Saturday, June 23, 2012

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






Friday, June 22, 2012

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

Saturday, June 16, 2012

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!


Saturday, June 9, 2012

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!!!









Sunday, June 3, 2012

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...