Monday, March 29, 2010

Marvelous Misty Monday Morning

Overcast drizzly, misty Monday morning! Perfect day to be inside sewing and crafting!


This is not what my yard looks like today.
It's a view of one of my flower beds from last April and the promise of things to come in just a few weeks!
Daffodils are already open and hyacinths are on the way.
Then will come these lovely red tulips!

Have a Marvelous Monday wherever you are!

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Friday, March 26, 2010

Welcome Spring Blog Giveaway Winner!

And the winner is...!



Congratulations to kimar9791
Welcome Spring Blog Giveaway Winner!

The winner receives a pack chock full of paper crafting goodies!
Welcome Spring Blog Giveaway Pack Contents:
3 Envelopes from recycled store catalog pages (lovely spring themes, flowers, bunnies, etc.)
3 Blank Cards from rescued card stock (print shop was giving away surplus paper, etc.!)
Assorted Stickers – 2 Sheets Easter Stickers, 1-8 ½ x 11 Sheet of Garfield Stickers, seasonal stickers, birds, etc.
Assorted Papers – 3 Sheets solid color 8 ½ x 11 paper, 3 Sheets decorative 8 ½ x 11 paper, 1 Sheet pale gray corrugated paper, 4 Sheets 5 x 8 card stock, 7 Pieces wallpaper/borders
Assorted Punched Paper Shapes (recycled envelopes, card stock, wallpaper, scrapbook paper, etc.)- about 50 butterflies, 19 hearts, 22 circles, 16 scalloped rounds, 12 corner punched squares

Be sure to check out kimars blog and Etsy shop!
http://livingindomesticity.blogspot.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/IrisHarperDesigns

Have a Fabulous Friday wherever you are!

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Monday, March 22, 2010

New Spring Line Spring Fashion Looks


Last Friday I changed my avatar and profile photos to one of my favorite scarves from the SuZeFashion Spring Line. It is so soft and ruffly, reminding me of spring lettuce! (Mind you, I'm not one to wear ruffles, but I really liking ruffled scarves! )
Lettuce Head Green Cowl Scarf

Then I went "shopping" to find clothing and accessories to coordinate with my lovely new spring scarf. I went through the other shops that submitted items for my Fabulous Friday Finds Features in February. This is what I found!


Dublin Green Glass Heart Earrings

from the Etsy shop of Handmade by Anne Potter

Retro Lego Brick Bracelet Lime

from the Etsy shop of Brick Bracelets

Strawberry Fields Wrap Pants

from the Etsy shop of Green Trunk Designs

Magpie Denim Clutch

from the Etsy shop of Khali Nouveau









Be sure to enter my WELCOME SPRING BLOG GIVEAWAY here! Deadline to enter is midnight this Thursday!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday, wherever you are!


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Friday, March 19, 2010

Welcome Spring Blog Giveaway

Welcome Spring!

Spring is here!
It’s time to celebrate with a SuZeFashion Spring Blog Giveaway! Calling all you paper crafters, friends or parents of budding paper crafters. I am giving away a pack chock full of paper crafting goodies!

Below I’ve attempted to list the contents of the pack and show photos of what the winner will receive.

All you have to do to enter is be/become a SuZeFashion follower and leave a comment here on this blog post. (I will only be looking at the comments on this post!)
Be sure to enter by next Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Winner will be announced on Friday.

















Welcome Spring Blog Giveaway Pack Contents:
3 Envelopes from recycled store catalog pages (lovely spring themes, flowers, bunnies, etc.)
3 Blank Cards from rescued card stock (print shop was giving away surplus paper, etc.!)
Assorted Stickers – 2 Sheets Easter Stickers, 1-8 ½ x 11 Sheet of Garfield Stickers, seasonal stickers, birds, etc.
Assorted Papers – 3 Sheets solid color 8 ½ x 11 paper, 3 Sheets decorative 8 ½ x 11 paper, 1 Sheet pale gray corrugated paper, 4 Sheets 5 x 8 card stock, 7 Pieces wallpaper/borders
Assorted Punched Paper Shapes (recycled envelopes, card stock, wallpaper, scrapbook paper, etc.)- about 50 butterflies, 19 hearts, 22 circles, 16 scalloped rounds, 12 corner punched squares

By the way it’s in the 60s here in Western NY. What a beautiful week it’s been leading up to spring!
Remember deadline to enter is next Thursday March 25, 2010!

Thanks for stopping by! Fabulous Friday wherever you are!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Why wear a scarf? Part 2: Marvelous Monday Musings


Charcoal and White Snakeskin Print Scarf


Pale Lilac Butterfly Scarf


Black and Brown Wild Cat Animal Print Scarf

Last Monday I posted some photos of scarves from my shop and posed the question, “Why Wear A Scarf?’ I also posted the question on the Etsy forums just to find out different people’s thoughts on the topic.

Well! Did I receive some interesting thoughts and comments! Today I will share these with you (mostly unedited ☺!) along with my original list of 8. They range from practical to creative and humorous. Hope you enjoy reading them as much as I have.

