Wishing you a marvelous Friday!
Best Regards, Elvis & the Blue-footed Booby
Friday, April 30, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Yes, I Lilac it.
For some reason I find myself completely enthralled by the color Lilac.
I think it started when I was going through one of my mom's Real Simple magazines, and spotted a spread about nail polish—and there it was. Unfortunately, I can't remember exactly where to find this delightful nail polish, but I think I found a really good alternative below.
Do You Lilac It? by OPI
And here are a few other favorite items in the Lilac family. If nothing else, I hope you enjoy looking over this display of a simply lovely, ladylike color that I hope to see much more of.
From Anthropologie: Topography Primer Napkin, Ikat, here.
Coffee & Cake Dishtowel, here.
Pave Posts, here.
Catch-and-Release Scarf, here.
I hope you've enjoyed my smattering of Lilac pieces!
From Stella and Dot: Sofia Cluster Ring, here.
Custom charm set, here. (Shown with February birthstone briolette)
Custom charm set, here. (Shown with February birthstone briolette)
From Anthropologie: Topography Primer Napkin, Ikat, here.
Coffee & Cake Dishtowel, here.
Pave Posts, here.
Catch-and-Release Scarf, here.
I hope you've enjoyed my smattering of Lilac pieces!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Make Room for Baby
"Blue is the
most versatile color
out there. It's subtle,
it's strong. It's warm, it's cool,
it's a neutral.
It says a lot in a quiet sort of way."
It says a lot in a quiet sort of way."
—Kristen Panitch, March 2010 issue of House Beautiful
This week my mom and I worked on making a plethora of things for the arrival of my baby. We don't know the sex of this little one, so I wanted something neutral for the bedding. Added to this desire was the fact that the baby will be sharing a room with me and my husband, so unfortunately, coming up with a complete nursery scheme would not do.
I felt a little guilty leaving JoAnn Fabrics with a bundle of mostly blue fabrics, but I just couldn't say no to them. I also thought they would look great with the orange walls and gray crib. My final selection? Blue gingham, flannel pinstripe, and Peter Rabbit fabric—which I also purchased in brown because I loved it so much. Actually, I'm not quite sure if it's actually Peter Rabbit, but it is definitely little bunnies in little clothes, so I'm going with it.
My mom surging the edges before I put the elastic around the bottom.
Our crib is the BloomBaby Alma Urban Folding Crib from Modern Nursery. I can't wait to snuggle our new little baby in there!
If you buy this crib, you can just follow our pattern for making your own delightful sheets, or you can modify my vague instructions (sorry!) and still make your own!
...And thanks Mom and Dad S for the amazing crib. Can't wait until you get to see it!
I felt a little guilty leaving JoAnn Fabrics with a bundle of mostly blue fabrics, but I just couldn't say no to them. I also thought they would look great with the orange walls and gray crib. My final selection? Blue gingham, flannel pinstripe, and Peter Rabbit fabric—which I also purchased in brown because I loved it so much. Actually, I'm not quite sure if it's actually Peter Rabbit, but it is definitely little bunnies in little clothes, so I'm going with it.
My mom surging the edges before I put the elastic around the bottom.
To make the sheets for the crib mattress, we started with the gingham, so that we could count squares in order to have the placement right. We ended up with a piece of fabric that was 29" x 46". After placing it on the mattress wrong side up, we pinned the corners.
After pinning the corners, my mom sewed a straight seam along the pins. We then cut the excess fabric off, leaving 1/4' of fabric after the seams. You can then surge the edges if you like. After that, it was my turn to sew on the elastic. We cut a 60" piece and then pinned it in alternating places. The first pin goes at the 9" mark, then 21" after the first pin, then 9", then 21" inches. Following still? You then match the pins on the elastic with the corners of the sheets, and stretch as you sew. This ensures that you use your elastic evenly around the edge of the sheet.
Here you can see the crib in all it's loveliness. In case you can't tell, I put the blue Peter Rabbit sheets on first.
