I am linking up again with Little Miss Momma for this week's I SPY: Handmade Edition. Unfortunately, as I walked around my house, I realized I didn't have as many handmade items as I would like. *Note to self - must invest in more, quality handmade items.* I do have some projects in the works, but none that are photo-worthy, so here goes...
I Spy...a custom "Pieces" frame designed by Shea Ingram Frames to match our rustic, earthy living room decor. You can find her beautiful custom frames here and here. Don't worry! If they are not headed to an event near you, they will ship to you! She and her husband are just the nicest people. I enjoy buying handmade, quality items from great people, and they are the greatest!
I Spy...my son's Western bedding made by none other than my mom. (Yay for creative moms!) She has always had a way with that sewing machine of hers, so when we decided on a Western theme for his room, I asked her to make his bedding (and curtains). That way, we were able to buy all sorts of random pieces for his room, instead of working with a set and trying to match it. She did a great job, and the room is absolutely adorable. When we upgrade to a twin bed in the (near?) future, I will be sad to pack it away.
I Spy...the closest I get to sewing...those heat-bond, ironing strips. Ha! I wanted to spruce up the shower curtain to match our Hawaiian decor, but not with flowers or surfboards. I bought the material, which looks great with the gecko photos from Hawaii and the rest of our guest bathroom decor. I think it has a breezy, laid-back feel to it, and I really like it. Plus, it adds some textured color to break up the green of the shower curtain, the teal of the walls, and the plain green and coral towels. I rule.
I Spy...bracelets for my Etsy shop that I made. I really dig the turquoise and pearl bracelets. I just need to finish off the ends and tie the pretty little bows around them, and then they will be complete! I am really hoping that this venture into Etsy helps with our adoption fund. If having tons of ideas for little girl accessories is a sign of good things to come from it, then I think so. :)
I Spy...my one true creative love...scrapbooking! Can you consider it handmade? I do. I've been doing them since high school. I've made them for my family, as well. I love to scrapbook! These are from Waylon's first year, which I need to finish. His second year has already come and gone, and we are almost halfway into his third! Yikes, Bikes!
Well, I hope you enjoyed this little jaunt into the handmade parts of my home. Like I said before, I am definitely intrigued by how little we have that is handmade. Really makes me want to dig in and get my hands dirty, painted or get my fingernails chipped in some sort of creative process to beautify our space. While writing this, I remembered a quilt from my grandmother made by a Catholic Charity in California, that I have. A bunch of little old ladies would get together to quilt at their church, and every year, my Brown Granny would send for some. And you could always be sure that the little old ladies would accidentally leave some of the needles in the quilt, and you would only find them when you got poked in the leg or bum. Handmade...good times. Or the fence around my vegetable garden that my husband threw together last year with no plans, just some wood and chicken wire. I guess we do have more handmade things than I thought, but I still see more projects on the horizon!
I am excited to be doing my first I SPY! I am linking up with Little Miss Momma for the fun & festivities, albeit a little late. Sorry, ladies! I hope y'all enjoy a sneak peek into my closet to see some of my favorite jewelry and shoes.
I recently organized my jewelry, while my husband was deployed. Before, it was just a big ol' mess! I bought an open-wood frame from Hobby Lobby, some muslin material and had the gals in the frame shop there staple it across the back for me. Perfect for an earring display!
I love silver rings, or white gold! I never wear yellow gold. I think the only pieces I own are from my family from when I was younger, that I consider keepsakes. (The ring holder, was a stacking ring toy for my son. When the wooden toy rings started getting lost, I re-purposed it for my rings!)I love bracelets!!! So easy to add to an outfit! I have bracelets from Hawaii, the bazaar in Afghanistan, the Houston Rodeo (the one on the bottom - a large bangle bracelet, Mod-Podged with vintage Rodeo gals - quite possibly my favorite), and of course, Claire's and other stores. Oh, and I re-purposed a paper towel roll for those babies to rest on. You're welcome, Earth.Necklaces! There is a turquoise necklace I got from my husband for Christmas, a Lisa Leonard Designs piece, an Allora Handmade rosette necklace, and a ribbon necklace with a wooden cut-out of Africa made by Debi Jenkins, who is fund-raising for her Ethiopian adoption. As my wardrobe has become more earthy, I am trying to incorporate similar-colored jewelry, as well.
