NEW LISTINGS ON EBAY!

Now available! My new 4 piece hair bow set is on ebay this week. Click here to find the listing: SPRING

I have also listed this detailed daisy bow on ebay. You can find it HERE

INSPIRATION

I was so inspired by these fabrics.

This is a set we modeled by Style Design Studio.

So from this...

.....came these.....
~ a garden of ribbon petals ~

Both the outfit and the bows will be listed on ebay tonight!

Shop the Outfit: Style Design Studio

Shop the Bows: Peyton's Place Boutique

Modeling by: Park Ave Modeling

PARKAVEMODELING.COM

Where have I been? Spending more time behind the lens of my Canon & less time in the bow studio. My daughter Peyton is now 3.5 yrs and is enjoying modeling more than ever. I think because she understands that she is creating a "shot" with every pose that she gets a thrill out of it. She no longer lets me coach her... miss independent knows what she's doing, ha!

It's been 2 years since we started modeling on ebay. I remember the days of chasing her around with the camera and being terrified that she would fall down and get the outfit dirty... the days of the mid photoshoot meltdowns and pushing my stroller around the park loaded up with props, snacks, and clothing... boy, we've come a long way, baby!

Now you can visit us at parkavemodeling.com. We have 4 little models that I work with, including Miss Peyton. As soon as my 3 month old, Miss Parker, gets a little older, she'll be available for modeling as well.

So I may make bows to match the outfits we model or participate in a group launch for my design group Anthology Inc., but the days of cranking out massive bow orders are gone. I couldn't be happier to be moving on to photography... this is more "me" than bows ever were.

I'll keep up this blog to share some of our latest modeling and the ocassional matchy-match hair accessory. My accessories will be available direct through email or listed on ebay or etsy. They are all one-of-a-kind, so if you see something you like, let me know right away!

Here are some recent photoshoots... cheers!

xoxo,

Holly

SNEAK PEEK!

I've designed these fresh & funky bows for our upcoming Anthology Inc. Spring launch. They'll be up for auction on ebay - watch for them!

This handmade boutique dress is by Style Design Studio and will be available on ebay March 10th. Search "boutique SDS" on ebay to find the designer's listings.

MODELING STYLE DESIGN STUDIO

Here's Peyton doing her thing...



This Joel Dewberry pillow case style dress is super stylish paired up with leggings. Peyton loves hers. Get yours here: STYLE DESIGN STUDIO

I made the headband/bow, but Peyton doesn't want to give it up. lol! If you'd like me to make you one, let me know! I sell these for $12.

We have a gorgeous hand embroidered dress to model for Style Design Studio and I made
some of my over-the-top bows to go with. So check back soon for a sneaky-peeky!

Later gaters!

Holly & Peyton

SUGAR SNAP

I'm ba-a-ck! The last 2 months have flown by! This week I am officially back in the saddle. My baby is 7 weeks old, and we are fully bonded... bonded so much that it is hard to get anything done! Here's the little cutie with her big sis... check out the bows too...

I designed these fabulous bows to match the new free spirit Sugar Snap fabric. They are up for auction on ebay HERE and match some gorgeous handmade boutique outfits also listed on ebay HERE.

Stay tuned for more new spring designs! Coming soon!

xoxo,

Holly

IT'S A GIRL!

PARKER SIERRA STOCKE

December 18, 2008 @ 12:26 AM

6 lbs 14 oz

19.75" long

I was in labor at home for about 4 hours, and wasn't sure if it was real labor or just contractions since I was having so many pre-labor contractions in the days before. My cousin started timing them on the phone with me and said I need to go to the hospital right away. They were 4 minutes apart. We called up a friend, and she came over to stay with Peyton. So bags are packed, and we're on our way to the hospital in the pouring down rain. It's a 40 minute drive. The contractions were getting stronger & closer together, so by the time we arrived, I was dilated to 2 cm. The nurse told me to walk for an hour and she'd check me again. After about 40 minutes, I was doubled over in pain and crying. She checked me again & I was 4 cm. She said, "Great! You get a room!" About 2 minutes later, I was in extreme pain and begging for an epidural. She was way too relaxed and said I needed to get in my room first. Ugh! They wheeled me to my room, I got on the delivery bed, and about 2 minutes later, a huge contraction came and my water broke as my body was trying to push Parker's head out. I was trying to hold her head in since there was no doctor and just 2 nurses prepping the room, but my body was pushing her out by itself. At this point, I'm screaming for the epideral and the 2 nurses got in a fight over whether or not I can have it. Meanwhile, Parker's head starts coming out, and when the nurse sees it, she says I need to push. I said, "What?!! Are you kidding me?!" She said, "No, you're going to have this baby right now! You can do it, Holly. The worst pain is over. I swear it doesn't get any worst. Now bear down and push!" Next thing I know, I'm pushing for 10 second intervals with barely any time to catch my breath. Thankfully, the doctor came in just in time. Keep in mind - I had no painkillers and felt everything! I've never screamed so much or felt so much pain in my life. Everything went so fast. I was at 4 cm, and then 12 minutes later, I was pushing her out. I felt amazing afterwards though. Talk about an endorphin high! I held Parker, and then when they took her to clean her up, I got up, took a shower, and put my regular clothes back on. I was ready to go! Didn't even bust a sweat! The nurses were laughing in amazement.

My mom flew in on Saturday, right when I got out of the hospital, and she did an AMAZING job taking care of all of us. She was here for 4 days, cooking, cleaning, shopping & babysitting. Her help was priceless.

I can't believe it's already been 10 days since Parker was born. The days are flying by. It's been a mix of happiness and sickness around here. Peyton had bronchitis and got me sick while I was in the hospital. That made for a miserable few days. I was coughing everywhere. Now Parker is sick with the same sinus infection & cough, but the doctor says she can't have any medicine. I'm going to have to be a hermit for about 6 weeks until her immune system builds up.

Peyton has been very good with her, and so far we don't see any jealousy. Peyton wants to wear diapers again and says she wants to be a baby, but I hear that's pretty normal in this situation. She's also very clingy, but gets that way any time there is a change.

We had a great Christmas. Peyton LOVES all her new toys, puzzles, books, & paints. Her favorite is The Littlest Pet Shop toys. She has a whole village of them in her playroom and plays with them for hours every day.

Hope everyone else had a Merry Christmas, and that you are all healthy and doing well.

Much Love,

Holly & Family