Wallpaper* - Tea and Cookies Index

Haunted house

2011-10-31T15:24:00.000-07:00

On Sunday night we realized that our house is haunted!! ;) We even have photographic proof take a look. I was trying to snap photos of the kids with their jack-o-lanterns and the settings on the camera were wrong (the exposure was super long). The first photo I took looked was blurry and when Everett walked into the shot he looked like a white ghostly blur. I shot more and realized I could make

knight costume

2011-10-31T14:57:00.000-07:00

I finished the knight costume and I have to say it turned out awesome!! Alex loves it! I cut the tunic out of fleece and did a freezer paper stencil of a similar dragon to the one they have in the Narnia movies. I used masking tape as a stencil for the gold border. As you already know I crocheted the "chain-mail" hood & you can find the pattern I made right here. Later I crocheted tubes so he

fairy costume

2011-10-29T10:29:00.000-07:00

Here is the finished fairy costume I made for Lizzy. I am so happy with how it came together and so is she!! Her request was that it was a "wow" costume. Last year she said everyone said wow to her brothers fully lit robot costume and never noticed the owl standing next to him, and I am sad to say she was right. Even a hand made adorable owl doesn't get the "wow" when there's an awesome robot

Alexander McQueen AW 2011 Scarves Film

2011-10-29T01:14:00.000-07:00

Alexander McQueen presents a short film created by Paris-based director/photographer Babette Pauthier, featuring our Autumn/Winter 2011 seasonal scarf collection. If you look closely, you'll see that the floating scarves have details inspired by Sarah Burton’s Autumn/Winter 2011 collection: broken porcelain, armour, feathers and tweed. And, of course, you'll spot iconic Alexander McQueen skulls-

Cédric Rivrain - Selected Drawings | Books Part III

2011-10-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

Self-taught draftsman Cédric Rivrain presents a distorted, figurative work, filled with an aesthetic and sensual charge.His book offers a selection of 28 drawings inspired by three distinct universes – fashion, the study of the human body, and medical dressings – which the artist brings together through a single motif: beauty.This collection of original works has been reproduced on a 1:1 scale.

Prisoner Of Love

2011-10-27T14:11:00.000-07:00

Jessica 6 has unveiled its latest video effort, “Prisoner of Love,” co-starring front woman Nomi Ruiz and guest vocalist Antony Heagerty in a high-contrast digital glamorama, styled by Nicola Formichetti and directed by Marco Ovando. Stick around to the last few seconds for some charming extended outtakes.

announcment

2011-10-27T11:26:00.000-07:00

We went to the doctor this Tuesday and found out that we're having a girl!! We are all so excited, even the boys wanted a girl! Immediately after leaving the doctors we all went to the thrift store to celebrate! I had given almost all my girl clothes away during my last pregnancy when I found out I was having another boy. I am not regretting giving them away because most of them were not that

Free pattern: Crochet knight hood

2011-10-26T22:40:00.000-07:00

As promised I am giving the instructions on how to crochet the knight hood / hat I posted about last week. (he was so proud of his dog picture and having him hold it was the only way he would pose for a photo :) he said "it looks just like a real dog!")Yarn: Red heart worsted 4Hook: USK 10.5 / 6.5mmHere is a key for all the abbreviations I use.dc = double crochetch = chainsl st = slip stitchrep

Missoni For Converse Chuck Taylor All Star

2011-10-24T11:18:00.000-07:00

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star of Missoni, is the result of the second collaboration of Missoni, the italian brand with its characteristic Raschel stitch, and Converse, the american urban brand that is all a pop culture icon who was born in the '60.

halloween decorations

2011-10-21T12:02:00.000-07:00

This year it was really hard to get our decorations to look like a pretty display instead of an ugly junk collection. I re-arranged all our figurines and things a million times and couldn't figure it out. Finally I remembered how one of my favorite local boutiques arranged their Halloween displays. By color! When I tried it on our stuff our home transformed! It no-longer looked like a junk shop,

Who Is Lana?

