little Owl's life. But for me, it represents all of those people.

About this Handmade Wreath:

Base: twig form
Materials: decorative paper flowers, burlap style decorative paper, scrapbook style decorative paper, scrabble tiles

Interested in owning this for your very own? Check it out HERE

Good Friends are Like Wine - They Get Better with Age!

Good Friends are Like Wine - They Get Better with Age! Wreath

In Fall 2013 I fell in love with a wonderful man who had a hobby that I didn't, until that point, even realize was desirable in a life partner! He makes his own wine (and cider, and beer). I have enjoyed many a great bottle of homemade beverage since we met and as we've introduced and hosted our combined groups of friends, I like to think some of that delicious wine has helped our worlds come together! For the holidays, I even brewed and bottled spiced cider for friends and family and was quite excited to create something for them to enjoy.

This wreath is inspired by those wines and those friends.


About this Handmade Wreath:
Base: foam
Materials: burlap-style ribbon, decorative paper, small chalkboard decals, faux grape floral pieces, upcycled cork

Interested in owning this for your very own? Check it out HERE

Do You Want to Build a Snowman?

Do You Want to Build a Snowman Wreath

While I was looking for pieces to put together for this wreath, I was reminded of days in childhood when my sister and I would rummage through the cupboards of hats and scarves to find just the right apparel for our snow masterpiece. I even gave the carrot a little bend at the end because it reminded me of our Mom choosing the ugliest carrot to send outside with us!

I was a lucky human who gets to grow up with a sibling that they largely, with few exceptions, get along with. Snowmen were not our only creations. From the time we were wee little girls, we had creative pursuits. In the summer we would paint rocks found on the beach. In spring we would combine objects found around the yard to cook up a "witches brew".

As we got a bit older, my sister became interested in drawing floorplans for our future houses. I enjoyed choosing the layout of the furniture, as well as drawing fashion designs. Neither of us has lost our creative spark even as adults - my sister has become an architect, how funny that she used to draw those blueprints! I have channeled most of my creativity into volunteer pursuits - event planning, art day with patients at the hospital - and now into this crafting venture!


About this Handmade Wreath:

Base: upcycled packaging foam, cut to shape
Materials: burlap cut to strips (leftover from another project), burlap style decorative paper, scrapbook style decorative paper, faux pearls, ribbon and washi tape

Interested in owning this for your very own? Check it out HERE

Welcome to The Frilly Foxy!

   For years I have been crafting wreaths from upcycled and new items for my own home, and now I've decided to give my creativity a chance to grow and start creating wreaths to sell online. This is an entirely new experience for me, though I've been lucky to be surrounded by creative entrepreneurs throughout my life. I draw inspiration from them as I embark on this (slightly terrifying) journey! 

   On this blog I will post different wreaths I have created with the story of inspiration behind them, as well as a tutorial from time to time. I hope you'll enjoy reading about my adventures in crafting, and perhaps fall in love with one of my creations and need it for your very own!

   In the meantime, enjoy this photo of my very pink craft table, where all the magic happens!