Yes, those are Billy Idol record earrings. I love him; I have his tattoo on my back (not him tattooed on my back - his tattoo - long story); I met him a couple times; he kissed my cheek; we have a history. I say history completely sarcastically. :) No, I did not wear those idiotic earrings when I met him. They are just for fun. I found them on eBay. Where else? Haha!The pearl necklace and holder were my grandmother's. Nothing silly about that. It's just pretty.There is my crazy collection of bangle bracelets. Almost 30, and still holdin' on. I know...And yes, those are slap bracelets...from like 1991. And yes, it is New Kids on the Block. And yes, I did wear that when I wore ALL neon to their concert when I was in the 3rd grade. I was cool. And just a side-note...the Coca-Cola one has a ruler printed on the inside, haha! Keeping those forever!
Let's play a game called: Which one is different from the others? Just kidding. I don't have a ton of heels. But, I love these! The black stilettos and leopard heels were from my pre-Waylon days, but I'm totally keeping them. And I recently got the tan Bongo loafer-wedges to go with jeans for casual date nights with the hubs. And I had to share my Asics with everyone. They are my favorite walking shoe, definitely the most comfortable of all the shoes I've had before!
Heels are fun, until your toes go numb. Flats are my go-to "dress up this outfit a little" shoe. Um...I just realized they are all from Target. Ha! I need to get out more! The floral shoes were just purchased for my husband's Welcome Home Ceremony! Either those, or the shiny sandals. We shall see what I choose. :)
And honestly, I live in flip-flops! End of story.
I Spy...a custom "Pieces" frame designed by Shea Ingram Frames to match our rustic, earthy living room decor. You can find her beautiful custom frames here and here. Don't worry! If they are not headed to an event near you, they will ship to you! She and her husband are just the nicest people. I enjoy buying handmade, quality items from great people, and they are the greatest!
I Spy...my son's Western bedding made by none other than my mom. (Yay for creative moms!) She has always had a way with that sewing machine of hers, so when we decided on a Western theme for his room, I asked her to make his bedding (and curtains). That way, we were able to buy all sorts of random pieces for his room, instead of working with a set and trying to match it. She did a great job, and the room is absolutely adorable. When we upgrade to a twin bed in the (near?) future, I will be sad to pack it away.
I Spy...the closest I get to sewing...those heat-bond, ironing strips. Ha! I wanted to spruce up the shower curtain to match our Hawaiian decor, but not with flowers or surfboards. I bought the material, which looks great with the gecko photos from Hawaii and the rest of our guest bathroom decor. I think it has a breezy, laid-back feel to it, and I really like it. Plus, it adds some textured color to break up the green of the shower curtain, the teal of the walls, and the plain green and coral towels. I rule.
I Spy...bracelets for my Etsy shop that I made. I really dig the turquoise and pearl bracelets. I just need to finish off the ends and tie the pretty little bows around them, and then they will be complete! I am really hoping that this venture into Etsy helps with our adoption fund. If having tons of ideas for little girl accessories is a sign of good things to come from it, then I think so. :)
I Spy...my one true creative love...scrapbooking! Can you consider it handmade? I do. I've been doing them since high school. I've made them for my family, as well. I love to scrapbook! These are from Waylon's first year, which I need to finish. His second year has already come and gone, and we are almost halfway into his third! Yikes, Bikes!
Well, I hope you enjoyed this little jaunt into the handmade parts of my home. Like I said before, I am definitely intrigued by how little we have that is handmade. Really makes me want to dig in and get my hands dirty, painted or get my fingernails chipped in some sort of creative process to beautify our space. While writing this, I remembered a quilt from my grandmother made by a Catholic Charity in California, that I have. A bunch of little old ladies would get together to quilt at their church, and every year, my Brown Granny would send for some. And you could always be sure that the little old ladies would accidentally leave some of the needles in the quilt, and you would only find them when you got poked in the leg or bum. Handmade...good times. Or the fence around my vegetable garden that my husband threw together last year with no plans, just some wood and chicken wire. I guess we do have more handmade things than I thought, but I still see more projects on the horizon!