2011-10-21T07:50:00.000-07:00

Lana del Rey - Blue Jeans

making costumes

2011-10-20T16:29:00.000-07:00

I have been having more fun making costumes this year than any other year for sure! My oldest son is being a knight and my daughter is being a flower fairy. When my son said he wanted to be a knight I knew right a way that I wanted crochet some chain-mail armor. The pattern I made is simple and if I don't procrastinate I'll post the pattern here on my blog before Halloween. When my daughter

Versace For H&M 2011: Ad Campaign

2011-10-15T02:11:00.000-07:00

Karl Lagerfeld, Cavalli, Comme de Garçons, Viktor&Rolf...and this year Versace! Well now just a month before its worldwide launch, the ad campaign saw the light. The images photographed by Mert & Marcus duo has as protagonists models Abbey Lee Kershaw, Sasha Pivovarova, Daphne Broeneveld and Lindsey Wixon. Basically the collection and the campaign is a summary of the best of collections and the

Happy Wednesday!

2011-10-12T01:21:00.000-07:00

The Horrors - I Can See Through You

Tavi´s Overdose

2011-10-07T06:32:00.000-07:00

Tavi is omnipresent and we can say it cause these days in Paris we saw posters and posters of this little girl everywhere we looked at. I think that she is a bit scary cause she is super young, just fifteen, but at the same time she looks like and old woman. Sometimes I think about her like poor girl who doesn´t knows where she is into, I mean fashion system. It´s admirable her career, she

Paris Fashion Week Diary

2011-10-07T05:28:00.000-07:00

Paris is shining these days and not just for the shows. Weather is sunny but super hot and we weren´t ready for these hard days walking around the city at 27 degrees. It´s just crazy. I took some pics with the phone so the quality is not so good. The first show we went was Dries Van Noten, one of my fav. The collection is just amazing, nice shapes and beautiful fabrics. He is a genius mixing

SHOWstudio Presents

2011-10-07T02:11:00.000-07:00

Gareth Pugh S/S 2012. For Spring/Summer 2012 designer Gareth Pugh collaborated with filmmaker Ruth Hogben to create a fashion film, fusing the piece with live catwalk presentation to create a unique viewer experience. Unveiled exclusively online at SHOWstudio.com at the same time as Pugh's show in Paris, Hogben's fashion film, starring Crystal Renn, is showcased alongside a process film.Nick

Paris Fashion Week / Part II

2011-10-06T08:57:00.000-07:00

GivenchyViktor & RolfMaison Martin MargielaJohn GallianoDiorHaider AckermannLanvin

The Death of a Genius

2011-10-06T02:33:00.000-07:00

I just turn on my computer and I must to say that I´m so sad. I have as a home page the apple one where I just see the news about Steve Jobs death. He was a genius who inspired lot of people with his great ideas changing the technology industry, everything we thought as imposible, he made it. I really don´t know what to say... We lost the modern Leonardo Da Vinci.

Paris Fashion Week / Part I

2011-10-05T14:33:00.000-07:00

Chanel Alexander McqueenMiu MiuLouis VuittonLoeweDries Van NotenBalenciaga

Last years costumes

2011-10-05T10:19:00.000-07:00

I just realized that I never posted pictures of the costumes I made for the kids last year. It was probably because I finally finished them on Halloween day. There was a robot with real lights, a pretty little owl and baby robin hood. I cant wait to get working on this years costumes. If only they would make up their minds. :)What costumes are you making this year?

Jeremy Scott & Swatch 2011

2011-10-02T12:10:00.000-07:00

No, he isn't Fabio McNamara in the '80 but looks like he. In the photo, Jeremy Scott. This is the second collaboration of the american designer with the swiss brand. 5 new models with a lot of glitter, leopard print and eighties. (1) Melted Minutes (2) Swtach Portrait (3) Swatch Punk (4) Double Vision (5) Hypnotic Heart.

Today Is Sunday!

