tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48685231612667066512024-03-25T08:58:03.932-05:00pink streetLIFE IS NICER IN PINK.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-30086433148462411712012-01-05T15:50:00.002-06:002012-01-05T15:55:51.110-06:00Our New Little Man's Home<div style="text-align: center;">This may be the last post I have time to write for a while, because tomorrow's the big day! I'm almost a week past due at this point, despite the fact that my doctor told me almost a month ago we might be welcoming Tiny Timmons any day. He's displayed surprising tenacity for so small a fellow, and since we can't wait any longer to meet him, I'm going in tomorrow morning to be induced. (Kind thoughts and prayers big and small are welcomed.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I wanted to show you, before it's thrown into disarray by the stresses of caring for a newborn, the (mostly) finished nursery. We don't have all of the bedding ready for the crib yet, so you won't get to see photos of that, unfortunately, but you will get to see everything else we've done, including the mobile I made with an old lampshade frame and hand-punched paper bits. I love the way everything turned out -- I wanted this room to feel bright and cheery but not too babyish, which I think we accomplished by staying away from a "theme," on the whole, and just using splashes of color against primarily white walls. I hope it will be a happy place for our little fellow to become acquainted with the world, and I hope you enjoy the tour as well!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here you'll see the vintage turquoise dresser which was the jumping-off place for choosing colors, and the adorable "chalkboard" banner made by my lovely friend <a href="http://alittleartandlotsoflove.blogspot.com/">Evan</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The room has a small 3x4 foot inset alcove, in which we placed an old dresser for additional storage, and rigged up an easy-reach "closet" for hanging other clothes. This area can be screened off from the rest of the room with handmade floor-length curtains on rollers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the rocker and ottoman in which we'll probably spend a lot of time, an old telephone table that was in terrible shape initially, but was stripped and painted to match the vintage dresser, and a cubby storage unit which holds Tiny's books and toys (in the baskets). I recovered the lampshades in our yellow zig-zag accent fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And on the right is the mobile I made by undressing an unused lampshade, covering it with fabric strips in an aqua dot pattern, then rigging up a fishing-line structure from which to hang colorful paper punches in different shapes and sizes. I used the beautiful piece on the left (created by <a href="http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/">Dottie Angel</a>) as inspiration, but wanted my paper bits to hang more or less horizontally, so that the baby can see the shapes and colors when looking up at it from his crib below. It took A LOT of hours from start to finish, but I'm really pleased with the way it turned out.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope at some point in the not too distant future to be back with pictures of our newly-arrived addition, who is, as yet, still unnamed. He can't wait to meet you all!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-33022970872187491412011-11-01T09:00:00.001-05:002011-11-01T09:00:10.353-05:00More News<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yE2aeq-RhW4NA97FYkHdWMH8nuw18CnR89Bd4t69n99kIRntwFT_hTWdDyOvwyjw8FYukIkH0BbPJmPQ_WlpilU4HgosbP9OS5DCUHlLwiwREbcTogNHklzoC_hjlJONLuZ3eaNiNtk/s1600/pink+rose+triple+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-yE2aeq-RhW4NA97FYkHdWMH8nuw18CnR89Bd4t69n99kIRntwFT_hTWdDyOvwyjw8FYukIkH0BbPJmPQ_WlpilU4HgosbP9OS5DCUHlLwiwREbcTogNHklzoC_hjlJONLuZ3eaNiNtk/s640/pink+rose+triple+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because <a href="http://pinkstreetdesign.blogspot.com/2011/10/some-news.html">our addition</a> may be making his appearance right around the busy holiday season, I've decided to run an early Holiday Sale in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">Etsy shop</a>, to encourage you all to do your pink street shopping before I take a temporary hiatus to focus on preparing for and having a newborn. So, <b>between now and December 1st</b>, I'm offering a 10% Holiday discount on all orders! Just enter the coupon code PSHOLIDAYSALE at checkout to have the discount applied to your total!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-46002528245281441372011-10-30T18:05:00.001-05:002011-10-30T18:25:33.565-05:00Some News<div style="text-align: center;">So the reason I haven't been present here for the past few months is that I've been busy growing a baby and doing all of the things that go along with getting ready to welcome our little Tiny Tim (not actually his name, just his "before he gets here" short version) into our lives. Here are a few shots of the gradually-progressing nursery, which will be white, aqua, and turquoise, with pops of yellow. (It will be so cute!)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">He's due to make his grand entrance into the world on New Year's Eve, and if he's on schedule, our 2012 will begin with some major changes. We are terrified, but so excited!