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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

100th Post, A Giveaway and My Patisserie Shoppe is Now Open !!!

Yippee !!! My Patisserie Shoppe is now Open !!! I just added these Sweet PINK Cupcakes, Cookies and Petit Fours. I have another BIG surprise of Faux goodies that I am Almost finished with and will be adding to my Etsy store Tomorrow or Friday depending on how my health holds out. :)

Are these not the Yummiest, Guilt free pretties ????








Also, This is My 100th post !!!! So I will be Giving away an assortment of these sweet pink Pastries !! :) Just leave a comment on this post and I will have Hunky Hubby draw a winner on Saturday the 25th of October. If you advertise my giveaway on your blog, I will enter you TWICE for Double the chance to win, just let me know if you do that. I might even throw in a little more Vintage Wallpaper to the giveaway. I just added some more to my shop, Look at this Gorgeous Shabby Pale Aqua Blue with roses I found :
And this one with a sweet sage green background :
And this cute aqua and pink one:

Sigh..........................I LOVE them all !! I haven't had time to play with them yet myself I have been so busy on the Yummy Frosted Goodies. :)

So, Be sure and head over to my Shop, those cupcakes go FAST. :) And don't forget to leave a comment for the giveaway on this post !! :)

Hugs,

Rhea

140 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those are soooooooooooooooooooo gosh darn pretty!!!
Please enter me in your draw!
Diane

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness those are gorgeous!!! and yummy looking too!

Anonymous said...

Oh Rhea those are so pretty, I could just take them all and put them in my house. Please add me to your drawing and tomorrow I will tell all about your drawing on my blog.

So happy to see your new goodies I am telling you one of these days I will have some extra cash to buy a few.

Ms. Abby sends you hugs and so does Joey. Take care my friend.

Henry said...

I have never seen anything so beautiful in mall my born days! You are so amazing!

SweetAnnee said...

oh add me..I'll advertise too
HUGS

said...

Hi Rhea! Needless to say your faux treats are amazing. Please enter me in your drawing.

said...

I just added a link to your drawing on my blog :o)

Connie said...

Count me in and I'll be absolutely sure to advertise on my site, sweetpea!! I have so many of your treats in my house now I'm going to have to make a "Rhea" room!! LOL Actually check out the post tomorrow and you'll seeeeeeEEEEeee!! Hah.
Smooches girlfriend,
Connie

Cottage Rose said...

Rhea; I love your cupcakes and the rest of the goodies. so yummmmmmyyyy
the look so real my grand kids would probably try and eat one. {wink smile} Have a good Thursday

Hugs;
Alaura

Gone said...

Oh my...they're gorgeous!! They look good enough to eat...and no calories!!! I'd love to win them!!

I've advertised your give-away on my right side-bar, too!

~Blessings,
Jan

Anonymous said...

These are beautiful. You are very talented! I wonder if someones little kid won't try to bite into one of these!
Sooz in NV

Anonymous said...

Your faux pastries are so gorgeous! I would love to be entered into your giveaway. Congratulations on your 100th post!

A Southern Rose said...

They look so real! I love them! Makes me crave something sweet now!
Please enter me in your drawing and come visit me. I have another blog now too. A Christmas one.
hugs,
Lee Laurie

Shirl said...

Hi Rhea, very pretty, I wish you the best with your new shop!
Blessings, Shirl

dlh said...

I just found your blog, its very well done. I love the faux food, very nicely executed and displayed.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Your patisserie's do look, so very, YUMMY...and I would love to win one of them. Please enter me in your giveaway..Thank you.
Deb :)

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

p.s. Congrat's on your 100th post. Mine is coming up SOON.
Deb :)

Lib said...

Hi Miss rhea,
Oh Wow, these are GORGEOUS!
Hope your sells are Wonderful!
Hope ur having a great wk.
Blessins',Lib

Charmingdesigns said...

Oh Rhea, those are so yummy looking!! Please sign me up...Of course I'll mention you on my blog!!! Laurie

Kim said...