2011-10-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

Capital Cities - Safe & Sound

ASVOFF Barcelona

2011-09-29T10:23:00.000-07:00

If you like fashion and cinema sure that you know ASVOFF's short film festival, but if you don't know it you can keep reading. The initiative born in Paris, 2008. ASVOFF is the acronym of A Shaded View on Fashion Film a Diane Pernet's initiative; the Lady of the alternative fashion that writes about her life vision through her blog. A Shaded View Of Fashion, with its gothic soul, cares and

Conatus By Zola Jesus

2011-09-28T08:24:00.000-07:00

Zola Jesus is not a singer; she is a musician. It has always been so. That is not to say the people who have helped her along the way were not deeply important.Conatus is a huge leap forward in production, instrumentation and song structure. It says it all in the definition of the title: the will to keep on, to move forward. From thumping ballads to electronic glitch, no sound goes unexplored on

Milan Fashion Week / Part II

2011-09-26T23:24:00.000-07:00

Dolce&Gabbana Marni Emilio Pucci Francesco Scognamiglio

Nevermind 20 Years

2011-09-26T17:37:00.000-07:00

I was sixteen when Nevermind came out. I was so excited and I remember that I always was listening song after song while I was running to High School. Was a new era for everyone, was the Grunge Scene, where the heroin chic was so hot as Kate Moss and messy was the perfect background for fashion pictures as the Nan Goldin or Corinne Day ones. The leader of this new wave was Kurt Cobain with his

Milan Fashion Week / Part I

2011-09-25T01:36:00.000-07:00

PradaGucciVersaceJil SanderMoschino

London Fashhion Week / Part II

2011-09-23T01:49:00.000-07:00

Nicole Farhi Christopher Kane BurberryMary Katrantzou Giles

Loewe, Masters Of Leather | Books Part II

2011-09-21T11:27:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, Loewe launched its new book at Gran Via's store (Madrid). This book pays tribute to the know-how of the brand's craftsman. The management team has decided to praise 165 years of specialized experience, a laborious job made in Spain.Loewe invited art director and illustrator Robert Clarke for the project. He inspired by Miró, Picasso and Spain, Masters of leather is a exclusive object

London Fashion Week / Part I

2011-09-20T23:19:00.000-07:00

Jaeger London House Of HollandJulien Macdonald MulberryTop Shop Unique

A.P.C & Move It Like A Gif!!!

2011-09-20T12:33:00.000-07:00

The French brand has got the secret to become the most simple thing in cool and necessary something. Petronio Associates, the responsible of Chloé campaings or DSquared2´s new perfume, helps to keep the scruffy style, that we love it, every season. This time is Venetia Scott who shoot the cam. Do you know another funny way to show the final result?

The Reedition Of Missis Jones

2011-09-20T01:46:00.000-07:00

Grace Jones reedits Hurricane (Hurricane Dub), the album that she published in 2008. With the original album be included a second CD with 10 remixes produced by Ivor Guest. The new cover was designed by Jean-Paul Goude. Well Well Well Dub - Grace Jones

Into the halloween spirit!

2011-09-19T16:28:00.000-07:00

I have to tell you all the secret I have been keeping... I'm pregnant!! I am about three months along now and we're so happy! This is one of the reasons I have not been blogging much. I just feel so blah! (The other reason being that I am now homeschooling two kids instead of one and it takes most of my time up.) I have to say that Halloween has me crafting again though!! Trent and I just

Dazed & Confused 20th Anniversary & Givenchy

2011-09-19T14:06:00.000-07:00

Dazed & Confused 20th Anniversary issue features the iconic cover story guest Art-directed by Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci, photographed by artist Matthew Stone and styled by former Dazed fashion director Katy England. On the cover best friends, Riccardo Tisci and Mariacarla Boscono, with hot model Saskia de Braw and joined Chris Moore.

New York Fashion Week / Part IV

2011-09-18T10:20:00.000-07:00

Anna SuiCalvin KleinJ.MendelMarc JacobsProenza SchoudlerRalph Lauren

New York Fashion Week / Part III

2011-09-16T04:42:00.000-07:00

Altuzarra Derek LamDonna KaranRodarteVera WangHerve LegerMichael Kors

Florence+The Machine | What The Water Gave Me

2011-09-15T12:05:00.000-07:00

Because Florence Welch is lovely. Because if you close your eyes, her music moves your mind to faraway places and because we wait very eager the new album.