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thanks to those of you who have stuck around, waiting patiently for me to return, and are still reading. There will be more news coming up later this week, so stay tuned!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-4253664114938934042011-06-26T12:02:00.001-05:002011-06-26T12:03:55.775-05:00Champagne Supernova<div style="text-align: center;">I finished this gorgeous wedding set up a few weeks ago and got it sent off to a bride with fantastic taste for a mid-June wedding. Her bridesmaids wore blush pink dresses, so she asked me to create pieces for them in gorgeous champagne and nude tones with gold highlights.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">And I also got to make some extra-special pieces for the bride herself, who wore a dress embellished with hundreds of delicate ivory flowers, which I recreated in ivory satin with vintage velvet millinery leaves for her custom necklace and hairpiece.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I love these soft, delicate colors just as much as the bright ones, I think. And thanks to a lovely bride for encouraging me to try something new!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-69663799194020031782011-06-05T12:43:00.000-05:002011-06-05T12:43:37.095-05:00You May Not Believe It .....<div style="text-align: center;">..... But I have more wedding work to show off! Yes, I know, you thought, "How many is this now? This really has got to come to an end soon!" And you're right: the end is, in fact, in sight, my friends, after many long months of putting together -- let's see, how many now? -- um, six wedding orders so far. Just one more to finish, and I'm home free for this season!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, today I'm publishing photos of pieces I did for two separate collections, both in gorgeous turquoise, of which I'm a huge fan. Hope you enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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You remember, handwritten letters -- actual paper and envelopes that require stamps, that sort of thing. So I've been making cards for most of my friends every month, which is great, because it gives me an excuse to collect more pretty papers, laces, tapes and embellishments, and to perfect my amateur paper-crafting skills. And a little while back, my very talented friend Evan explained to me how I could make my own stamps, so I took a trip to the craft store last week to produce some pretty silhouette stamps: the one on the right is Jane Austen's, and the one on the left is a little girl's. Not too bad for a first-timer, if I do say so myself.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Next, I made a card recently for a super-sweet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gatheringvintage">Etsy seller</a> with whom I arranged a trade of items, as a thank you for the trade. She and I are both in love with Britain, so I made a cut-out template of the Union Jack and put it on the front of her card, in cheery moss green, pink, and with the addition of a lace-patterned paper tape. The inside is embellished with the same green patterned paper, a pink Martha Stewart paper lace I found at Michael's, and a beautiful little vintage ledger-paper heart punch on top of which I put a pretty little bird punched out of a thin birch-wood veneer card.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I also put together a little bag of vintage and handmade goodies to go along with the card. I included a vintage hankie from my collection, a pair of earrings in coral, her favorite color, a few paper punches of vintage lined notebook paper on which I used one of my silhouette stamps, some tiny butterfly punches of vintage ledger paper, a yard of gorgeous vintage lace, scalloped punches of a vintage wallpaper, and some little pink bird punches. I packaged it all up in a handmade envelope I made using the same green patterned paper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">So that's what I've been up to this weekend. I plan to keep going for a little while on the paper crafting today, make a quick trip to the post office to send off some pretty packages, then settle in on the couch for Masterpiece Classic tonight! Hooray! And happy weekend to all of you.</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-78239078804726448152011-04-27T19:43:00.001-05:002011-04-27T19:45:15.902-05:00Big Shop Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yay! I've been super busy for the past week photographing and listing a lot of new items in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">shop</a>! I hope you'll stop by and check out the new lovelies, but if you're short on time, here's a preview: </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Feels great to have the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">shop</a> stocked up again. I'd love to hear your feedback on the new items! I've been trying to put some simpler pieces in for those who don't wear a lot of jewelry, or who favor the understated over the complicated. Any thoughts?</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-84431483070491608462011-04-24T22:10:00.000-05:002011-04-24T22:10:34.817-05:00Three Down, Four to Go!