some "redo's"

I did not think to take a "before" picture..so just imagine it being dirty old and brown! I got it at a yard sale a while back...can't remember the price I think 5 bucks. It took me a while to decide what color to paint it. It was still a bit plain so I found a wonderful wall decal site on Etsy..Tweet Heart Wall Art they were great to work with me on size and shrunk down a large wall decal to the size I needed!

The finished project!

This was a basic black coat rack shelf I ordered from JCPenney...

I painted and distressed it..spray painted the baskets..Chris added more and different hardware..

And voila`!

(The chair is next) haha!



redostylist

I decided to talk about the love of my life...DECORATING MY HOUSE!

This is what I live for..haha

I know there are others like me out there so this post is for you!

                                                                                        I am in to stripes right now for some reason..maybe because I am pretending I live in Maine or somewhere along the coast. LOL I have realized I do tend to decorate with that style. hmmmm

 Confession- this hall has been painted 3 times in 3 years. Colors did not feel right...I finally did the bulk of the house in Martha's "toasted marshmellow" but when I added the stripe of "tobacco leaf" it sealed the deal. (for now anyway) LOL

 I really love the way they make things on the walls stand out.

 Stripes are Soooo easy to do ..really. If you can use a tape measure and a level you can do it!

 This is the "before"

 I have been off all week and Chris for part of the week..seems like house projects are in the air..these are storage shelves for the basement. Carter likes to be a part of whatever we do....

So I put him to work ;)

More house projects to come...oh my list is long and endless~

~my sweet brown-eyed boy....

 He was so concentrated on picking all the flowers in the back yard..it was fun watching him work!

He was so proud to give them to me...you never know when a magical summer moment will happen ;)



Something different.....Vintage Chic!

I finally got my hands on a vintage dictionary thanks to my ex-neighbor and current friend..Nancy!

There are some really appealing pictures, letters and words that can be used in many different mediums.

I choose aged brass to go with the vintage style.

The paper is original and not copied so everything is one of a kind!

These are the initials rings...they are going to be limited as I only have so many of the letters in my book. These should not get wet so take them off before washing hands.

The size is adjustable and should fit just about everyone!

The earrings are just the right size and very comfy to wear..I'm going to have fun words that go together. If you have any requests I will do my best to make a set up for you!

These are the pictures..there are some you would expect and some really unusal ones. I applied them to wood discs..not sure yet if I'm going to make them pendants, magnets or tacks. Any suggestions or preferences ? I would love to hear!

Fun and Flirty ring!

And here are the pendants..and again not sure if I am going to list them as is or with a chain ...I am trying to keep things simple as "my helper" who is 3 is still insisting on "helping" so I may just list them as is more for jewelers to buy for there designs.

At last a new post!

Not sure if anyone stills looks at my blog or not..but here I am!

These are a few bracelets I made...only one is available for sale. Susie Q is named for the girl who bought it in my hair salon before I got it listed on Etsy and I kept Earth Rocks because...I loved it :)

Sterling Silver is still sky high in price so I have not bought any wire lately to make the wire wrapped rings...I might get some soon but they will have a price increase so I am still undecided.

I do have some plans for a vintage dictionary I have...using the pictures and words for some vintage-y pendants, earrings, hairpins and rings! Just a teaser for whats to come ;)

Earth Rocks

Mother Earth

Susie Q

And my little Carter boy is thriving!

He is 3 now and doing all sorts of things! I love the 3's.. They can be trysome for sure but I love seeing the person he is unfolding each day.

~

As for me..my creative outlet has switched from beads to scrapbooking and tweeking my house...The more things I do.. I am finally bonding with this new house and it's feeling like home.

And for some reason I want to visit Maine ..I have for quite some time but lateley its been intense, so since we can't just pick up and go (not a trip that would thrill a 3 year old)...I have been reading fiction books set there...

I don't know my deal is.. maybe its just the heat~

Spring has sprung..NOT!

Its supposed to be spring..we know it... we feel it in our hearts...we see it on the calender. But what  we see is snow falling ..AGAIN..and our joints are aching STILL...

But spring is close..and we can dream about the warm sun and prepare our spring wardrobe!

Here are some earrings and a great necklace..maybe for an upcoming vaca? Or just to perk up your everyday look :)

                                                Sunken Pool Earrings

Cabana Girl Earrings

The Turquoise Flower Necklace

There is a saying here in Ohio..maybe everywhere I don't know but after the Forsythia Blooms there will be 3 more snows.

Well they are blooming..(the ones at our house are fake but still) And today was at least the 2nd snow.

And besides Carter says.."Come on Spring! I got my sandbox waiting on me!"



Some new stuff!

Hey check out this new style of bracelet that I made! I am excited about how it turned out..except it was my first one and it turned out really small. It fits me perfect at 7" I like them snug but I realize most will want a larger size...just contact me and I will be happy to make you one!

These are the choices of the Pink Quartz rings left...

New Listings

I haven't added a necklace for awhile...I love a great little peace sign piece!



I dream of the day when I can create tons of things again...it will come, he is only little once ;)

memories~

I have been playing around with my new editor and put together a collage of old pieces..some you of from back in the day (not so long ago) will remember these ;)

Photoscape!

My bestest Etsy friend Lori has grown into an incredible photographer while expanding her skills as a jewelry maker to a fantastic crochet~er!

So tonight she took some time away from her busy life to teach me a thing or two!I have only edited with what was installed on my computer but phoptoscape has so many cool tools!

Here is a pic I played with...now I will be addicted I'm sure..just what I need one more mindless thing to take up precious time

But it makes me happy!