cute clippies

felt flower clip

Awhile back, I posted some tutorials on how to make felt flowers  and I just wanted to share four maroon colored hair clips I finally finished. It turns out felt flowers are pretty fun and relatively simple to make! I will definitely … Continue reading

vintage style statement necklace… yes please!!

Vintage upcycled pieces come together to make one of a kind statement necklaces and bracelets in the etsy shop Modulation Jewelry. I really like these eclectic pieces and would actually love to make a few of my own! These would look … Continue reading

how to tie a bow… and what I am doing this afternoon

Okay I know it’s not thaaaat hard to tie a bow, but don’t you ever wonder how some people’s gifts look amazingly wrapped and then say “well maybe next year”…. if you are still working on wrapping, like me, here are a … Continue reading

buying vintage for Christmas

The countdown has begun only 14 days left until Christmas! So if you still have to get through your list, consider buying vintage! This little golden book I spied while downtown yesterday will make a perfect gift topper for “baby’s … Continue reading

Christmas sweets to bake this weekend

Just in case you don’t have enough yummies sitting around your house already or need something to bake for a holiday party… these look GREAT.. I want to try all of them but I may end up eating a bit too much. … Continue reading

7 new ideas for gift wrapping this holiday season

1. All white with burlap 2. paper cupcake holders as flowers, can easily be done in Christmas hues 3. doilies, newspaper and ribbon  4. fabric animals 5. themed gift wrapping, find a holder within your theme 6. take a cue … Continue reading

handmade Christmas stockings to stuff

I searched through etsy and found some great handmade Christmas stockings! I love these burlap stockings with red and white trimmings. They are modern but the burlap is utilitarian and understated, a great, unexpected choice for Christmas fabric. I love … Continue reading

gifts to bring your Thanksgiving host or hostess

Traveling this Thanksgiving? Well don’t forget a little something for the host or hostess! I am going to my sister’s house so I am planning to make her this awesome fruit turkey gobbler courtesy of Crunchy Peas. Here are some sweet ideas other … Continue reading

the basics of starting a glass collection

I am always interested in glass at vintage and antique shops so I decided I would research a few pointers on starting a first, basic collection. This is what I found out: Learn how to check the color- Start by looking through … Continue reading