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Big Heart, Big Talent Feature in Utterly Engaged!

I feel Truly Truly blessed right now to be a part of this magazine, but more so because they took the time and care to really get to know me and my new vision. This came out so great!
Thank you Thank you!

I am so honored to be a part of Issue #13 of Utterly Engaged magazine.
Click here to read and see more of the magazine!
I'm on:
Page 118-125 ;)



Eugenia Chung of Petit Plume always
thought that a career in art therapy would
be the perfect way to combine her love
of art and helping people through art.
But when she wasn’t accepted into an art
therapy program her dreams were crushed.
She was sure that art therapy was the only
way to combine her two passions. Little did
she know that as one door closed another
door was just waiting to be opened.
The one of the left with the brown mini hat is taken by Crystal Jean Photography ;)

While Eugenia took time to
figure out her next path she
began making hair accessories
that she sold to friends
and family. What began
as an outlet for her to take
inspiration from the different
styles of people around her
and experiment with various
materials soon became a
full-fledged business. Soon
Eugenia was selling her Petit
Plume pieces on Etsy, at craft
fairs, and local boutiques.
After her first year of business
Eugenia felt the need to do more
than just make accessories for
the sole purpose of fashion.
She wanted Petit Plume to
be a business that made
a difference and inspired
others to give back to the
world around them. Eugenia
was inspired by a quote that
continued to replay in her
head, “You came into this
world with nothing and will
leave with nothing.”
Visit My Refuge House

“I literally started with nothing!” says Eugenia,
“I thought that I could only give if my bank
account was overflowing and I had excess to
give away, but I was really challenged to make
a sacrifice.
“If I can give in times when I do not have much but still
give to the best of my capability, then I can be confident
that I will be provided for with what I need.”
While researching organizations to work
with Eugenia came across My Refuge
House, a safe house for young women and
children that are rescued from sex-trafficking
in the Philippines. At the moment, My Refuge
House is in the process of building a new
aftercare facility to house the abused and
trafficked young women. “As Petit Plume
is also in the phase of rebuilding with a
new direction, I feel that we can learn
and grow together with the many exciting
opportunities that await us both!

My dream is to be able to provide jobs for the
girls at My Refuge House when my company
is able to hire more people.” says Eugenia.
To benefit My Refuge House, 15% of all Petit
Plume sales will be donated. Going forward,
Eugenia hopes to have special products and
projects go towards specific causes that relate
to the issues of human trafficking and abused
women and children. Eugenia has definitely
found a beautiful way to combine her love of
art and helping people through art.




Thank you to Utterly Engaged's Lucia, Henny, and Alison
and Serena Grace Photo!

'Tis the Season for Mini Hats

If you loved this beautiful custom piece I created for Susie at the Wedding Chicks, I have some more coming your way ;)
Hi Friends!

I have been creating some new pieces these days and my favorite material right now is a millinery favorite: Horsehair Ribbon! I have this in several colors, but here is what I have so far.

These ribbons are thick and create beautiful and fanciful bows that will catch people's attention at your next holiday party or even when you want to just look dressed up for the day ;)

I call these pretty pieces: "LONDON" mini hats

You can purchase the few I have up at my new shop:
Petit Plume Shop




Dijon Creme:



Green Leaves:


-Sienna Terrain
Perfect for the holidays: Red Horsehair Clip -This and more..."Coming Soon"



Holiday pieces are going to up on my shop VERY soon, so get them while you can before the rush!
Stay Tuned and I'll keep you posted!
Thanks so much!

<3 Genie

Photos from Feature on Wedding Chicks

Here are some detail photos from the 1960s Mad Men themed wedding that I had the opportunity to be a part of!

Susie works for The Wedding Chicks and asked me to create something that would match her beautiful custom made rosette dress. She was looking for something with a birdcage veil and a mini hat in ivory and optional color accents.

These beautiful photos were taken by Julie Harmsen Photography and you can see more of this unique wedding at http://www.weddingchicks.com/wedding-chicks/featured-weddings-events/64868/1960s-mad-men-theme-wedding/.

I loved Susie's look and her wedding was exquisite!

Enjoy!

:)

Petit Plume is One Year Old!

Thank you to everyone who made it out to my party last Friday and for everyone else who couldn't make it, here are some photos and updates!
Your support is greatly appreciated and I am so excited to share this new journey with you!


On September 17, 2010, I had a Petit Plume One Year Birthday Party at The Wedding Pantry in Tustin, California.
I had around 100 people attend and some amazingly talented musicians and artists share their skills.

Petit Plume is NOW partnering with an inspiring organization called My Refuge House!
I feel like it's a great partnership because we are both in similar places of rebuilding and restructuring with exciting things that await us!
Russ from My Refuge House gave a moving presentation about how evil will continue to prevail when good men do nothing. Everyone has a part in making a difference! Big or small.

Here is a snippet of how I got here! (this is really embarrassing with my crooked teeth and all..hah!) oh! and sorry about the lagging...(don't know how to fix -_-"):



SILENT AUCTION UPDATE:
THANK YOU SO MUCH to those who participated and donated items!
$1225 was made through Silent Auction to give to these organizations fighting against human trafficking for women and children! :

El Pozo,-Mexico City
Rapha House-Cambodia
Amani Ya Juu-Africa
My Refuge House-Philippines (over $100 from my sales at the party are going to this cause as well!)

PHOTOS from the Party!!(the first video slideshow made by me..Ever!) o_O



A HUGE Thank You to all the helpers and these specific vendors:

DESSERTS:
Lotus Culinary Creations by Lora Kim


MUSIC:
Musicians in Black- Jazz Band

Grace Note String Quartet

William Kim-Singer/Songwriter

Priscilla Liang- Singer/Songwriter


PHOTOGRAPHY:
Jim Kang Photography (jimbo.kang@gmail.com)
Stephanie Hsu

ART:
Silhouettes by Nancie

Caricatures by Ben Sam

VENUE:
The Wedding Pantry- Tustin, California


STICKERS (on Take-Out Boxes):
Wet Ink Printing


SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS by:

BCR bicycles (Johnny)
Oh, Hello Friend (Danni)
RUCHE online boutique (Mai and Josh)
PRP Wine International (Dustin)
My Two Girls Jewelry (Pat)



UPCOMING EVENTS:
-UCI Vendor Fair (Oct 18-22)
-UCSD Vendor Fair (Oct 25-29)

Featured in Exquisite Bridal Magazine!

Exquisite Bridal featured on page 22 for the September/October 2010 Issue!

Here are a few pics!

Featured is...The ASTERIA feather clip:

Petit Plume at ShopRuche.com!

These items are currently for sale on ShopRuche.com - a modern boutique with a vintage touch!

It has been so fun to see how my designs have worked out so beautifully with Ruche's Summer 2010 collections.

The items listed are exclusive designs for Ruche by Petit Plume- So get them while you can!

Thanks so much and Enjoy the exquisite photography by Stephanie Williams Photography.

JULIET headband in Tan/Olive:

JULIET headband in coral:

Both Juliet headbands have adorable dangling felt leaves

The many ways to wear JULIET:

KAITLYN vintage headband: So easy to wear and so pretty!

AVERY hair clip and brooch:
CADENCE mustard/lavender headband: So Cute and earthy with its burlap leaves!