After pinning the corners, my mom sewed a straight seam along the pins. We then cut the excess fabric off, leaving 1/4' of fabric after the seams. You can then surge the edges if you like. After that, it was my turn to sew on the elastic. We cut a 60" piece and then pinned it in alternating places. The first pin goes at the 9" mark, then 21" after the first pin, then 9", then 21" inches. Following still? You then match the pins on the elastic with the corners of the sheets, and stretch as you sew. This ensures that you use your elastic evenly around the edge of the sheet.
Here you can see the crib in all it's loveliness. In case you can't tell, I put the blue Peter Rabbit sheets on first.
Our crib is the BloomBaby Alma Urban Folding Crib from Modern Nursery. I can't wait to snuggle our new little baby in there!
If you buy this crib, you can just follow our pattern for making your own delightful sheets, or you can modify my vague instructions (sorry!) and still make your own!
...And thanks Mom and Dad S for the amazing crib. Can't wait until you get to see it!
Spritzdekor
Yes, it's as amazing as its delightfully German name sounds. Spritzdekor is a special technique of decorating everyday glassware such as cake platters, vases, and butter dishes. This expressive dinnerware reached it's zenith during the heyday of the Weimar Republic, but it's seemingly promising life was abruptly cut short when the Nazi's took power in 1933.
[Above info taken from here]
Little is known about Spritzdekor other than the above, but there is no denying its intriguing beauty and fascinating designs—perfect for any modern or eclectic interior.
I have selected a few designs to highlight, but there is no guarantee of actually being able to find these specific pieces.
Shop Ebay for more Spritzdekor.
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
A Poem for Spring
A Shropshire Lad
II
Loveliest of trees, the cherry now
Is hung with bloom along the bough
And stands about the woodland ride
Wearing white for Eastertide.
Now, of my threescore years and ten,
Twenty will not come again,
And take from seventy springs a score,
It only leaves me fifty more.
And since to look at things in bloom
Fifty springs are little room,
About the woodlands I will go
To see the cherry hung with snow.
by A.E. Housman
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Totes Delightful—From Classy Clutches to Baby Bags
No one can argue that a good bag is hard to come by, but even more true is that a good bag is absolutely necessary. Therefore I have here compiled a list of ones that are durable, beautiful, and functional. There is a smattering of bags with many different uses, shapes and sizes, but I think they're all rather wonderful, fun and functional. I hope you find the perfect one for your needs/fancy. Enjoy!
Leather and Canvas Bags from renneslechateau on Etsy.
For the Boat Pencil Pouch, go here.
For the Large Leather Tote, go here.
The main site: Petunia Pickle Bottom
With a baby on the way, I have been researching baby bags, and these are most definitely my favorite. I hope to call one these my own soon!
Above: the Heirloom for Petunia pattern.
To see this Boxy Backpack in the Heirloom for Petunia pattern and others, go here.
I just love this whimsical coin purse with the Little Red Riding Hood fabric, here.
by TrackandFieldDesigns, on Etsy.
From Fuz: The UM Shoulder Bag, here.
For more felt products, view my first blog post entitled For the Love of Felt.
A simple market tote, here.
by Night Owl Paper Goods on Supermarket
Gray Square Tiles Basic Tote, here.
by {drika.b} on Supermarket
I love nautical stripes for summer. Navy Nautical Everyday Purse, here.
by Ikabags on Etsy
Leather and Canvas Bags from renneslechateau on Etsy.
For the Boat Pencil Pouch, go here.
For the Large Leather Tote, go here.
The main site: Petunia Pickle Bottom
With a baby on the way, I have been researching baby bags, and these are most definitely my favorite. I hope to call one these my own soon!
Above: the Heirloom for Petunia pattern.
To see this Boxy Backpack in the Heirloom for Petunia pattern and others, go here.
I just love this whimsical coin purse with the Little Red Riding Hood fabric, here.
by TrackandFieldDesigns, on Etsy.
