If the Crown Fits.....

Downtown Charlotte NC

So the day after the North Carolina Renaissance Faire we decided to check out down town Charlotte. We planned to go to the Children's Discovery Museum while we were there. We checked out of the hotel at 10 and headed downtown. There was no parking very close to the museum so we parked a few blocks away at the Marriott hotel parking garage for $5. Watch for the cost of parking because we passed many lots that was $10 and $15 parking for the day!

It was a Sunday so they didn't open until noon. So we had some time to walk around and look at the "Big City". We are from a very little country town so this was a big city to us.

 

I don't know the names of these buildings but they are MANY stories high and so SHINY!

The tallest one is the Bank of America Corporate Center-60 stories high.

Here are some more shiny things.

This one was in the front of a bank.

Here is a beautiful Door, I believe it was to the SunTrust Bank. It had so many pictures embossed into it. Look at all the symbols.

  Plaque and Crest

Next was the Il Grande Disco

Why all the Golden stuff?Here is a little history of the city:

Charlotte was founded in 1768 during the reign of King George III of England. To win favor of the crown, the city was named in honor of his wife Queen Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in Germany. This statue honors Queen Charlotte, the namesake for the “Queen City".

In the center of town was four statues each standing about 25 feet tall, representing elements that have contributed to the growth of the city: commerce, transportation, industry and the future. History says the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence was read by Thomas Polk on the courthouse steps at Trade and Tryon on May 20, 1775.(Here are three of them)

 

Here is a site with a little more history of the town. I will make a second post for the Random pics and Museum.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all of the wonderful women!


My lovelies made my favorite for breakfast: homemade old fashion sour cream doughnuts

Here is a link to the recipe: http://themessybaker.com/2011/10/19/recipe-old-fashioned-sour-cream-doughnuts/
 They were delicious. They even made a glaze to dip them in. There was so much glaze left they decided to glaze other things such as bacon and hotdogs. I passed on the glazed hot dog but tried the bacon, it was interesting :)

I was crowned Queen for the day with one of the Crowns I like to make. I wore the white one :)

For the Princess or Queen in your life. Perfect for Mother's Day. You can get one here:
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We got a movie to watch later called

The Secret World of Arrietty (2010)

It looks cute. We love to watch the animated movies together as a family.

Then we will have family game night and play some board games.

Off to enjoy the rest of the day with the babies. Hope you have a wonderful Day!

April

~FriggleFraggle~

Peacock Blue Glass Silver Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Anne

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Peacock Blue Glass Silver Aluminum Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Anne

Tudor style wire wrapped ring. This light weight and comfortable to wear ring has a Peacock Blue glass bead topped with a bead cap and a tiny matching bead to give it that royal look. 
Size 6.5/7

*May be available in other colors, styles and sizes. Just send a convo to find out if possible.

*I include one shiny jewelry box and business card per order, see pics.
Multiple item orders may be shipped in larger boxes or additional boxes as requested. 

Each one is unique and Handmade by 
~FriggleFraggle~

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Purple Glass Copper Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Katherine

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Purple Glass Copper Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Katherine

Tudor style wire wrapped ring. This light weight and comfortable to wear ring has a Purple glass bead topped with a bead cap and a tiny matching bead to give it that royal look. 
Size 8-8.5

*May be available in other colors, styles and sizes. Just send a convo with details to see if it possible.

*I include one shiny jewelry box and business card per order, see pics.
Multiple item orders may be shipped in larger boxes or additional boxes as requested. 

Each one is unique and Handmade by 
~FriggleFraggle~
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Red Glass Silver Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Elizabeth

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This unique design Tudor style wire wrapped ring is light weight and comfortable to wear. Made from silver colored wire wrapped elegantly around your finger to form this beautiful royal ring. Deep Red glass bead encased in lovely findings topped with a tiny bead.

Size 7

*May be available in other colors, styles and sizes. Just send a convo with details to see if it possible.

*I include one shiny jewelry box and business card per order, see pics.
Multiple item orders may be shipped in larger boxes or additional boxes as requested. 

Each one is unique and Handmade by 
~FriggleFraggle~

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Clear Glass Black Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Mary

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Clear Glass Black Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Mary

This unique design Tudor style wire wrapped ring is light weight and comfortable to wear. Made from Black colored wire wrapped elegantly around your finger to form this beautiful royal ring. Crystal Clear glass bead encased in lovely findings topped with a tiny bead.
Size 6.5-7

*May be available in other colors, styles and sizes. Just send a convo with details and I will see if it possible.

*I include one shiny jewelry box and business card per order, see pics.
Multiple item orders may be shipped in larger boxes or additional boxes as requested. 

Each one is unique and Handmade by 
~FriggleFraggle~

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Blue Glass Copper Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Anne Boleyn

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Blue Glass Copper Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Anne

Tudor style wire wrapped ring. This light weight and comfortable to wear ring has a Blue glass bead topped with a bead cap and a tiny matching bead to give it that royal look. 
Size 7-7.5

*May be available in other colors, styles and sizes. Just send a convo with details to see if it possible.

*I include one shiny jewelry box and business card per order, see pics.
Multiple item orders may be shipped in larger boxes or additional boxes as requested. 

Each one is unique and Handmade by 
~FriggleFraggle~

www.FriggleFraggle.etsy.com

Green Glass Gold Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Jane

Green Glass Gold Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Jane

This unique design Tudor style wire wrapped ring is light weight and comfortable to wear. Made from Gold colored wire wrapped elegantly around your finger to form this beautiful royal ring. Deep Green glass bead encased in lovely findings topped with a tiny bead.
Size 6.5

*Available in other colors, styles and sizes. Just send a convo with details.

*I include one shiny jewelry box and business card per order, see pics.
Multiple item orders may be shipped in larger boxes or additional boxes as requested. 

Each one is unique and Handmade by 
~FriggleFraggle~

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OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!

Off with your head! Be the Queen of Hearts when you wear this sweater :)

Handmade Recycled Sweater Jacket Coat Elf Fairy Upcycled Queen of Hearts

Handmade from found sweaters.
This Red, Black and White sweater has snap and button closures and a belt tie at the waist. Red and Black top with long sleeves and white cuff at wrists. Skirt is Red Black and White with 3 hearts on the front.
Made to look like the Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland. Great for a costume in cold climates or just to show everyone who is the "Queen" 
Size: Small/Medium
Measurements:
Length from back of neck to bottom hem:42 " 
Length from underarm to wrist:20 "

Each one is unique and one of a kind, sewn and serged on my machines at home.
Machine washed and dried before turning them into these sweet little treats! 
*I suggest hand-washing and laying flat to dry.

Handmade by FriggleFraggle, so no two will be the same and will have its own personality with the stitches and placement of each piece of cloth.

I always welcome questions, so please ask them before you purchase! :)

Available here:
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Green Glass Silver Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Jane

Green Glass Silver Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Jane

https://www.etsy.com/listing/102012125/green-glass-silver-wire-wrapped-ring

Green Glass Silver Wire Wrapped Ring Tudor Style Jane

This unique design Tudor style wire wrapped ring is light weight and comfortable to wear. Made from silver colored wire wrapped elegantly around your finger to form this beautiful royal ring. Deep Green glass bead encased in lovely findings topped with a tiny bead.
Size 6.5

*Available in other colors, styles and sizes. Just send a convo with details.

*I include one shiny jewelry box and business card per order, see pics.
Multiple item orders may be shipped in larger boxes or additional boxes as requested.

Each one is unique and Handmade by
~FriggleFraggle~

Available for purchase in my Etsy shop @
www.frigglefraggle.etsy.com