Kingdom of Azuria ™
Princess Genevieve
Prince William County Moms: Review Azuria Events
Big thank you to Queen Kristina for including us in Princess Savannah’s special day. These words have touched our hearts. Thank you so much for your kindness.
Have you ever made the joke about the queen coming to tea? Well, for my daughter’s 4th birthday, we actually had the Princess! (Didn’t know a kid-friendly princess lived within commuting distance of Prince William County, did ya?)
Jennifer Faulconer, aka Princess Genevieve is the ultimate in a character study. When I first contacted her about doing my daughter’s birthday party, she actually responded to me “Dear Queen Kristina”. No joke. She does the Disney Princess giggle, comes dressed in a ball gown, and has an entire kingdom, complete with a map, a flag, and a crest…
However, our girls…well, they were, to use Princess Genevieve’s word, enchanted.
When I told my daughter that a princess was coming to her birthday party, she spent the entire week talking to anyone that would listen about the fact that “There is a REAL princess coming to my birthday!! A REAL PRINCESS!!”. People in the grocery store, the post office line, and the library quiet room were all very understanding. Savannah (my daughter) was so excited that when Princess Genevieve actually knocked on the door and arrived, she rushed to the door with all of her friends and, and…
And she couldn’t speak. Couldn’t even quite look the lovely vision in blue in the eye. Actually, none of them could!
Princess Genevieve, however, took this all quite in stride, and floated in (she actually really did float! Pageant girls take note!) with her bag full of treasures from Azuria and proceeded to captivate an audience of 8 completely silent 3 and 4 year old girls (and one very talkative 5 year old brother) with her stories about unicorns, four leaf clovers, fairies, and mermaids. Mysteriously, the two older boys in the room disappeared to the basement to complete some Lego work
By the time Genevieve finished telling her stories and inspecting the treasures that said brother brought down, it was time for some dancing and singing!
I would imagine that the Pied Piper couldn’t possibly have gotten a more instantaneous reaction when asking children to rise. The girls all stood up and started slowly moving to “Happy Birthday Princess”. Slowly, one by one, they got comfortable as Princess Genevieve twirled them around the room, and by the end of another song, they were all dancing in a circle to Genevieve’s directions.
After that, Princess Genevieve helped with the singing of Happy Birthday and the cake cutting, and without missing a beat, placed herself on the floor among the happiest little girls I have ever seen in my life to talk with them while they enjoyed their refreshments. Kind, happy, and amazingly understanding of the preschool dialect of English that usually only mothers are fluent in, Princess Genevieve talked with the girls while they munched happily and asked her questions. She even encouraged them to say “please” and “thank you”, which instantly won her brownie points with me!
When it was time to go, Princess Genevieve floated out the door with hugs and stories about the ball that she had to prepare for. It was lovely and ethereal and magical.
And then the girls realized what just happened and went absolutely nuts talking to each other about what they’d just witnessed.
Savannah is now back to talking to anyone that will listen to her, or that is within ear-shot and HAS to listen to her about the fact that Princess Genevieve came to her birthday party. I’m not sure how long it will last, but I’m glad to know that I could give her such an amazing childhood memory. We get so few, when you think about it.
Princess Genevieve and her band of princesses are based out of Azuria, which, for commuting purposes is about the same distance as Warrenton. They will travel the region for a fee based on mileage. In addition to parties, Princess Genevieve is available for events and even Girl Scout badges! She will also do appearances for schools and libraries. With children my daughter’s age, we opted to do a 45 minute appearance. I think that the optimal age for children to really get into the appearance would be 5-7, based on the 5 year old boy we had kicking around (who loved the story telling), and the 5 year old girl (who was the first one to stop being completely spell-bound and participate). However, I think that our 3′s and 4′s did fantastic and had such a memorable time, I would definitely have done this again the same way!
Thanks to Princess Genevieve for making our little princess’ day completely enchanting!
Read more at Prince William County Moms: Review: Azuria Events.
Lady Grace Participates in Cupid’s Run in Baltimore
My dear friend from college, Lady Grace of Rochfort, had a very excited morning at the The Children’s Tumor Foundation Cupid’s Run in the Kingdom of Baltimore.
We set her over her GOAL up to $121 (an already lucky # in the Kingdom).
About: The Children’s Tumor Foundation is the world’s largest non-government organization dedicated to ending Neurofibromatosis (NF) through research. NF is a genetic disorder, usually manifesting during adolescence, that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body, causing blindness, deafness, learning disabilities and severe chronic pain. Currently, there is no cure for NF and there are frighteningly few treatment options.
If you can help her by donating even $5 please do! Thank you! 
#Princess Valentine Cards on #Etsy
As promised… they’re here!
After searching the web for some cute princess-y Valentine Cards and finding no success, we got our creativity flowing. We’ve added our own personalized kid’s Valentines day cards for passing out in class or sending to someone special. These Valentines feature a mix of cute Princess themed greetings.