Oh Rhea... The sweet pink pastries have to be some of the cutest things I have ever seen and I've just placed an order for the darling little petits fours. Can't wait to get them. Love everything I see on your blog.

Unknown said...

I'm going to post your give away on my blog tomorrow.May I use one of your beautiful pastry photos? Let me know. Congratulations on making to 100! Woohoo!

LW said...

I love it all...
so pretty...
congrats on your new shop!!!!!!

Louise

~Becca~Bluebird Rose said...

Your sweets are always a delight, and the vintage wallpaper is very pretty!
:)

Unknown said...

These are so cute! You really have a gift for gorgeous shabby faux pastries and goodies! They look delicious! LOL! congratulations on your 100th post!

Margie said...

Oh ... my ... goodness!!!!! They are THE most gorgeous goodies! Please enter me in your drawing!

Margie :)

The Feathered Nest said...

Rhea, these are the prettiest pastries I've ever seen!!! And to think they're not real too! I would love to be entered into your giveaway contest ~ xxoo, Dawn

Anonymous said...

Great job, they look so real

Thanks for hosting the giveaway

Andrea

Anonymous said...

Love your blog - just found it a short time ago. I love pink and these treats look godd enough to eat.I would love to be entered in your drawing. I don't have a blog of my own. Love and prayers to you and I hope you get to feeling better.
Sarita
sboyette@tx.rr.com

HopHopJingleBoo said...

oh my i came to see the autum open house and wow what yummie treats..please add me to your drawing..very delish looking! and calorie free!

Fleur de Bee said...

SO beautiful and wow they look so real! Especially the rectangle ones! There is an Authentic French patieerie here that makes those in every color you can think of. I bet if we compared, people would take a bite out of yours unkowingly! LOL! How talented you are!

I will announce you on my blog for sure! I would love to have just one for my daughters Pink Kitchen display...pick me :) (I never win anything LOL)

xx Molly

fitty's pinky rose cottage said...

those are so yummylicious gorgeous & fantabulous awesome cakes.. :-) do count me in your draw,.. I can't wait to taste some of the cakes.. hehehehe

Tattycat said...

These are almost as amazing as are you!!! Please enter me in your draw. I'll also advertise for you. So special!

SmilingSally said...

Happy 100th post! Your creations are so gorgeous.

I'm giving away a BOX of books along with 3 other books in separate giveaways, so come and enter. Look in my sidebar.

Teacup Mosaics said...

Congrats on your 100th post!!!!
What a wonderful way to celebrate, the sweets are sooooooooooooooooo
beautiful and guilt free too! Nice to visit as always.
Kelley

Jessi Nagy said...

hey there sweets
congrats on your shop. they look so good. good enough to eat.
glad to hear you so happy.
oxooxx,
jessi

Cathy said...

Oh Rhea,

I adore your sweets. I so addicted to those faux pretties. I am going to have to go check them out now!

xo Cath

Christine said...

WOW - these are GREAT!!! Please count me in for your drawing!!

a Pocket Angel said...

Reah, These are just FABULOUS! I'd loved to be added to your drawing....
Blessing ~Mary~ :-}

Gina said...

Are you saying these are not actually edible? Just to look at?

:-) Gina

Debra Facer said...

O my goodness these are the prettiest little things that I have ever seen, I hope I win, please add my name, and I will also add you to my blog. Thanks again..DEB

Cynthia Patterson said...

O.K.
Now those are absolutly beautiful....I really enjoy just looking at them....they delight my heart..... you could sell pictures of them, they are so lovely.....
Did I mention that I think they are beautiful ;0)....

For sure I will post a link to your site and draw, this afternoon.

Cindy♥

KatCollects said...

They are soooo sweet. What a great job you did. I am going to check out your store now : )
Kathy

Myrna said...

