Uh….what? DIY headboard!

So I purchased this headboard from West Elm last year. I had been stalking it forever and it finally went on sale- I thought I’d gotten a bargain!

She made hers: http://ana-white.com/2010/10/squared2-headboard-queen

I’m not the best at putting things together but I do have some handy Uncles that could have helped me make this. Lesson learned: next time scour the internet to see if you can find ways to make things instead of buy.

ETSY: Virtue Knits

 

Imagine that you’re getting ready to go out and brave the cold weather. You put on your warmest coat, boots, and gloves but you feel like you’re missing something. How about a toasty scarf or hat? Francesca of Virtue Knits on Etsy makes cozy knitted goodies to help keep you warm. 

Check out her Etsy, which features hand knitted scarfs, wraps, hats, and even bags: 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/virtueknits 

And add Virtue Knits on Facebook because she offers sweet deals and occasional buy one get one deals.

Etsy: Current Things I Heart

 

Top row, left to right:

1. Vampiress Couture Wrap from Lolashowgirl, $49

2. Small Aqua “Nest” from Heatherpalmer, $60

3. Michael Miller Print Purse from Mabels, $35

Bottom row, left to right:

1. Aceo Seaweed Print from Woolandpaper, $4

2. Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Scrabble tile Pendant from Tinytreesboutique, $6

3. Purely Sweet Necklace by Itsbeautiful, $25

New! “Sea” Necklace

This one is indeed for sale. To see more photos or to buy, click here.

Creative + Cute!

I just spied these on Etsy and had to share. These pretty little pins/broaches by Gulguvenc are made out of PET plastic, ensuring at least a few bottles will never make it to the landfill. Check out more fantastic pieces on her blog, especially the lamps which are amazing!

New: Pangaea necklace + Diorskin Nude

The latest in my series of ever-changing jewelry draws inspiration and colors from the sea and nature. I have purchased several shell, wood, and ocean-inspired blue and green beads and will be creating things to sell soon. “Pangaea,” the first (above), features see-through quarter-size green baubles. I love it and might keep it for myself.

My apologies for the few-and-far-between blogs lately. I’ve had a bit more time off this week due to our slumping economy and intended on finally posting the skin care drafts I’ve been working on. Instead, I’ve been working on projects and household chores I’ve been putting off.

I have still been busy trying out new products, the latest being the new Dior Diorskin Nude liquid mineral foundation. I’m the lightest shade, Ivory 010, which made me look quite pink. While I do have pink undertones from years of sun damage (I swear I don’t tan anymore!), I prefer my foundations to be more yellow-based. It seemed that all of the shades had pink undertones, even those that claimed to have “yellow” and “neutral” undertones.

It did wear quite well and give a natural finish. After an eight hour workday, my skin still looked flawless. It also seemed to control my oily skin a bit as well, most likely due to the hydrating properties. It was a bit hard to remove at the end of the day and even my beloved Clarisonic brush didn’t seem to completely remove it all. After washing and patting my skin dry, my white towel had traces of foundation!

The loose powder wears well and while it has a bit of a glow, does not make you look as shiny as other mineral foundations do. I’d say that for the most part, Dior got their new mineral foundation right. Now if only they would add more yellow to the “neutral” shades…..

Fleur-de-lis, Eternal Return, Winter 1972

I made this for a birthday a few months ago. I intend for the toggle closure to be worn asymmetrical in the front. I’m rather liking this style and plan on doing more. I also like the option to wear it with the closure in the back or even as a lariat.  

I love CB I Hate Perfume and wish they came in candle form. I can’t justify adding these little darlings to my fragrance collection because they will never be used. Luckily, I have a friend who from time to time will surprise me with little samples from her own collection. The most recent were Eternal Return and Winter 1972. Eternal Return is definitely a favorite, although I have smelled similar from “ocean” scents in the past. This version is just a bit more dead on and much more poetic. Winter 1972 is also lovely. It’s clean without being soapy although it’s something I would rather use as a room spray since it turned on my skin. CB, or Christopher Brosius, is the creator of many of the best selling Demeter fragrances. He left the company about four years ago and created the “I hate Perfume” brand. Check out his thoughts on perfume and the rest of his site.

For my Nana

 

I made a little shadowbox of a few of my Great-Nana’s things for my little Nana. I couldn’t find one of her vintage perfume bottles small enough to fit so I used one I had lying around the house. That will be changed out if I can find the bottle I wanted to include.

I am absolutely in love with that vintage compact. It contains lipstick (red, of course), blush (light pink) and a fair loose powder. I can just imagine my Great-Nana whipping it out gracefully for touch ups.

Coming soon.

I made this batch as gifts for other people but there will be more.