DIY: Holiday Tassel Earrings

December 2, 2011

Remember how I was Holly Golightly for Halloween? I had these fantastic earplugs and it made me want to turn them into earrings. Well then I saw these on the Matchbook blog I was motivated to make a pair and share it here:) You know I like to keep my DIY’s simple, so its just 3 steps and 3 supplies!

Supplies:

– Earwire Hooks

– Any 2 Beads (I used these lucite beads)

– 2 in. Upholstery Tassels (bought from Hobby Lobby with several color options)

Steps:

1) Loop beads through top of tassels.

2) Tie a knot to shorten the length.

3) Hook earwires through the tops.

That is it! 3 steps, 3 supplies.

Time: 5 minutes

Cost: $3-$5

Perfect for a holiday party:) I might be wearing them with this top.

We started advent last week, so I pulled out our advent calendar and am trying my hardest to really make the most of this season, and help my little family prepare for the coming of the King!

Do you have any advent traditions??

Wishing you a Happy weekend ahead!

15 Friends Project

December 1, 2011

So I have been waiting on a very special package to arrive and when I got home from our Thanksgiving trip, I found the 15 Friends Project at my door. I am so excited to be a part of this amazing group of bloggers who are collaborating on an ongoing piece of artwork that will ultimately be two separate completed canvases. This project was the brilliant idea of Steve and Michelle of Twig Creative.

When I received this the first thought was the fabric addition looked like a brick wall waiting for a garden to bloom from it:) So I decided to add a paper cut flower garden I had, and change the colors.

Tracing the outline of the space.

Adding a touch of 2011;) Glitter of course.

I dabbed the glitter glue on top as well as the paint colors to hold the paper cut down.

Keeping to the warm colors I added yellows, oranges, and reds over the greens and blues using paint and sharpies. Definately a few mixed mediums!

Of course, my addition took a totally different direction than originally intended! I had to rock it out during naptimes so didn’t have much room for error. I originally hoped to mute the colors more, so it wasn’t so Lisa Frank, but since I accidentally destroyed the first paper cut, I had to just go with it on the second attempt and work with it already on canvas! However, I realized that its no secret I am a girl who loves bold and bright colors so its definately a reflection of me;) I packaged it up and shipped it off today to Naomi over at Love, Taza! Cannot wait to see the finished piece! Follow along both line ups!

Style Files: Holiday Party with Spiegel Clothing

November 30, 2011

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I hadn’t been over to Spiegel in a while, but so glad I went through their site….found some amazing holiday goodies in womens clothing I had to share. And some of these items are very affordable! I put together a look that I would love to try out and wear to a Holiday party:)

Any holiday trends you have been wanting to try??

P.S. I have an exciting project I was a part of that I will be sharing on the blog tomorrow. Stay tuned!

*This is a compensated post that is 100% my own opinion!

Photoshoot: A Fall Tablescape Collaboration

November 29, 2011

Please welcome my friend Erica Taylor of Tinsel & Twine as she shares with us the most exquisite fall brunch scene. The styling and photography is so fresh and captivating, don’t you think??

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For this photoshoot, we planned to create two vignettes that reflected the warm tones of Fall, but without using the traditional combination of burnt reds, oranges, and browns. Instead, we picked a more modern palette of charcoal and cream accented with glints of gold.

Our first set-up is a very sweet breakfast in bed. Imagine waking up on a gloriously lazy Sunday morning. And although the weather is beginning to turn chilly, the sun is shining and you’ve got your love to keep you warm. That, and a sweet surprise from your Honey: pumpkin spiced donuts, fresh flowers, and a little love note! What could be cozier?

The second scene is a table set for a spiced cider and donut brunch with your closest friends. Circular design elements are carried through a collection of dotted vases, speckled menus, a dramatic gilded hanging wreath of hand-crafted paper petals, a cylindrical cakestand, and — of course — carefully architected pyramids of donuts and pastry puffs. So many details to take in make this a truly delicious feast for friends!

Collaborating Team

Concept, Styling, and Floral Design Tied Together By: Tinsel & Twine

Photography and Styling By: You Go, I Go, We Go Photography

Donuts Lovingly Baked By: Allison Mingus

Screen-printed Pillowcases Created By: I Am Dorkas

Photoshoot: A Fall Tablescape Collaboration

November 29, 2011

Please welcome my friend Erica Taylor of Tinsel & Twine as she shares with us the most exquisite fall brunch scene. The styling and photography is so fresh and captivating, don’t you think??

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Collaborating Team

Concept, Styling, and Floral Design Tied Together By: Tinsel & Twine

Photography and Styling By: You Go, I Go, We Go Photography
Donuts Lovingly Baked By: Allison Mingus
Screen-printed Pillowcases Created By: I Am Dorkas

Shop Feature: A peek inside Monograham

November 28, 2011

If you are EVER in the Milwaukee area you must get over to Delafield. It is such a quaint little town filled with brick and mortar shops that are all up my alley. I got to sneak away for a morning with my sister-in-law to meet up with Moni. I have to share with you my favorite shop we visited: Monograham. I seriously didn’t want to leave. So many of my favorite paper artists products were featured…

I think I could live here.

I loved this quote. I took home some of these bags too:) (A project in the works!)

Grace Bonney’s book is on my Christmas Wishlist.

Veronica and her Aunt Jessie picking out some cards:)

I spy some Rifle Paper Co. amongst other delightful Christmas goods:)

Letterpress Coasters and Susy Jack products!

Golden yellow packages would make anyone smile.

Paper and prints. Check out the onesie!

The lovely Monica and her too cute for words little girls. Monica was just as fabulous as I knew she would be. We met through blog land months ago and realized we had some friends in common in the real world! After hundreds of tweets and emails, we finally got to meet in person:)

There is also a Childrens Boutique called Bark River Kids that we shopped at. I felt as if I stepped into a storybook. So many fun things to look at and play with. I picked up a few Christmas gifts here! I even got to see some of the products I featured in my gift guide in person! So cool.

The beautiful Holiday Gown Monica gave to Veronica. Check out the rest of her line!

My purchases from Monograham. The Paper + Cup Stationary set is fantastic.

I pretty much wanted to buy everything in the store!

Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend!

P.S. I am over at Coral Cafe today sharing this seasons trend that I am dying to try!

Lookbook: Hobo

November 25, 2011

Going for a homeless hobo look don’t you think?…;)

Layering it up here in Milwaukee since its slightly colder than Atlanta.

Enjoying family and a clean break from the internet. Will be back in touch after travels!!

(Hat: F21, Sweater: F21, Striped Tee: JCrew, Vest: Target, Jeans: Sevens, Flats: F21, Necklace: c/o Simply Livly)

By the way I must note, I am crazy about this necklace for two reasons.

1) Its big, bold, AND lightweight.

2) Its a pseudo teether and entertainer for baby Veronica:D

How was your thanksgiving?? We are on day two of food stuffing and it is grand.

Have you ever played the game Catan? Its fantastic. I am all about strategy games. True personalities are revealed when you play this with fam and friends! 😉