New York Fashion Week / Part II

2011-09-15T01:50:00.000-07:00

LacosteAlexander WangJason WuJill StuartPrabal Gurung

Loewe | Leather Icons 2011

2011-09-14T09:19:00.000-07:00

For its Leather Icons campaign for 2011, Loewe welcomed a broad assortment of iconic individuals to its headquarters in Madrid. While some had flown infrom across the globe, many came from closer to home, denizens of the Spanish capital.Here, in a studio in the east of the city, each of them was photographed by Daniel Jackson and styled by Katie Grand, incorporating pieces from the collection

Marni Plus Estée Lauder

2011-09-14T04:45:00.000-07:00

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. announced today that its fragrances division will assume the exclusive worldwide license for the fragrance business of Marni, a Milan-based luxury fashion company found by Consuelo and Gianni Castiglioni in 1994. The terms of the deal were not disclosed but we know that the first product introduction will be unveiled in Fall of 2012. We love Marni and we can´t

New York Fashion Week / Part I

2011-09-13T09:52:00.000-07:00

The countdown just started. The New York Fashion Week says goodbye (welcome London, Milan and Paris) and it leaves behind a lot of things as cool people, style, partys and trends for next Spring / Summer 2012. We try to make a summary to stand out the best outfits we've seen. Keep you posted of the new ones.Carolina HerreraDiane Von FurstenbergMarc by Marc JacobsOhne TitelTommy Hilfiger Victoria

Prada Meets Marcela Gutiérrez

2011-09-12T04:28:00.000-07:00

After her solo exhibition in Los Angeles, Marcela is coming up so fast. And this is not a surprise cause her work is not just pretty, it´s awesome. Craziness would be the right word for her last months in which she has collaborated with huge names of music and fashion. From Beyoncé, who commissioned her some illustations for her last european tour, to Prada where right now you can admire Marcela

Monday In The Heaven

2011-09-12T02:21:00.000-07:00

Emeli Sandé - Heaven

Balenciaga | Fall Winter 2011

2011-09-11T04:09:00.000-07:00

Usually, it takes a high fashion profile magazine to premiere a high profile fashion house’s ad campaign for the next season. However, with the new print vs. virtual media revolution, it would appear that, at least under an experimental title, the virtual media has won! The next Balenciaga Fall Winter 2011 2012 ad campaign will break online first.Julia Nobis, Liisa Winkler, Carla Gebhart, Juliane

Daphne Guinness, The Book

2011-09-10T00:51:00.000-07:00

Daphne Guinness, on sale October 17th.“Her life is a stage. Funerals or balls, she always makes a performance,” said Valentino when describing the heiress and couture enthusiast, Daphne Guinness. “But behind the extraordinary looks is the sweetest and most tender human being”. Now, Guinness, who has enabled the world to vicariously experience the pleasures of couture through her unwavering

Violet Blonde By Tom Ford

2011-09-09T07:15:00.000-07:00

Lara Stone is the face of the new Tom Ford perfume. And like her, the scent is sensual and elegant. The bottle comes in a retro style, taking us back to the glamor of days gone by. The campaign shows the model posing with violets, her lips and nails painted in a shiny violet tone. And the scent is as striking as Ms Stone...We're not used to seeing these kinds of tones in Tom Ford campaigns, and

Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton | Books Part I

2011-09-08T00:53:00.000-07:00

Since its opening in October 2005, Espace Culturel Louis Vuitton has produced and exhibited the work of over one hundred and fifty visual artists, architects, designers, photographers, video artists and set designers, with the aim of promoting creativity and contemporary art at an eclectic audience. This book contains the unpublished work of renowned artists and emerging talent such as

Fairy Tales By Viktor & Rolf

2011-09-07T07:17:00.000-07:00

Viktor & Rolf are widely recognized for their provocative couture and conceptual glamour. Now they have produced a literary collection – a book of Fairy Tales that illustrates their beautiful surreal universe. Written and illustrated by Viktor & Rolf, Fairy Tales contains 12 original stories such as Disco Hedgehog, The Golden Dress, The Fifth Perfume Bottle and Flowerbomb, to name a few. With its

Fashion Nights Out

2011-09-07T05:02:00.000-07:00

Fashion weeks are really close and when I say close I mean tomorrow. So craziness is just around the corner. Shows, presentations, events and parties. The first one will be in New York starting tomorrow, then will follow London, Milan and Paris as the last one. On September 8th, coinciding with Fashion Week, New York celebrates it Fashion Night´s Out, an evening of events and sales in stores open

Dahlia Noir By Givenchy

2011-09-06T14:16:00.000-07:00

Here is the last campaign's video of the first fragrance created by Riccardo Tisci starring Givenchy's muse Mariacarla Boscono.