Why wear a scarf? I mean other than to keep your neck warm in the winter?

1. Add instant color to a plain (drab) outfit
2. Make a fashion statement
3. Add the season’s latest colors on the cheap
4. Try a color without committing to a complete wardrobe overhaul
5. Add a feminine touch to a suit
6. Add a touch of whimsy
7. Coordinate elements of your wardrobe
8. Antidote for color deprivation
9. Gives you something to swing around, which is always fun.
10. Wear one in your hair on a bad hair day!
11. I think scarves can add an element of sophistication.
12. They also add a little security so if you're wearing a fitted top and whatever bottoms (but don't want to wear a jacket) you don't feel too exposed.
13. I think scarves are great to transition seasons. I may still be wearing winterish clothes but I can add a springy colorful scarf.
14. It adds a pop of color and flair to my uniform of jeans!! Easy, and relatively inexpensive!
15. A scarf ties a whole outfit together.
16. Because goiters aren't the new black.
17. Because your mother told you to!
18. To cover marks on your neck!
19. Simply because they're cute!
20. Brings focus to good posture and/or a pretty face.


Pale Lilac Butterfly Scarf

21. Takes focus away from wide hips.
22. To keep parts of my kimono together? <3 scarves- they substitute an obi-age any time, and look so good while doing it!
23. A scarf can be a head covering in an unexpected rain.
24. A sash around the waist, if the waist is something to show off.
25. Folded or rolled for a headband to emphasize eyes and camouflage bad hair or bed head.
26. A scarf can be an emergency tourniquet for a bleeding wound.
27. Maybe a classy bundle for the end of a hobo stick.
28. Because scarves look fabulous!
(I always wear one, year round! I have cotton and silk ones for the summer.)
29. Disguise your super old and wrinkled neck?
30. Because anytime I go out it doesn’t matter what I wear. I usually have on jeans and a cool jacket. If I throw on a long neck scarf I am suddenly very dressed up.
31. It can also visually lengthen the line of your look.
32. It also makes my bust look bigger and my tummy look smaller.
33. I have found it keeps me from getting sick, my throat is a target and gets scritchy scratchy if I don’t wear one.
34. Also the scarves I have look pretty awesome with my coat, it'd be a shame if I didn't wear one
35. A scarf in one of your best colors allows you to wear a suit or blouse in a color, which is not one of your best, & still have a good color next to your face.
36. Cuz you're a hipster.
37. Actually, I love scarves. They make me feel fancy.
38. To hide the food I've dribbled on my shirt ☺
39. To cover your cleavage.
40. Because it’s a gentle neck hug. Everyone needs hugs.




Bright Tribal Print Stripe Fringed Scarf


Kelly Green Cotton Fringe Scarf


Fuchsia Madras Plaid Cotton Long Scarf


Thanks to all who contributed to this list!

Marvelous Monday wherever you are!

Monday, March 8, 2010

Why wear a scarf? Monday Musings




Why wear a scarf? I mean other than to keep your neck warm in the winter?

Here are some thoughts:
1. Add instant color to a plain (drab) outfit
2. Make a fashion statement
3. Add the seasons latest colors on the cheap
4. Try a color without committing to a complete wardrobe overhaul
5. Add a feminine touch to a suit
6. Add a touch of whimsy
7. Coordinate elements of your wardrobe
8. Antidote for color deprivation




Can you think of any more? Comment and I will add them to the list for next Monday's blog!


Happy Monday, wherever you are!

Friday, March 5, 2010

Fab Friday SuZeFashion Spring Fashion Preview



Take a sneak peek at the fabrics for the SuZeFashion Spring 2010 Scarf Collection!

Next Blog Giveaway starts next week, stay tuned!

Happy Fab Friday wherever you are!

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Thursday Thoughts Inspiration Board


One of my Inspiration Bulletin Boards,
this one hangs on the wall just over my sewing machine.

Happy Thursday wherever you are!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Tuesday Thoughts on Inspiration

What inspires you?
After some consideration, I realize that I am very inspired by home decor when it comes to designing journal covers. I am especially partial to toss pillows, oriental carpets, plates and furniture. Layers, borders, tassels, textures and bright colors draw my attention and find there way onto my own journals and the ones I make to give away and sell.

Check out these photos from around my home and from some of the journals I've made.

HOME DECOR INSPIRATION




SUZEFASHION JOURNALS


HOME DECOR INSPIRATION

Enjoy wherever you are!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Marvelous Monday Winter Storm Musings

The end of winter is in sight, though you wouldn't notice it from the effects of this last winter storm we had last weekend!

We were dumped on Thursday night and it kept on coming! A foot of snow by Friday morning, more than 18 inches by Friday night, more than 2 feet of snow by Saturday night.

It is beautiful! Took lots of photos to share.

We have 2 dogwoods in our front yard, which were laden with snow like whipped cream or frosting! You can see how they were bowed down with the snow as it kept piling on.


SNOW!


MORE SNOW!


YET MORE SNOW!

Happy Monday, wherever your are!