lusting over....

la mer wrap watch - need it.

this hammock on the water - pleaseeeee. i'll even take that extremely american golden retriever.

DIY confetti art, yes please.

these gold/crystal champagne glasses are to DIE for. need.

i really do realize how lucky and blessed i am to have what i have. but that doesn't mean i cant lust for more....

we! are! friends!

i made these. apparently, i still have mad skillz (candy stripe and chinese staircase - heyoo!). there are a few more that i didnt take pics of, too.  who wants to be my friend?!?!?!

we are friends! we are friends!

inspired!

i'm inspired! i love the modern take on old school friendship bracelets! i'll def be making a few of my own soon!

from {here}{here}{here}and{here}

made by madeleine.

bloggy friends! as time has gone on, i've had a lot of people ask for my flowers, headbands, pins, whatevs, to accessorize themselves! i am thrilled!

soooo....as a result of the positive feedback, i decided that i wanted to "brand" myself!

the past few days, michelle (my extremely creative bestie) and i discussed possible brand-y names/logos/colors! she whipped up this bad boy in no time, and i am SO EXCITED!! it represents me and my crafts well: simple, clean, lovely. :)

To keep my options open, i decided to order a rubber stamp ! YAY for colored stamps and paper! i figure that from this point forward, i can just attach this "branding" on a ribbon or a piece of cardstock to my crafted items! can't wait to show you what it looks like when it comes!

DIY from Honestly - WTF

just came across this awesome DIY friendship necklace from Honestly-WTF!!

it's so easy and looks like so much fun!!

New Flower color!!

here is one of my latest and greatest creations! i have a ton more to share with you! :)

Jewelry Organization: Obsessed

currently obsessed over this wall hanging jewelry organization - its such a pretty way to display your gorgeous jewelry (and to remember what you have!). I'm inspired...if I can find the proper frames, this is definitely a project in my new future!

*via LoveObsessInpsire

Cupcake in a Jar

This idea is adorable and great for people on-the-go with their cupcakes :)

(via *cakies)

Flower Inspiration: Results!

I know you guys saw my post yesterday and I actually acted on it the day I said I would! This is progress for little miss procrastination polly over here!

Here are a few shots of my beautiful, new creations to be worn on a sash for Jessi's wedding tomorrow!!!! eeeeeeee I'm smiling from ear to ear from their gorgeous-ness!

some close up:

and lastly - a picture of me wearing the cream one today so you can see the size of them! The salmon/coral colored one is a bit bigger :)

I can't wait to make a ton more of these! They are definitely my new favorites!!

Flower Inspiration!

I'm feeling crafty and have found some perfect inspiration for my project! This weekend is my biggie's wedding (aka - my big sister in my sorority, Jessi) and I need to make a perfect sash for my dress (tonight!! leave it to me to procrastinate) ! The dress is a gray-ish color so I'm thinking coral and cream would be perfect! Here are a few sources of inspiration for me:

{sources are emersonmade and etsy}

DIY: Project Shoe

I am going to make my own version of these gorgeous shoes:

It's going to happen. I have been obsessed with these shoes for months now. seriously. it's a pathetic obsession that leaves my heart pitterpattering every single time.

I think I'll make them for my friend's wedding this weekend if I have time! as;dfjsa;lfajk;lkj SO EXCITED FOR YOU, HOLLS!!!!

Hokie Hokie Hokie Hi!

look at this precious hair clip i made last week to celebrate being a hokie!!

i got so many compliments, i was so proud of myself!!

Some new necklaces that I made

Secretly praying that Kate (my best friend that moved to Cali and LEFT ME) doesn't check my blog until she gets her mail....because these are her birthday presents that I made LAST WEEK and I'm seriously proud of myself for waiting this long to post pics.

*sorry for the crappy pictures! hopefully she will take pics with them on and I can post those later :)

Happy Birthday to my bestest, most missed friend in the whole world!! Love you Kath!

Amy Atlas obsessed

if only i had the idea first! Sweet Treats, Dessert Tables, Event Design, galore! She is perfection.

Look at these adorable DIY Yarn Egg Decorations!! precious!! I want to hang them around my house in pastel/spring-y colors for a fun punch of seasonal color in our house!

if you are as inspired as i am, check out the how-to here*

Pretties!

Look what I made!



Not the greatest pictures, still need to find the proper setting!



there is lace in some of the cream colored ones!



how pretty would these be bunched and pinned on a cardigan, on a necklace, in your hair, on a ribbon belt! ooooh the possibilities!!
one thing i might do to make my mundane office environment more lovely would be to string them on a garland in colors of my office (coffee, merlot, gold, cherry wood, chocolate brown, cream)! see the inspiration below!

I'll be making more variety in the next few weeks, yay!!

*tutorial here if you are interested in making your own!

Ornament of the day - Dec 1st and 2nd

Since I was out yesterday, I am posting two ornaments-of-the-day! :)

these are two adorable little DIY'ers from Martha Stewart! She is a genius!

Dec 1st - buttons, wire, ribbon - done!


Dec 2nd - striped ribbon, pearls, string - done!


you really can't go wrong with these ideas.
they are fresh, fun, and most importantly, inexpensive :)