DIY...or don't

Maybe if I start posting the DIY projects I want to do I'll actually do them?  Just a thought....

Source: granddesignco.blogspot.com via Laura on Pinterest

Love the color!

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Genius!

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Not sure if I have the guts to do this to my brand new Ikea dresser.  Thoughts?

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Over the headboard when B and I get married? :)

Patience

It's been a week and still no word on the house.  *Sigh.  Why must patience be a virtue and not a vice?  In the meantime I've found several other items that I crave for my future abode.

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DIY Mason Jar Chandelier

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Watercolor pillows

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Doily Rug

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DIY Light Bulb Terrariums
Have a wonderful and hopefully not frustrating week. ;)

For Keeps Sake

Things have been so crazy lately with school, work, friends, church, life, life, life.....haha.  There doesn't seem to be anytime to just stop and think much less CREATE!  I haven't even been able to read any blogs or post to my own.  However, a convenient little California holiday know as Cesar Chavez Day has afforded me the opportunity to peruse a bit this evening.  While catching up on my reading I stumbled upon this little beauty of a post about note books.  No not the spiral bound, lined paper, Trapper Keeper kind, but a sweeter, more personal kind :)  These note books...errr...Books of Notes are filled with sweet letters to loved ones in a stylish format.  As my scrapbook days are long past, perhaps these will serve to house some of my memories and scattered photographs I so desperately need to organize.

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Source: ohhellofriendblog.com via Laura on Pinterest

Good night!

Luck of the Irish

Happy St. Patty's Day!  I learned a fun fact this morning: St. Patrick is famous for driving the snakes out of Ireland and spreading the Gospel (after being kidnapped by pirates as a child).  Fascinating.  In the spirit of St. Patrick, the Irish, leprechauns and everything green I made my own version of "Luck Elixir" for my secret pal at our church preschool.  Instead of limeade however I used lemonade and green food coloring. :)  I even used a funky, fun bottle leftover from my best friends bridal shower.  Yay for reusable crafts!!!

(Via Design Sponge)

Renewable jewels

This past week I attended a jewelry/art show that featured the boss man's wife's new collection of jewelry. Now, I can not tell you the last time I actually picked out a piece of jewelry for myself. And it has not been for lack of trying. I just cannot bring myself to spend money on something mainstream nor can I tear my wallet out of my hands to buy something I can't pair with the majority of my outfits (living in small spaces as left me overly discerning in my purchases). Luckily, I have some fantastic friends who know just my style and have kept me stocked up on some unique and versatile pieces.

I broke my non-jewelry buying stalemate to pick up this lovely little piece at the jewelry party and I have a feeling it will be one of many (I have several other pieces "renewed" by Jami Mark that I'll post pics of soon). Jami finds unique, vintage pieces, such as belt buckles, earrings, and brooches and brings them back to life in renewed, modern pieces. I LOVE her style!

The idea of renewing old, outdated pieces of jewely got me thinking of other ways to use vintage pieces. While scowering the web I found this fun DIY project that uses vintage clip on earrings as magnets. I'm totally going to try it. Genius!

(image via curbly)

Have a lovely weekend!!!