<div style="text-align: center;">I'm happy to present the latest update on completed wedding orders: silver and classic pearls for bridesmaids wearing sunny yellow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I'd love to hear your thoughts! Favorite colors of the season?</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-8142069736220797752011-03-27T21:56:00.000-05:002011-03-27T21:56:33.669-05:00I ♥ Coral<div style="text-align: center;">Completed another wedding collection this weekend for a lovely local bride; this one's monochromatic, in lush coral, with beautiful gold accents. Dainty necklaces and simple stud earrings: perfect for a sweet summer wedding!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvk15WRW7CXYHwjOFEqRz5mG5OrF_39W4WKI6-flv9VO__LO5cTiOlTyHybIgfhI94lIMZd1NuM7QtrTKOT74TEjm2IOAWjTG84Uh4vYwUqw8UNFHFrgxQLi83F3xfT589yMZCH6eaHvQ/s1600/Earrings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvk15WRW7CXYHwjOFEqRz5mG5OrF_39W4WKI6-flv9VO__LO5cTiOlTyHybIgfhI94lIMZd1NuM7QtrTKOT74TEjm2IOAWjTG84Uh4vYwUqw8UNFHFrgxQLi83F3xfT589yMZCH6eaHvQ/s640/Earrings.jpg" width="640" /></a>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-14224878096902846052011-02-20T14:57:00.001-06:002011-02-20T14:58:11.691-06:00The Hole I've Been Hiding In .....<div style="text-align: center;">Is called "Custom Wedding Orders." Making progress, though: two down, three to go!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The one I finished up this week is a set for a California bride who's doing a "Retro Fun" wedding in Palm Springs. Bridesmaids resplendent in beautiful "pool blue." (All nine of them! Whew!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">More of my latest adventures soon.</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-80092324870909610152011-01-29T15:42:00.000-06:002011-01-29T15:42:11.455-06:00Re-Inspired<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGd-rSidgs7kN7qLprUB6O1_IfaplnYasB1-ABPbhL0vCTVsPI9D0Nuh4yr2zI5qHG33XAuGMaeN8DSs_epgk5yVgk6H9C4CopGZHLXZuKhYJ2AUy9xzDOJ3eXK8MOzqAZYEDYGK18NnY/s1600/inspire+lovely+postcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGd-rSidgs7kN7qLprUB6O1_IfaplnYasB1-ABPbhL0vCTVsPI9D0Nuh4yr2zI5qHG33XAuGMaeN8DSs_epgk5yVgk6H9C4CopGZHLXZuKhYJ2AUy9xzDOJ3eXK8MOzqAZYEDYGK18NnY/s1600/inspire+lovely+postcard.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I think I'm finally ready to come back now. I've been busier than ever since the holidays with four (soon to be five) custom wedding sets, with paper crafting, and making new things for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">the shop</a>, which will, with any luck, be receiving some pretty new additions in the coming weeks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to thank you, my lovely readers, for being patient with me during my little hiatus, and also to beg your continued indulgence if I'm not here quite as frequently as I used to be. I've come to the conclusion that blogging should be about being inspired and sharing inspiration with others, and when I felt lately like it's just one more thing on an impossibly long to-do list, it becomes a stressor rather than an overflow of creativity. So I'm going to approach it in the future with the mindset that I'll share when I have something to share, and not bore you with nonsense when I don't.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The wonderful Debee Campos of <a href="http://debeecampos.blogspot.com/">Art As Life</a> (incredible blog) and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/InspireLovely">InspireLovely</a> (beautiful shop) is a perpetual source of inspiration to me, so I can't think of anything more appropriate than including her in today's post. She's running a giveaway on her <a href="http://debeecampos.blogspot.com/">blog</a> right now of several beautiful Valentine's Day themed items from her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/InspireLovely">shop</a>, so be sure to enter after taking a few minutes to marvel at the loveliness (I always do) and to be inspired yourself (I always am).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's nice to be back. Thank you for reading.</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-21308820711471555712010-12-14T11:42:00.000-06:002010-12-14T11:42:36.054-06:00Etsy Treasure Tuesday: Packagery<div style="text-align: center;">I'm having a difficult time getting into the Christmas swing this year for several reasons.</div><div style="text-align: center;">1: It's the middle of December and it's 80 degrees outside here! What is going on!?</div><div style="text-align: center;">2: I did almost all of my Christmas shopping online this year, so I (happily) missed that whole "rushing out to buy gifts" experience that usually signals the season's beginning.</div><div style="text-align: center;">3: I was so busy leading up to Thanksgiving and at the beginning of this month that I haven't had time to put up the Christmas tree, so my house looks just the same as for the other 11 months of the year, except dirtier and with a lone little aqua wreath lounging on the piano.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Despite the fact that I don't have a tree to put the presents under,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I do love wrapping them. I love the creativity I get to exhibit, and I love the pretty papers and ribbons and trims. Which is why I chose <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/packagery">Packagery</a> for today's Etsy feature, and why I'm feeling a little more in the mood to put on Bing's "White Christmas" and get started.