Happy Friday! Today I want to show you a quick and easy way to make a “needs a little love” piece of furniture look fabulous. My friends who spend time at my loft know that I have a thing for painted furniture. This thing happened about two years ago when I discovered Annie Sloan Chalk… Read more.
Everything is coming up roses (tulips, daises, lilies and more!) this spring. One of the more cheerful trends of the season, florals can be funky and fun as well as sweet and feminine. Style icon Alexa Chung mixes flower prints with leather for a fun and flirty look. You can add a dash of floral… Read more.
Maybe because it is warming up outside my thoughts are drifting towards all things nature. My thoughts transitioned into doodles and out popped these six woodland friends, all ready to mark the pages of a good book or magazine. I designed these bookmarks with kids in mind but then these little spring buddies are great… Read more.
I love the idea of a rustic barn wedding…. so intimate and relaxed and full of charm. It looks like this trend will continue this year, not only in wedding but also in home and fashion. So here is my rustic round-up! 1. Antler Lamp from Nebraska Furniture 2. Horseshoe Necklace by Keep it Close … Read more.
Happy Friday! I am so excited to share today’s post. Not only is it a home decor project (my favorite kind), but we shot a video tutorial as well. Yes, a video! To give you a little background this project has been on my “post hot list” for a few months now. I painted the… Read more.
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! We have had too much fun with posts featuring hearts, red roses, glitter. . . and are looking forward to more love themed posts next year. Even though as an adult, Valentine’s Day is about amorous love, I like the grade school tradition of sharing sentiments with all of one’s classmates. So today… Read more.
Just in time to celebrate the Year of the Snake, exotic serpentine shapes, patterns, and prints are winding their way into everything from home decor to jewelry to fashion. We’re so inspired by the natural geometry and striking patterns of snakeskin, especially replicated in textiles, wallpapers, and fabrics. Snake-inspired jewelry has also proven to be… Read more.
HOW TO MAKE A PAPER ROSE from Lia Griffith | Ellinée on Vimeo. It is the season for the beloved rose. So why not give a rose that will last longer than a week? For Valentine’s day or any day for the year, I promise these paper roses will bring a smile to the recipients… Read more.
Mint is popping up everywhere right now and we are definitely loving it. Such a perfect color for spring… fresh and crisp. I particularly love it paired with gold or yellow like in the Bursting Blooms Wedding Invitation from Elli. Here are my bright minty finds for today. Happy Monday! ~ Jennie 1. Beach Cruiser… Read more.