We Have Moved

Finally we have moved! Please visit us at A Wincy Glass 'N Design Blog.

We Are Moving

Things have been a bit crazy around here recently. As many of you know Eddies Hand Painted Things had a name change to A Wincy Glass 'N Design, LLC, as a result  there has been a whole lot of restructuring taking place. Yes that's right, including this blog. Our new blog is under construction and should go live in two weeks.  Check in then for our new location.

Thanks for your patience.

Another Fall Inspiration Board

Don't you just love the warm feelings this board evokes with it's rich golden tones. 

1. www.brides.com, 2. www.awincyglassndesign.com, 3. Bridesmaids and Fall Flower Bouquet at the Wedding Ceremony4. www.awincyglassndesign.com5. http://www.etsy.com/shop/norakaren6. www.awincyglassndesign.com

Tropical Destination Weddings

As I'm in the process of renaming and relocating this blog, I thought of sharing a link with you today about tropical destination weddings. It's starting to get a little cold around here...this should be sure to warm things up a little.  As you begin your journey don't get on board without this hand painted wedding champagne flute. 

http://www.destinationbride.com/destinations/caribbean/27-tropical-destination-weddings-in-the-caribbean.

Photo credit: www.destinationbride.com

Tag Line Contest For New Company Name.

It has become necessary for Eddies Hand Painted Things to have a name change. As it is now, there is some ambiguity associated with the brand, mainly who is Eddie and why are the pieces signed Wincy as opposed to Eddie?


Well as opposed to popular beliefs Eddies is not a guy but a gal name Wincilla Edwards who decided to use Eddie in the company name to create continuity with a previously owned family business, Eddies Vivid Images. This should also shine some light as to why the pieces are signed "Wincy". It's short for Wincilla. 


So with that said, the new name is "A Wincy Glass & Design". This name was chosen as it best reflects what the company is about  - hand painted glassware and other designs which are design by the artist Wincilla.  This name change means that our website, blog, facebook fan page, and twitter would all be change.  


With all these changes, I wanted you my blog followers and facebook fans to be a part of the process. As result, I am holding a tag line contest for the new company name. "A tag line is usually a short, concise statement so you will not have long to say what you are trying to say and say it effectively. It must express a company's purpose and draw a persons interest enough to want to learn more. it must be attractive and informative to consumers and potential customers".


The winner will have the option of either the 'Lady Tiger' or 'Princess Daisy' hand painted expression stemware. All you have to do to take part is write your tagline in the comment box below the Tag Line Album on Eddies Hand Painted Fan Page.  The winner will be selected on Monday Oct 18, 2010 at 3 p.m.

Stay tuned for further updates associated with the name change.http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=242260&id=339557434633

Wedding Gifts With A Personal Touch

It has become increasingly difficult to find the right wedding gifts for couples today. Especially since most couples may already own all the essentials having lived on their own since college.  This creates the perfect opportunity to give gifts with a personal touch - gifts that say it’s all about you.

One really unique and profound way to to give a really personal wedding gift is to hire a live Wedding Illustrator to do a custom bridal gift. 

Almost everyone gives money as a gift these days; but a really good way to personalize this gift is to add a special note with recommendations as per use - “ I want you to use this to enjoy a romantic day at the spa” or I wanted to chip in and help with savings for a new home.

If the couple is planning a destination wedding you could present them with a personalized hand painted champagne flute reflecting their theme to toast on their special day.

Please share your ideas of other great ways to give weddings gifts with a personal touch.

Photo Credits: custom bridal portrait - www.rosemaryfanti.com

Fall Inspiration Board

I'm bit under the weather today.  I  decided to share with you this beautiful fall inspiration board... http://simplyandforever.com/blog/2010/08/30/fall-inspiration-board/.

 

I can see my 'Rosy Intentions' hand painted stemware fitting quite nicely in this fall pallet.

photo credits: Eddies Hand Painted Things

Black & White Wedding Fascination

I'm fascinated with the new trend of black and white color scheme that have hit the wedding scene.  It's fascinating because it's not just about the typical solid black and white or overly frilly look.  It's about incorporating textures and patterns such as romantic paisleys and damasks, lively polka dots, and striking abstract floral designs which exudes a mood of modern romantic charm.

Here are a few inspirations from WildFlower Linen that I think captures the essence of the modern black and white wedding color scheme.

These elegant white and black paisley champagne flutes from Eddies Hand Painted Things would be the perfect complement to a modern black and white wedding color scheme.

Share your views on the modern black and white wedding.

