So I know you have heard me talk about the cool experiences I had in Los Angeles last month. The phenomenal people I met and the friendships that were made. One of those hi-lights.. or should i say TWO of those hi-lights, were when I was finally able to meet two women that I completely have admired for oh so long! If you haven't heard of the website called A Gilded Life.. its something you MUST do. It's awe inspiring, authentically creative and I fell in love the minute I found it last year. Debbie Murray and Shea Fragoso (mother and daughter by the way).. are co-onwers of the Gilded Life and every bit as fabulous in person as I dreamed they would be. Sweet, kinda, funny, energetic, classy, caring, CREATIVE.. oh my heck I could go on and on. Let me tell you just a little bit about them.
Debbie and Shea have been collaborating in creative ways for as long as both can remember. As a mother-daughter team, they are a true artistic partnership. Creativity and design have always been an integral part of their relationship. As Shea was growing up, Debbie taught stained glass classes in the community college system, and owned a custom design business and fine art painting studio. Needless to say, art was a daily endeavor and a way of life. When Shea finished school, they owned gift shops together in Southern California, where Shea was a highly sought after jewelry designer. Her creations appeared in dozens of fashion magazines and graced the red carpet several times. They have both designed product for the gift industry, and both have sold pieces to collectors around the world.In 2009,
Debbie and Shea completed a major remodeling project on a gothic church in Dallas, Texas, where they indulge in their love of crowns and European design, and where they are constantly inspired by the architecture and the light. Here is where their art studio is located in the third floor choir loft, and where they host intimate art gatherings several times a year.
Seriously I am So excited to be able to go visit them this summer and attend their art retreat held in this gorgeous vintage church.. called the Art of Spring. I can't think of a better way to spend the start of summer! Seriously so excited I can't stand it!
Another things that I am in love with is Debbie and Shea's: Gilded Girls Stash Society. Amonthly supply and embellishment club for mixed media artists. I about died the first time I saw the the vintage finds and collectables that were included in their kits. For someone who enjoyes using vintage pieces on their art.. this was heaven! Their love for the finest in fabric, paper, trims, buttons, jewelry findings (and bling!!) made this a natural offering for their Gilded Girls. This is one of my favorite things about what they have to offer. So unique and so worth it.
If you think their life sounds full and busy.. it gets even more fascinating! The next chapter in their ever-evolving story is the licensed product line that will be debuting in January 2012 to coincide with their Fall 2012 creative-living book launch. I for one am so estastic for their new product line.. and their book. Can't wait to sit and spend a whole day pouring over it. Speaking of books.. their remodeled vintage church was also just featured in the latest issue of Where Woman Create magazines.. you have got to get that magazine to see for yourself what they have done with this amazing church.
I could go on and on all day long about my "crush" for these two ladies. The best part is.. that when I finally met them in person.. they were funny and sweet and kind. Debbie instantly claimed me as another daughter.. making Shea a new sister! I loved it! lol. I honestly can't wait to spend time with them in June.. it's going to be a dream come true.
They also have so graciously agreed to let me giveaway one of the Gilded Life Society Stash kits.. here on the blog. Hum.. HELLO!(do you think it would be unfair if I posted on my own blog, so I could be entered? lol).
This is a box of goodies from the february sold out kit.. The Vintage Life... One lucky poster will have this box of sweets delivered right to their home.. hum.. jealous! lol
okay.. so all you have to do is post on today's blog post.. and friday I will announce a winner of this fabulous gift! Wahoo!
Thanks for letting me share a little bit about Debbie and Shea.. honestly one of the hi-lights of CHa for me this year. BY FAr.
Make sure to visit them on their website AND their blog.. daily inspiration I can't live without!
Happy Wednesday!
(double GASP!!!) Be still my heart! This is one giveaway I REALLY REALLY would love to win! Thanks for the chance ladies!
Posted by: Darla | February 23, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Oh how I too have a crush on these two ladies and the world they have created around them! I aspire for a similar life myself! I would love, love, love the chance to receive this!!
