Silk to Dye For!

Over the summer I took a silk design class and of course enjoyed it SO much. Here's a peak at what I did during the class and what I've done so far please let me know what you think!

DAY 2 of 7 Days of Pillows!!

Hello again everyone!! I have another great pillow for you all today. This pillow cover has a modern and graphic feel to it. I love the black and white combination and the black back makes the print stand out that much more. I think it's great!! The pillow has a zipper closure that runs along the bottom edge. The zipper is sewn in under a flap so it is hidden from the eye. This pillow is currently available in 18 inch by 18 in, but I love to work with custom sizes and could make what ever would suit your needs. What do you think of this pillow?

Don't forget to visit my etsy shop to see all of the pillows available.

7 Days of Pillows!! DAY 1

Hello Everyone!

I've been busy finding new fabric and creating wonderful new pillow covers for my Etsy shop. I'm so excited to share them with you so I've decided to do 7 Days of Pillows. A new pillow everyday that is available now on my Etsy shop. I hope you like the new playful, modern, traditional and beautiful new pillow covers.

Today's pillow is the Pink and White Chevron print pillow cover. It's available in my shop right now in 16x16. If you are interested in the pattern, but need a different size I would be more than happy to create a custom listing for you and make the size you need. I created this fabric on Spoonflower and it is also available for purchase in 9 different types of fabric. The pillow cover that is shown here is made of Cotton Poplin.

I hope you guys enjoy this pillow cover and visit my shops to see more of my interior design ideas and items. Tune in tomorrow for another new pillow cover!

THANK YOU!!

Banana-Nutella Cream Dessert

I grabbed some Nutella from the store a few days ago and I rediscovered my love for it! I was playing around in the kitchen and came up with the most amazing layered dessert. It only took about 15 minutes to put together. They turned out so great! Hope you like them as much as my family did!

Ingredients:
Honey Graham Crackers
Mascarpone Cheese - 8 oz
Nutella - 2 tablespoons
Cream - 1/4 cup
Banana
Whipped Cream
Chopped Hazelnuts - for garnish
Chocolate Shavings - for garnish







Crush graham crackers in plastic bag. Spoon graham cracker crumbs into bottom of dessert dish.

















In a mixing bowl combine mascarpone, nutella, and cream. Mix thoroughly. Spoon mixture into dish on top of graham crackers.




Slice banana. Layer sliced bananas on top of nutella cream.










Cover in whipped cream and garnish with chopped hazelnuts and chocolate shavings.

Vintage Veil

I found a 1940's era white hat at a vintage store years ago. I have a tendency to buy items that I am drawn to. I didn't have a specific purpose for it, but as my fiance and I started planning our wedding, it dawned on me that with french netting it would be the perfect veil for our vintage-romantic wedding. I purchased my french netting from BirdcageSupply on etsy.com. I gathered the netting and sewed it to the top if the hat to create a veil. I think it turned out to be a great headpiece and I only spent about $25 total. Are you planning a vintage themed wedding? What does your veil look like?

Embroidered Magnets

 Items Needed

Fabric (I used linen)
Embroidery Hoop
Embroidery Floss
Needle
Button Maker (1 inch)
Hot Glue Gun
Magnets (3/4 inch)

Use the button maker stencil to draw circles on the fabric.

In the center of each lightly draw your image or word.

Put the fabric in the embroidery hoop and embroider over the word/image, so no ink shows through.

Cut out each circle and center it over the button maker and press the button back to make the button cover.

Put hot glue on the back of the button and place the magnet on.

Here are your button magnets. Get creative with colors, fabrics, words and image! I know I am!

DIY Save the Dates

Materials Needed:

-Text Paper
-Heavy Cover Paper
-Paper Cutter
-Rounded Corner Punch
-Scrapbook Glue
-Envelopes
-Printer

I designed my own Save the Date. I used Adobe Illustrator, you can download a trial if you don't have it or you can find a printable design on Etsy. Be sure to include your names, the date, where you'll be getting married, and "formal invitation to follow." Get creative with the style of your save the date. I modeled mine off our reception site and our decoration ideas. I printed the design on text weight paper I got from Paper Source which has a variety of colors to suit your theme. Cut the design into a 4x6 and cut the cover weight paper into 5x7 cards. I punched the corners on both the text and cover paper to give them the rounded shape. Center the text paper on the cover paper and use the scrapbook glue to attach the two. I purchased A7 envelopes which fit the 5x7 Save the Date. I am also including our engagement photo in the envelope.