Ebay Tuesday

I honest to goodness have one of these. It's one of my very favorite things. If I were Julie Andrews singing in the Sound of Music, I would have worked him into the lyrics of that song.

This is an egg mcmuffin transformer that was a Happy Meal toy sometime in the 80's - because what is more fun than breakfast foods that transform into robots? Nothing, that's what. I am completely calling BS on its low market value btw, this guy is true treasure!

When Keely and I were younger (I'm guessing high school) a favorite trick when cleaning our rooms was to secretly unload all the random crap that had accumulated in our room and put it somewhere in the other's room. The egg mcmuffin made the rounds several hundred times. I can't for the life of me figure out why we didn't throw him in the trash, but I am sure glad we didn't!! We still hide him today. He was sitting on her chair at high school graduation, snuck inside a piece of banana cream pie, and he even travelled internationally to Ireland. You never know when he will appear but he will always make you happy when you randomly find him in a snow boot that you haven't worn for a few years.

Come to think of it, I have no idea WHERE he is right now. Keely please tell me you have him or he is hiding here in a most awesome spot? I don't want to live in a world without Egg McMuffin transformer! xo, Brie

Rainy Day Blues

I'm cold, it's pouring, and everything is encapsulated in 2 inches of ice. I made these this afternoon and they cheered me up (sorry about the bright burn your retinas flash, but like I said it's dark and photography isn't listed in my skills set). I made these with strips of fabric and the amounts I have are limited so I am going to list them in my etsy shop! xo, Brie

PS referring back to my famous "Marco Polo" martinis - I hope you haven't ordered one out. It has been brought to my attention (by my sister who gave me the recipe) they are called Marco ISLAND martinis which actually makes a whole lotta more sense.

Happy Holidays Dance

This really never gets old for me - throw in some yearbook yourself fun and you've got yourself a HIT! xo, Brie

edit: what the.... the embed won't work. boo hoo - this 70's child could not resist the disco version :)

edit: finally got it to post above! Now how can I get a job as the dancing elves? Those are seriously all my signature moves!

Safari Night

So here's where I've been and why I've been so preoccupied lately. Each year the school where 3 out of my 4 go to has a huge fund raising fashion show. It's their only fund raiser of the year so it's a big deal and they really pull out all the stops. Always a fun event with the biggest tricky tray I've ever seen - over 95 packages, one dollar a ticket and each package is valued well over 1000 dollars each (I didn't win anything by the way).

I was approached by our fantastic chair woman last year if Keeks and Brie would be interested in creating the centerpieces and table favors for the event. That adds up to about 80 centerpieces and 800 table favors!! Keely and I began production back in January with hopes of having everything ready to go before the summer - easier said than done. We finished up about 2 weeks prior to the event and were sworn to secrecy (the hardest part for me!!)

After all the build up with yesterday's post, my camera decided to be temperamental last night. Thankfully a few of the shots did turn out but not nearly as many as I had hoped.

Here is my car loaded and ready to go. 80 handbags in four different animal prints - 20 leopard, 20 brown zebra, 20 black zebra, and 20 giraffe print.

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400 zebra print key chains

400 leopard print key chains

Here are a couple of pics of how the tables were set up with the bags as centerpieces - if you had a safari animal under your coffee saucer - you win!

Here is a better shot of the whole table. The key chains doubled as napkin rings and everyone got to take one home.

I even had to run home yesterday and make one more after I looked up during set up and saw a brown zebra handbag being dragged across the hotel lobby under an electric wheelchair! I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried!

All in all a fun, successful night! I definitely felt a little vulnerable last night as we really put ourselves out there. I got a lot of nice feedback and felt great to give back to the school which I love so much. So that's where I've been, my eleven month secret is out and I'm taking it easy today - I'm exhausted!! xo, Brie

We got the SPIRIT!

How 'bout you? Introducing our latest woven headband line inspired by college football! Perfect for the big game, tailgating, or for bad hair days in general :) I'm trying something new here with Etsy! Stop by and say hi and add me to your favorites - Pathetic me has a whopping 6 people who ♥ me! xo, Brie

Channel your Inner Princess

This time of year is always so crazy... I've been a bad blogger and am working on getting my act together! With school starting up, fall sports, school changes, Liam's bday (Happy Birthday Liam xoxox) etc I feel like my Jenga tower is on the verge of toppling at any moment.

We had a great weekend with my parents here for a visit and we had a party for Liam to celebrate his 8th bday on Saturday night. He is such a sweet boy and makes his crazy September bday so easy for frazzled mom. Rice Krispy treats for bday school snack - so nice and easy and way less stressful than frosting 30 cupcakes at 11pm!! Jersey Boy bagels for breakfast and pizza hut (his favorite) for dinner - these were all his choices, he's the best!!