Congrats on the opening of your "Shoppe"!! I love your pretty goodies--best of all--no calories! ;-)
Please enter me in your giveaway..also, I'll be posting about it on my blog..
Blessings!
Myrna

Lolly said...

Rhea, as usual, your work is absolutely divine! Congrats on the new Patisserie Shoppe ( i especially love the cute little Petit Fours!).

Also congrats on the 100th post! Yay!

~Lolly

Sherry said...

These are amazing..they look absolutely life like!! Congratulations on reaching 100 posts and opening your shop. I found you through the wonderfully fabulous Deena!

Lu Lu's Fluffy Ruffles said...

These are just scrumptous!!
I love them!
Im hoping your buff hunky hubbie picks me!!!(hows that for a little bribery :)
smiles,
Sandy

vickie said...

Oh Rhea, these goodies are gorgeous! I love every one of them. I'll post on my blog about your giveaway!

Sweet Old Vintage said...

So lovely... I enjoy using the faux goodies for staging... I will leave here and also post your give-a-way on my blog....

Tatskool said...

They are absolutely amazing, what a talent you have.

MARIA said...

OMG>>>>OMG....What a Beauty!!!!
You are very talented!
Congratulations on 100th Post!!!

My best wishes for you
Maria from Poland

Michele said...

Ooooooooo Rhea, these are toooo cute! I'm headin over to your shoppe now...see what I can find!

Count me in for the giveaway!

Hugz,
Michele

Kim's Cottage said...

WoWoW! They are all so gorgeous! You really do excellent work. And they won't add a single pound? That's a sweet little bonus too.:-)

K-

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Miss Rhea!
These faux pastries are absolutely
GORGEOUS! Please enter me in
your giveaway.

Anonymous said...

Ms. Rhea, I put a post on my blog about your giveaway today. Go check it out.

My Pink & Cream Cottage said...

Please please enter me in your draw, these are just so sweet.
Congrats on your 100th post & I will mention you on my blog. Love the wallpaper!

Enjoy your day

Lyn xoxoxox

A Bite of Country Cupcakes said...

Oh they are so delicate and so pretty!
Please add me...Itoo do faux sweets and treats But I have none on show in my own home!
I have a lovely dome waiting to fill!
I will keep fingers and toes crossed!

Elizabeth said...

Those are the most beautiful pastries I have seen. Makes your mouth just water. The display on the china is just beautiful.
I will be back to visit this blog. Thanks to Laura for the link.
Elizabeth
Mobile, AL.

Elizabeth said...

Your pastries are just beautiful. It make your mouth water just to look. The display is beautiful too. I will be visiting this blog again. Thanks to Laura for the link.
Elizabeth
Mobile, Al.

Wanda said...

I am over whelmed in pink confection, just to beautiful for words. If I won it would go into my pink play house on the white cupboard.TTFN roses in winter

Kim's Treasures said...

So very beautiful!!!!

Jean Tuthill said...

Hi Miss Rhea, I love those faux treats that look so real. They sure look delicious. You are so talented and amazing, I don't know how you do it all! I posted about your Giveaway on my blog and made a link to your site. Please enter me in the drawing TWICE!! hehe I hope I win!!!!

Anonymous said...

Hi Rhea...I just popped over from Ms.Connies blog & how gorgeous & yummy looking!!!! Very pretty too:)
Congrats on your 100th post!
Hugs..
Deb:)

Sandi said...

Oh Rhea! This is my first visit and these are gorgeous!! I also added you to my blog along with your pretty giveaway picture! Would love to win some gorgeous goodies!
Blessings!

. said...

Oh sign me up! Pretty! Denise

Anonymous said...

OMG!I have not seen any thing as amazing as this just beautiful....
please sign me up for your giveaway thanks......Pat H
pattygary@kc.rr.com

Andrea said...

So pretty! Please enter me in, all your things are just lovely!I am also having a giveaway so please come by!

Anonymous said...

My, but I think I've surely died and gone to heaven! Is this what it will be like? So beautiful and delightfully sinful! Oh, but can they be sinful if I'm in heaven?