Miu Miu Sneakers

2011-09-06T08:33:00.000-07:00

These stellar sneakers created by Miuccia Prada are covered of patent leather, velvet and a lot of glitter inlay. What do you think? We love glitter!

Agent Provocateur | A Real Lady

2011-09-06T00:43:00.000-07:00

Paz de la Huerta is the star of the fall winter 2011 campaign by lingerie brand Agent Provocateur. The video features short situational episodes, with the focus on the New York actress's underwear. Emulating celeb culture and paparazzi, this video is a satire of the media, of showing off, and of the importance of sensationalism and public image.

Carine Roitfeld | Irreverent

2011-09-04T09:17:00.000-07:00

When Carine Roitfeld left Vogue Paris, the fashion world collapsed: there was thousands of rumors, it was thought the end of the French version of Vogue and even of mentioned as the end of an era. Now for those who admire the work of the experienced stylist arrives Irreverent of the publishing house Rizzoli, which is a compendium of her entire career since the days or freelance work for several

Alexander Mcqueen | Fall Winter 2011

2011-09-04T08:27:00.000-07:00

Dramatic. Intense. Fanciful. Edgy. Ethereal. Magnificent.Raquel Zimmermann stars in the unforgettable Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2011 Ad Campaign photographed by David Sims. The images are a beautiful accompaniment to Sarah Burton’s dramatic designs.

Sorry Baby...Tonight Is Friday

2011-09-02T11:03:00.000-07:00

One of the DJ/Producers coming out of New York is Eli Escobar. In "Desire", he teams up with former Hercules & Love Affair vocalist, Nomi Ruiz (now with Jessica 6)

Corinne Day | The Face

2011-09-02T09:49:00.000-07:00

Today, London's Gimpel Fils Gallery opened an exhibition in memory of photographer Corinne Day. In the nineties, the era of top models, Corinne took the world by storm with her documentary style photography and Kate Moss's natural beauty, whose magnificent career she helped launch. The British photographer helped to revolutionize and diversify fashion, creating a space for truly natural beauty.

The Perfect Indie Wedding Song

2011-08-29T18:00:00.000-07:00

Sofia Coppola said YES I DO to her longtime BF Thomas Mars at Bernalda, Italy, where Coppola´s family have their own "palazzo". Everything was simple said some news papers. WHAT?! How everything can be simple when your father is Francis Ford Coppola, your cousin Nicolas Cage and your friends are Johnny Depp, Zoe Cassavetes or Marc Jacobs... Anyway, she has good taste in everything she does and

Lanvin Fall 2011 Campaign

2011-08-29T00:22:00.000-07:00

1,2,3,4...Dance!!! Raquel Zimmermann and Karen Elson move their bodies while we can see the Lanvin's looks for this season for the new campaign photographed by Steven Meisel. At the end of the video we can see the real protagonist, Alber Elbaz as cute as lovely.

Watch The Throne | Tisci + West & Jay-Z

2011-08-27T01:25:00.000-07:00

If your name is Kanye West It's easy to think in fashion and luxury, but if the couple of your new studio album is Jay-Z , you know that this will be a best-seller of the year. Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy's creative director, makes the new album's desing, Watch the Throne. A travel across the Gothic imagery and the most american references; a must of this season.

The Call 2012

2011-08-26T01:23:00.000-07:00

Although 2011 has not finished we can talk about the new edition of Pirelli's Calendar. The Call. This year Mario Sorrenti makes an ode to the femenine nature. Kate Moss, Lara Stone, Isabelli Fontana, Mila Jovovich, Rinko Kikuchi... have been photographed for the new edition. The premiere will be the next December, 6th.

LVMH Last Rumors

2011-08-24T08:27:00.000-07:00

This week, Marc Jacobs is entering negotiations with the luxury group LVMH. So there are rumors that Marc would be the new Creative Director of Dior. And what will happen with Louis Vuitton?! Don´t worry guys, the last rumor is that Phoebe Philo will be in charge of the Marc legacy at Louis Vuitton. Will she sell as much bags as he does?! How will be the new designer of Celine?! Keep you posted.

