tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82430542065048266422024-03-11T21:51:58.610-07:00ShabbyNChicA behind the scenes look at my Etsy shop and how I create what I make and what inspires me in my shabby chic creations. I post tutorials, personal stories, giveaways, and share ideas and great things I discover online.ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.comBlogger156125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-6561381983665575122012-07-26T10:30:00.000-07:002012-07-26T10:30:42.344-07:00Glazed Strawberry Cake Recipe from Esscents<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I learned about Esscents soaps when I came across them on Twitter and I have been a fan ever since. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Audrey Rosenfeld and Paige Eaton are the two friends behind Esscents – Scents, Soaps and More.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">They handcraft a wide variety of soaps, lotions, lip balms and other luxurious bath and body products.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> I asked Paige to share a fabulous recipe, perfect for this time of year - Glazed Strawberry Cake!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- 1 box white cake mix</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- 3 heaping tablespoons of flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- 1 package strawberry gelatin</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- 1 cup cooking oil</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- 4 eggs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- ½ cup of water</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- 1 package frozen strawberries</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">- 1 can of white frosting</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Make sure strawberries are totally defrosted. If using whole strawberries, cut into small
pieces. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Mix cake mix, flour and gelatin and add in oil, beat in the
eggs. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Add water and ½ the package of strawberries. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Mix well – best to use an electric beater for a fluffier
cake. Make sure all the strawberry
pieces are blended. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Bake in greased tube or bundt pan for 35-40 minutes. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Take out and let cool.</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Melt ½ can of frosting in microwave until it reaches a glaze
consistency. </span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Use some of the leftover strawberry juice to mix in to give the
glaze a light pink color, then drizzle over cake when it is cool, but not cold.</span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>*</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Adapted from The Junior League of Baton Rouge’s River Road Recipes
cookbook: <a href="http://www.juniorleaguebr.org/?nd=recipes">http://www.juniorleaguebr.org/?nd=recipes</a></i></span><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">I don't know about you, but my mouth is watering! Not only does this cake look delicious, so do many of her soaps. Would you believe this Lemon Chiffon Cake is actually soap?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white;">Based in Washington
state, they use good-for-you ingredients such as moisturizing glycerin and
skin-softening goat’s milk and oils.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> T</span><span style="background-color: white;">hey don’t use sulfates, detergents, parabens or other harsh
chemicals.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">If you are planning a wedding, shower or party, be sure and check
out Esscents’ selection of soap favors - a unique item that guests can take home and enjoy
well after your special event. Esscents’
soap seashells, hearts and daisies are their most popular favors for weddings
and showers. These pretty, decorative
soaps can be custom made with your choice of color, fragrance and
packaging. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">Audrey and Paige also create
fun favors for children’s parties such as cupcakes, dinosaurs, trucks,
butterflies and zoo animals. They come
in bright colors and kid-friendly fragrances. <span style="background-color: white;">Esscents also makes custom gift-boxes of decorative soap for birthdays or hostess gifts or, even better, a gift to yourself!</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can see their large selection of soap favors and other
types of bath and body products at </span><a href="http://www.esscents.net/" style="font-size: x-large;">www.esscents.net</a><span style="font-size: large;">. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You can also find them blogging<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8243054206504826642" name="_GoBack"></a> at <a href="http://www.esscents.wordpress.com/">www.esscents.wordpress.com</a>, on Facebook
at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/esscents">www.facebook.com/esscents</a> and
