Mini Pennant DIY

I made this cute little pennant for one of the little girls across the street for her birthday!  She is a true girly girl and this would look so cute across her vanity mirror!  It was so easy you will want to make an entire alphabet to keep on hand to spell out any occasion!

Supplies

• Bakers Twine any color you desire
• Glue, or low temp glue gun
• Mini clothes pins, you can find these at any craft or scrapbooking store
• Adhesive letters
• Burlap, again you can usually find this at a craft store or fabric store, I picked mine up at the scrapbooking store
• Heavier weight fabric for pennant, I used a cotton twill and doubled it

Cut your cotton fabric into triangles and sew the two pieces together.  It's OK that this is not a perfect seam or exact.  Cut the burlap into slightly smaller triangle shapes.  I glued the burlap onto the cotton fabric with a low temp glue gun.  I did not want stitching to show on my burlap, but you could use craft glue if you prefer.

I used press on letters to spell out her name centered on the burlap.  Once the triangles were finished, I laid them out and cut a piece of twine twice as long as I needed to allow for spacing and hanging. Using the mini clothes pins, attach the twine to the pennant and our done!  Easy peasy I told you!

Super easy, fun and you can make several up to celebrate Father's day, birthdays, Fourth of July in patriotic colors would be so cute, or even a generic pennant that say celebrate!   Enjoy!  Let me know if you have any questions!

Zig Zag Maxi

Skirt Karen Kane c/o / sandals Skemo (similar) / tank Target / White blouse Ann Taylor / Jean Jacket Harold's (old) / Watch ToyWatch / Bracelets Rustic Cuff c/o /  Necklace and ring  personal collection / Sunnies Chanel / Polish Essie Mint Candy Apple

One skirt, Two looks!  I absolutely am in love with my new Karen Kane maxi skirt! It is so comfortable and flattering!  It is lined to the knees which makes it super easy to move in! With three different blues to chose from, it was easy to coordinate with!

 I have mentioned before my office has a no denim policy.  So this fun outfit has two looks!  One for the office, and one for running around!  My favorite of course is with the denim!  I found a perfectly matching blue tank at Target, and all my turquoise accessories pulled it together!  I added a pop of gold on my feet with my sandals.  I have owned these sandals for almost 5 years and always receive compliments on them every single time I wear them!  I would love to get a new pair exactly the same to replace these but cannot find them anywhere!  I may just have to replace them with a pair of gold Jacks!

Happy Monday!  I am so glad to be back!  It was a rough week last week being sick, and I am still not 100%, but I am getting there! 

Life Lately

So you may have noticed my absence this week. I started getting sick last weekend, and have been sick all week.  I have not felt like doing much of anything but feeling better, and working on my computer with a raging headache, and a miserable cough was not on my list of things to do.  I went to the doc and he put me on some antibiotics and some killer cough syrup, but it is still slow going for the mend! 

I purposely did not post a feature today for one very good reason.  You, and the feature, deserve my full attention when I post it and I would have felt like it was not my better work.  I hope you're not to disappointed!  I just moved it back a week, and next week it will be awesome!  I promise!!

So life lately has been overall good.  I finished my pillows for my den/office, and although I picked out the fabric for the window treatment, I hated it once I started and STILL do not have a window treatment.  I may just go ahead and reveal the room as is for now and maybe let you all suggest what I should do!?  I received this beautiful candy cane looking rose bush for Mother's day and it smells so good!  We planted it in a new flower bed on the side of the house so I can see it every time I come home!  I added these flats to my closet in nude and wait for it.... neon pink with leopard and can't wait to style them and share with you!

There are two of the cutest little girls that live directly across the street from me and the BF and I have adopted them sorta like our surrogate grand daughters!  You know, we get to draw in the driveway with chalk, chase them, find frogs at dusk with them, and overall enjoy their giggles and squeal.... that is until meltdown time! As much as I always wanted girls, I still stand by the fact that boys are easier!  They both had birthdays this past month and we celebrated in the only way a 4 year old knows how!  With pink cupcakes, Minnie Mouse, and lots of princess stuff.

Fresh flowers always brighten the day, and I am so glad to see the variety grow as more come into bloom.  And that last little diddy of a pic, is my current situation, meds, syrup, and cough drops. Here is hoping for a great weekend of recovery!  I am looking forward to be back to normal next week, if there is such a thing!