Photo credits: table settings - www.wildflowerlinen.com; champagne flutes - www.eddieshandpaintedthings.com

Bridal Show Review

Paws

I had a great day on Sunday at the Princess and Paws Bridal Extravaganza hosted at the beautiful Tennis Club in Poughkeepsie NY by Cinderella4aday.  It was a first for me and it did not disappoint.  It was filled with fun, excitement, and great food by Cosimo's Catering.  The fashion show was a hit especially with the 'paws'.  I established positive connections with other vendors and walked away with a few good leads. Now that's a day well spent.

Some Pics of me at the show provided by my friend lili

Some of MY Vendor Connections


Jill & Ali of Cartwright & Daughters Tent & Party Rentals were instrumental in allowing me to do my "favors with function" display on their table setting. It was quite a hit with the guests.

Karen of laVbeauty did an awesome job on the makeup for some of the models of the fashion show.

Jessica of Jessica & Company with her fabulous cakes

Barbara of Handmade by Barbara for the most gorgeous eye catching jewelry

Jeanne of Maryhabdoo & You for all your Bridal & Formal Wear Consulting

Photo credits: Cartwright & Daughters Tent & Party Rentals - www.rentaparty.com; laVa Beauty - facebook; Jessica & Company - facebook; Handmade by Barbara - www.handmadebybarabara.com

Expression Stemware Too Part 2

Last week I shared some new hand painted expression stemware designs with you.  This week I have two old gals with a new twist - Lady Tiger and Princess Daisy. Lady tiger sports a new tiger print design on it's base an golden swirls on the lily. Princess Daisy had a color change with pink, black and silver and a black base which sports a princess crown.


Lady Tiger - The tiger lily is a true stand out, a spectacular bloom that signifies 'wealth and pride'. Make a statement get one for you or a friend. It will continue to bloom long after the real tiger lily fades.

Princess Daisy - Innocence, purity, and a love that conquers all, that's 'Princess Daisy'. This is a gift for the one seen as a princess; also a great 5th anniversary gift.

Expression Stemware Too

You my most ardent followers know that most of my designs are are floral centric and that I've posted an article on expression stemware before.  Those designs were totally about the flower - Lady Tiger which is a tiger lilly, Rosy Intentions which is a rose etc.  Well I have created some fresh new designs with flowers of course but they also depict character traits on the base of the glass.  In other words the stemware is about expression too.

I designed these stemware to give the bride the option of matching bridemaids gifts to their personalities or habits. The bride can match a favorite flower along with a personality to her bridesmaid, each stemware can be different to match the personalities of the entire bridal party.
They also make great girlfriend gifts.  Take a look!

Fashionista

Shopaholic

Miss Independent

For more infomation on how to purchase go to Eddies Hand Painted Things and send a request via contact page.

Join us for the must-attend bridal show of the season!

We are excited to be a part of Cinderella4aday's Princess and Paws Bridal Extravaganza, an “out of the box” bridal show experience that promises to be fun, exciting, and memorable! Featuring 5 star photographers, top notch florists, custom candy buffet displays, live entertainment, DJs, a cigar lounge, a belly dancer, a fashion show,  (featuring “doggy couture!”), and more, this event will go above and far beyond the average bridal show, and can't be missed!

Even better, a portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Wish Upon a Wedding, a nonprofit wish granting organization that provides weddings and vow renewals for couples facing terminal illness and serious life altering circumstances.

A good time and a great cause – this truly unique event can't be missed!

Click here'>http://cinderella4aday.com/bridal-extravaganza//">here for details! 

Wedding Flowers!

Hi, it's Alyssa of Cinderella4aday again!

Going through Eddies Hand Painted Things, I started thinking about wedding flowers.  Wincilla can create any flower you want on her hand painted stemware, from popular wedding blooms to unexpected choices.  That's one of the beautiful things about her work -- she can create any design you desire to match your decor!

Want something traditional, like the gorgeous tulip-covered cake below? Eddies Hand Painted Things can create functional favors to match (including your color scheme)! 

Looking for something a bit less traditional in your wedding decor, but still want to include beautiful natural touches? For fall weddings, autumn leaves can often be substituted for flowers.  Wincilla would be happy to create a commission for any design element you want!


Photo credits: [griff] [griff] 'n [chuck]

An Inspiration Board from Cinderella4aday!

Cinderella4aday, a wedding and event coordinating team based in the Hudson Valley, is more than excited to guest blog on Eddies Hand Painted Things! New and creative ideas are right up our alley, and we're so excited about Wincilla's work.