Neabear said...

I can't believe your pretties are not edible. They look so delicious. Please enter me in your drawing. I have also included your drawing in a post and in my side bar. I'm hoping I win. Love your blog!

Suzie Button said...

Oh, lovely giveaway! Please enter me! I'll post about it! Got the vintage wallpaper yesterday, it's gorgeous! I didn't realize you lived just up the road from my town! Love McKinney! I visit their shops whenever I can! Suzie

Michele P. said...

those look good enough to eat! very pretty and very pink, both things my little one and I love-please count me in!

micaela6955 at msn dot com

Vintage To Chic said...

Hey Lady, Just what I need and fat free, What more could a girl ask for.
Hugs,
Judy

Pieceful Bits said...

Sugar overload...but in a good way!
Your sweet creations are absolutely divine. (~~)Julie

Kris said...

ohhhhhhhh' Rhea I love all the goodies. They are so delicate and yummy looking. I want to pour myself a glass of milk and find some sweets to eat.
I love a giveaway and will add your giveaway to my blog.

Brooke said...

Oh my gosh these are too darn cute!! I would be so greatfull to win these! Just beautiful! Thanks so very much....I'm posting on my blog too!!! Have a lovely night hun!

;-)Brooke

Anonymous said...

I love giveaways.Here is my link to my post: http://www.concerningzarina.com/Weblog/2008/Snazzy&Such_give_away.htm

Mrs. Cherry Heart said...

Miss Rhea, you are so talented!
I love everything you do!

I would love to win a set of your faux yummy treats!

Take care sweetpea...
you are in my prayers!

Hugz, Dolly

Susanne said...

Oh it is all so beautiful to look at and so yummy. I am so happy I have visited today.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and yummy too! Please enter me into your giveaway. Wish me luck!

Frogs-n-Butterflies said...

Scrumptious!!! They look so real and gorgeous!

The Vintage Vagablonde said...

You did it again....created something over the top beautiful!!!!
I have to be in on any give-away you have :)

Secondhandrose said...

Rhea, these new items are gorgeous. I can't decide which is prettier! Glad to see you are feeling well enough to create!
karen

Baba said...

Good afternoon Miss Rhea, what great talent you have to make all of these precious items..the cup cakes are amazing and I would love to be entered into your drawing...I will post you in my sidebar, thanks, Baba

The Pink Rose Cottage said...

Absolutely beautiful! Glad they aren't edible because they are just too pretty to eat! Please enter me in your drawing.

bee'nme said...

Oh, sign me us Sister - what spectacularly gorgeous goodies you've cooked up Miss Rhea!!! I love every last one...the entire giveaway is a feast for the eyes and a sweet treat for the heart. And I gotta tell you, the cupcake sets that you've made on your next post are just about the cutest darn things I have ever seen!! Wow...breathtakingly wonderful my friend - you have such a gift!!

Hugs and Blessings...and BIG CONGRATS on your 100th post!

Becky S.

Anonymous said...

Hi there, just wanted to say they are amazing, I've never seen anything like them.
Cheers, Eileen.

Pinkie Denise said...

Hello Rhea,
these are so pretty! I just love how they turned out Pinkie

Elizabeth said...

Yummy! Your pastries are amazing...very detailed.
I want to eat them all up!
Elizabeth

Renna said...

I am in awe of your talent. Everything is absolutely beautiful, and it's making me so hungry I can hardly stand it! ;-Þ

I posted about your contest and shop on my blog!

http://findingmyknitch.blogspot.com/2008/10/pink-heaven.html

Joanne Kennedy said...

Beautiful! They look so real. I just love cupcakes and would love love love to have these.

Congrats on your 100th post may you have many many more.

Hugs,
Joanne

Anonymous said...

Oh Please add me to your drawing, I have never seen anything like this. I'm going to look for some more.