Posted by: Jacquelyn Smith | February 23, 2011 at 11:45 AM
beautiful fabulous eye candy!!!
thank you for sharing with us!!
i am off to their website.
ooxxooxx
k
Posted by: kolleen | February 23, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Seriously?????
OMG!! The dream drawing of the year!!! How awesome would it be to win??? I'm in! and Thank you and Congrats to the very lucky winner on Friday (i hope its me, though!)
Posted by: Sher Mattison | February 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Amazing! Love the looks and fun findings! thanks for sharing them with us
Posted by: Julie Corrigan | February 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Amazing!!!! Soooooooooo in love! What talent!!! Thank you for sharing, I am very excited about this find :)
Posted by: Hayley | February 23, 2011 at 11:50 AM
OMGoodness..I first read about them in Where Women Create..and fell in love with them too..I was wondering if they wanted to adopt me..lol..I would love to receive this...oh what a happy day!!
Sherry Lynn
Posted by: sherry french | February 23, 2011 at 11:50 AM
One word...fantabulous!! O.k...three more...OMG!
Posted by: Julie Parmer Hosley | February 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM
What a fun giveaway. Love their stuff.
Posted by: Wendy Peatross | February 23, 2011 at 11:52 AM
Wow! So beautiful!! Would love to see the church... Am going to have to go and get the magazine to see more. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Brenda Jensen | February 23, 2011 at 11:55 AM
How wonderful!!! How beautiful! My daughter and I are both involved in a small art gallery and collaborate on all our events. We have been so inspired by The Brave Girls and now YOU!!! We would truly be honored to win such a precious package of goodies! AND I CANNOT WAIT FOR YOUR CLASS TO START!!!!
Lou
Posted by: Lou Davenport Kavanaugh | February 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Wow! My heart did a little pitter-pattering too!
Posted by: Melissa | February 23, 2011 at 11:57 AM
oh wow, such beautiful inspiration from these gals!!! Thanks for the chance to win. Can't wait for your class!!! I'm getting all my supplies together, and just waiting on my Scarlet Lime order and hoping you'll get a few of your out of stock things in soon so I can place another order! :-)
Posted by: Jessica | February 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM
Simply goregous!
Posted by: Cassaundra Lala | February 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Love their "Society Stash"!! If I win I will give to a dear Friend. I received my "Stash" this week and keep drooling over it! lol Thanks for the fabulous giveaway! Grace xoxoxo
Posted by: Grace | February 23, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Everything is so pretty!
Posted by: Stefanie | February 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness.
Unbelievable!!!!
Posted by: Ronda JT | February 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM
I was lucky enough to meet the ladies at Silver Bella and I agree with all you say about them. They are simply lovely. And their kits are beautiful!
Posted by: Stephanie O. | February 23, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Oooh what an amazing giveaway!! Thanks for the opportunity to win such take-your-breathe-away kind of beautiful things!
Posted by: Jenni Carrino | February 23, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Swoooooning over those beautiful vintage pieces - I love visiting flea markets to hunt out old finds, and these would be just perfect for a project Im currently working on. Thank you for the amazing opportunity to be part of this give away.
Posted by: Tracie H | February 23, 2011 at 12:16 PM
Wow! So exciting. I love the pictures.
Posted by: Jewel | February 23, 2011 at 12:17 PM
OOooo vintage goodies!!! Thanks for the give away!!!
Posted by: Carol E | February 23, 2011 at 12:18 PM
What deliciousness!! I would love to visit their studio. Thanks for a chance to win these lovely goodies!
Posted by: JJ | February 23, 2011 at 12:19 PM
How amazing! What a life they have created! Love it!
Posted by: Amy Patterson | February 23, 2011 at 12:20 PM
GORGEOUS!!! And their Art Retreat sounds wonderful too!!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win some Fabulous Vintage goodies!!
Posted by: megan saunier | February 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM