Friday, November 5th, 2010 I'm so excited to share my new blog address with you! Yes, that's right, this blog, Ann-Margaret's Visions, has moved to a new nest! My new "nest address" is: www.AnnMargaretsVisions.com, and I hope you will fly right on over to read my very first post at the new location. You'll find lots of new details and fun spots on my blog, and my first post tells all about the new features. Oh, don't forget to subscribe to the new feed or update your bookmark. Thank you so much for following my blog; I truly appreciate your... Continue reading

Thursday, October, 21st, 2010 I have so many memories from the sweet teatimes that took place at my tea room when it was open. I loved working with my mom and granny as we prepared all the little details for each tea party. The kitchen was filled with lots of laughter, chatter, and bustling around those stainless steel tables. And, yes, there were times when we wondered if we could possibly get it all done in time for that first teatime. But, somehow, it all came together each time, and the guests left with smiles on their faces and treasured... Continue reading

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 I recently added this new bar necklace to the shoppe (and, to my Etsy shoppe) and wanted to share a few close up pictures with you here. I love how versatile this necklace is. The bar necklace may be purchased alone, or it may be purchased as it is seen here with the large pendant and coordinating beads. It looks beautiful with any of the various pendants from my shoppe...large or small! It just shows off the pendant so pretty...really makes it a focal point! Although the ensemble above may be purchased just as it is,... Continue reading

Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 Well, we finally got some pumpkins!! I kept telling mom that the month was just flying by, and we really needed to get our porch looking festive and fallish! She totally agreed so we grabbed a few big and little pumpkins one day and got busy decorating the frront porch. We added a little glitter fashion to one and plan on decorating a few more. I was getting rather tired after that first one. Let me tell you, I had black glitter allover my white coat....yep, wasn't happy about that! Well, I suppose I looked rather... Continue reading

Tuesday, October 12th, 2010 I know...looks like me, right??!! haha It's Tucker here coming to you live from LA...of course, I mean "lower Alabama"! :) My mom and Poppy went to Alexandria, Virginia during the summer, and I knew I had to post about some of the cool stuff they came across during their time strolling around Old Town. You may remember that Alexandria was our home before moving to Alabama. My mom snapped the picture of this cute guy in a new shop in Old Town, The Dog Park. My mom was drawn to this store because she was... Continue reading

Thursday, October 7th, 2010 Find more photos like this on Dreamers Into Doers -- marthastewart.com I'm so excited to be a part of Martha Stewart's Dreamers into Doers group! It is overflowing with beautiful, inspiring talent, strong passions about doing what we love as we run our own businesses, and sweet encouragement and support from each other. I was simply "tealighted" when one of my photos was chosen to be featured on the front page one week not long after I became a member. My signature scone mix photo was chosen!! Sheer delight to see one of my signature items... Continue reading

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 What's your style? What's your favorite design? Visit Ann-Margaret's SpecialTea Shoppe and AnnMargaretsSpecialT on Etsy to figure it out! And, if you just can't decide... I'm always here for you to help you choose that perfect "jewel"! 2010 Copyright Ann-Margaret's SpecialTea Shoppe/Ann-Margaret's Visions Please do not copy/use text, photos, or images without permission. Thanks so much for visiting my blog! I hope you'll stop by again! Continue reading

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010 I thought I would share a few of my favorite pictures today for my "Inspirational Journey" just to share a little of this festive fall feeling I've got going on! My mom took this picture a few years ago when she and Poppy were in California. I'm lovin' these orangey mums!! What about you?? And, I'm gonna share this one because it is one of my mom's favorite photos! She loves this pretty cottage window! This picture was also taken on that same trip to California as they took time to check out a few shops... Continue reading

Monday, October 4th, 2010 I enjoyed meeting up with my girlfriends the other weekend so we could celebrate Heather's birthday and enjoy a girly movie and yummy food at one of our favorite restaurants. We always have such fun when we get together. We decided we better meet for the movie first because we often miss out on our movie plans if we have dinner before...we start chatting and giggling, and before you know it...the movie has already started! We went to see You Again, and it was soooo funny! I strongly suggest that you do NOT even consider trying... Continue reading

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 Woohoo!! ~ There's a little chill in the air in my corner of the world this morning! How about where you are? Is it beginning to feel like fall for you, too? I love this time of year! It's amazing what a little cool breeze can do for me...makes me feel a bit rejuvenated and looking forward to all the fun that the next few months will be packed with. I am so excited to share another special photo with you today as part of my Inspirational Journey. If you are not sure just what I... Continue reading

Monday, September 20th, 2010 I am so excited to share this fun Etsy treasury with you today! I received an email from The Short Shop on Etsy that my Auburn belt buckle is featured in her treasury! Thank you so much!! And, what an awesome treasury it is because it is all about Sweet Home Alabama!! I love this!! She created her treasury with goodies from sellers in Alabama, and I am so proud to be a part of it! You will have fun checking out some of the other items from these cute shops. There are so many talented... Continue reading

Wednesday, September, 15th, 2010 Oh, yes, I've been working on a new little design for you, and I think you're gonna like it! You know what they say about girls...we are always changing our minds about things! Well, what's so wrong with that?!! Not a thing, especially when it comes to changing up our accessories! This new little jewel will allow you to do just that, and you'll be putting a creative spin on each and every outfit once you start switching out the elements of this new design. This is just a SNEAK PEEK so be sure to stop... Continue reading

Saturday, September 11th, 2010 2010 Ann-Margaret's SpecialTea Shoppe/Ann-Margaret's Visions Please do not copy/use photos, text, or images (graphics) without my permission. Thanks so much for visiting my blog! Continue reading

Thursday, September 9th, 2010 This is one of my favorite pictures, and since I want Thursdays to be the day I share something that "tealights" me...well, this one will do just fine for today! This horse is such a beauty; I'll share some other shots all along of him, as well as, some of the other horses that belong to friends of our family. I've shared a few other pictures of them, as I have the best time grabbing my camera and running out the door when I see them prancing about in the pasture during my trips home. There's... Continue reading

Thursday, August 26th, 2010 I received a sweet surprise the other day when the owner of "All Made with Love" on Etsy let me know she had included my Tropicana Tango loose leaf tea in her beautiful treasury! I'm always so excited to find out that one of my items has been included in a treasury. And, i always have such fun checking out all of the other shops. There are so many creative and talented people on Etsy, and I just love being a part of the Etsy community! This treasury is called "Strawberry in Chocolate", and I think... Continue reading