Rolled flowers have quickly become one of my favorite crafts! I see them used absolutely everywhere and they are so very simple to make! Fabric scraps & hot glue is basically all you need! I have seen them used on everything from clothing, to pillows, to lampshades to jewelry to art. The following is a … Read more
We’ve all seen the ‘Gallery Wall’. A mismatched hod podge of pictures, illustrations and various knickknacks that make our hearts go pitter-patter. But my heart pitters no more. Instead, it yearns for more simple yet stately adornment. Something grew up. Enter mirrors stage left. Exit mis mash stage right. Here is my version of a … Read more
Spring cleaning is the theme around my house these days and the first room on my list in need of a big refresher is the master bath. I love our paint colors and can live with the tile and cabinetry for now, but my bath accessories and decor need a major update. After scoping out … Read more
Does anyone else have a major pickin habit? And I don’t mean your nose! I mean antique hunting/salvage yard snooping / garage sale gawking / flea market fishing/swap meet swooping…. that kinda picking. I have a running list of items that I’m always on the hunt for. Goes a little like this: window frames, bird … Read more
Not much is better than receiving a pretty personal piece of mail (say that five times fast!). You know what I mean. Like when you were seven, ripping open the birthday card from dear ol granny. Or like the time you tenderly peeled back the edge to see the beautiful wedding invite from your best … Read more
Can we just take a minute to gawk at this tasty creation?!?!? gawk… gawk… still gawking… ok I’m done. Ingredients & Supplies: One large trifle dish. This is optional but seeing the layers is what makes this dish so special. 1/4 cup butter 2 Packages of cream cheese (2 x 8oz) 1 cup powdered sugar … Read more
So this week has been dedicated to updating my summer wardrobe. Yes, a little late… but it is Southern California here where it is summer, like, all the time. I was browsing in anthro the other day and I saw these great summer scarves. So bingo bongo make it myself So awkward looking at a … Read more
If you know anything about antique mirrors, then you know they are crazy expensive or very very hard to find. And even if you do find one in your price range there is always something wrong with it. Broken, missing pieces, too small, too big wrong color… the list goes on. Even though it is a fickle find … Read more
Dearest Pom Pom…Oh, pom pom how I love thee. You add whimsy and quirkiness to scarves, children’s clothing, draperies and now jewelry. You are so fun and fascinating, I always want to play with you. Oh pom pom you make my day of crafting the best! Back to reality! But in all actuality, the pom … Read more
This weekend I went on my bi-weekly expeditions to Anthropologie to get inspired and see if there was anything I couldn’t live without. Of course, I can’t possibly live without having absolutely everything in the entire store in my possession. But sadly until I win the lottery or anthro so graciously decides to donate the … Read more