Posts Tagged ‘jewelry’
Craft Date: Twig Candle Holder + Beaded Necklaces
Last December I got together with my best friend/neighbor Brittanie to make DIY holiday wreaths. We hot glued and gossiped and vowed to do craft sessions at least once a month from then on out. Nine months later, we finally had a follow-up craft sesh yesterday. Inspired by Pinterest, Brittanie made Halloween luminaries (I’m hoping she’ll post some pics on her blog!) and I created a twig candle holder (inspired by this) and a beaded necklaces (inspired by this).
This little candle holder came out better than I expected and looks really great with a tea candle inside. I think I’ll buy a package of green (prosperity) candles to burn in it. I love this little bit of nature on my desk.
These beads were leftover from a project I hosted for the kids on our camping trip. I actually love how the mixed colors look. I cut up one of the husband’s old t-shirts and the stretch is perfect. I can wear them all together or just a couple at a time, and they are perfect for Sebastian to tug on (instead of my skin!) while nursing.
Hopefully Britt & I can manage to actually get together for regular craft ‘dates’. Maybe we can buy and work through the P.S.– I Made This book
Things I Love Thursday
♥ Desperate Housewives! I love it so much, and I even got the husband into it. We like to guess the upcoming plot lines and high-five each other when we get it right. The show is addicting, and an episode even made me cry. I’m bummed we’re on our last season on Netflix.
♥ My new ring from Towne & Reese. I won it via Despising Life is So Passe and I adore it. It’s adjustable, big and bold. I think that rings might be my new obsession.
♥ Culottes. I need culottes in my grown-up life. I just love the word. Coo-lots. And what a fun spin on the maxi dress trend. Anyone know where I can find these in the U.S.? (Apparently they are trendy in Japan.)
♥ Cutting down on carbs/grains. I am trying to have a more paleo diet, aka the caveman diet of eating what our ancestors ate (prior to the agricultural revolution), what we were designed to eat. I don’t do a lot of dairy in general (although historically we did eat some dairy, and some mothers even used livestock to nurse their babies directly) but I am purposefully avoiding grains. I’m not sure if it’s a gluten thing or just a carb thing, but I feel fantastic. Hopefully I am losing some weight as well. (My scale needs a new battery.) A lot of the standard American diet is made up of wheat; Cutting way back on that means being mindful and eating less in general.
♥ This lavender stick from Bachman’s Sparrow. I la-la-love lavender and Maria’s products are homemade and all-natural.
♥ A mini-makeover. Today at 10 I am meeting up with one of my best friends for a new hair color and who knows what else. I am compiling hair & makeup inspiration on Pinterest – I am so ready for a fresh look.
♥ Soft baby books. Sebastian is getting more and more into his books these days. Chunky board books and cloth pages are the easiest to turn and if I can find the time, I would love to make him his own soft book. I love hand-sewing and this looks just tedious enough to be fun and relaxing. I figure if I start planning now I could get something done by the time he’s 18 months.
What are you loving this week?
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My Birthday -Slash- Mother’s Day Wish List
Totally fitting, my first Mother’s Day as the mom of an outside-baby falls on my birthday! I will be a quarter-century on Sunday, May 8th. I am not one of those girls who is bummed about a birthday – I think it’s fabulous to celebrate yourself once a year even as an adult. I’m not sure what my plans will be yet, if anything, but I do have a wishlist! I made a point of keeping items I want for Baby off of this list – This one day is about me.
OrganicRustCreation, MamaBethBling, Jeneri Jewelry, gomommy.
I want a mama necklace. I would love something with Sebastian’s name or intial (I’d love if it said Sebastian Donatello) and his birthstone (sapphire). Most “mommy” stuff is super tacky but I think a charm like this is cute and classy. It gets even cuter when you add more kids and start stacking them.
I want a long skinny belt. Or a dozen! Long enough to tie once or twice and wear with just about everything.
I want more TOMS. Taking this one from Deborah Ruth – I seriously need more TOMS shoes in my life. My favorite are these Black Grommet TOMS. I also love their wedges and I wouldn’t mind having this TOMS sweatshirt – I’d cut it into a v-neck. I read an article this week about the problem with TOMS being that their “Buy One Give One” (For every pair you buy they give a pair to a child in need) treats a symptom of poverty rather than the cause. While this is true, it is also true that they don’t have to donate anything. I am pretty sure that kids would rather receive shoes than nothing at all.
I want a nice camera. A point-and-shoot, but a good one. I’ve asked around and the top reccs were this Sony Cyber-shot
I want a new tattoo. Or a dozen. I really want a breastfeeding tattoo – perhaps a pinup-style design like the one above – although I might wait until we hit a year of BF first. I have also been thinking about getting characters from The Foot Book (Dr. Seuss) tattooed on my feet and I know that I want a half-sleeve. I also still need “Home” in Korean – My husband beat me to it even though it was my idea! And I need the hot mess of a hollow star on my hip fixed. And I’d love tattoos that cap my shoulders. And and and… I want a lot of ink.
Honorable mentions would be a pedicure and a wax. See my Etsy favorites or my Amazon wishlist if you’re thinking seriously about treating me! If you enjoy this blog, you can also consider hitting the donation button in the right sidebar.
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Things I Want Now – November 2010
Although we’re still getting the random sunny day, Portland weather is finally veering towards fall. Fall, like spring, is about makeovers – A new look, revamped wardrobe, rearranged furniture, and a yearly self-evaluation that will manifest itself into inevitable resolutions come January. As a new mom, a big part of fall this year is major pressure not to look and feel sloppy. Below, my more superficial desires…
I dig this Ava Long Feather Headband by Laura Kranitz that I spotted on Fashion Fling. I also covet The Nina Cardi shown on the page.
I also really need some tall boots this season. I can’t believe I don’t own any! It will likely rain here from now until May and I envision stepping out in thick wool socks and black, flat knee-high boots. Oh yeah, I really need tons of thick socks.
I am dying for a necklace like this Juicy Couture Layered Velvet Drama Torsade Necklace. Realistically not at all the most baby-friendly piece of jewelry but I could certainly rock it for special occasions. I’m determined to DIY my own version for the holidays.
Bracelets are also not very newborn-cuddles-friendly (I am not even wearing my wedding ring right now after scratching his head once) but aren’t these Frieda & Nellie upgraded Friendship Bracelets amazing??
You know what is baby friendly? A diaper cover in this amazing Day of the Dead print. I entered on a blog to win a cloth diaper cover from ReThink Crafts and really like this one. I’m very much into Day of the Dead images in general (especially in tattoos).
Nursing clothes are probably at the top of my Needs/Wants list right now. I want tons of cute, simple tops with easy breastfeeding access, to be worn under flannel button-ups and chunky cardigans. I’m open to suggestions! Most of what I want is so expensive.
My skin is super dry lately but it’s finally clearing up (It went to hell my third trimester and first few weeks postpartum) and I’m scared to mess with it. I also have to be careful what I put on my skin as I am in constant contact with a wee one. 
I think that my solution is going to be Yes to Carrots moisturizer
If I was looking for a bag for fall, it would be something like this one by Fleabags. Grab a coupon code from R29 for 15% off. I’ve been on the thrift hunt for Navajo print sweaters and ponchos for awhile now – definitely one of my favorite trends for this fall, and one that will never really go out of style. It’s just so cozy!
What are your wants and must-haves for November?
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