Petits Fours Pretties

12/05/2016

Somehow this tartan ribbon clip just screams Christmas to me! Even though I'm currently closed to customs I had to squeeze this one in for one of my favourite customers 💖

11/14/2016

***SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT***
I have been putting this off for some time now, going back and forth in my mind as to what I really wanted. After talking to family and friends I have decided that I am indeed making the right decision. Effective immediately I will no longer be taking on any more orders! I currently have enough orders to take me into December and even a wedding project for 2017, all of which I will be completing with as much dedication as always :) It has not been easy to make this decision as I really do love creating and it is so special seeing all your little ones wearing pieces that have been especially created for them! I have poured hours upon hours of my time into planning & creating unique items and honestly loved every moment. However, as my business has grown I am finding it increasingly difficult to find the time to keep up with custom orders, keep my page up to date and network while still balancing family/home life and working outside the home. It has become very apparent to me this last year that I need to take a step back and pour my attention on my family. I always thought when our girls were really little that they were at the most needy time in their life but I am learning that while they may now be more physically independent they are actually much more emotionally needy and also require a lot of support with their schooling. I am spending hours upon hours each day helping with homework, putting out fires, being a shoulder to cry on or answering many of the difficult questions that come with girls growing up. I often find myself feeling uneasy or even guilty because I’m taking too long to answer an email from a customer or I am taking longer than I said for getting back with pictures or I finish an order on the very last day possible. On the flip side I also feel awful when I have to leave everything to my husband, or I have to miss a field trip or family event because I am backed up with orders. I want my girls to know they can always come to me and recently it really hit me hard when one of my girls didn’t come to me with a situation “because I didn’t want to bother you while you were so busy Mom!” Ouch! I only have a small amount of time with my girls and I’m scared that if I am not available to them they will go elsewhere for attention! Having said all this I know I will not be able to go completely cold turkey and not have an outlet for my crafting so I will be keeping my page open to share any current projects my girls and I are working on or if I have time to make items ready to ship. It has been an amazing journey, one that has brought me much joy and many friendships that I know will last a lifetime! This is definitely not the end, just a pause in time to let me enjoy this chapter in our family’s story! Thank you for supporting me thus far and I hope you will all still be here when I decide to resume taking orders!

09/15/2016

Picture day at school today! Seemed like the perfect opportunity to wear her alphabet dress made by mama 😊 This one was a labour of love!!

08/05/2016

I know it's late but I just HAD to share this beauty!
Captured by Dominika Photography your work is flawless!

A quick share of perfectly squishy and gorgeous little lady who came to see me on Sunday morning

06/17/2016

Sweet Paisley got her 12 week vaccinations today and now all she wants to do is cuddle! My plans for a productive Friday have been tossed. Hopefully when the girls get home from school they can take over😉

06/13/2016

Her look says it all! Seriously, Monday came way too fast!!! :/

She was a very serious little lady ...

Headband by Petits Fours Pretties

06/08/2016

I love how this lumberjack set turned out! Funny side note: I have a Monty Python lovin' hubby so the whole time I was sewing I couldn't stop singing "Oh, I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay, I sleep all night and I work all day...." Lol! Side note #2: The extra #1 was requested by Momma so she could attach it to a onesie she bought. I added some iron on adhesive on the back to make it a smoother process for her. 😀

06/06/2016

Nautical sets have been popular for the little guys!

05/30/2016

***SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT***
Thank you to all my amazing customers who have kept me so busy with your wonderful custom orders for hair accessories, cake smash outfits and more! It truly is such an honour, and a lot of fun, to create these special pieces for you. However, doing customs takes a TON of time in messaging, searching for fabrics, photographing samples/ideas and finally tweaking the finished products! On a weekly basis I am turning down last minute orders and queries for items that people are hoping I have ready-to-ship. So, I am hoping that by shutting down for a bit I can focus on creating more stock to have on hand; cake smash outfits, ties, bowties, suspenders and hair accessories! I am also planning on better organizing my albums with photos of available products and fabrics. As if that won't keep me busy enough I have some personal projects I need to make for my own girls :) I will definitely be sharing items as they are made so expect to continue seeing posts from me! If you have items you'd love to see available to shop from on a regular basis please feel free to comment here or message me. Those of you who have already been in contact with me prior to this announcement do not worry! Your orders are still being worked on :D
Thank you all for your continued support

05/28/2016

Lots of things happening here at Petits Fours Pretties Headquarters!! The most exciting thing though is that we have chosen to expand our family :) Meet Paisley, 2lbs of pure joy