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Doesn't that make you want to stop what you're going and play in the floor with all of the pretties? Me too. Happy Tuesday and happy wrapping, friends!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-2498625747751273132010-12-08T09:00:00.001-06:002010-12-08T09:00:58.408-06:00My DIY Wreath<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure if any of you will remember that last year in December, I put up a <a href="http://pinkstreetdesign.blogspot.com/2009/12/diy-thursday-felt-ruffle-wreath.html">DIY post</a> about how to make this adorable ruffle wreath with felt circles. I bought the materials right around Christmas last year, but didn't get around to making it in time to put up for the holidays. But last weekend, I finally sat down and put together the pretty little wreath below.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to wrap it in (of course) aqua yarn, then I attached my 85 or so circles of ivory felt. Unfortunately, they didn't quite cover the whole wreath. I like the fact that you can see the pretty yarn, but it still looks funny to me, so I need y'all's opinion on the finishing touches. Should I buy more felt to cover it completely? Or should I remove some of the circles so that it's mostly a yarn wreath with a band of ruffles? And what should I embellish with? I bought some vintage-style bottlebrush trees with which I was going to plant a little forest on the bottom of the ring, but I tried to spray paint them gold, and learned to my dismay that bottlebrush trees are impervious to spray paint (at least mine were, after 5 solid minutes of spraying). I could hang some mini Christmas ornaments from the top of the ring to dangle in the center, I suppose. Any other brilliant ideas?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'd love to hear about any holiday craftiness you've been up to recently!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-51022871483822776042010-12-07T09:00:00.002-06:002010-12-07T10:59:36.643-06:00Etsy Treasure Tuesday: Laura Amiss<div style="text-align: center;">I fell in love with all of the gorgeous prints and textile artwork in Laura Amiss's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraamiss">Etsy shop</a> at first glance. The colors make me happy, and the sweet themes make me giggle. I dare you not to smile immediately.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/58142728/teapots-a4-print">Teapots</a>" and "<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/57417322/i-was-different">I Was Different</a>" would be at the top of my list, but the cityscapes are close behind. So charming, yes?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{all images <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">© Laura Amiss, and pulled from the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lauraamiss">Etsy shop</a>}</span></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-48249006111464387222010-12-01T10:26:00.002-06:002010-12-01T12:26:35.021-06:00Just .... A Little ..... Further .....<div style="text-align: center;">I'm <em>this</em> close to making my 200th sale in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">Etsy shop</a> {picture me doing the thumb and first finger thing with my face scrunched up}, so I wanted to invite you guys to help me out with that; if you've been thinking of doing any of your Christmas shopping at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">pink street</a>, go ahead and jump on that! I'm offering a special little free gift to be included with the next four sales, which will be wrapped beautifully and packaged with extra attention (because that's how I roll).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So go ahead, please, make my day!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So thrilled that I made it into the 2010 <a href="http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/">oh, hello friend</a> <a href="http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/2010/11/holiday-2010-trade-guide.html">Holiday Trade Guide</a>! It's such a fantastic way to discover other artists on Etsy, and get some of my shopping done without spending any money! Hooray for supporting each other <i>and</i> being thrifty!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check out Danni's lovely collection <a href="http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/2010/11/holiday-2010-trade-guide.html">here</a>, and if you make things and are interested in arranging a trade with me, visit my shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">here</a>! (That's my Meryton necklace, at the bottom left. Sold a few days ago, but there's lots more prettiness where that came from.)</div><br />
