Frugal Friday: Paper Pom Love

They're fun, they're festive and frugal!  I love a beautiful paper pom for any occassion.  Everytime I see one it makes me smile and for so cheap how can you resist!  I recently ordered one to hang above my daughter's activity table to act as a faux chandelier for her pretty little play space.  Only $10 and that included shipping!

Check out some of these fabulous pom accents available through numerous etsy stores.

A beautiful birthday or dinner party accent.

A mobile for baby.

Grouped as a bunch for a huge statement.  Wouldn't this be fabulous for a New Years Eve party? 

Perfect for a princess party or backyard BBQ!

Large Pom Chandeliers

Available in a rainbow of colors

Here are just a few of the paper pom shops available through Etsy.com:

Pom Love
Prost to the Host
Party Poms

Get Your Daily Style Fix

Hi friends!  I am super busy right now working on bedding so I'll leave you with some inspiration today.  This nursery was created by my blog friend YourStyleScout.blogspot.com.  This is her son Jullian's nursery she designed herself!  I think she did a fabulous job and I LOVE the colors.  Plus this room was featured on Project Nursery's Real Rooms!  Check out her blog it's a great daily read. 

Put a Little LOVE in Their Room

Psst!  In case you hadn't noticed, love decor is all the rage and I think it's safe to say I have a big crush!  This trend is an easy way to make a bold statement in your child's room without spending a bundle.

Urbanoutfitters.com

Target.com

Lush Designs

Made by Girl

Bold and Noble

Fabricadabra

Etsy

Frugal Friday & DIY: Paper Doll Art

What do you do when you need artwork for your child's room and you have a budget of $30?  You get crafty and creative.  I had decided when we moved in June that I was going to make original artwork for my daughter's room with vintage paper dolls.  I found a site that sells reproduction paper doll books and they have just about very series every published.  Papergoodies.com is stocked full of paperdoll assortments from celebrities and fashion, to vintage children's books.

I chose Natalie Wood (one of my favorite Hollywood actresses) and the entire project was very easy and took about an hour to complete.  Check it out, I am so pleased with the results.

Here's how to make your own.  I started with 4 empty picture frames and removed the wood back and matting.  I then glued down burlap fabric directly to the frame board using regular spray mount glue.  I used burplap because I had the scrap fabric left over from a previous project and I wanted the art to have a vintage look.  Plus the burlap makes me think of an old dressmakers form.

While I let those dry thoroughly I cut out the paper outfits and doll I wanted to use for the series of four.  This was the most time consuming party because I was very maticulous about my cuts.

I then did a dry fit of cutouts to ensure proper symmetry within the matted area before gluing. 

 

I also made labels that I printed off regular printing paper and used tiny fabic pins to enhance the overall look. 

When I was ready to glue everything down I used a regular old glue stick to secure everything.  Then I popped each board back into the frames and there you have it.  Chic on the cheap art for your child's room. 

DIY: Beautiful in Burlap

Bit by bit my studio is slowly starting to take shape. A few weekends ago I finished a burlap bulletin board and it's an easy DIY for anyone. I love a framed fabric covered bulletin board for children's rooms, offices and kitchens. They make your catchall spaces look more organized, turn your children's art into priceless collections and the frame pulls it all together for a polished look.

Here is mine right next to my gorgeous Janet Hill paintings. Below is a step-by-step guide to create your own.



I started with an inexpensive ceiling tile from the hardware store and an open back frame. With a straight edge and an exacto knife I trimmed the ceiling tile to fit snuggly into the framed. Be careful when handeling your ceiling tile, they are fragile and break easily.



I wrapped and stapled the ceiling tile with burlap and folded the corners like a present for a clean finish. Be sure to pull your fabric taut so it doesn't pucker or wrinkle.



Using fabric pins, a measuring tape and staple gun I meaured and layed out my grosgrain ribbon diamond pattern. The fabric pins help to keep the ribbon in place as I pulled, wrapped and stapled it to the back of the ceiling tile. Here you can get creative with your ribbon pattern and colors to create a custom look.



Almost done.



I tufted the front using Dritz buttom covers in 1 7/8" sizes and an upholstery needle. You'll need a long, strong upholstery needle to push through the ceiling tile to the back. to keep my button knots in place, I used plastic buttons to secure the back and knotted three times.



I just popped the finished product into the frame and whoa la! A beautiful burlap frame to organize my notes.

Big Girl Bed for Our Fur Baby

Recently I made a new bed for our first born, our dog Bella. She's a sweet mutt from the local SPCA and she was queen-of-the-castle before my daughter was born. When Jacquelyn came along she was demoted to dog.

When we moved into the new house we trashed her old bed and I promised to make her a new one. Well...as we all know, life got in the way and Bella's new bed quickly became an old thin blanket. Poor Bella. She's had it a little rough the past few years compared to the sweet life she used to live.

Lucky for her I spied some beautiful outdoor fabric that coordinated with our bedroom perfectly. I had decided that if I was going to make the bed it was at least going to be aesthetically pleasing to rest of our master bedroom decor.

I purchased a 30"x30" down filled pillow and sewed a simple envelope close pillow cover with a knife pleat edge. It's stylish and the outdoor fabric makes it easy to clean. So what do you think?





Aaahhh, the sweet life again. I think she's happy.

Gettin' Down to Baby Shower Business

One of my bestest bestest friends in the whole world Sarah, has a little baby boy growing in her belly. She is beautiful and glowing and we are getting down to some serious baby shower business.

My close gal pals and I have hosted quite a few showers together so we got it down to a science. Almost. Here are some pics from the last shower we threw for my oldest and closest friend Laura and she just happens to be my daughter's godmother.

This was our hostess gifts, Lands Ends totes.









Images via Rachel Khoury Photography