Best Collections Of The Season

2011-08-23T00:44:00.000-07:00

Proenza SchoulerGivenchyDries Van NotenLouis VuittonHaider AckermannMiu MiuLanvinJil SanderMary KatrantzouRue Du Mail by Martine SitbonPradaLoewePreen by Thornton BregazziCardona BonacheMarc JacobsAnn Demeulemeester

Givenchy Men’s T-shirt Special Edition

2011-08-23T00:06:00.000-07:00

Since becoming menswear creative director of Givenchy with the Spring/Summer 2009 collection, Riccardo Tisci has expressed itself through urban masculinity and sensual elegance. He has been exploring shapes, tailoring and details in an unconventional way. T-shirts have been a constant fixture in all collections, reworking that icon of the men’s wardrobe and modern street

what a day

2011-08-05T13:07:00.000-07:00

It's my birthday today and I couldn't ask for more than this to make the day perfect!

Last Galliano Show For Dior // Hope He Comes Back Soon

2011-08-01T04:01:00.000-07:00

Amy For Ever / 14 September 1983 – 23 July 2011

2011-07-23T10:25:00.000-07:00

Today is a really really sad day. I have not words. Amy Whinehouse, my inspiration for the last issue of Paper Planes, has been found dead at her home in London. My question is WHY?! She was great, charismatic, super talented and an ICON. She represented the new era of SOUL with her own revisited style and her amazing voice. OMG, she just had 27 years old. This remind me other music genius who

Frances Bean Cobain / Hedi Slimane Diary

2011-07-23T07:12:00.000-07:00

L.A. June 2011 / Coming Soon

Pirate Party {annual family reunion}

2011-07-18T17:18:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, my family goes all out when it comes to parties. Every July 4th we have a family reunion. This years was a pirate theme. It was fantastical! Everyone dressed up in pirate garb and we did various pirate things such as: having a pirate sing-a-long, painting tattoos, cannon wars, swimming, photo booth and much more. Before the day of the party many of us went to see the Real

Celebrating: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2

2011-07-15T13:50:00.000-07:00

I you have read my blog for more than six months you'll know that my family is obsessed with Harry Potter. I threw my daughter a Harry Potter birthday and made her doll Harry Potter accessories and clothes. Today part two of the 7th movie came out and we are celebrating! The kids are dressed up and we have Harry Potter themed snacks like, licorice wands and gummy frogs ( I couldn't find

Pirate party preview

2011-07-10T22:54:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to give you a little peek at our family reunion pirate party. There were cannon wars, a photo booth, yummy food, burried treasure, and lots of fun fun fun! Be sure and come back, there are many more pictures to come!

Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2011-12

2011-07-10T04:04:00.000-07:00

Amazing show from Chanel. This time Lagerfeld transformed the Grand Palais into the famous Place Vendôme, using neon lights, recreating the famous parisian square. The music was from Aaron Jerome, aka SBTRKT or Subtractone. The show started late cause Lagerfeld wanted the show were flooded with moonlight. Again the Kaiser surprised us with this huge spectacle.

Eley Kishimoto Soldes

2011-07-07T03:06:00.000-07:00

Rad Hourani / Mykro Book Launch

2011-07-07T02:57:00.000-07:00

Although mostly known for his work as a designer, rad hourani is Primarily interested in conveying a vision, he uses design as a tool, as much as photography, film, and now a book collaboration with Mykromag. With this book, rad hourani and mykromag attempts to offer the reader a quite intimate look into rad hourani's world through former model Viviane Fauny. Fauny, a top model of the 70s,

Another quilt top finished! { and a pattern of sorts }

2011-06-30T15:18:00.000-07:00

Remember the bunting slash pendant quilt from these other posts? Well I finished piecing it! I am so happy with how it turned out!!I chose a primary color theme and decided to do a mix of traditional and modern fabrics. I love that it is simple and each fabric is showcased by the white surrounding it.Let me tell you a little about it in case you want to make one too.Each triangle measures 5x8x8

Road trip preparations

2011-06-25T15:46:00.000-07:00

We have a road trip to plan and I am so glad we are feeling better. Thank you all for the well wishes and kind words sent our way. You are all so sweet! :) Last year I brought my sewing bag and did some hand sewing in the car. It was such a good distraction to have during an 8 hour trip. I was surprised that I didn't even get car sick. I will for sure bring something to work on this time. Maybe

Feeling a little tike this...