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</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-86717719284871872832010-11-30T11:04:00.003-06:002010-11-30T11:06:45.266-06:00Etsy Treasure Tuesday: Turtle Papers<div style="text-align: center;">Hello, friends! It's lovely to be back again after the holiday. I enjoyed my brief break quite a lot, and I can't wait to do it again in a few weeks. But now, we must get down to business! There is goodness to be discussed and prettiness to be displayed!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Case in point: the lovely Turtle Papers <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlepapers?ref=seller_info">Etsy shop</a>, of which I have been an admirer since my earliest days on Etsy. I always think that Christmas is the perfect time to splurge on something as relatively frivolous as pretty stationery. Don't you agree? And you can pick up some charming holiday cards there while you're shopping.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pretty pastels, lacy scallops, and floral flourishes; just my style, obviously.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{All images pulled from the Turtle Papers <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/turtlepapers?ref=seller_info">Etsy shop</a>.}</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-51407082983201449072010-11-22T17:09:00.001-06:002010-11-23T12:31:03.268-06:00Holiday Wish List #1<div style="text-align: center;">Today's wishlist was inspired by champagne pinks and peppermint stripes.</div> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61041534/pillow-box-kit-red-divine">pillowbox kit</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/belladrummer">belladrummer</a>; <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/holiday-decorating-1208">sweet holiday styling</a> by <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/">country living</a>; <a href="http://www.madelineweinrib.com/ama/cotton_flatweaves/45-Zig-Zag-Red-&-White.html">red zigzag rug</a> by <a href="http://www.madelineweinrib.com/">madeline weinrib</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Sweaters/Marvelous+Morning+Cardigan">lacy cardi</a> by <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/">modcloth</a>; <a href="http://www.zappos.com/vivienne-westwood-anglomania-ultragirl-v-gold">darling flats</a> by vivienne westwood; <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Perfect+Timing+Top">scallop top</a> by <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/">modcloth</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">red velvet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55331430/red-velvet-clutch">clutch</a> by Home of Heart Couture; red leather and gold <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61885373/poppy-red-leather-cord-bangles-with-gold">bangles</a> by Maribelle Campa; </td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Those flats would definitely go on my wishlist if there was anyone who'd spend that much money on me. So cute!</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-41349994878345333542010-11-17T14:42:00.002-06:002010-11-17T14:44:27.137-06:00Fall Sale at Pink Street!<div style="text-align: center;">Head over to take advantage of the Fall Sale in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">my shop</a>: 10% off of all items, and 15% off of Sale items! Go get some of your Christmas shopping out of the way early, friends! I solemnly promise that shipping will be super-fast and packaging will be super-cute.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love sales! Who's with me?</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-52636059713128067342010-11-16T16:00:00.004-06:002010-11-16T20:43:44.487-06:00Etsy Treasure Tuesday: French English<div style="text-align: center;">Patent leather is not just for your grandmother's pumps anymore. I'm loving these cheeky bags by Etsy seller French & English Confectioners -- <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/frenchenglish">FrenchEnglish</a> for short.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a sampler of a few I'd love to own:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the way the shiny patent finish can give the plainest piece a dressy feel. How about you?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{all images pulled from the FrenchEnglish <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/frenchenglish">Etsy shop</a>.}</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-2226487350433300862010-11-15T20:01:00.001-06:002010-11-15T20:02:28.974-06:00Elizabeth Bennet Approves.<div style="text-align: center;">The next dance shall be dedicated to the lady genius who created <a href="http://www.much-ado.net/austenbook/">Austenbook</a>.<br />
I laughed my bonnet off!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">{via <a href="http://theenglishmuse.blogspot.com/">The English Muse</a>.}</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-25736172836358576012010-11-11T14:16:00.001-06:002010-11-11T14:16:39.519-06:00DIY Thursday: Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVERPha9Nh-EabiS7z2vqkq9dnuN43lrd-a2FiRqf4uMw1kpB42mTco0ikBvVIs8IYMhtKDcVmCF5wtppx14601nQ-0ouAG1_OrFrFa0D6sAVUqM_SAEyHOUexc9lkxFhhFQH58eMAyc/s1600/danielle%2527s+fabric+pumpkins.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="516" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaVERPha9Nh-EabiS7z2vqkq9dnuN43lrd-a2FiRqf4uMw1kpB42mTco0ikBvVIs8IYMhtKDcVmCF5wtppx14601nQ-0ouAG1_OrFrFa0D6sAVUqM_SAEyHOUexc9lkxFhhFQH58eMAyc/s640/danielle%2527s+fabric+pumpkins.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know, I know. I did this post last fall. "But some of my lovely readers are new!" I thought to myself, "and maye they'd like a little recap?" At any rate, I can't resist the chance to put something so pretty up for you, even if it is a re-run. I hope you enjoy the photos, and for the original, full length and in-depth tutorial, visit Danielle Thompson's fabulous post <a href="http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/thompson_familylife/2009/11/fabric-pumpkin-tutorial.