Feeling Inspired

It's been a while since I've blogged now that we have a new addition to the family. A much needed  outing this weekend inspired me to get back on track with documenting things that make me smile inside. My Sunday afternoon venture led me to a quaint bookstore in town that was selling children's books for .99 cents each. I picked up a few classics by Little Golden Books for the little one's growing library.  I can't wait to start reading to her.

                                                  *photo credit-www.thimblythings.com

Here is an adorable way to re-purpose the pages of these classic story books once they've been put to good use. This clever idea inspires me want to re-decorate my daughter's nursery with this theme in mind.  It gives off such a feeling of home and a sense of comfort. Have you seen any lovely nursery ideas lately?

Shabby Chic Bedroom Set

Changing the look of a room can be a big commitment. In a search for a new duvet set for my bedroom, I came across this adorable shabby chic look and I knew it had to be mine.

 

Luella Duvet Cover- Bed Bath & Beyond

I absolutely love how this room is decorated and I'm going to do my best to mimic it. I just wish all the decorative pieces of this room came with the set! What can I say, I'm a sucker for great interiors.

Shower me with Doilies

It's been quite hectic lately with a lot of life changes happening from moving to a new place to expecting our first baby this December. I'm so very excited to start this new chapter in our lives. With a baby on the way, my nesting instinct has been bumped up to full throttle. It hasn't been easy moving to a new home a few months before baby Zouki arrives, but to say the least it's been so fun to start fresh and decorate.

A month ago, my sister-in-laws threw me a beautiful baby shower which I couldn't help but be involved in planning. I knew I didn't want a traditional themed shower with teddy bears or butterflies, so I started to surf the web for some inspiration to achieve a modern twist on a traditional baby shower. For a long time now I've been in love with doilies. They look so delicate and dainty that I wanted to incorporate them into the theme. Here is what I found.

 *photo source- 1, 2, 3, 4

I fell in love with the doily banners and went on a rampage to find them in pink, yellow and orange. I was lucky enough to find them in pink and yellow. I also loved the fun look of paper pom poms hanging from a line. I quickly realized that this is the type of look I wanted, especially when I found out how easy they were to make. Here is the tutorial I used to make the pom poms- for those of you who want to try this look for a special occasion. With a lot of help from my good friend Sara, who also designed a ladybug alphabet poster for the nursery, I was able to achieve this look for my special day.

I'm planning on re-using the pom poms for decor in the nursery as well, but that's a whole other blog entry.

Land & Sea

I've always dreamed of owning a summer home by the ocean, (hopefully one day that dream will come true). When I came across the talented artist, Thomas Paul and all of his beautiful patterns and graphics for the home, my vision for the decor of this dream home was solidified.

This collection is made out of 100% jute which gives them a natural look, that of burlap.

*photo credit- shopgramercy.blogspot.com

I especially admire Thomas Paul for his use of one color in his prints. In my opinion, it's not easy to capture an audience by the use of just one color in a print. I feel by nature, we as people are drawn towards images with the use of many colors. Although I believe that multi-colored images do captivate and stimulate your senses, one color images can do the same. It's an art in itself to make one color images work. Here is a great example from Thomas Paul of less is more.

 

Clean and fresh are two words that would describe Mr. Paul's works. Visit his site for more great pieces of inspiration.

The Green Spot Event

We are happy to be a participant in The Green Spot Event happening this Thursday the 26th through Sunday the 29th at The Westin in Pasadena, where we will have a variety of our Organic Baby Onesies for sale.

The Green Spot Event is a boutique shopping experience for new and pre-loved maternity, baby and kids clothes & gear. The concept behind this boutique is great because it allows moms and soon-to-be moms to participate in shopping for good quality items that may have otherwise been tossed in the garbage. 

So if you are in the area, support this unique cause for a better future for the environment and for the little ones!

Renegade Craft Fair!

The Renegade Craft Fair was a huge success! Thanks very much to all of you who came by our booth to say hi, and for all of your support of the product line. It was so rewarding to see your reactions to the line. Also, a big thanks to those who donated their change to the World Wildlife Fund to help support the relief efforts for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. 

This was our first show and I can see why vendors do many shows each year, it can be addicting! The vibe, the people and artistry has fueled me to take the line to the next level. It was fun to be part of this acclaimed event and share what we do with the public.  Not only were the attendees friendly and fun to talk to, so were the vendors. We made some really great friends. Here are some amazing fellow vendors. Please take a moment to visit their sites:

Tanya from V is for Violet, who makes a variety of handmade items. Thanks for the trade Tanya, I LOVE the handmade plush toy for my soon-to-arrive little girl.

Scott from Locket 2 you, I'm definitely going to purchase the baby buggy in powder pink.

*photo by locket2you.com

Jane from Janie xy , Ramses the cat plushie is so cute. I will be hosting a give-a-way for this fabulous handmade toy so stay tuned.

*photo by janiexy.com

Emily from Emily Sparks handmade loved your booth and everything in it, including your adorable daughter Penelope!

*photo by Eva Jorgensen

Krista from Queens Metal, you must check out what amazing pieces Krista creates with metal.

*photo by Queens Metal

Danni from Oh, hello friend, your style is so unique and your products have a sense of comfort.

Amanda from Bobbysoxie, such classy and chic felt headbands!

Take a moment to support these very talented artists. We look forward to doing another show very soon.

Stay tuned.

Renegade Craft Fair here we come!

Mark your calendars!  We've been frantically preparing for the Renegade Craft Fair coming up on July 24-25 at the LA State Historic State Park.  We'll have plenty of inventory on hand including the new designs so please come by and check us out.  We'll be in booth #36!  Let us know if you plan on going in comments, and we hope to see you there!