Valentine's Day Wishes! from Princess Genevieve
You receive a PDF file with 3 pages of Valentine’s Day cards that you can print for personal use! Just print, trim, and give to someone extra special! Each card is approximately2.00 x 3.5 inches (mix of 3 Princess Genevieve designs and 7 different sayings).
You can use this file to print the cards onto cardstock with your own printer at home or at a local print shop.
This file is for personal use only and may not be sold or distributed in any way. You may print the file out for personal use.
All computers and printers are different, so please be aware that the color you see on your monitor may not be the exact same as what you will see when the file is printed.
You will be emailed the file after payment clears within 24 hours. The pdf file will be emailed to the email address that is with your Etsy account unless stated otherwise in notes to seller.
This purchase contains digital media only, nothing will be shipped.
It is best to print the cards on 80lb or heavier card stock/cover stock (8.5” x 11”). Once you print the file, use a paper trimmer or ruler and xacto knife to cut out each card.
Princess Genevieve lives in a magical land, where unicorns graze on four leaf clovers that grow like grass, and rainbows stay a whole day. Step into our magical world and let yourself be enchanted.
www.KingdomofAzuria.com
2011 in Royal Review
What a wonderful year we have been blessed with in 2011. Very thankful for new friends made and friendships strengthened this year. As we prepare to ring in 2012, here’s a look back into 2011.
We rang in 2011 at First Night Warrenton in Old Town with fairy tales and shared the evening performing with our dear friend Peter McCory. January 1, 2011
Princess Genevieve attends the Sweetheart Tea co-hosted with Tagaloo! February 13, 2011
Pirates & Princess Craft Night with Princess Genevieve at Chick-Fil-A. March 24, 2011
Genevieve appears at Warrenton’s March for Babies at the Airlie Center http://bit.ly/hbVDYU
Princess Genevieve's Spring Dress Up Drive: Thanks to everyone who helped, participated in and donated to Princess Genevieve's Spring Dress Up Drive!! We collected about 60 outifts for boys + girls that were donated to the Boys & Girls Club in Warrenton. Thanks to Chick-fil-A Warrenton and Warrenton United Methodist Church for being our drop off locations. April 2011
Princess Genevieve visits the Palace in Versailles, France. May 27, 2011
Fairy Princess Camp at Tagaloo June-August 2011.
Princess Genevieve attends Hollin Hall Summer Camp for a lesson in etiquette. Arlington, VA. August 2, 2011
Princess Genevieve drops off costumes collected during this year's Halloween Dress Up Drive for the Boys & Girls' Club. Through September and October Chick-Fil-A hosted our drop off boxes for the costumes. October 28, 2011
Princess Genevieve announces the newest characters from the Kingdom of Azuria. Meet Princess Alyssia & Princess Angelica. November 2011.
Princess Genevieve and her Royal Court attend United Airline's Fantasy Flight at Dulles Airport on December 10, 2011 (her birthday)!
Big thanks to all of those who made our year so memorable. Excited to see what the new year brings.
The Night Before Christmas read by Princess Genevieve & Friends
From Our Castle to Yours,
Princess Genevieve & her friends read THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Clement Moore. Enjoy this magical story with the ones you love as children across the world prepare for Santa’s visit tonight!
http://www.facebook.com/v/2683032886827
May the gentle glow of this season light your way all through the year. ♥ All of us in The Kingdom of Azuria™
Princess Genevieve
Princess Genevieve lives in a magical land, where unicorns graze on four leaf clovers that grow like grass, and rainbows stay the whole day. Genevieve attended Azuria University and studied Theatrical Music and Museum Studies, all while balancing her duties as Princess of the Kingdom. Among her other duties as Princess, she holds Head Councilwoman of the Fairy Court, which meets monthly in the capital city.
Growing up she enjoyed the Grand Balls held at the palace and remembers imagining what it would be like to attend the festivities when she was older. As a girl, she was often found curled up reading in the palace gardens, when she could find some time alone. Entertaining was something she always enjoyed, and loved having friends over for tea parties. As you can imagine, playing dress up was a big part of her younger years! This is the reason why she established the Semi-Annual Dress Up Drive, which collects costumes and dress up clothes for boys and girls in the Kingdom of Virginia.
People frequently ask how she met Prince Liam. The story goes back almost 20 years ago. Back when Genevieve was seven years old, she was sent to a new school, where she met a sweet young boy who became her dearest playmate. The pair remained friends throughout the years, but she didn’t know until much later that the young boy she met so long ago, was to become her one true love.
In her spare time, she enjoys singing, dancing at the Balls with Prince Liam and planning the enchanting parties for children in Virginia, USA.
Favorite Color: Azure
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Dark Chocolate
Favorite Season: Autumn
Fairy Tale [Thanksgiving] Thursday: Full of Gratitude #thankfulthoughts #Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving season we posted something each day 
on Facebook showing how thankful we are for what we have, or reminding ourselves how we should be (in case we forgot). Here are some of our favorite Thankful Thoughts.
We should all be thankful for
those people who rekindle the inner spirit.
Albert SchweitzerHe is a wise man who does not grieve
for the things which he has not,
but rejoices for those which he has.