on Twitter at <a href="http://www.twitter.com/esscents">www.twitter.com/esscents</a>. </span></span></h4>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-66092408049386353002012-04-13T09:33:00.005-07:002012-04-13T09:54:08.314-07:00A Cottage Chic DIY Project<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">It's been awhile since I've posted as our family has been busy on a much-needed and enjoyed vacation and then knee surgery for my husband. But I am back with a <b>fabulous</b> guest post from Blessy of Stellar Tatter and I hope you love it as much as I do...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hello, ShabbyNChic readers! It's <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT194" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/11300620752234856499" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Blessy</a></span> here from <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT195" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://stellartatter.com/" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Stellar Tatter</a></span> sharing a little project that I have been working on during these past few days (with the help of my sister). This is my first time guest posting, so I'm very delighted and excited and I hope you will enjoy this simple upcycling project which you can also try making in your spare time.<br />
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I have these nine wooden photo frames that were sitting around in my room, waiting for the perfect opportunity to be used. My original plan was to use them to display retro-inspired craft paper and hang the frames one by one above my bed to compensate for my lack of a huge headboard. But one time, I found this beautiful framed vintage print at the thrift store and decided that I wanted that better as a space-filler above my head; so my lonely frames were left once more to rekindle with the dust under my bed.<br />
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But not for long! Because here they are being transformed into something <i>cottage chic</i>!</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: -webkit-auto;">I took out the glass and the cardboard backing from each frame (saving them up for another project) and painted the natural wood with white acrylic paint. This is my first time to use paint for repurposing items, so I feel like I made a silly mistake of using a spray can when I could probably just used a good ol' paintbrush. It was faster, though! For touch-ups, I still had to do with the brush.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I bought this long strip of lace curtain at the thrift store which I cut into rectangular pieces that were large enough to fit the entire frame. As it turned out, the length was perfect for nine frames! Whew, didn't have to make another run to get an extra one! If you ever decide to try this, too, you can use any old lace curtain or fabric that you have in hand. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Using a glue gun, I glued the fabric onto the frames, leaving little gaps in the middle for inserting strings (see photos below). At first, I was applying the hot melted glue on the wood before I let the fabric sit on it (as seen in the photo above), but later on, I've decided to lay the fabric on the wood and then let the glue seal the two by applying it on top. That made them stick together better and more securely. When the glue had finally cooled and hardened, I trimmed the excess material off of the sides of the frames.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br />
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A very special thank you to ShabbyNChic for having me here! I had fun making this for her blog. Hope to catch you all as well on the other side at my online abode, <span class="Object" id="OBJ_PREFIX_DWT201" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer;"><a href="http://stellartatter.com/" style="color: darkblue; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Stellar Tatter</a></span>. Drop by sometime and bring biscuits! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">**You can also find Blessy on <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/StellarTatter" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: #93c47d;">Twitter</span></b></a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StellarTatter" target="_blank"><span style="color: #93c47d;"><b>Facebook</b></span></a>.</span></div>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-21838824243087479592012-03-01T20:32:00.000-08:002012-03-01T20:32:52.269-08:00Giveaway Winner Announced!<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I had a quick giveaway on Twitter and the winner of the one-of-a-kind wall rack is:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Congratulations to the winner and thanks to all who entered. Stay tuned here and on Twitter for more giveaways to come!</span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-84401009339798304312012-02-28T18:39:00.000-08:002012-02-28T18:39:42.402-08:00Fast Free Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnGPcfC0Fnx3SKmDEt9os2e70yaRuusEdmVpNLnC_Fv1GJ8v1uNKVhoaW-9rVokHFoqLtdyYVr0jlugUZzg_M9lPrxITBFuOuQbOJspfWzCVssS-U3OE6IXbFUNkteeHftVeHuUYO-_ig/s1600/free1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnnGPcfC0Fnx3SKmDEt9os2e70yaRuusEdmVpNLnC_Fv1GJ8v1uNKVhoaW-9rVokHFoqLtdyYVr0jlugUZzg_M9lPrxITBFuOuQbOJspfWzCVssS-U3OE6IXbFUNkteeHftVeHuUYO-_ig/s400/free1.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm giving away this one of a kind wall hanging. It is painted an antique white with a distressed finish. There are 2 oil-rubbed bronze hooks for hanging:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It comes ready to hang and includes shipping price (U.S. and Canada only). See my Twitter page to enter - 30th retweet wins it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love this idea because it is easy, fast, inexpensive, uses items you probably already have and in the end you have more storage. What more can we want, right?!