Entertaining Inspiration: Tassel Garland

One of my new party décor obsessions is Tassel Garland.  There is just something so playful and charming about these dangling poufs of paper pieces.  I especially love them in metallic but just about any color combination is a great way to style a birthday party, baby shower or cocktail soiree for friends. 

Be Inspired!

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I love the idea of adding a pattern into the mix.

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Dip Dyed Tassel Garland

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If you want to buy Tassel Garland check out these great Etsy shops, TheFlairExchange, StudioMucci and GlamFeteByBri or you can make your own with this DIY tutorial below.

I spent time on Saturday making 30 tassels to use at an event the non-profit I work with was holding on Sunday.  Unfortunately the event was cancelled due to weather so now I’ve got 30 tassels to do something with.  I guess a party is in order!

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Have a great day!

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DIY Cloche

Happy Friday!

Well, as you can see I didn’t get around to posting my DIY project yesterday.  Instead, I was at the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center (ADAC) spending the morning and afternoon with two Million Dollar Decorators! 

Mary McDonald & Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Mary and Martyn shared lots of fabulous design advice with the audience and afterwards spent time chatting with each of us and taking photos.  Much of what they had to share hit home with me and I gained some valuable insights on how I can make my design business better.  Thanks Mary and Martyn!

Now, on to the fun DIY project I want  to share with you…DIY cloches!

You see, I love glass cloches.  There is just something beautiful about displaying items you love under glass as if they were priceless heirlooms.  Since I already have a couple of traditional glass cloches I decided I wanted to add a few more to my mix and this time I wanted them have a bit more style.  With that, a super quick and easy DIY project was born!

I made three cloches each with a different decorative knob handle.  The wood lamp bases really add a lot to the smaller cloche and the decorative plate I used with the taller cloche can easily be changed out when I change the items displayed inside.  I’m still finding the right spot in my home to display each cloche and I’m also going to be changing/adding to the elements inside each one as well.  Plus, I’m looking forward to changing out the looks seasonally, inspired by these cloche displays!

SPRING 

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SUMMER 

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FALL

 

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HOLIDAY

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Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you were inspired to make a cloche of your own!

Have a Great Weekend!

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Gift Wrap Inspiration: Pinwheel Gift Topper

 Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I’ve got a quick and simple Gift Wrap Inspiration that is perfect for adding a little fun to mom’s gift!

It’s no secret that I love paper products and one of my favorite crafts to make are paper pinwheels.  When thinking about how I wanted to wrap my Mother’s Day gifts,  I thought a Paper Pinwheel Topper would be a fun and whimsical touch.

Here’s how to do it…

After making my pinwheels, I wrapped my boxes in polka dot craft paper.  I added ribbon bands in colors to match my pinwheel and secured my pinwheels as bows on the top of each gift. 

All in all, it took me about 30 minutes to make my pinwheels and wrap my gifts.  Simple, easy and festive, just how I like my gift wrapping!

To see another fun version of a pinwheel topper, hop over to my Instagram @ConfettiStyle.

And, to check out some of my favorite gift wrapping supplies and embellishments, check out my Ruffles and Remnants Etsy shop.

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I Went Thrifting and Came Home with Lace

Happy Day to all of you.  Did anyone do anything fun and exciting this weekend?

While most of my weekend was spent working, I did manage some time on Friday to run out to the Lakewood 400 Market.  My hubby tagged along so we could spend the day together even though I know that shopping is never something he wants to do

While I typically find some good vintage pieces at Lakewood, this show did not have much to offer me.  I walked each of the aisles and didn’t really get excited about anything until I entered the Ribbon Emporium.  It’s no secret that I love ribbon, have way to much of it and can’t stop buying it, so when I entered Grosgrain Annie’s little shop I could truly feel my heart beat faster.  Come along for a quick tour of the Ribbon Emporium…

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Grosgrain Annie’s Ribbon Emporium has been a staple at Lakewood 400 for years and has a prime spot near the entrance of the building.  The little shop is stocked inside and out with beautiful ribbons in every color, material and designs.