EpictetusYou won’t be happy with more
until you’re happy with what you’ve got.
Viki KingWhen I started counting my blessings,
my whole life turned around.
Willie NelsonGratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy.
Jacques Maritain
As we begin this busy time of year, let us remember to be thankful for what we have in life. Not just money and material things (for which we should also be grateful), but more-so the people in our lives. Let us also be courteous with the strangers who enter our lives for a short period of time, while Christmas shopping, or on the road during rush hour. Find yourself being as kind to them as you would someone very dear to your heart. Remember they are dear to someone, too.
On behalf of all of us in the Kingdom I want to wish you and yours a blessed Thanksgiving.
Azuria Prepares for Upcoming Holiday Season
We’ve got lots going on this December in our kingdom. 
The princesses are getting out their favorite things to trim the palace’s Christmas tree. Can you believe Thanksgiving is a less than a week away?
Starting next weekend, there’s a different themed holiday ball each Saturday nite through December in Azuria. Read more about Genevieve’s favorite Holiday Traditions: The Snow Ball and The Nite of Sinter Noël.
We’ll be making appearances in your Kingdom, too. Where to find us this season:
December 2-18 Gum Drop Square Come see Santa and see if you can spot our Princess Christmas Tree in his Workshop. You won’t want to miss this extra special Warrenton tradition. Princess Genevieve will be making a surprise appearance at some point in the season.
December 3 Women Of Wonder Christmas Parade Main Street Warrenton 10am
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVXEGLR-ECI]
December 10 United Airline’s Fantasy Flight Dulles Airport
Not to mention all the fun private Princess parties and Genevieve’s own Birthday celebration coming next month!
Free Holiday Greeting in the Mail from Princess Genevieve
Do you know any sweet little princesses who would love a Holiday greeting from Princess Genevieve?
Update your member info on our mailing list and receive a FREE Holiday greeting in the mail. Be sure to include your childrens’ names, birthdays and mailing address. Must be submitted by Dec 1, 2011 to receive offer. US mainland addresses only.
Surprise your neighbors, grandkids or godchild when they get a greeting from a real Princess.
Spread the Word
Tell your friends and neighbors to sign up, too. We’re including an extra special offer on parties booked in 2012 exclusively in our Holiday greeting this year!! Unlock the savings, subscribe to our newsletter! Must be submitted by Dec 1, 2011 to receive offer.
Food Bank on Verge of Closing while Fannie Mae CEOs Justify Income in the Millions
I attended the Greater Warrenton Chamber of Commerce‘s November luncheon today and found out that our local Food Bank in, Fauquier County, Virginia, is in serious danger of being completely shut down due to lack of government funding (don’t get me started on that). They are not in need of food goods, but real funds to keep this valuable community service afloat. If you can give anything to assist send monetary contributions to Fauquier Community Food Bank at 249 East Shirley Ave. Warrenton, Virginia 20186.
Dear Fauquier Community,
The Fauquier Community Food Bank and the 2000 people that it serves each month are in crisis and need your help.
In September 2011 the Food Bank provided food for 2008 individuals, including 614 households with 681 children. These numbers, which have steadily increased over the past several years, especially in the colder months, have outpaced our resources and those of our parent organization, Fauquier Community Action. Now, to make matters much worse, the federal funding administered through state block grants, which normally provides the largest portion of the Food Bank’s operating budget, has been placed on indefinite hold by the budget debate in Congress. It is unclear when (if ever) this funding will be restored. As a result, The Food Bank and the many people that it serves are in dire circumstances.
We must raise at least $150,000 immediately to maintain our present services for the remainder of 2011-2012 fiscal year. A number of agencies and individuals have already promised support but at this point we are far from achieving our goal. Help is needed and needed quickly.
As we appeal for your support, we need to be clear about the people the Food Bank serves. Our clients are not freeloaders who are simply working the system for what they can get. The vast majority have worked hard for their entire lives. While some have struggled financially for many years, most have been self-supporting until the recession. Now, however, their alternatives are severely reduced or eliminated, primarily because of job loss, medical conditions, and old age. As a result, they have been forced to turn to the Food Bank to keep their heads above water. This is a situation that they never anticipated and one that causes considerable regret and embarrassment. But they are seriously in need.
Please help us feed our hungry neighbors. We would like for monetary contributions to be sent to Fauquier Community Food Bank at 249 East Shirley Ave. Warrenton, Virginia 20186.
Sincerely yours,
Roland Serrano, Director
This came to my attention on the same day that Fannie Mae’s President spoke to Congress attempting to justify his $9.3 million annual income.
So, today’s Thankful Thought is that I have food to eat and a warm “castle” to sleep in. I am also thankful that there are people in the world like those who work at and volunteer at the local Food Banks across the country. Its stories like these that make me driven further to send positive self-worth messages to the children in our community. Money and things are not what makes the man, or Princess, it’s what in your HEART that brings true value to your life.
Reach us at (321)ENCHANT or events@kingdomofazuria.com.
Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm 
© 2012 Kingdom of Azuria ™. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by WordPress. Designed by 