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">- glass jar (with a circumference of less than 12 inches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">- decorative paper (long enough to go around the jar once)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Really, that's it!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Find decorative paper that you love. (This is my favorite part.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Measure the height of the jar where you will be placing the paper. Then mark that measurement across the paper longways. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Cut the paper across following your pre-measured marks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Roll the paper enough to fit it in the jar and place it inside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">That's it! You have a pretty jar to store office supplies, craft supplies... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Be creative. Use vintage paper, wallpaper, comics, kids' art work...</span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-62619626309508910092012-01-13T11:21:00.000-08:002012-01-13T11:21:56.727-08:00Hollywood Regency Decor<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The new rage in home design is Hollywood Regency style. It really is what you would think from the name - stylish, over the top, dramatic design. Nothing plain and simple here.</span><br />
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<div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">What do you think of Hollywood Regency style - love it, hate it or somewhere in between?</span></div>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-35137108805030222872012-01-03T13:38:00.000-08:002012-01-03T13:38:50.523-08:00Side Table - Before and After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgCx_En9Rg24nSNIeiSPp7d1jMKkKnQomg1xQct-gkIr-4-QuAD8AW1sYdtG-BXhuJ7ayPEHrpneda_JtzDQhR7NDq6ztQupznoBz0A_xc5GT3dTLo2Ts6ngsvnOvUIsY8yqsQwXm9FNC/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgCx_En9Rg24nSNIeiSPp7d1jMKkKnQomg1xQct-gkIr-4-QuAD8AW1sYdtG-BXhuJ7ayPEHrpneda_JtzDQhR7NDq6ztQupznoBz0A_xc5GT3dTLo2Ts6ngsvnOvUIsY8yqsQwXm9FNC/s320/002.JPG" width="311" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I found this side table in great structural shape, but it needed beautifying. First, it was filthy so I cleaned it up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I liked the cream color, so I repainted it cream, but gave it a boost with a robin's egg blue for the drawer.</span><br />
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</span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-88323051408736726622011-12-28T09:03:00.000-08:002011-12-28T09:11:45.295-08:00Featured Artisan: Toteally Bags on Etsy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVOiYBS59VIoS_B-9TODZ_eZQKc8meB_hRFX7fhlLruzsXam6TDtMXFYexKuMlXtzIgOEiOskCykhFSjl9z5Fi-uRazVJxmaFpUmpvrDqhnXCzmQKt1BjFj-Orz1xM3P5P6LLetC_dvhw/s1600/toteallybags1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVOiYBS59VIoS_B-9TODZ_eZQKc8meB_hRFX7fhlLruzsXam6TDtMXFYexKuMlXtzIgOEiOskCykhFSjl9z5Fi-uRazVJxmaFpUmpvrDqhnXCzmQKt1BjFj-Orz1xM3P5P6LLetC_dvhw/s320/toteallybags1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">I enjoy getting to know crafters and artisans and love to learn more about those who create something I really like. I spotted this bag on Etsy about a year ago and it has been in my list of favorites ever since. So I wanted to get to know the woman behind the bag. Here is my Q and A with Donna of Toteally Bags...</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;">A: I have loved to sew since I was a little girl when I would make doll clothes and little gifts for people by hand. Then my mom got me a little "Sew Easy" toy sewing machine that sewed real stitches! I thought that was the best gift ever. I have since graduated to a real sewing machine, and I still love to make gifts for people. I started designing tote bags and diaper bags to give as gifts, and people kept asking me if I had any for sale, so now I do! I make mostly purses and totes, along with some fun things like sock monkeys and vintage-style aprons. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 18px;">A: My bags can also be found in a shop called "Postcards From Delaware" in the Delaware Welcome Center on Highway 95 just outside of Wilmington, DE, where I am a featured "local artisan".</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">and learn more about her on her blog at <a href="http://toteallyreal.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #38761d;">toteallyreal.blogspot.com</span></a></span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-75594755474511064382011-12-19T13:02:00.000-08:002011-12-19T13:03:43.193-08:00Before and After: My Latest Projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNV8qfoWTMU4gF9vG7PvINRqkPGY1htSxNxrDrTH6LE4jAM6Cg85CEfr3225pjyI4IMoYlK5lYh7rTkgmygIBtjx0zpWRHPxS18_QVl6DhHTj23OJ4JxWOLMEgsk7oUWciw3ZRmCiaCSaC/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNV8qfoWTMU4gF9vG7PvINRqkPGY1htSxNxrDrTH6LE4jAM6Cg85CEfr3225pjyI4IMoYlK5lYh7rTkgmygIBtjx0zpWRHPxS18_QVl6DhHTj23OJ4JxWOLMEgsk7oUWciw3ZRmCiaCSaC/s320/007.