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">After seeing <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/indierocket/3922568988/in/set-72157616839407640/">this photo</a> on flickr (taken by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/indierocket/">indierocket</a>) of the absolutely gorgeous fabric pumpkins for sale at <a href="http://www.inkandpeat.com/retail.html">ink + peat</a> in Portland, Danielle Thompson of <a href="http://thompsonfamily.typepad.com/thompson_familylife/">Thompson Family Life</a> decided to make her own. And the photos she took of her own fabric pumpkin creations blew me away. Just in time for Thanksgiving, everyone! Grab your scraps and craft away! I certainly intend to.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">If you try it, send me photos!</div><div style="text-align: center;">{all images above are copyright Danielle Thomspson Photography.}</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-17437762174457149432010-11-09T11:32:00.002-06:002010-11-09T11:35:59.199-06:00Etsy Treasure Tuesday: The Shop at No. 144<div style="text-align: center;">Such pretty things in this charming Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/No144?ref=seller_info">shop</a>. I, like the owner and designer, Colleen Lemons, have a serious thing for ruffles, bows, and soft, fluffy flowers. Also, obviously, for <em>handmade</em> items that fit these descriptions as well. Some of my numerous favorites from the shop:</div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Terribly easy to love, am I right? Hop on over and check out Colleen's charming shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/No144?ref=seller_info">The Shop at No. 144</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(And ps: if anyone who plans to Christmas shop for me is reading this, I'm a big fan of those adorable teal velvet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56557805/mini-bow-shoe-clips-turquoise-velvet">shoe bows</a>.)</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-28193496042912600412010-11-07T12:22:00.004-06:002010-11-07T16:02:45.107-06:00Feels Like Christmas<div style="text-align: center;">I got the happiest surprise yesterday morning when I checked my email. A sweet bride I worked with last year on the gorgeous <a href="http://pinkstreetdesign.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-do-wedding-work-part-two.html">aqua and dove grey wedding set</a> wrote to let me know that her wedding (and my jewelry) had been featured on <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/11/05/nashville-wedding/">Style Me Pretty</a>, which as some of you may know, is one of the best wedding blogs out there, and is kind of a big deal. Not only was I elated to find out that Abby Larson of Style Me Pretty has put this one at the top of her "favorite weddings" list, but I was so happy to see photos proving that I was lucky enough to contribute something small to a day that was so special and so incredibly beautiful. All of the bridesmaids are wearing <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkstreet">pink street</a> necklace and earring sets created especially for each girl, to match her individual style and personality, as a gift from the bride.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The lovely bride, <a href="http://lovebirdstyle.com/">Jessica</a>, planned all of the details so perfectly, down to painting and distressing the aqua birdcages by hand. But she found out, just like I did on my wedding day, incidentally, that no matter how thoroughly you plan, you can't predict everything. Her obstacle was a sudden and unaccountable illness. (Mine was 5 inches of snow. On the day of our <i>outdoor</i> wedding.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can read her whole harrowing tale of the imperfect wedding that turned out to be perfect after all on the Style Me Pretty <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/11/05/nashville-wedding/">post</a>, where there are dozens of other gorgeous <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/gallery/2402">photos</a> as well. I am so grateful to have been part of her story, and couldn't wait to share the feature with all of you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{all images by <a href="http://www.souderphotography.com/">Souder Photography</a>.}</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05725707274808674669noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868523161266706651.post-17265566659732370682010-11-03T09:36:00.002-05:002010-11-03T09:36:47.295-05:00Wish List: Wallpaper<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I love the soft chintzy look of <a href="http://www.catherinehammerton.com/chwp/about/">Catherine Hammerton</a>'s collages, and now she's produced a wallpaper collage! I would love to put a roll of this up in my craft room. I think it's adorable.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">{via <a href="http://www.ohhellofriendblog.com/">oh, hello friend</a>. image pulled from Catherine Hammerton's <a href="http://www.catherinehammerton.com/">website</a>.}</td></tr>
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