Recovery... It is a Long Road....

Well... I had almost forgotten that I had a blog... since I fell and tore my ankle, I have been trying to get over that... and that is the LONG Road... it is taking forever, and I am not a very patient, patient...hehehehe  Three months so far...but, enough of that... I have missed not writing and sharing about what Bertha Louise Designs has been up to.   I was invited to be a part of RAWartists here in Atlanta....real excited about that.  I have been branching out a bit and hope to expand my offerings to facebook and this blog more readily.   I love Prairie Style, and the whole Romantic Cowgirl way of life and hope to be moving to the country soon... what part I am not certain, would love to try Texas... or the Coast of Georgia or even a bit further south here in Ga... my yearning for the Country Girl life is totally getting the better of me... I have even started decorating Cowgirl hats in anticipation!!!  So I will be adding some inspirations photos and art work... and maybe some things that I have been making... as always...just contact me through facebook, if you would like to purchase anything that you find on my blog.... I am a careful and considerate shipper and I love my customers...once a customer...always a new friend!!!  God Bless and Have a Wonderful Week!!! ~~Angela~~

Altered Vintage Decanter $29.95 Plus Shipping

Pearl Bobby Pin From Vintage Element.. $12.95 plus shipping

Paris Memories Charm Necklace $29.95 plush shipping

Mulberry Paper Rose Bobby Pins... $5.00 plus shipping and gift boxed.

All of my jewelry items are lovingly gift boxed... if there isn't a price on the necklace ... it is listed in my Etsy shop...just hit the link button above.


I hope that this little blog find you all happy and well.. and I hope to be sharing more soon... enjoy your beautiful Spring Day!!!

Blessings of Christmas ~~~

Oh Such a Wonderful Time of the Year...where we can dress in festive clothes, listen with abandon to the beautiful Christmas Songs and Hymns....get to buy gifts for those we love and smile and hug and kisses ourselves into a stupor....I love Christmas, I miss not being able to do all some of the things we use to do.... Make Christmas Cookies, watch more Christmas movies...some of the more special foods...but now the past few years....since my hubby got laid off..things have just not been the same, I adore having my etsy shop Bertha Louise Designs...but it does take almost all of my time....but, I am hoping that these next few days until Christmas day, I will have the funds and the time to got get things to make Christmas Cookies, a Cheese Ball, and our all time favorite treat ....Chex Mix!!!

Funny, how food, is sooo much of Christmas!! The smells of a turkey baking, the cookies the chex mix...oh dear...I am making myself hungry...hehhhee    But even with the shortness of time and funds...God has a way of giving blessings!

Our yard looks so sweet this year, a huge Christmas card painted with the 3 Wise Men with gifts and the town of Bethlehem in the background with twinkle lights for stars and a lovely angel over head....and our neighbor, received a broken Mary, Joseph and Jesus resin figure...Joseph had lost his head...and it was given to us, knowing that I can fix and redo things...and well I used a ton of e6000 and craft paint..and he is good as new...and it looks so wonderful and sweet underneath the protection of some low branches filled with white twinkle lights and a handmade little silver star attached to a iron shepherds crook over the Holy Family.  Yes, the real reason...we celebrate Jesus, his birth, his sacrifice for our souls, to fill our hearts with love, peace, faith and joy...instead of the fear the enemy wants us to have....Yes, God is Good...thank you dear Father for your dear Son!  

I pray that you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!!!  God Bless!

Much love, hugs and kisses, peace, hope and joy!!! ~~Angela~~

December....So Lovely!!!

Christmas, My Favorite Time of the Year!!!

 Love and Joy Unto You!

Love, and Christmas Cheer!!!

  Much Love and Joy!!!

 

Merry Christmas ~~~ Angela ~~

November....Love and Hugs are in the Air

I adore the month of November....always have...maybe because it's my birth month and I always eagerly awaited to see what this birthday will hold...simple things I want now, hugs, smiles, a meal with my family...used to I would dream, a dress, a gorgeous cake, surprises..now just lots of love, hugs and kisses......yes, I think my birthday may have a bit to do with it...