2011-06-20T23:41:00.000-07:00

Source: thebottomoftheironingbasket.blogspot.com via Lorajean on PinterestI'll be taking a break from blogging since were (me included) not feeling too good at our house these days. :( hopefully we'll be feeling better soon.

quilt top

2011-06-14T22:51:00.000-07:00

I finished my very first quilt top! My amazing quilting sister helped me a lot! Thanks Annie Carie! It's a little lap quilt made from long pre-cut fabric she bought for me as a birthday gift. I can't remember the name of the fabric line but I know it is sold at Jo-Ann's. :) I really love the color scheme. I actually just bought similar colored ginghams and dots at the thrift store. Maybe another

striped baby tunic

2011-06-13T15:30:00.000-07:00

I am a little late for Dana's boy clothes week, but I still wanted to share the little striped tunic I made for my youngest. I made up the pattern as I went but it 's basically this ,and this combined. I used and old orange t-shirt and a blue (super faded) baby blanket I had saved for making kids clothes.

Miroslav Klose Wallpaper

2011-06-09T23:54:00.000-07:00

Dreaming of a pretty kids room.

2011-06-09T17:28:00.000-07:00

I am re-doing the kid's room. We never really finished painting it and it is looking sad. I go in there and can't stand the randomness of it all. First of all, the beds don't match and its really bugging me. Don't get me wrong I love mismatched and eclectic style but in their room it's not eclectic, it hideous. If I get brave enough I'll snap a picture of how it looks now and show it to you. That

Hair cut

2011-06-07T12:47:00.000-07:00

I chopped off my hair a few weeks ago and wanted to share the before and afters. :) My hair was getting so long that I always wore it in a pony tale except at church. So that is why I included a "before in reality" photo. because I wasn't going from " long lovely locks" to "no more hair". I was in reality, going from "permanently pulled back" to "How cute, she does her hair now!" :) I really Like

irises and lilacs

2011-06-03T15:06:00.000-07:00

Our irises are blooming like crazy right now! We went out of town for Memorial Day weekend with quite a few blossoms and today they are ten fold! :) Most of our irises are white and yellow but later we will have some deep purple ones (that are already budding)! :) I cut a bunch of them today for another bouquet. Our first bouquet from last week finally died. They are so fragrant!! I love having

2011-06-01T15:56:00.000-07:00

I sewed this pant suit for my daughter last week. i love it! I made it up based on some awesome kids clothes I have seen around the web. I took the photos before I ironed it so forgive the crease in the waistband. Eventually I will post a little more on what the pattern pieces looked like so you can try and make one too if you want. :)

Tutorial: Picnic basket liner with pockets

2011-05-19T06:55:00.000-07:00

Hello, Delia asked me to participate in Color My Summer this month and I am super excited to share my tutorial with you! I am going to show you how to make this cute picnic basket liner. :) I'd had this idea for a long time and I'm happy to finally have it come to fruition! For more on why I chose yellow, check out my intro over on Delia's blog.One of my favorite parts about this picnic basket

These are a few of my favorite Pins

2011-05-17T15:20:00.000-07:00

Hello! I have been working hard this week getting ready for this, but I wanted to share something to tide you over. Below are my most recent Pins on Pintrest. To see all my pin boards go here. P.S if you subscribe to my blog on Google Reader just ignore the half finished post I accidentally publish. Avert your eyes and pretend you didn't see any of it. Shh don't tell, all will be revealed in due

Javier Hernandez

2011-05-16T01:57:00.000-07:00

What I am working on

2011-05-10T14:38:00.000-07:00

Kojodesigns and Delia Creates are hosting an AWESOME group of bloggers this month for Color My Summer.I am so excited to be a part of such a talented group! My color is yellow, so summery right?! Come back soon to see what I came up with!

Easter In Colorado

2011-05-09T09:56:00.000-07:00

Since it was mothers day yesterday I thought it was fitting to showcase my mothers lovely Easter dinner party. As you may already know a few weeks ago we hopped in the car for a road trip to see our families in C0olorado. On Easter Sunday my mom created four incredible table spreads as well as cooking a delicious meal of ziti pasta.She decorated each place setting with personalized chocolate

Cinco de Mayo FIESTA!