I did have a creative spurt this weekend and made up a bunch of headbands to coordinate with the Disney princesses. These could be the perfect accessory for a cute Halloween costume, and I like them because they aren't so "over the top" that the girls would feel weird about wearing them to school! I see I forgot to make one to represent poor Princess Jasmine and I am going to remedy that tonight. My most sincere apologies to Jasmine! It also appears I have promoted Tinkerbelle to princess status as she "only a fairy". My response to that is - I like fairies - so there! These will debut this week with a special price of 10 dollars - a cute stocking stuffer or birthday party present!! Get yours Here!

I like the idea of channeling my inner princess and I am going to practice what I preach today. I have been feeling a boatload of stress lately (none of which I can talk about just yet) and I am going to take it easy and take baby steps until things become more manageable. I am a firm believer of taking care of yourself in order to be a better care provider! Try it and see :) xo, Brie

Fall Headbands

Just received a new shipment of awesome grosgrain ribbon that are so perfect for some braided fall headbands! That leopard one has my name all over it :) I have been making some lately with all one color (like the black one you see up there) - I love the way they are coming out, the lines and texture of the grosgrain give it just the right amount of contrast. The black one goes with just about everything and has been in my hair everyday for the last week or so! I am going to list these 5 at a special introductory price of $10 through 9/14 as a special for the blog readers you can get yours Here! Happy Monday! xo, Brie

PS a certain someone by the name of Ms. C started pre k4 this morning! This look really says it all - hope they are ready ;)

Vote for Keeks and Brie - please?

We are really excited to be included in Girl Indie Blog contest for best children's accessory! It's a voting thing so I am humbly requesting our blog friends to cast a vote for us here! You will probably recognize our braided headband as entry 11. There are lots of adorable submissions but I of course hope you'll vote for us ;) Contest ends July 20th - thank you!!!!!!! xoxo xo, Brie

Vote for Keeks and Brie!

Sorry Keely.... I had to!

Not since my dad made up fake dollar bills with Keely's face inside when she was running for school treasurer - and she wasn't holding a baby in them by the way - have I been involved in any kind of campaign. Until now that is....

Please click on the banner and nominate us for designers on the rise for handbags AND accessories (yes 2 categories - I'm thinking big here) We are Keeks and Brie and our link is http://www.keeksandbrie.com/ I promise if we win, to put coca cola in the water fountains and no more school on Fridays ever ;) With most sincere thanks, xo, Brie

Celebrate the Fourth

I am always scrambling around on the fourth of July to look somewhat patriotic or at the very least wear something red or blue. Doesn't sound too hard, right? Well I never buy red and I rarely buy blue so I am usually the dork in the hot pink shirt watching fireworks.

Problem solved :) With a white tee and a denim skirt, and this, I'm all set!

On sale for 10 dollars each while supplies last! Find yours here! xo, Brie

http://www.keeksandbrie.com/list_bags.asp?CATEGORY=63

Keeks and Brie Headband SALE!!!

Not only are these headbands pretty and functional.... no hair is required to rock it with one! Case in point, my god daughter Sadie :) xo, Brie

Get yours here!!

http://www.keeksandbrie.com/list_bags.asp?CATEGORY=63

Mention blog special in the note and we'll refund 4.00 bringing these to 10 dollars each. Offer expires Memorial Day... 5/26/08

Good GRIEF!

Hey Mr. Tambourine Man, play a song for me, hmm, hmmm, hmmmm, hmmm, hmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!

Don't think it didn't completely kill me (and Keeks too) that we were at a show last night while American Idol was on! My husband called me giddy to tell me my boyfriend flubbed it in a major way. I do believe Mr. KB is jealous of my Jason ;) Of course we raced out of our show promptly at 10pm and watched the train wreck first hand on Tivo the second we got home. Here is my thoughtful analysis......

I was sort of bored again, maybe I was tired from the show?!?! I find myself not being able to WAIT for the program and this week's theme is the kind I like but I am left feeling hollow at the end.

I thought everyone did well (nothing exciting) except for Jason who's first song was beyond terrible. Painful in fact! I actually liked his second song but forgetting the lyrics is a big no no. The humming was fanfreakingtastic!

I just don't know what to do with him at this point. I know I am in the minority (although Keeks loves him too) and I know it's not fair.... but I want him to stay one more week. Keeks really summed it right when she said - it doesn't matter WHO goes this week (Syesha or Jason) b/c the other one will go next week and the finale will be a throw down show down with the two Davids. I agree 100% and truth be told if I had to choose, I would personally rather see Jason one more week! He's entertaining if nothing else :) So my prediction is Syesha may get das boot tonight!

