AWARD WINNING......

OK, so it wasn't first place, but it was something.

I am proud to announce that Florida Scarf won honorable mention in the 2012 Army Arts and Crafts Contest; in the textiles division.

This is my second year entering. You might remember that last year my painting won first place. I'm really stoked to have made it to the winner circle this year too.

If you'd like to see the rest of the results from the contest, here's the link. It's worth a look. There is some really great stuff.

This winning scarf was one of a kind, like all of my scarves. Kuddos to the proud owner of this piece and anyone who purchased one in a similar style. You ladies know a prize winner when you see one.

If this announcement has reignited a love inside your soul for Flo Sca and you feel the need to shop; today and tomorrow are the last days for my Etsy Sale. After Friday normal season is in full swing and you'll have to wait until Spring for any deals.

Swarovski Scarf

Introducing my latest style...

Swarovski says...Add sparkle to your everyday life.

So I thought some scarves with crystal buttons were, well, overdue.

I am constantly scouring the globe in search of accessories that have never been introduced in the Florida Scarf product line. Most recently I have come across these beautiful buttons at the Swarovski showroom in Austria.

Prior to my holiday in Austria, I wasn't much of a Swarovski girl. One trip to Kristallwelten, one sip of the kool aid, and I was hooked. The crystals are gorgeous, the history is impressive, and the future is innovative. I think these new buttons make the scarves look amazing. They have never sparkled like this before.

If you are interested, here is a tidbit of the Swarovski history:

In 1892, Daniel Swarovski invented a machine to cut crystal more precisely than ever before. Three years later his company was born in Tyrol, Austria. In 1956, with the help of Christian Dior, Swarovski developed it's "Aurora Borealis" finish. It made the cut crystal sparkle. In 1976, the figurines were born. In 1987, the Swarovski Crystal Society was formed. Today it has over 325,000 members. In 1993, Crystal Mesh is developed, all the cool designers start using it. (Yes, I think I am clever.) In 1995, the Kristallwelten opened in Wattens, Austria. This is where I was fortunate enough to travel, a couple of weeks ago. (Perhaps you read about it in the Germany Journal) I was one of over nine million that have toured the premises. Now, in 2012, if you google Swarovski images you will be shown some pretty ridiculously bedecked items. I'm just saying'.


P.S. These scarves will be available on Etsy.

Extreme Holiday Cravings



Click the scarf to see it on Etsy.

Sorry if I got carried away with the pies.

This is a Story of Inspiration...

A Scarf and It's Roots....

This is a Chocolate Castle!

Oh and I found this other scarf on Etsy that deserves some attention:

Have a beautiful day.

Go Gingham

Just when you thought this was all gingham had to offer:

I went and made this:

Now you want these:

And that's OK. I know how you feel. I want these:

Click on the scarf. It's for sale!

So Special

This is a scarf I just recently made for a friend. I thought it was so lovely, and delicate, that I wanted to share it. It is an upcycled clothing neck warmer. She provided both of the pieces. One was an angora sweater that she couldn't wear anymore because the sleeves were disfigured. The embroidered fabric is from an old shirt of her dad's from the Philipines. Her dad had passed away a while ago and she always kept the shirt in her closet. She finally thought it could be put to better use somehow. So I combined the two and turned them into a scarflette with sentimental value. I really enjoy when I have the opportunity to do things like this for other people.

This project reminds me of how, a couple of years ago, I made four hoodie hats for my aunt-in-law and her grandchildren. She had me use all of her old sweaters.

These sort of projects are so fun.

If this inspires you to desire a Flo Sca Special Order, I'd be more than happy to complete the request.

You can contact me at scgeraci@yahoo.com

or through my Etsy Shop www.floridascarf.etsy.com