Esme and the lane way
Today I am feeling a little different... I felt like doing something I never do... my hair is straight, my lips are pale and my dress is a child's, and 1960s style. I have also answered some questions passed along to me by both q's daydream and ruby roulette unravels (thank you), something I rarely do. I enjoyed reading their answers, though, and thought that while I am having such a not-the-norm day, it might be fun.1.Where is your phone? next to me2.Your hair?
personal style, sewing, fashion and fabric — insatiable need
I don’t mind telling you I failed spectacularly at keeping my 2013 resolutions, especially the ones about healthy eating. Oops! But I shall persevere for 2014 nevertheless.
doily canvas bag} ? ashleyannphotography.com
Thankfully everyone seems to be making a switch from plastic to lasting when it comes to shopping bags, so here’s another fun little tutorial on customizing one to make it oh so cute. You might notice a lot of doilies in my recent diy projects. Since I was getting so many ready for A Christmas Gathering I used a lot of the same materials…monograms seems to be pretty popular now too. My friend Cindy called while I was working on this and suggested I just go ahead a put a “W” on it for her, I happily obligied.
Vosgesparis
Day two of Design Trade Blogger tour started with our Styling challenge at VIPP, in case you missed it, see my pictures here: Vipp Styling Competition. And after a tour through the old silversmith Georg Jensen we were off for a working lunch at the Bella Sky Hotel where we discussed the plans for te forthcomming Design Trade Faire and our Blogger zone. Before heading of of to Host, the restaurant I wrote about when it opened here we visited Vitsoe in their new office with an amazig view over the roofs of Copenhagen. I made some picture of their Shelving system but I thought these pictures, which I found via Pinterest, give a better idea of the many ways to use the system.
Found in Mom's Basement
1940s ad for A-penn products: 1948 ad for Revlon cosmetics: 1950s ad for Revlon cosmetics:
the style files
Marion from The Marion House Book has posted a great diy project on her blog . She bought some plain baskets and designed a pattern and color combination. She then painted the baskets in these chosen colors and design. An easy way to personalize some baskets and give them character! You can find the full instruction (incl. more photos) here on Marion’s blog .
Summer 2011 Messy Updo Trends
New season requires new trends! And there are so many interesting things happening when it comes to hairstyling that it is impossible not to take just a quick look. Give your hair a boost with these awesome summer 2011 messy updo trends and get ready to enjoy the warm season in style! There is nothing sexier than a just-rolled-out-of-bed hairstyle during hot summer days. And since the messier the better seems to be the right attitude for the forthcoming season, turn heads with some of the hottest tousled updo trends. Effortless yet attentively studied, a messy updo can be very glamorous indeed, creating a beautiful, elegant feel.
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Hello decor8 readers, are you ready for another trend report? It’s Gudy again with a trend report for February. I have been wanting to write about this Micro Trend for quite some time already but I thought it could be a nice moment to be shared when little Aidan (Holly’s baby) arrived. So let’s see if we get him a mini teepee when starting his first crawling adventures! What do you think, Holly? Have you noticed too a certain Native American trend on the rise, both in fashion and interior with loads of arrows, feathers and teepees?