Bye for now, off to round 2 of the Spring Basket show. Last night was a little slow, hoping for more traffic today! Wish us luck! xo, Brie

So much to Share.... so Little time

Short and sweet today... I have a show tonight and tomorrow in Bedminster at the Lamington Presbyterian Church called Spring Basket Day. Should be a lot of fun, please come by and see us if you are in the area. We have some special "specials" cooked up. And the best part.... KEEKS is coming down from Boston to help me along with her little dog Ellie who Ms. C lovingly refers to her as the little stinky filthy puppy. I am excited to see her and hang out!! My house is no where NEAR "company" ready, that's on my to do list - good thing she has a 4 hour ride! I also hope she isn't hungry during her stay b/c mother hubbard's cupboards are bare! It will be a nice excuse to get tasty take out :) (has anyone noticed on top chef they keep refering the good food as "tasty"?? I think that is a weird word!)

In other news, I am an "auntie" again. We are all so excited to welcome our new nephew and the very first boy cousin to our family. Matthew Francis Xavier is here and hopefully coming home today! Can't wait to meet him :) xo, Brie

Oh yeah and guess what we bought last night??? The last Wii at Walmart - yea boy! Let me know if you have any good game recommendations that are family friendly! We have a 5th, 3rd, and 1st grader. Ms C isn't allowed near it for the time being ;)

Here is stinky filthy puppy a few years ago on Halloween - it makes me laugh every time I look at it. Clearly she is thrilled with her getup!

Madras Caramel Horton Saturday

Here is what I am working on today.....in no particular order :)

these..............

http://www.keeksandbrie.com/list_bags.asp?CATEGORY=67

these...... (Easter breakfast)

http://keeksandbrie.blogspot.com/2007/12/mmmmmm-caramel-rolls.html

and this.....

Happy Saturday :) xo, Brie

Happy Birthday :)

Ok, for one day only.... promise to delete tomorrow. In honor of Ms. Keeks birthday, I have embedded a birthday wish to play for her. Just pretend your name is Jeff :) Have a great day, and I am sure you will now that this song will be in your head all day! You're welcome, happy birthday, love you :) xo, Brie (aka Captain Zoom)

Keeks and Brie Supa Fly Sale

ALL belts and braided headbands are marked down at Keeks and Brie!!!
Belts 30 dollars are 25 dollars each!
Braided headbands 14 dollars are 10 dollars each!

http://www.keeksandbrie.com

Sale through 3/15!
Happy Wednesday :)
xo, Brie

and the winner is.......

Using this cool little Random Number Generator we have a winner! Lucky number 2 it is!!! That's you Libby! Congrats!! Email me at bridget at keeksandbrie dot com with your mailing address and it's yours all yours!

Project Runway (spoiler alert!) went somewhat as expected last night except I didn't realize we were jumping straight to fashion week with not 1 but 2 eliminations!! All I can say is Chris, you owe Roberto Cavalli - big time! He saved you because he wasn't around for avant -garde week.

And my little Christian.... you make the weirdest little clothes but I was beaming with pride for you last night when you won, like you were my son. Your celebratory snap with the "work it" quip and super joyful skip off the stage made me love you even more!!!! (as if that could be possible)

Happy Valentine's Day!!! xo, Brie

Wanna be Valentines?

I found just enough of this seasonally appropriate ribbon to make a key fob. I love the brown and pink!! It's 5 inches in length with nickel hardware. Fits right over your wrist which I like b/c I am always misplacing my keys! Comment me here on this very post and I'll pull a winner on Thurs! ♥ Good Luck♥ xo, Brie

Keeks and Brie are Here by Design Her Gals!

See them over there to right? Aren't they cute?! The design team created some html for us so we could post them to our blog. They are just what this blog needed :) Have you designed your "gal" yet? Click on ours to the right and it will take you directly to the site. Have fun and don't forget 5% of your orders through them go to directly to the "Gal to Gal Foundation"!

Our dinner party was a lot of fun last night. It always makes wonder why I don't do these things more regularly. Dinner was really yummy, I will post some pics tomorrow along with some recipes. We had 6 adults attend along with 12 kids (we ordered them pizza). It was great fun and I feel lucky to have found such nice friends to hang out with :)

As tired as I am feeling today, good Keeks and Brie ideas keep coming to me (not sure but it good ideas tend to hit me when I am exhausted). I am writing them down and heading into the "studio" to start something now. There may be a fun contest in the near future and the prize may be a beautiful new handbag for Spring, so please check back! Happy Sunday! xo, Brie

Favorite Boutique - Jennifer Reale Designs

Don't you just love fate? I found out about Jennifer Reale Designs a few years back and contacted her about getting some new duds. When I first laid eyes on her site, I felt like somebody was reading my mind and designing clothes just for me!!! I bought a few pieces and have been completely hooked ever since!

Jennifer's designs are really taking off and it's no surprise! She now has 2 retail locations on the east coast (Plymouth, Ma and Delray Beach, Fla) and in addition to her beautiful clothing line, she also offers Keeks and Brie handbags and accessories :) We are a match made in heaven!

http://www.jenniferreale.com/