Who's Who Wednesday I Willow & Wildflowers

It is a rainy, drizzle day where we are, so we need some cheer! Today we want to spend our Wednesday introducing you to seriously the cutest floral shop EVER...Willow and Wildflowers is located in Bountiful, UT and we love that place...major!

Their little shop is nestled inside this old home turned fabulous. They not only have the most beautiful floral arrangements, but they always have a huge selection of home decor, sure to make any living space a little better. You may even stumble upon a few Painted Nest furniture pieces if you happen to stop by the shop!

Willow and Wildflowers is the only place we'd ever turn to if we had a wedding coming up...In fact, they are who we turn to for ALL our floral needs. Mindy and Kelly always know to how to take the bride's dream and make it come to life. Please enjoy the pictures below of some of their beautiful work.

Visit Willow in person at 371 North 200 West - Bountiful, UT  or online at www.willowandwildflowers.com. They are also in the process of joining the blog world at www.willowandwildflowers.blogspot.com

Who's Who Wednesday | Layers Cake

With our poor pop up shop looking so sour and sad, we had to bring you the sweetest of Who's Who this Wednesday. Not only is Julie Hill one of the sweetest most darling designers you'll ever meet, she also makes AMAZING cakes that taste even better. And to top it all off, you should see the beautiful kitchen she has built where all her beauties get baked. You can enter the kitchen via the black and white striped elevator in her garage!

*GASP*

Seriously, don't know why anyone would choose anybody else to handle their wedding cakes...ever.ever.ever.

Here is at little more about Julie and her Layers Team: 

"After spending her early years pursuing a law degree and practicing law, Julie Hill soon discovered that her passion for baking and design was her individual path to happiness. Although the switch from practicing law to cake entrepreneurship seems an unlikely one, Julie started Layers Cake in 2008 and has earned accolades from her peers, the wedding industry, and especially her clients. She has studied with legendary instructors and has worked beside the best in the business. Most recently, Layers was awarded “Best in State” for bridal and wedding services. Let Julie and her team transform their enthusiasm for gorgeous and extraordinary desserts into the cake of your dreams! 

Here at a Painted Nest, we are no stranger's to Layers Cakes. After three weddings and a few cakes for fun. We can't help but brag a little about their work. Please enjoy the pictures below.

To get in touch with Layers, visit their Facebook and Website

For Sale | Ruffle Tree Skirts

I cannot believe we are even thinking about Tree Skirts already, has this year just flown by or what? Christmas will be here before we know it and we are already starting to make the fabulous ruffle tree skirts! You can find the tutorial here, if you would like to make one on your own.

For those that would like to purchase send us an email @ orders@apaintednest.com. I have pictures below of all the different colors we have made. We also make custom orders! (each computer screen is different and colors may vary a little from pictures below)

Ruffle Tree Skirts $110 shipped to US 

{we take PayPal}

Who's Who Wednesday | A Painted Nest

Today we are breaking away from the normal Who's Who... We hope you don't mind! We have so many new followers, we thought we would use this week to tell you a little more about A Painted Nest.

My name is Chantel. This whole ordeal started when I began refinishing furniture for friends and acquaintances, out of my garage, just over 2 years ago. I got the idea while I was pregnant with my first little boy, Buster. I needed a way to earn some extra money, but I wanted to be home being a mom at the same time. Our little business was called Done Over Decor and I absolutely loved it. I was shocked and surprised by the response and business I started receiving when I posted my refinished designs online for sale. It was such a great way for me to enjoy what I was doing and make money while doing it, all in the comfort of my furniture filled garage!

With this little blog I hope to inspire you with some great home, health, decoration, furniture ideas to uplift and make us all enjoy our lives a little better!!!

A big thank you to all our supporters! We love your comments and feedback. The plus side to being a small business, is that we actually see, read, and respond to each and every email we receive, so keep them coming! We hope we will have a little something for everyone to enjoy on our site!

Please follow us and help spread the word! All the links you'll need to become a nester are in the sidebar!

Who's Who Wednesday | Jumping Jack Baby Boutique

Warning... This story is a tear jerker.
I stumbled upon Jumping Jack Jack while I was searching on Etsy. Not only did all of Sarah's products catch my eye, from her darling headbands and bows to bright colored prints, but then I started to read the shop announcement and the first line caught my eye. "This shop was created in honor of our son Jack. He was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at just 6 weeks." 

Right then I knew I wanted to learn more. Here is what Sarah had to say about her shop and her sweet boy Jack. You can find Jumping Jack on Etsy and Facebook you can also follow her on Instagram @jumpingjackbabyboutique.

"I have always loved crafting; creativity is a part of me. When my husband and I found out we were pregnant with our first, we were beyond overjoyed. I immediately began creating his custom nursery full of handmade items.  We dreamed of the beautiful future with our baby boy. The day I held him in my arms for the first time, was the best day of my life. We named him Jack.

After his birth, we started to notice Jack could not move his muscles like he should. He never held his head up, or moved his legs. After a week stay in the hospital, Jack was diagnosed with the #1 genetic killer of children under 2, Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA. We were told he had the most severe type and had just 6 months to live. Six months. Our world fell apart. We were going to lose the person we loved most.

Jack required multiple machines to stay comfortable, he needed to be fed through a feeding tube, and was on oxygen. Since he was unable to lift or use most toys made for babies his age, I decided to make him a small tag blanket that had crinkle material inside for him to explore. He loved it! From that moment, I continued to create more tag blankets and crinkle toys. I opened my Etsy shop a month after Jack’s diagnosis. I named it Jumping Jack in his honor. Crafting was very therapeutic to me during the horrible roller coaster we were on. Jack took his last breath in my arms when he was just 6 ½ months old. We made unforgettable memories each day. We are so lucky to have had this beautiful boy a part of our lives, but would have given anything to watch him grow up. He is truly the strongest person I know. 

Today, Jumping Jack has evolved into much more. We were blessed with a healthy baby girl named Melia Jack. She has brought so much joy into our lives. She also inspired a new shop section – Headbands and Bows! I love that Jumping Jack Baby Boutique will always a part of him and I. I love that each item I make brings joy to other little ones. I love that Jack’s story can inspire others to live each day to the very fullest."

Jumping Jack Baby Boutique has some great deals being featured on A Painted Nest! Head on over and support them! Get their darling nursery or playroom prints for only $4.99 or take a look at their {Painted} Nest Necklace Pendants they are only $7.99 and you can choose from 9 different colors!

***If you would like more information about SMA please visit www.thegsf.org or watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osPYUVGB_aw***