Sparkle

Every girl loves a little bling, but the bling needs to be stylish, elegant and not over done. Jamie from Simply Me Art knows exactly what I'm talking about. Jamie makes gorgeous jewelry, as well as these swarovski adorned flip flops.


So, imagine my excitement when I found out that I won her giveaway. Look how Jamie wrapped the package; pink and black seam binding, an aged tag, AND A PAIR OF EARRINGS!


Below are the flippers that I received, (I got to pick the color I wanted). The swarovski crystals are amazing and yes, Jamie, I'm sparkling every step of the way!


Craft Tip:
Jamie also has a tutorial on her blog, here.

Time for pedicures ladies. Thank Goodness!
Thanks Jamie....I love it all!

Blessings, Ele

Spring Redecor

A little Spring

in my kitchen. A yellow potted plant from my son's girlfriend brings in the sunshine. Finally, I can see out my kitchen window, unlike a couple of weeks ago, here.

I took the plunge and started redecorating the formal dining room. Because of the dark raspberry, painting primer is the first step.

What is the final paint plan, you ask? I wasn't sure when I started painting.

Here's the scoop-

I want the dining room to coordinate with the sitting room below.

I do not "shop" for inspiration in a store.

I happen upon inspiration. I stumble into inspiration at flea markets, auctions, or (my favorite) gifts, (like the silver tea set in the picture above).

I'd like the dining room to coordinate with this picture that I found at an auction a few years ago.

I'd also like to bring in textures and shades of shells I found in the Caribbean.

Along with the shells and silver, I have added the soft blue from the sitting room. I also decided upon a taupe color. Which walls, what color? Fabric? Recovering chairs? Drapes? Any ideas ladies? Those decisions will come later. For now....

back to painting primer.

Blessings, Ele

Blue Birds

 Spring is in my mind and flew gracefully onto my paper.

Shades of robins egg blue, coppery brown and white are put together in a simple style. Some of the tags have millinery flowers, some aren't quite yet in bloom. What do you do with these tags? Use tags in place of a card. Tie a tag on a gift. Hang on an Easter tree. Give several as a gift, or just one tied to a little treat.

Don't forget to write a sweet message on the back.

Spring you are a darling. Please come soon.

Spring blessings to you,

Ele

My Favorite Table

Fav Table-

CRAFT TIP: The table (originally stained wood) received a coat of white flat paint. I used gold Pilot paint marker to write (cursive) flower names in Latin and English.


Wait at least 24 hours for the writing to dry and further embellish with Plaid Gold Wax Metallic Finish. I used my finger to wipe the wax on the edges of the table. I also lightly wiped the wax across some of the writing.
I have more Birthday treats to show you, so be sure to come back later in the week.

Blessings,
Ele

Wedding Flowers

It's been a busy week. I, along with two wonderful helpers, put together wedding bouquets, arrangements, corsages, and boutonnieres with 175 white and red roses. The brides bouquet had white roses in the center.

Bridesmaids bouquets were lush with red roses.

The reception was centered around a nature theme. We put miniature roses and leather leaf on the tables.
Love this cake.

Oil lamps made of beautiful rocks carried on the nature theme.

Blessings,

Ele