Hugs,
Chris

Glenda said...

wow you are so clever and everything is just sooooooooooo pretty.thank you for showing them.hugs from Glenda

Debbie Kay said...

Wow, I just found your blog and you are amazing. You are so talented! Please enter my name in your drawing and may I add you to my blog favorites?

Blessings,

Debbie Kay

MSM said...

These are soooo precious; I want them but I have so many people I could "gift" them to.

Thanks for a great giveaway; congrats on your 100th post (and beyond!) :)

Mahala said...

Please enter me! I always visit so I can get my pink fix. One day I will be pink!

Anonymous said...

Oooo! They all look good enough to eat! (although they may not taste too good...lol!)
I would love to enter your giveaway! congrats on 100 posts, and the opening of your shoppe!
Missy

Sherry said...

These are so pretty!! Your stuff is always gorgeous though!

Thanks for a chance to win one of your goodies!!
Sherry

Sherry said...

OOPs! I'm forgot to tell you I'm posting about your giveaway on my blog for the extra chance!!

Thanks again!
Sherry

Anonymous said...

I have a lovely milk glass plate with hand painted pink roses that I would love to display your beautiful crafts on. Congrats on your 100th post. Mildred Nalley

Jenny said...

THese are just absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! WOW!!!!

Jenny

marie said...

Wow ~ your creations are so yummy! I'd love achance to win a treat. Please enter me!

thanks!

Polka Dot Moon said...

Congrats on 100 Posts!
Your creations are gorgeous! And guilt free to boot!
Thanks for the chance at your lovely giveaway :)
Denise

Holly said...

Congrats on 100 posts! Those sweets would look so sweet on my new Simply Shabby book case!!!

~ hearts ~

*~TWo PiXie DoLLs~* said...

Oh my, I don't remember if I entered! If I haven't, I would LOVE to be entered, everything is SO beautiful I can't believe my eyes!!

Visit my magical world..

http://twopixiedolls.blogspot.com
toopixiedolls@yahoo.com

xoxo
~K

Unknown said...

Congrats on 100. Your faux goodies are gorgeous. If they were real they would look too good to eat.

Anonymous said...

Wow, these are gorgeous!!! You are very talented!!! I found here through Flickr and I'm amazed to find such wonderful things!!! I just can't get enough eye candy and I definitely have to come back... often!!!! *LOL*

Anonymous said...

Be sure to come by and visit me too. I have a 200th Giveaway that I've posted on last Friday. Leave me a comment that you would like to participate.

Your pinkness cupcakes are sooooo beautiful...yum...great job! Sooo pretty.

Congratulations on your 100th!!
Judi

Missy Wertz said...

Rhea, please enter me in your draw! I will also add your give away to my blog!

Missy Wertz said...

Rhea, Please count me in the drawing and I am announcing your 100th post drawing on my website as well! Congratulations!

FourSistersInACottage said...

WOW WEE GIRLFRIEND!!!!
Just stopping by via Deena's Blog and saw her post about it.
YOU ROCK...those are the most BEAUTIFUL TREATS I have ever seen.
Please add me to your drawing and I am heading over to your etsy shop to see if anything is left.
Hugs and Love, Amy (Mom to the Four Sisters)

Anonymous said...

Hi Rhea!
I came over from Sherry's blog and was blown away at these gorgeous 'almost' delectables. Please enter me in your lovely giveaway. Thanks!!
www.diadsie.wordpress.com

Twyla and Lindsey said...

oh Oh OH! I want to win this give away! Please enter me. Twyla

Decor To Adore said...

You are so talented! These cupcakes do indeed look good enough to eat.

Please hurry and stop by my blog as I am celebrating my 100th post as well.

jenny said...

ever thing is just so sweet please enter me in to your drawing thanks

Amanda Kaake said...

Those are lovely! Please enter me in the drawing. It'd make a perfect gift for my Mother.

Anonymous said...