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e06666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Before</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Of course it went white and I had just gotten these vintage images and had to use one for this project. This little girl with the roses was perfect!</span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-48212477365792233672011-12-15T13:48:00.000-08:002011-12-15T13:49:30.945-08:00My Favorite Things...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I haven't done a post of my favorite things in awhile, but I have been motivated by the time of year. It is the time of year for comfort foods! Here are some of my favorites...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I start every cold morning with a cup of hot tea and black tea is my favorite. I love tea so I'm not too picky about the flavor, but my favorite is definitely French Vanilla. I could drink it everyday and not get tired of it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">My favorite real meal comfort food is absolutely baked macaroni and cheese. It has become a favorite for just about everyone in my family. My brother-in-law now requests that I make it every Thanksgiving. My secret is using at least 3 different types of cheese to add a lot of flavor and vanilla almond or soy milk for a little sweetness.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Speaking of sweet, I have a major sweet tooth! Because of that, I have two sweet favorites. Who doesn't love marshmallows? I drove an hour to get some of these vegan marshmallows. I love the toasted coconut covered marshmallows. Really, I went just for the marshmallows...and they were worth it! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Just last week I discovered my other favorite comfort sweet and it is chocolate, of course. I went to Trader Joe's and while waiting in line I spotted these dark chocolate peanut butter cups. I am really not a dark chocolate person, but my mom is so I bought them for a stocking stuffer for her. Well they sat on my kitchen counter for 2 days and it ended up being 2 days too long. It's like they were talking to me, "Come on, try me. It's okay, no one's looking." So I did. Shhh, don't tell my mother, but I have eaten almost all of them now. There is just something about the peanut butter and the dark chocolate doesn't have the flavor that is usually to strong for me. These are only $.99/bag! I can't wait to go back.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love glass jars and received these in my favorite color from a friend. They are perfect for small items like lace, loose ribbon and glue sticks. They are clear so you can easily see inside, but since they are colored what's inside doesn't look cluttered.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love vintage and antique items so I use them as much as I can. I found this old juice bottle and use it to store my wooden clothespins.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">It is easy to get a little out of control with supplies and having more than needed. I don't need that much ribbon, so I limited myself by using this basket which I painted white. It fits rolls of ribbon perfectly and will store the amount I need. Any more than will fit in the basket and I make myself part with some.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Plastic tubs are almost unavoidable as they are such a great solution for so many items. I love them because they stack easily, are clear so I can see what is inside, and they come in any size you may need! These are shoe box size and only cost $1-2.00 each. I put only one type of item in each one (e.g. stamps) and then label them to make it even easier to find what I am looking for. I store mine under my crafting table so they are easily accessible too.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">You need a spot to sit or for visitors (usually kids) to sit. I found this old toy box in the perfect color for my room and added a couple of pillows.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Storage space can be found anywhere! I found this wicker shelf which was pumpkin orange and I painted it white (surprise). I love it because it is taking advantage of the vertical space in the room and serves as a shelf for decorative pieces, but also has more storage in it. It actually stores my computer cords and software disks.</span><br />
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</div><div style="color: #5e5e5e;">This is the perfect project for a group crafting party - kids and adults will love it. You need very few supplies and you can make multiple magnets in one short session. If you're like me, you have tons of scrap fabric lying around - use them for these wonderful covered buttons.</div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #5e5e5e; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 13px; line-height: 22px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><br />
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½” magnets<br />
Assortment of colorful fabrics, a small print works best<br />
1” strips of colorful tulle<br />
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<li>Before covering, use your needle nose pliers to remove the wire loop from the back of the button. It will be easier to attach the magnet if there is a flat surface.</li>
<li>Follow the instructions on the package to cover each button with the fabric of your choice.</li>