2011-05-05T18:12:00.000-07:00

I was so excited the other day when I saw Dana's EASY way of ruffling streamers! Sooo much easier then doing it my way thats for sure! I knew I wanted to have a Cinco de Mayo fiesta especially with Dana's streamers, and all the awesomeness I have seen from Confetti System. I went to work this afternoon and created a little fiesta in my dinning room!!! Hope you have a great Cinco de mayo as

Boxed lunch picnic party!!

2011-05-03T13:10:00.000-07:00

Ever since we decided to visit CO for Easter I knew I wanted to throw my big sister a surprise baby shower. I spent months dreaming up ideas, I really wanted it to be perfect. She is my oldest sister and has always been a role model of mine. :) As a girl whenever I felt crumby she was always there to pick me up and say something nice and encouraging to me. Seriously, I owe much of my self

Tutorial: crochet nesting cups

2011-04-27T07:27:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. First off, I just wanted to say how truly honored I am to be a part of such an amazing group of talented bloggers! Last season I was drooling over all the great tutorials. Seriously, I wanted to make all the Comfy Sews and Cozy Knits! :) In deciding what to make for this season, I soon realized I was in the ring with myself, battling it out, fighting over what side I wanted

Check it out

2011-04-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

Guess what, I shared this crochet tutorial over at luvinthemomyhood. Go check it out. I'll be posting the full post here in a few days but in the mean time you can see it over on her blog.

what I am up to right now

2011-04-16T23:59:00.000-07:00

We're getting ready for Easter over here. And this year that means road trip! In deciding what needs to get packed, I am thinking of a list like this:sewing machine ( for sewing at my moms house)fabric embroidery hoop, needle, and threads (for sewing in the car)random things to entertain kids (this could be a whole other list, or book even)clothesdiaperscar ride snackscamerahome made books on

Tutorial: ruffled crepe paper streamers

2011-04-13T07:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I am so excited for today's post! :) I want to welcome all the readers coming over from See Kate Sew. Please stay a while and look around. :) If you haven't ever been to Kate's blog go and check it out!! She prints her own fabric, made the coolest clutch from a vintage book, and I am thrilled to be a part of her Ruffle Event! Check it out, for three whole weeks there will be

vintage school books

2011-04-11T12:01:00.000-07:00

I have a collection of vintage school books that my daughter uses to practice reading. The illustrations in some are so incredible. I thought I would share a few. :) Thanks for stopping by! :) Come back soon because I have some ruffles up my sleeve for See Kate Sew's Ruffle event!

Made by you: Doily craft and crocheted gnome hat

2011-04-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

Just look at this, isn't it beautiful ? Keren made the tiny doily inspired by my doily tutorial. See how she did it here. Oh and BTW Thanks so much you guys for the gnome hat love! It has gone viral! I am blown away at how much people love it! :) It has had 11,972 page views to date. Gosh you are all so nice and so super awesome! Oh and you are all so talented! Just look at all these cute gnome

Tutorial: How to make colorful yarn rope

2011-04-05T16:34:00.000-07:00

I have had a little hair braider for a while now, but only recently did I use it in crafting. It is now one of my favorite craft tools! I have seen these come with four, three and two prongs. They are so easy to use. I found mine at the thrift store. I thought it would be fun to make a little tutorial for you. -Materials-Hair braiding toolyarn1 safety pin 1. Start by cutting the same length of

2011-04-04T14:52:00.000-07:00

I am working on tons of projects right now but all of them are still unfinished. I am so excited for when I finally get to share then with you. To hold you off I thought I would share some Pintrest goodness with you.If you aren't familiar with Pintrest then read the next paragraph.If you are a lover of saving photos from the web for inspiration boards but hate the hassle of trying to remember

It's all in the family

2011-03-28T22:21:00.000-07:00

Just take a look at these lovely parties my sisters threw for my nieces and nephews.This party is one my sister D-lyn put together. The fish are so totally awesome, right?! I love the fabric choices. I am a lover of new spins on the flag banner or bunting; a party must! And just look at that spread! The cupcakes aren't your normal cupcakes either; they are key lime and pink velvet, YUMM!And this