Happy Valentine's Day

Hope you all have a love filled Valentine's Day!!

Hi,

So, for the last couple of months I've been on the hunt for euro shams for my bedroom.  I've searched high and low, but I haven't been able to find anything that I loved.  Leti came up with the idea to just make my own...duh!  We went to the fabric store and I found exactly what I was looking for.  A fun bright pink floral and a grey satin.

I decided to make the sham double sided just in case I got bored with the pattern.  Here is the finished product...

I absolutely love them!! What do you guys think?

-Johanna

Happy New Year!

Hi,

I can't believe 2012 has already come and gone! Leti and I are excited for a fresh start.  We are changing things up with a new and improved website which will debut in a couple weeks, so be on the lookout.  We are excited for everything that's to come in this year...new events, new people, new projects, new ideas and new color trends.  Someone who is the authority on everything color is Pantone and this year they announced Emerald as the color of the year.  This makes me extremely happy because it is one of my favorite colors. Check out the Pantone website to learn more about the color of the year.


-Johanna

Christmas Cheer

Hi all,

Just wanted to share with you guys some arrangements we recently did for a holiday party. The theme of the party was "Elfed Up", how funny is that?  I thought it was quite clever.  The client wanted a rich red color with gold accents.  We used red callas, red roses, bi-colored hydrangeas, white alstroemerias, lambs ear and seeded eucalyptus.  We used textured gold vases to bring in the gold she requested.  Take a peek below...

Happy Holidays!

-Johanna

Button Earrings DIY

Hi,

Ever wonder what to do with old buttons that collect dust in the button jar?  Make them into cute earrings!  I made two pairs of earrings that took all of ten minutes and very little money!  The supplies you will need are pliers, earring posts, earring backs, E6000 adhesive and buttons.  All these supplies can be found at your craft store.

E6000, buttons, earring posts and backs.

Step 1:  The buttons I used had hooks in the back that I needed to remove to create a smooth even surface so I could adhere the posts to. I simply used the pliers to grab the hooks and pulled them off.  It took a little effort but the hooks came right out!

Back of buttons with hooks.

Back of buttons without the hooks.

Step 2:  Next I applied a drop of the E6000 adhesive to the back of the button and placed the earring post on the adhesive.  The adhesive directions say to let dry 48-72 hours, but they'll be dry before then!

Adhesive and posts applied to back of buttons.

Step 3:  Let dry!

 Step 4:  Wear them or give them out as a gift!

-Leti