<li>Begin adding cute ruffles or flower cutouts to the back of the button with your hot glue gun. Cut a 1” strip of tulle that can be tightly gathered at the back of the covered button. Secure with hot glue. For my buttons, I added some fabric flowers that I cut using a <a href="http://www.sizzix.com/" style="color: #f623b3; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 10px;" target="_blank">Sizzix</a> die cutting machine. You could even add hanging ribbons or paper streamers.</li>
<li>Once you have decorated around the button, hot glue a magnet to the back so that it can be used.</li>
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</div>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-40871704615315533742011-11-30T07:52:00.000-08:002011-11-30T07:52:23.348-08:00Before and After<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I found this wall shelf at a thrift shop. I loved the curvy shape of it and that it had a mirror and a great little shelf perfect for a vase. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I originally pictured it in white but decided to paint it yellow - something a little different. I like the rustic look to it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I enjoy covering them with pretty paper or vintage maps and then you can attach magnets to them. You can do the same with fabric by simply pre-cutting to the size of the clothespin. This looks really pretty when the clothespin has been painted first.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And who knew clothespins could be an architectural feature? I don't think anyone would know those are clothespins.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">We traveled about 3 hours from home to see this amazing site. The elevation is so high we were literally driving through clouds! My kids opened their windows hoping to catch some to take home.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I love old wooden boxes because they have so many uses:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">- holding plants</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">- planting a succulent garden</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">- hanging as a shelf or curio</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">- setting on a large table as a base for a grand centerpiece</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">- drilling holes in the sides to fill with candles and hang for an indoor/outdoor candelier...</span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-30885319059287514642011-10-23T08:47:00.000-07:002011-10-23T08:47:10.954-07:00A Trip to the Oregon Garden<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Although I live just 30 minutes from the Oregon Garden, I only recently made my first trip there. I am so glad I went. I love gardening, gardens, flowers...and this was a treat!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">That day we saw trees (including a 400 year-old Signature Oak), flowers, water features, birds, fish, small snakes (my daughter's favorite). It was definitely worth the trip! I can't wait to see it in the Spring.</span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-70346910436181502112011-10-19T09:12:00.000-07:002011-10-19T10:25:27.758-07:00Vintage Apothecary Jars<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I had one old glass apothecary jar that was my grandmother's. I always remember it in the display cabinet above her beautiful wooden secretary and it was always full of sugar-free candies. That was a big deal because Grandma never had candy at her house. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I recently started collecting more to go with that one. I especially love the curvy ones and they must have lids! But once you have them, what do you put in them? Right now mine are filled with sea shells, but here are some other great ideas...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I think it would look precious with pink items on it or a collection of white milk glass.</span>ShabbyNChichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17369574886742643384noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243054206504826642.post-51407771386937740672011-05-22T13:55:00.000-07:002011-05-22T13:55:27.930-07:00My Recent Vintage Finds<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I had a great weekend of treasure-hunting. I spent most of Saturday shopping and searching for vintage treasures with a friend and my daughter. I came home with probably a couple dozen finds, but here are a few of my favorites that I cleaned up and wanted to share.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Then I found this great antique wooden bobbins. I have wanted some of these for awhile and was excited to find this pair. I just love the way old wood looks - worn and used with patina that shows its age. I think I am going to put these in my living room.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Finally, I fell in love with this beautiful blue glass snifter. It is my favorite color of blue and I have really been into glass lately, so I had to have this piece. My daughter wants it for a fish bowl, but I was thinking it could possibly work as a terrarium. I haven't yet decided if I'll keep this one or put it in my shop, but for now it's out and I'm admiring it. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Each table was decorated differently - some elegant, some bright and cheery, others subtle and feminine. I am currently planning a tea party for my daughter's birthday next month (her idea) and I was able to get a lot of ideas for it.</span><br />
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