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Music Paper Wreath

I seriously love music paper; notes dancing, neutral colors and gold undertones of vintage paper, the rich history of the music, and in some cases the words of the songs. All are visually pleasing.   

I shared a music paper Christmas wreath with you here: http://abitofpinkheaven.blogspot.com/2011/12/happy-new-year.html

Here is another wreath, made in the same technique as the Christmas wreath, but this one can be used year round. It has a paper medallion center that is embellished with bits from a vintage bingo card, and old ledger paper. Vintage ephemera     .......................Love, Love, Love!

We have had a lovely fall and start of winter, but the cold weather has hit, (Tweleve below this morning!). It is definately a crafting day, and my fashionable attire includes jammie pants, ugg slippers, a sweater, and a fuzzy blanket. I am not walking over to my church studio as I am a big baby and don't want to go outside! Thankfully, I have an emergency tote with supplies in my home. 

Our dog is doing much better and it looks like she will  not have to have surgery, yeah!

Blessings,
Ele

Valentines

Vintage wallpapers combined with new papers, glistening trims, and old game pieces....simply scrumptious.  These hearts were fun to make.

Valentines have been on my mind. Maybe because we had a fabulous Christmas with a lot of love. 

Seriously, scrumptious. Who could resist "Kiss Me" from that special person?

Hanging on an apocothary jar, or candle holder. Perfect for home decor or even a wedding!

These are currently in my etsy shop, (shop link at the top) and come with a glassine envelope for gift giving.

Blessings, Ele

2010 Pinks

I couldn't recap 2010 without a journey back into my pink blogposts. The lack of pink would be like living in a world where pink cotton candy, salt water taffy, and buttercream frosting didn't exist. Oh, how shameful to even think about it. 

So my dear blog friends, breathe deeply and absorb the sweetness.  

Pink Blessings to you,

Ele

Ruffles

Oh my, I'm such a girl. I Looooove ruffles, and not just one row, but layers and layers of ruffles. Not surprised? I know. You know me too well.  

Visually, ruffle pillows are fabulous, and believe me, I can't keep my hands off. Touching layer after layer sends those tactile neurons firing. 

Use one pillow, or a group. Both are rufflicious.  

I even love the ruffles on my vintage Fenton cake plates. 

Sleek and milky white, the ruffles are mesmorizing.   

Ruffle up everyone, and spread the love! 

Ele

Oct. Design Team Reveal

October Design Team Reveal (Giveaway)

Remember how it works? As part of Lollishops design team, I receive a package of great supplies in the mail from a sponsor, (in this case Crazy Heart ), and begin to create.  

The first item I made was a journal, or guest book. Although, I don't normally work with orange colors,  I really like it. It is perfect for the month of October.


The cover of the journal is covered with a sheet of ephemera. I had items left, so I went ahead and made a second item. The second item is a photo holder. The picture can be changed as you wish, or use it for the month of October and attach a Halloween picture.    

I will be hosting a giveaway for the picture holder, so leave a comment. I will also be drawing a winner from my Sept. reveal, so visit my Sept. post here and leave a comment. 

Visit Crazy Heart to purchase supplies. 

Visit the Lollishops Blog for links to the other desing team members and more giveaways!

May Giveaway

It's time.
Time for a giveaway at A  Bit of Heaven.
Why? Because I appreciate you.  
You know who you are. You're a follower (and if you're not, you will be when you add your name to the follower list on the right hand side-bar of my blog).

You could win a tote bag like this one if you leave me a comment, (a simple hi will do). Just make sure you are a follower.  

I'm cleaning out the studio, so who knows, I just might come up with more items to giveaway!

Ele

Spring Ruffles

Too many ruffles? Not this Spring. Ruffles are showing their faces, or layers, everywhere.

March is the month to take away the heavy winter layers of drapes, rugs, and dark slipcovers. It's time to add light textures and colors in creams and whites. The perfect way to do this is with fresh layers of ruffles.  

Simple Linens

The Home Centric

Too many ruffles on the pillow above? I think not!

I could not resisit the vintage ruffles on this pillow by Home Centric.  It will look great on my couch, and it was a great price.   

If you prefer a more tailored look, the pillow below is perfect. A single band of ruffles is very classy. 

Georgiana Gem

on

http://www.lollioshops.com/

Are you drooling yet?

Grey Likes Weddings

How about now?

Use a smaller version of this banquet tablecloth on a side table, entry table, or even a dining room table.  

Ruffles. Need I say more?

Have a blessed day,

Ele

Pink at the 2010 Grammy's and Grey Decor

I admit, I am a fan of Pink. The color and the person. I love the fact that  she can sing with her rocker voice, and the next moment can turn around and sing a beautiful ballad.  Pink first "spoke to me" years ago as I held my daughter in my arms. During the course of a television interview she talked about what it means to be a girl, and the strength every girl needs to be herself, not a cookie cutter image of someone else.  Just last year, as she was separated from her hubby, she described him as "still yummy".  It was a joy to see them together at the grammys, and both looking so yummy!    

