DIY Decorative Pillows

I was asked to make some decorative pillows so I decided to sew on my Friday off.  She knew I can sew because I've gifted her a DIY pilllow in the past.  She provided the materials (i.e. fabric, thread, pillow forms, and polystuffing) so basically I am only charging her for the labor.  Problem is...I don't know how much to charge her! LOL! Help! Any ideas???

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13" High Letter/Alphabet Pillows

14" x 14" Decorative Throw Pillows

16" x 16" Decorative Pillows

Arm Swaggin (6/18/12 thru 6/21/12)

This week's arm swagg...

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6/18/12

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Charter Club Gold/Pink Enamel Hinge Bangle (Macy's), DIY Ball Chain Bracelets, Michael Kors Argyle Logo Rose Gold Watch (Nordstrom)

6/19/12

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DIY Cobra Stitch Bracelet, Clear Stretch Bracelet (gifted), DIY Cross Beaded Bracelet, DIY Macrame Beaded Bracelet, LA MER Collections Nude Double Wrap Watch (ideeli.com)

6/20/12

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ZigZag Ivory Bangle (Lovely Obsessions Jewelry), DIY Rhinestone Rondelles Suede Bracelet, DIY Ball Chain Bracelet, Skull Stretch Bracelet (Macy's), Juicy Couture 'Rich Girl' Watch in Chocolate

6/21/12

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ZigZag Red Bangle (Lovely Obsessions Jewelry), Spiked Bracelet in Rose Gold (Lovely Obsessions Jewelry), LA MER Collections Black/Rose Gold Malibu Chain Wrap Watch (karmaloop.com)

Shoutout to Maria B. of Lovely Obsessions Blog/Jewelry!  I love the items in her online store!  Superb customer service and super fast shipping! 

Check out her blog:  Lovely Obsessions Blog

Check out her online store:  Lovely Obsessions Jewelry Store

Arm Swaggin (6/11/12 thru 6/15/12)

Arm Swag Du Jour

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6/11/12

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Pyramid bracelet from Forever 21, DIY Ball chain bracelet, DIY skull bead bracelet, Coach Multi-color watch, and chevron stacking rings from Target

6/12/12

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H&M bracelet, Target bracelet, DIY Shamballa bracelet, and Michael Kors 'Garret' chronograph watch in silver from Nordstrom

6/13/12

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DIY Ombre Chain bracelet, DIY Macrame bead bracelet, DIY Mint cord and chain bracelet, and Michael Kors Two-Tone (Gold/Tortoise) 'Jet Set' watch from Bloomingdales

6/14/12

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Zigzag Bangles from Lovely Obsessions Jewelry, DIY Cobra Braid Chain bracelet, Golden Goose Bracelet from Jewelmint, and Juicy Couture 'Rich Girl' watch in Chocolate from Nordstrom

6/15/12

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Ocean blue zigzag bangle from fashionjewelryla.com, DIY ball chain bracelet, DIY skull bead bracelet, ivory zigzag bangle from Lovely Obsessions Jewelry, and Michael Kors 'Garret' chronograph watch in Rose Gold from Nordstom

I'm obsessing over these zigzag/chevron style bangles and rings and have been constantly in the hunt for the brightly colored ones! I hope ASOS and Foreign Exchange Clothing will put them back in stock!

Above Knuckle Rings

Got my rings today in the mail! i loooove!

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I used the MULTISIZER that I got from ebay to determine the sizes that I want (2, 2.5, and 3).

I got my eyes on the 'Wishbone Above Knuckle Ring' next!

French Toast with Caramelized Apples & Foie Gras Pate

I got some "Bloc de foie gras" from a friend when she went to Europe and here is how I served it...

French Toast with Caramelized Apples & Foie Gras Pate

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French Toast Recipe

butter

batter - egg (beaten), milk, salt, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon

bread of choice - sliced

Melt butter in a skillet or pan, soak bread in batter;

Fry until brown on both sides.

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Caramelized Apples Recipe

butter

apples - peeled, cored, and sliced into rings

sugar

ground cinnamon

lemon juice

Melt butter in skillet or pan, add apples, and sprinkle with sugar;

Saute apples, stirring frequently until tender;

Sprinke more sugar, ground cinnamon, and add lemon juice.

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I simply added the foie gras on the center!

Sooo yum!!!





DIY Ball Chain Bracelets

DIY Ball Chain Bracelets

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MATERIALS

Ball Chains

Hemp or Braiding Cords

Credits to this youtube video tutorial...