From Fuz: The UM Shoulder Bag, here.
For more felt products, view my first blog post entitled For the Love of Felt.
A simple market tote, here.
by Night Owl Paper Goods on Supermarket
Gray Square Tiles Basic Tote, here.
by {drika.b} on Supermarket
I love nautical stripes for summer. Navy Nautical Everyday Purse, here.
by Ikabags on Etsy
Friday, April 16, 2010
Mommy Dearest - Fresh ideas for Mother's Day
When Mother's Day rolls around, it's often difficult to figure out what to give that special woman in your life. Here are a few ideas I like.
Delightful Recipe Cards for the Gourmet Chef mom, from Rifle Paper Co.
A terrarium for the Imaginative mom, or the Garden Lover, here or here.
If you like the terrarium idea, and want to give your mom a homemade gift, may I suggest making one? Here is the succulent terrarium that I made.
Delightful Recipe Cards for the Gourmet Chef mom, from Rifle Paper Co.
A terrarium for the Imaginative mom, or the Garden Lover, here or here.
If you like the terrarium idea, and want to give your mom a homemade gift, may I suggest making one? Here is the succulent terrarium that I made.
What you need to make your own succulent terrarium:
1. A clear glass container
2. Desert mix soil, Activated Charcoal, and Sand—found at most garden centers or greenhouses
3. Rocks (I used aquarium rocks)
Watch this Martha Stewart tutorial to learn how to put it all together!
[l to r] Soiree Pearl Bracelet, Grace Pearl Earrings, Kelly Cuff, and the Aimee Locket Necklace.
For the Stylish mom, go for jewelry she can't buy at the mall, but that's she's probably seen—and wanted—in InStyle, O, or Redbook. To see more, go here.
For the mom who really doesn't want anything. Through World Vision, give a new mother and baby kit, here. You can give it in your mom's name and get a card to give to her, showing her how her gift helped a new mother and child.
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, here.
From Anthropologie:
This Upsy-Daisy Mug, here. Or the Analiese Taper Holder, here.
The 50th Anniversary Edition of an Audrey Hepburn classic, Funny Face, here.
1. A clear glass container
2. Desert mix soil, Activated Charcoal, and Sand—found at most garden centers or greenhouses
3. Rocks (I used aquarium rocks)
Watch this Martha Stewart tutorial to learn how to put it all together!
[l to r] Soiree Pearl Bracelet, Grace Pearl Earrings, Kelly Cuff, and the Aimee Locket Necklace.
For the Stylish mom, go for jewelry she can't buy at the mall, but that's she's probably seen—and wanted—in InStyle, O, or Redbook. To see more, go here.
For the mom who really doesn't want anything. Through World Vision, give a new mother and baby kit, here. You can give it in your mom's name and get a card to give to her, showing her how her gift helped a new mother and child.
And lastly, to the mom of someone on a tight budget. Pair one of these ideas with a loving note.
Burt's Bees Lip Shimmer, here.
From Anthropologie:
This Upsy-Daisy Mug, here. Or the Analiese Taper Holder, here.
The 50th Anniversary Edition of an Audrey Hepburn classic, Funny Face, here.
I hope you find the perfect gift for your mom!
Paper People - The Felt & Wire Shop
I just stumbled upon this shop and because it had felt in the name, of course had to explore. Here is what I found:
It is an online company that independent designers sell their products on—you can visit here to sign-in and then will receive an application. Or perhaps, the word create doesn't suit you in the realm of paper goods. Maybe you need to write, invite, nest, package, or read? Well then you definitely need to check out the Felt & Wire Shop. There is also a Felt & Wire blog that may be of interest to you.
It is an online company that independent designers sell their products on—you can visit here to sign-in and then will receive an application. Or perhaps, the word create doesn't suit you in the realm of paper goods. Maybe you need to write, invite, nest, package, or read? Well then you definitely need to check out the Felt & Wire Shop. There is also a Felt & Wire blog that may be of interest to you.
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