My favorite grammy 2010 dress, by far. It was layered, color blocked, and a little blingy. This dress proved to be glamourous and sexy, but not trashy. It was also soft and feminine, but not too foofy. The long earrings.....

perfect, and the silver hollywood clutch, so glam. The colors perfect for her, but these colors are also perfect for decorating!

Grey is the peaceful color. It surrounds us with calmness, but also sophistication and elegance. It can wrap us in a haven of contentment as the world around us goes in many directions.

Just like with Pink's dress, grey looks wonderful when used with graduated grey colors; white to black. 

                                                                       (activerain.com)

Grey can take on a masculine look, so if you want more of a feminine look add something with curves, (like the table in the picture above), or ruffles, (like the shower curtain below). Lovin the ruffles!

                                                                  

                                                                     (freshhome.com)

The curves in the picture below include the wallpaper, the chairs, and even the feminine side table pulls. This kitchen is singing a ballad to me!

 

The bedroom picture (below) is the perfect mix of how grey can be both feminine and masculine. The masculine four straight poster  bed and heavy solid window drapes are paired with a feminine sheer bed curtain and round table. It's a perfect mix for a master bedroom.

 

                                                                       (IKea)

Grey is also a great decorating color because it can be paired with ANY COLOR. Look how luscious the jewel tones look against a grey wall.

                                                                 (lib.store.yahoo.com)

                                                          

Isn't this picture (above) FABULOUS? It's from designer Sally Conran. She takes the grey, black, and white, AND totally rocks it with hot pink.  

So my girlfriend, Pink, I'm standing in line to borrow that gorgeous grey dress of yours, (insert laughter as I can only wish I could fit into that teeny tiny waist).  You did look fabulous. 

Ele 

O Christmas Tree

A Christmas Tree Wish...

in a shadow box sparkles with neutral colored ephemera. 

Ephemera (plural): paper items (posters, tickets), that were originally meant to be discarded after use but have since become collectibles. 

Shades of soothing cream, beige, and black along with the velvety texture of vintage wallpaper sit behind a glass frame. Can be hung on the wall, or free standing on a table.

 

"O Christmas Tree,  O Christmas Tree....."

A few new items are finding their way into my shop.

I am also adding a few supplies, such as paper posies, so that you can use them on your own creations. Currently Lollishops shopping cart is not working, so if you want anything from my store, just e-mail me.

Blessings,

Ele

Tote Bag

In honor of Natasha Burns' party, "It's All About Me" I made myself a tote bag. 

The tote bag is a heavy casual canvas, and I decided to juxtapose it with fancy bridal lace. I embellished it with a beautiful ecru bridal lace, sequined trim, beaded sheer ribbon, button hole trim, and white and off white lace that has a crocheted appearence. To sew these on the bag I used a jean material sewing needle. I also added a wonderful moirre rose.

I added my logo, "A Bit of Heaven". This bag will work great for carrying books, or my hand sewing, and embroidery. 

Be sure to visit Natasha for other links to "It's About Me".

Blessings,
Ele

Sheer Goodness

For those of you that were following my dining room redo and gave me suggestions on the curtains/drapes, thank you! As always, your suggestions were wonderful. 

I shopped, and shopped, and shopped because I refused to sew these window treatments, and time was running out until my mother's birthday party.  My problem is that I usually get frustrated with what's out there and end up spending way more money on fabric then I should, (nice fabric can be really expensive and I don't live by a good discount store, so sewing items actually costs more....but you get what you want, so there's a trade off).

Not. Sewing. This. Time.

The first choice (in my head) for window treatments was to find a silk or faux silk in exactly the same color blue as athe walls. Obviously this wasn't going to happen. Then I moved to white silk and I couldn't find any that I thought was 

1. the right size
2. worth the money (in my opinion, cause sometimes I'm cheap like that)

I was on the hunt. You might have seen me looking at the sale end caps or strolling for hours down the curtain aisles. I actually ran into a store once without makeup. Oh the shame. Desperation. I checked out the fabric store, but MADE myself leave, (I bought a diet coke and a candy bar and sat in my car until my heart quit racing- you fabric lovers KNOW what I mean). Must. Not. Sew. Not. Enough. Time. Think. Thrifty. Of course, I also searched online. 

Finally, Score

Crisp, snow white, crinkled, sheer, fresh, economical, flowing sheers are in my opinion a good choice. 

The formal dining room looks into the sunroom. I like that the view is not obstructed.  

 

I decided to use white wooden rods. The rods did not come in the size I needed, so I had Mr. Pink Heaven cut them to size. Since he's busy farming, I used my cordless screwdirver and slapped them up all by myself, (patience to wait for help when decorating is not my strong suit), and then, to these sleek white glossy drapery rods, I added some sheer goodness.

without sheers

with (notice the poofs are still up)

You like?

Look for those blessings today. Hope you have many.

Ele