Saturday, December 29, 2007

CHANEL paperdolls


my dad and stepmom gave me this for christmas. i think im going to put them together and frame a series of chanel dolls. how cute would that be? i will make sure to show you the finished product :) www.amazon.com

$99 chrystal chandeliers


this website is the best! http://www.wholesalechandeliers.com/ $99 chandelier!!! u cant beat it. i actually bought my sister one for christmas. its beautiful. so beautiful, i might have to buy one for myself. the only drawback is you have to assemble it yourself and the directions arent very clear?? anyway, i figured it out after a few hours and it was well worth it!

Friday, December 21, 2007

great gift ideas


i was in anthropologie shopping yesterday and came across this little baby aquarium. it is amazing what science has done. made by NASA after years of studying they were able to create a world totally enclosed with no maintenance required. it just calls for some sunlight. i had to buy it for my brother and my mom. they make perfect christmas gifts! most anthropologie stores only carry one at a time because shipping them is difficult. check out this website you can buy it here.




an ecospere is the world's first totally enclosed ecosystem - a complete, self-contained and self-sustaining miniature world encased in glass. Be wary of inferior and lower quality imitations. Easy to care for, an EcoSphere is an incredible learning tool that can provide powerful insights about life on our own planet... and provide a glimpse of technology that's shaping the future of space exploration.



juicy couture monopoly? who would of thought. I bought a few of these for friends and of course had to get one for myself :) http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=102129&CategoryID=3968&PageID=3968*1*24*-1*-1*14 ugg slippers. my dad never even wore slippers until i bought him these last year. the sheepskin lining is the key to confort.





this is actually on my list :) perfect coffee table book. http://www.amazon.com/



being a bartender at a bar that serves a lot of wine this is perfect. seriously, i have not found one even close to this nice. it about 1 sec. to open. no lie! any wine lover would appreciate this.



http://www.brookstone.com/store/product.asp?product_code=530774&search_type=search&search_words=wine%20opener&prodtemp=t1&cm_re=Result*R1C1*A




custom dog portraits! how cute is this? restoration hardware features it for $595. well worth the money





Wednesday, December 19, 2007

the most wonderful time of the year





christmas is my ffffaavvorite holiday...ever! ive been so busy working on projects, wrapping, cooking, decorating. there arent enough hours in the day! i wanted to show you my finished gift tags, wrapped! im almost done with all my wrapping finally :) today i worked on sugar cookies for 4 hours, no joke! i could nt just put sprinkles on them i had to go all out (well on most of them) i dont want to eat them because they are so pretty!

Sunday, December 16, 2007

my lovers

i might be one of the biggest animal lovers ever. a lot of people would say we have a zoo at my house. maybe because we just can say no when a new cat is offered to us! im just giving you a preview and will show you more of my lovers later...
boo


19 and still the love of my life :)


mollie!


Friday, December 14, 2007

love for twinkle by wenlan

this rug is gonna go in my powder room with the gucci wallpaper. its called the glamour girl rug (8X8) but its runs a hefty $1,792.00. hopefully it goes on sale?!!


her jewelry got me next...











i had to do a tribute to twinkle by wenlan. i love her style. she even came out with a home line, http:///www.twinkleliving.com/. she first inspired me by her knitting. known for her big, chunky knits she does some amazing work. that is why i must get this book.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

DIY...chandelier update


i found this on the nesting blog. i love the idea...the color she chose is great too!



1.Clean the chandelier thoroughly to remove dirt and rust.
2. To eliminate a step (roughing up the smooth finish with sandpaper to allow paint to stick) consider using Krylon Fusion spray paint, which easily sticks to slick surfaces like metal.
3. Tape off any areas that you do not wish to paint with painter's tape.
4. In a well-ventilated area, hold the can about 12 inches from the chandelier and spray using long smooth strokes to avoid drips.
5. Let dry for about an hour. Then come back and add another coat. Repeat as necessary until you have desired coverage.

DIY...wallpaper appliques



how to:


1.Cut whatever motifs you like in various sizes and shapes from the fabric that you chose.
2.Dip each piece into liquid starch and wring out excess liquid.
3.Smooth fabric onto wall and roll on with the brayer.

DIY...etched mirror


i found this on casa sugar today its a great idea :)


1. Simply cut a piece of Con-tact paper to match the shape of the design you want on your mirror, remove the paper's backing, and center the Con-tact on the glass.2. Press down firmly all around the edges to ensure a clean silhouette.3. Then brush a thick layer of etching cream onto the mirror's exposed areas in broad, even strokes, and let it set for 5 minutes. (Be sure to work in a well-ventilated room and follow the safety instructions on the packaging.)4. Finally, rinse off the cream with warm tap water, remove the Con-tact paper, and reflect on the smashing success of your instant makeover.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

how pretty

this is my all time favorite christmas decoration. it was passed down from my grandma.
i found both of these pics on flickr.

how much do you love this? i think i have to make one. NOW!


Saturday, December 8, 2007

gucci wallpaper


i had to post this...in elle decor this month they featured gucci print wallpaper. can u imagine having gucci print in your bathroom. i WANT it!! being one of my favorite designers, i think i might have to save for it. in my dreams i would have it in my powder room. it comes by the roll (72 sq. ft., 28 inches wide) $85. gucci.com how much would i need for my bedroom???!! a small fortune?

Friday, December 7, 2007

deck the halls


christmas is my favorite holiday so i will be posting LOTS of pics of ideas, present, whatever. here is a start...


my sisters "necklace" tree, cute idea, huh?


the wreath i made yesterday




Wednesday, December 5, 2007

my latest work

axe of love...
chain gang...

some of my recent creations...


Peace, Love, Glam necklace


christmas spirit





























my sister and i have been working for hours on our christmas tags. its been a fun project. hope you enjoy them!

A buck wearing pearls



i almost forgot to add my next favorite item in my room...you may think this is weird, but i love it! I had been asking my boyfriend to mount one of his buck antlers for me... FOREVER! i wanted to hang pretty things from it. you can go wrong with a buck wearing pearls :) can you?!

My first blog





i finally decided to start my own blog!!! welcome to my online diary. You should call me the blog queen. Anytime im online im looking at blogs. Fashion and interior design. They inspire me... i love every aspect of it. im going to introduce you with a pic of my bedroom, i ve been working on a few different areas. but this is my favorite! i will post many more as i finish working on it
P.s bear with me as i figure out this "blog" thing. its a little confusing!