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The shop carries a wonderful selection of lace ribbon

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and hand-dyed vintage rayon ribbon.

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I love the way the shop is set up with ribbon spools hung on the walls and displayed in vintage cabinets.

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You can also find a variety of vintage buttons, trims, paper tags and crafting supplies.

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This wall showcases silk ribbons in every color of the rainbow.

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Many of the ribbons are wound on vintage wooden spools which adds to the charm of the shop.

Not only did I get to indulge in lots of beautiful ribbon but I also had the pleasure of meeting JoAnn, the owner of the shop.  It was such fun to talk with her and share our love of ribbon.

And of course I didn’t walk away empty handed…this assortment of vintage lace ribbons came home with me and will be added to my stash. I’ve got big plans for these ribbons and can’t wait to get crafting.

Even though I didn’t come away with loads of vintage goodies for my shop, spending time at the Ribbon Emporium and getting to meet JoAnn made the trip worthwhile.

If you get a chance, hop over and visit Grosgrain Annie’s Facebook page and say hello!

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Inspiration + Weekend Reads

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What a beautiful way to set the table!

Just a few links I think you’ll like….

I want to start your weekend off with a great laugh so check out this video!  Thanks Pam for sharing!

If you’re feeling lucky (and even if you’re not), you don’t want to miss this AMAZING giveaway! 

Just in time for graduation, wedding and mother’s day gift giving, the latest issue of To&From is out.

Have a fab weekend and take a moment to remember all you have to be thankful for!

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Art Crush: Paint by Numbers

I’ve been slightly obsessing with paint-by-numbers art for the last year or so.  It reminds me of my childhood when I would spend hours upon hours painting horse images (because I have a thing for horses).  Back in the day, paint-by-numbers art was considered elementary art for those of us wanting to feel like real artist, but here lately paint-by-numbers art pieces are becoming collectors items and are being used by designers to infuse unique art décor into their room designs.

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PBN art can be done on all type of home décor pieces and is even being use on fashion accessories.

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PBN art is a great way to add an eclectic feel to an art wall and is an easy and inexpensive way to own a piece of “original art”.

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After feeding my obsession with PBN art via Pinterest, I finally decided to buy a kit and give my painting career another try.  I decided on this beautiful bird image and I’ll be sure to keep you updated on the progress.  Until then you can check out lots more inspiration on my Paint-By-Numbers pinterest board.

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 If you want to give the paint-by-numbers thing a try check these on-line sources for kits.

 GoodPaintByNumber.com has their kits categorized by theme and the canvas piece comes already stretched on a frame. They even sell three panel kits so that you can create a long horizontal pieces of art.

Hancock’s Fabrics also has a pretty good selection of kits as does JoAnne Fabric.

If you want the look but don’t want to get your hand dirty, check out Etsy for a great selection of vintage DIY paint-by-number pieces.

Happy Painting!

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Inspiration + Weekend Reading

Proof positive that design is in the details!  via styleathome

If you’re on Pinterest you’ll find these tips on organizing your Pinterest boards helpful.

I think this would make for a pretty cute spring fashion statement. I just added it to my project list.

This room design is inspiring on so many levels!

If you love to DIY, you’ll want to check out the new DIY website from Censational Girl, Kate!

If the striped dressed on the cover doesn’t get you then the content inside the magazine will!

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Pretty DIY Lined Envelopes

Thank you all so much for the sweet birthday wishes.  My day of relaxation and pampering ended with a beautiful dinner out with my husband and a new handbag!  A perfect day all around!  I’m back today to share a fun DIY project with you. Enjoy!

One of my goals this year is to send more handwritten letters and cards to friends and family. And because I want each note to be extra special I decided to make take plain envelopes and up-style them a bit with pretty decorative liners.

This a quick and easy DIY project that you can do for yourself or give as gifts. 

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