What are you doing this weekend? 

Four favorites // Girly things

Maxi Dress   Sandals   Cake stand   Necklace

Happy Wednesday!  It feels good to be back blogging, but I have to admit, I am still pretty sick. I cannot seem to shake this.  It sucks feeling bad,  and not to mention the weather finally turned pretty! I am going to the doctor today to find out if in fact this is allergies, a cold, or far worse a sinus infection.  I'm so over the cough!!! 

On a pretty note....  I especially love this weeks four favorites because it is all so pretty and girly!  I have been looking for a few new maxi dress for summer and when I saw this Lilly dress I fell in love.  I'm not sure I can get enough use out of it compared to the price point, but I sure would try!  

Bows are everywhere it seems, and why not on your feet!  These little flats would be super cute for throwing on with a simple outfit to add just the right amount of sprucing up without having to change your entire outfit! I can see these with a cute little pair of denim jeans, a bright pop of color top, and a stack of bracelets! 

Ok, lets be honest here shall we?  This cake stand is absolutely gorgeous.  I loved it the moment I saw it.  I love how unique it is and what a conversation piece.  I would use this gorgeous stand for everything possible when entertaining.  Why limit it to just cakes, and sweets?  Now I just need to justify it! 

I said a while back, and I stand by it, I am not a big statement necklace person.  Probably because I am busty and statement necklaces tend to lay funny, and add even more to the neckline that generally isn't required!! But when I find a necklace that is bold in statement, and short enough to lay on the neck and collar bones, it definitely  grabs my attention!  I love the colors and the slight Egyptian feel this necklace has!  I would for sure wear this statement!  

So, what is your favorite this week? 

If your new this week, welcome! So glad your here!  Don't forget to see the other four favorites by following the link! 

A little under the weather

So it started Saturday afternoon, and by Sunday Morning I was truly in denial that I was sick.  At 4:30 I was popping advil and cold medicine to just stay ahead of the aches and sore throat.   Two days in bed on some of the prettiest days we have had yet, and it is killing me.  

I hope to be back on my feet and feeling better soon!  

# Heart This

Her name: Luciana Martinez

Her gift:  Creating beautiful things

Her beliefs: That the creativity in her art is a pure reflection of her inner most treasurable experiences

Her mantra: Life is all about the small things and the importance on believing in small portions of joy!

Originally from Bogata Columbia, Luciana recently moved to Columbus Ohio.  How that move happened I am sure is a great story!  She lives there with her boyfriend, two dogs and a birdie!  Her day job keeps her busy as a graphic designer in the fashion industry, and at night you can find her doing what she loves most, in her studio creating beautiful things!!

#Heartthis is Luciana's personal expression to the world about strength and courage. Creativity and laughter, and never forgotten reminders of life lessons!

Luciana has a darling Etsy shop and so many wonderful prints.  I want to add several to my home!  You will have a difficult time have just one favorite, I promise!

I am thrilled to team up with Luciana and  offer you a chance to add a piece of Luciana's art to your home!  Just follow the instructions in the rafflecopter form below!  Good luck!

 

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Midwest Nautical

Sweater Gap (on sale now) / Pants Ann Taylor / Shoes DSW/ Sunnies Chanel / Watch ToyWatch / Bracelets The Ropes Maine c/o / White bracelet Edit / Pearl bracelet Tiffany's / Sunshine Mother Nature c/o

So,  Gabbi asked me yesterday where were the picture we took at the lake a few weeks back?  I told her they were still on the camera, and she said you better get them up before you look silly wearing winter clothes in summer!  Haha, it has been some crazy weather here, but the sun is consistently making an appearance, and I couldn't be happier.  This outfit just makes me feel so good.  I think it is the bright stripes, and it always makes me think of water! 

I love the weight of this sweater.  It is an open weave and light weight! perfect for spring, and love how well my The Ropes Maine bracelet goes with it!  I think I have done pretty good at adding more blue to my wardrobe, and I am definitely trying to think outside of the box more!! 

What about you, do you find yourself in a color rut?  I know it is hard to break the draw to a certain color that you have grown so accustom to!  A little blue never hurt anyone!