Happy New Year to all! Well, expecting a baby girl has given me some new opportunities to learn skills I never attempted before…..like embroidery! I bought some plain white fabric at the street market here in Sicily and after hemming them, wanted to add some baby motifs to the top of the sheets. But how?[…]
Hi all! Well, being pregnant certainly has exciting moments…..one of which is finding out that you are having a girl! =) So when I was at the store the other day and saw this large hot pink plastic container, I knew it would be the perfect toy bin for our arriving baby girl as no[…]
Being the crazy person I am, and loving flowers……wearing bobby pin flowers to hold up one side of my bangs is something I do almost daily and I have one for almost every outfit! (No, I’m not 18 years old….actually I’m thirty something and expecting our first child……and if she’s a girl, mommy is going[…]
Do you have high ceilings with large white walls staring at you? We had this problem in our bedroom and I didn’t want to cover the wall with more frames. So here is what I did……I had a huge throw that was brand new and turned it into a wall tapestry! All you need is[…]
Did you know you can make flowers out of a tree punch? These are so simple, yet pretty, and you can make them in a matter of minutes! Supplies: -Cardstock -Tree paper punch EK Success Paper Shapers Large Punch, Tree Whale of A Punch -Scissors or a 1″ circle punch -Embellishment of your choice (for[…]
Here in Italy, tiles are very inexpensive. All homes have tiles (no carpet found here!) and so you will find a vast range of styles and colors. That got me thinking…..why not create something using tiles? Well, let me show you how to make a gorgeous piece you can create for your home decor[…]
When it comes to making paper flowers, once I start, I can’t stop! These beauties are some of my favorites as gift toppers. Last year, it seemed like it was wedding season here in Sicily because I made a lot of handmade cards and gifts along with these 5 inch flowers, which gracefully adorned the[…]
Here in Italy, you will find no lack of empty wine bottles. Did you know they make the prettiest centerpieces or home decor? I’ve actually given these as gifts, attaching a personalized tag. And the best part is, they are so simple to make! Just grab an empty wine bottle and I’ll show you how[…]
What better than to give a tea pot floral arrangement as a unique hostess gift?! These cuties are so quick and simple to make too =) Here’s one I made with a ceramic tea pot I received, but never used. Supplies: – Tea pot -Glue gun -Silk flowers (in a variety in colors and[…]
After we bought our new couch, I couldn’t find the “right” cushions. So I decided to revamp the old ones I had! I took the cushions out of the old covers they came in. And was able to make new cushions in less than a minute! If your cushions didn’t come with covers, no problem….you[…]