Hi, I stopped by from "Can I be pretty in pink". Please visit me at www.homeschoolblogger.com/inHim. I would love to learn how you do these things with your blog. Its beautiful.....

Anonymous said...

Just gorgeous! Please enter me in your drawing.

elizabeth said...

Oh my word - anybody else hungry after seeing that post?

Your creations are absolutely beautiful.

Cathy said...

Oh these are all just beautiful! I can't believe they are faux treats, but just as well--no damage to the diet and they'll be around to enjoy forever. I posted your giveaway on my Events Dex Blog for all to enjoy. Thank you!

Cathy :)

Loralynn said...

Those are the most realistic faux treats I have ever seen! Gorgeous! I am adding a button in my sidebar linking to your site!

Carolyn said...

Happy 100!

Please enter me. I so want to win those pretty cupcakes!

Carolyn
shelt28@yahoo.com
thebarberbunch.blogspot.com

Maija said...

Yummy! Sign me up!

gin said...

Your creations are just beautiful. I fell in love with the cake stands you created. Please enter me in your give away.

Kay-The Rustic Cottage said...

Beautiful!! Please enter me in your drawing and I will tell about it on my blog.

Farmhouse Blessings said...

Amazing! I would never have believed those were not actual yummy pastries. Absolutely gorgeous!

I love the two little sheep you acquired. I was very fortunate to just purchase 2 as well. Love their pastel paint.

Smiles,
Lea

Anonymous said...

You are so talented and I do LOVE your treats. We do not have these in Canada that I know of, and I have looked high and low.
Congrats on your 100 post.
Love EVERYTHING you have.
How much to ship to Canada?
Thanks Rhea
Claudie from Canada

Tina Leavy said...

what adorable faux pastries! they look absolutelty yummy! also like your cake platters..very pretty! have marked your etsy shop as a fave and will add your blog to my blog list as well. nice to "meet" you.

bj said...

Oh, my...these are the prettiest things I've ever seen and I would just die if I should win them. Please add my name to your growing list....and thank you so much for giving us the chance at having these pretties....
Many congratulations on your 100th...
bj

Carole Burant said...

Oh how absolutely gorgeous your faux pastries are!! The best part...no calories! hehe Please add my name to your draw and I will announce your giveaway on my blog tomorrow morning:-) xo

Tulsi said...

These are more than beautiful!! What talent.

Annie Jeffries said...

Wonderful. Love the crosses. I feel very lucky to have found you today. Annie

Roxy said...

Simply beautiful!!!!!!!!!
I'm adding your blog to my favs

Le said...

wow - how divine ! I came to you thru Jan via the Hooked on Houses fall party - your work is amazing - I am off to see your wee shop now - thanks for sharing - cheers le

Anonymous said...

Your cupcakes are so pretty and I bet they would be delicious too if they were only edible. I would love a chance at winning your drawing. You are so talented.

Leslie
lessyoung@yahoo.com

ladybug loves lilacs said...

What a beautiful blog you have! I love your creations. They are so delicious looking. I love Pink Saturday and and the Shabby Roses look. I am bookmarking your blog.
Please add me to your drawing.
I got here from rustic cottage over at Kay's.

jayedee said...

oh! oh! oh! how incredibly sweet!
please throw my name in the hat too!

good luck everyone!
(not really, i just want to look like a good sport lol)

Solange said...

Yummy!!! Wonderful!!!

sweetmemorymakingmom said...

Congratulations! I would love to win these goodies. I can think of a dozen things to make with them. I would like to enter. hugs, Ellen

Lady Katherine said...

These are so lovely! I'd love just to win just one!

Darlene said...

What a delight to find you! My good friend Kay at The Rustic Cottage is so kind in sharing her friends with us :)

For me it's a double pleasure as Rhea is my family name.

I can hardly believe these beautiful cupcakes are not real, they look positively yummy! Maybe, just maybe, I'll be one of the lucky winners! Here's hoping!

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

Good Gravy! You sure make some pretty things! I am a fan!!! Count me in!