Another thing, being in the South...FINALLY it is cool...me and the heat are not good bedfellows...but ahhhh the coolness of November...all the love I couldn't give out, because it was just soooo hot, too hot to hug,  I now do....now, I can hug with abandon...and want to hug everyone!!!   Cuddling under the covers with everyone in the one bed, laughing, talking, reading, naps, telling stories...hugs and kisses....snoring...hehhehee  The cool vapor on the water, the soft cool breeze upon my face...November....

The leaves of early November...fantastic..I adore the yellows and oranges and reds...those deep glorious burgundy reds that catch fire in the late afternoon sun....breathtaking...there is this one gorgeous Japanese maple a few houses down..that is simply..inspiring...it is the most gorgeously perfect maple tree ever!  Such rich firery shades of burgundy, ruby and red...and flashing in the sun, that perfectly awesome, golden sun of late afternoon...my favorite time of day...setting each leaf off as a stunning gem of natures perfection....sigh

Thanksgiving...that time in November when we all HOPE that everyone can get together and hopefully not fight, that the turkey, dressing and gravy comes out just right....and that we can REMEMBER, despite all of the crazy things that happen....that we should be thankful, are thankful...thankful that we are here, breathing, laughing, getting angry, eating way too much...dishes....pumpkin pie......naps.....leftovers..

FAMILY ~ ~ FRIENDS ~ ~ LOVE ~ ~ ANTICIPATION ~ ~ NOVEMBER

Romantic Jewelry

 Lots of Love went into all of my newest collections....sometimes it takes weeks to discover what a piece of jewelry or floral design is wanting to become...and I love the adventure!  When I see all of my jewels and bits and pieces...I get so excited about what will speak to me next...what will I make right now that speaks to me and hopefully to other women.....I design with love and  with you in mind!

 

 


So here are some of the newest items that are being added to the shop....lots of lovely large vintage rhinestone pieces, assemblage pieces made from vintage brooches, a couple of  floral fairy headpieces...I hope you like them...come on by my little shop and say hello...I love company!  Much love, hugs and kisses, ~~Angela~~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

Have a Wonderful Day!!!!

The Summer Heat is on it's Way Out ~~~ Coming Soon, the Cool Breezes and Warm Colors of Fall!!!

 I just love the anticipation of the cool change of the air and the golden change of the light that starts in Fall.....when those happen, I take a deep breath and heave a sigh of relief that the heat of Summer is on it's way out...and the cool, glorious weather of Fall is coming...heralding, that glorious time of year, when the leaves change into their wonderful colors, we start wearing our jackets and sweaters again, we eat lovely warm and filling meals and those wonderful family holidays are on their way again!  ~~~  Thanksgiving and Christmas! Oh how I LOVE those! 

God's Blessing to You and Yours!  Happy Fall Ya'll!

 ~~Angela~~

The Last Roses of Summer

The Garden Has Been Harvested

The Special Sunlight and Colors of a Glorious Autumn Are On Their Way!!!

Lovely Romantic Mori Girl and Romantic Cowgirl Fashions ~~~ Soon To Come!

I just love designing new clothing from vintage and unwanted fabrics, clothes and laces....I get sooo excited when I come up with a new design and start making something new....here are a few things that I have been working on and will soon have in my shop...have a wonderful day!  ~~Angela~~








I just LOVE making these lovely little bloomers...
 

Just let me know if there is anything that you like!
 

Please stop by my etsy shop or facebook page anytime!

Here are some lovely antique brass bobby pins!

Faded Rose Bloomers Anyone?

I just love this little shades of Moss Lace Top!

I adore these sweet Assemblage Earrings....

I love making one of a kind items for you lovely ladies ~~~ I also do custom orders of altered couture Mori Girl, and Romantic Cowgirl Clothing...including Bridal Dresses, Wedding Gowns and Accessories.

 Also LOVE designing and making jewelry....I am just a Romantic at heart and I adore making one of a kind items to make you feel beautiful!  Love ya dear friends!