I (Alyssa) fell in love at first glance with the glassware shown in the post directly below.  Their beauty is multifaceted; they're obviously gorgeous and colorful, but they also evoke happy times and memories.  My absolute favorite is the Pink Pansies (second from top -- you can see the purple version here).  I love them so much that I wanted to make my first ever inspiration board!

The Pink Pansies give me a summery, old-fashioned feeling, and made me envision a summery, old-fashioned wedding! I'm not envisioning one strong theme, just a fluid, lovely mix of intimacy, the outdoors, and vintage touches.

The picnic basket and blanket occurred to me because I visualize my uncle's old dishes, utensils, and tablecloths - not to mention his finesse in presentation - and I can picture the class and elegance they would add to the day.  The painted stemware would take it to a whole new level!

Thanks for stopping by Eddies Hand Painted Things!

Alyssa
www.cinderella4aday.com

Photo credits: flickr.com users: highteaforalice, kristaguenin, kimberlyannryan, t23e, Mykl Roventine, chicks57

Favors with Function

It dawned on me the other day that many of you were not aware that Eddies Hand Painted Things also offer favors, as we always promote bridal party stemware and all occassion gifts.

Are you tired of the same old wedding favors that you can find everywhere? The kind that you quickly discard as you get home? Would you like favors that are not only elegant but personalised and practical too? Well let me introduce you to Eddies Hand Painted stemware favors.

These are smaller 10-8oz. 7" stemware, which are pesonalized with your wedding theme, colors, flowers and guest's name. A wedding planner friend Jadana Donley of Red Carpet Event Planning suggests that you use the favor both as a place setting and water glass...very functional! Now here's a gift that you guest would appreciate and remember your day for years to come.

View samples below.

Click here for more details.

Champagne Flutes Giveaway

Eddies Hand Painted Things was very honored to be approved for donations in this weeks OneWed Savvy Steals Giveaway. One lucky bride will be given her choice of  one of these champagne flutes.

To enter to win one of the fabulous flutes visit OneWed.com for the details.

Photo credits: Sab Imagery & Design

DIY Hand Painted Stemware

It seems to me that everywhere you turn these days there is no avoiding the DIY Bride, so my blog today is for her and of course you my fans who would like to have a bird's eye view of what I do.  You also get to see me as my most authentic self, caribbean accent and all.  Mark you, this is just a simple home video, no pomp and ceremony here.  Don't forget I love comments.  Happy viewing!

I've also added a photo of the completed steware below.

Dress The Table

Every girl dreams of that special day when she weds her prince charming and rides off into the sunset to a life of blissful happiness. That day must be different from any other, so she carefully plans everything down to the tiniest details from the cake to the bouquet to the centerpieces and everything else between. She wants every thing to be different than any other's, to be unique - a true stand out. 

These hand painted stemware collection prepared for the 'Head Table' does just that.  They are different, they are unique, and they are customised just for her with the colors and flowers of her wedding.  They will leave an impression her guest will not soon forget.  And when all is said and done, she will have a collection that will last down through the ages.

                                    


***All Eddies Hand Painted blog followers and facebook fans get a 20% discount on any "stemware collection" orders made in July for weddings in October or later.

Garden Wedding Decor

Today I decided to showcase a few of my terracotta pots which are perfect for rustic and garden weddings.

Strokes of Love

This week I decided to share with you a few of the paintings I've been working on. Just couples celebrating love.

As you all know Tracy won my first inspiration board contest and part of her winnings was a 20% discount for any additional or coordinating piece.  Tracy decide to get two additional pieces that reflected the colors of her upcoming wedding.

These stemware were created for a couple celebrating 25 years of wedded bliss.

These were for couple who expressed their unfailing love for each other on June 26, 2010.

I would love to know what you think.

Inspiration Board Contest Winner

The winner of Eddies Hand Painted Things first ever inspiration board contest is Tracy Anjel.

Here are the results from the poll.

Which board best captures a clear cohesive theme? Nicole's Board   43% 191 votes Tracy's Board   44% 194 votes Amy's Board   12% 52 votes Brittany's Board   1% 4 votes Tracy has won two personalized hand painted champagne flutes for herself and future husband and four personalized hand painted stemware as gifts for her bridesmaids along with a 20% discount for additional or coordinating pieces. All the participants have earned a 10% discount for any one time purchase made between June 24 - June 30, 2010. I want to thank all the participants and voters for making this contest a success. Keep posted for our second contest during the holidays. Congratulations Tracey!