Gotta Have It!

Out with my hubby for a quick date on Thursday night grabbing some ice cream. It was one of those days, but the girl behind the counter at Cold Stone was really generous.

This made me smile so I had to post…

Peanut Butter Cup Perfection!

And yes it was.

-Tara

Tiffany Blue

It is one of my favorite colors. Maybe it is because of it’s name sake right?

Who could resist one of these?

 

Like in the movie Splash when Daryl Hannah's character receives a box like this from Tom Hanks’ character. She doesn’t open it, she just looks at the box and says “It’s beautiful”.

I see this color in a store or a magazine and I am just drawn to it.

  

 

It’s timeless, fun, and simply, pretty.

It’s the inspiration for this creation.

A vintage inspired elegant cake stand in Tiffany blue with a beaded glass base.
This would look great in your kitchen year round! It's a perfect wedding gift.
It is a beautiful way to display treats at your next party, shower or luncheon.

Find it here.

Enjoy!

-Tara

This Dress

I want to make this dress. I love it! It’s Anthropology from 2 or so years ago, but the design is pretty classic with its 50’s silhouette and monochromatic color scheme.

I love the lines manipulated in the bodice to define the skilled structure and add feminine dimension.

The placement of the waistband with the drop waist skirt is a very figure flattering detail.

I love the bolder horizontal stripes in the skirt that add volume and make it flirty.

I especially love imagining this dress styled for different seasons or the various color popping accessories I could put with it .

 

Did I mention I love this dress?

Thanks for indulging me.

-Tara

Think outside the fabric store!

While the fabric store is one of my favorite places to visit and Quilt Market is “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, lately I have been inspired by finding yardage in other places. My #1 spot right now is the thrift store for 3 reasons:

1. Recycle! I think it is great when I can reuse and repurpose. I think it is more responsible and more resourceful. I love taking something that has been cast off and turning it into something really cool.

2. Price! Fabric can get really expensive, but thrift stores will have several yards of fabric for a low flat price. Most have sections just for fabric and you can also find nice fabric with generous yardage in the home section as well. This gives me the freedom to play and experiment with the fabrics because the investment is lower.

3. One of a kind pieces! You never know what you will find or what will inspire you. A current designer fabric is everywhere in every form, but recycled fabrics make for more unique creations.

Here are some pieces I have created from recycled curtains. I purchased a one panel of each fabric. Both had vertical stripes. I love stripes, and even more, I love to manipulate stripes! I cut these pillow covers on the bias.

For the 1st pillow, a pretty oyster chenille, I made 4 pillow covers with a sophisticated diagonal  stripe.

 

On the second, a navy and white striped heavy cotton, I created 3 pillow covers with variations of a bold chevron pattern. The pattern is repeated on both sides giving the edges unique and eye catching designs.

 

Find these one of a kind pieces HERE. Btw, this cool metal basket is also a thrift find. Love!

Coming soon….

A purse from a 2nd hand skirt.

Pillow covers from this pretty 2nd hand find, an original screen print from the Platinum Collection Richloom.

 

I hope this inspires you in your search for fabric. Please share your finds. I would love to hear about them!

-Tara

Cake Walk Feature

Remember my friend Audrey from Gigi’s birthday party? Looking for a place to see fabulous cakes and get amazing recipes? Well Audrey has a great blog to show off her amazing talents!

Cake Walk

Audrey is blending her experience as a high fashion model with her love of confection. “From the Catwalk to Cake Walk” Check out this feature on her new enterprise.

Check out the exquisite cake she made for Gigi’s Baking Birthday party.

Enjoy,

-Tara

A Place for Everything…

Ahh if only, but I love trying to be organized. I mean it’s futile, I know, but at least enjoyable when it includes acquiring affordable ingenious containers. In this particular case: Me vs. Ouchless elastic hair bands. For years I have been buying packages and packages of these little hair bands. I would buy them, my girls would break into the packaging and spill them. Before long these tiny elastics are littered about the house. Of course I see them when I vacuuming, but NOT when I am actually doing hair. Every time I would say to myself, “What a waste”, especially since I knew I was just going to go out and buy them again! I am hoping to reduce the waste and have elastics on hand when needed with this great little cylinder. Purchased at Wal-Mart for $2.00, it is the perfect container for keeping all these little bands secure and sorted by size. Yay!

Stay sane,

Tara