This DIY christmas garland can be made in just a few minutes.
DIY Corded Yarn Belt
Wow, it's already 4 months since my last blog post. How can that be??
Well, probably because nothing excited has happened since then. I was busy with my regular job, my shop stuff and simply not in the mood for blogging.
A few weeks ago I had to close my Etsy shop temporarily, but i plan to re-open it soon. I really miss making and selling things.
With the shop being on vacation mode, i don't have much to instagram about on @annkaydesign, so I created another account, where i can share totally different random stuff from my life ( e.g. my Lilly Pulitzer addiction) without being afraid of annoying or even losing my customers. You can follow my new personal account here.
But now on to my DIY belt tutorial. It's a cute little thing that matches my new summer shorts perfectly.
Well, probably because nothing excited has happened since then. I was busy with my regular job, my shop stuff and simply not in the mood for blogging.
A few weeks ago I had to close my Etsy shop temporarily, but i plan to re-open it soon. I really miss making and selling things.
With the shop being on vacation mode, i don't have much to instagram about on @annkaydesign, so I created another account, where i can share totally different random stuff from my life ( e.g. my Lilly Pulitzer addiction) without being afraid of annoying or even losing my customers. You can follow my new personal account here.
But now on to my DIY belt tutorial. It's a cute little thing that matches my new summer shorts perfectly.
In the mood for Pastel Spring
Today i am starting a new series called the "In the mood for..."; a collage of my favorite finds from around the web dedicated to a certain theme or color range. From fashion and beauty to home decor, food and travel. Simply anything that comes to my mind, anything i am in the mood for.
The first day of spring could not have been more beautiful, weather-wise. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and 20°C made me want to burn all my black and grey clothes, scarfs, gloves and boots immediately.
While the last two days had been all grey and rainy again, i am totally in the mood for a pastel spring outfit.
The first day of spring could not have been more beautiful, weather-wise. The sun was shining, the sky was blue, and 20°C made me want to burn all my black and grey clothes, scarfs, gloves and boots immediately.
While the last two days had been all grey and rainy again, i am totally in the mood for a pastel spring outfit.
DIY: Dip-Dye Watercolor Tissue Tassel Garland
Today i show you how to make a watercolor dip-dye tassel garland, and create a unique look in your favorite color to match any room or party theme perfectly.
The possibilites are endless, and you can either hang the garland horizontally, vertically or use it as a ballon tassel.
Happy Sunday
February was a very busy month. This is my review in pictures.
1. Another DIY print:
2. What kept me so super busy, aside from my full-time job and my Etsy shop, was this great opportunity to contribute decoration for the Hopespoken event in Dallas in March. I made 20 balloon tassels, 30 giant paperflowers, confetti, and 250 DIY business cards.
3. New glasses:
4. Tulips:
More tulips
5. And drying tulips the good old-fashioned way
6. New pillow covers for the bedroom
7. I participated in the Minimalistchallenge. One day 1, i deleted my Twitter account. After 15 days, i stopped taking photos. Read more about my motivation here
8. After almost three months, the new "thanks" tags for my shop have finally arrived.
9. February was inofficial donut month. Can you guess my favorites?
10. We had lots of ice, but no snow. Lovely frost pattern on Smarty's windshield
Cheers to March, an early spring and a happy Sunday!
1. Another DIY print:
2. What kept me so super busy, aside from my full-time job and my Etsy shop, was this great opportunity to contribute decoration for the Hopespoken event in Dallas in March. I made 20 balloon tassels, 30 giant paperflowers, confetti, and 250 DIY business cards.
3. New glasses:
4. Tulips:
More tulips
5. And drying tulips the good old-fashioned way
6. New pillow covers for the bedroom
7. I participated in the Minimalistchallenge. One day 1, i deleted my Twitter account. After 15 days, i stopped taking photos. Read more about my motivation here
8. After almost three months, the new "thanks" tags for my shop have finally arrived.
9. February was inofficial donut month. Can you guess my favorites?
10. We had lots of ice, but no snow. Lovely frost pattern on Smarty's windshield
Cheers to March, an early spring and a happy Sunday!
DIY "Always kiss me goodnight" Print
Those of you who follow me on Pinterest already noticed my latest obsession with pretty prints. Wish i could buy them all, but i have to stay frugal, so this is a simple and easy DIY print created with Microsoft Word. The font is Segoe Script in cursive and the size is 48.
I am currently revamping our bedroom, getting rid of too much red (curtains, pictures, bedding) and replacing it by black and white. Clean, modern and simple. This print replaces the old red one, that i tossed this morning.
My Valentine’s gift for you: receive 14% off all items in my shop ( excluding custom orders and special requests). Simply enter coupon code CUPID14 during checkout. Valid until February 14th
Happy Sunday
My favorite flowers are back, and since they are only available for a short period, i purchase a new tulip bouquet every week.
I created a lot of tissue tassel garlands and took new photos for my shop.
My favorite new book
Working on a DIY rag rug. It's a neverending task, and i may or may not have it finished by christmas...
One of my Valentine's Day pins from one year ago got extremely popular with 4203 repins so far. Crazy!
We had some snow
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I painted our bedroom doors white. It's hard to see in the photo, but the difference is amazing.
Hubby's gift for me on our 9th being-in-love-anniversary
Spent a day at the airport. Oh how i miss flying
And that's my January review.
Happy Sunday!
I created a lot of tissue tassel garlands and took new photos for my shop.
My favorite new book
Working on a DIY rag rug. It's a neverending task, and i may or may not have it finished by christmas...
One of my Valentine's Day pins from one year ago got extremely popular with 4203 repins so far. Crazy!
We had some snow
I painted our bedroom doors white. It's hard to see in the photo, but the difference is amazing.
Hubby's gift for me on our 9th being-in-love-anniversary
Spent a day at the airport. Oh how i miss flying
And that's my January review.
Happy Sunday!
"Key to my Heart" Valentine's Day Card
Here's a quick and easy Valentine's Day DIY for all the love birds out there: a handmade "You hold the Key to my Heart" card.
9 years
Today, 9 years ago, MisterT and i fell in love. 9 years of adventure, 9 years of happiness, 9 years of true love.
Congrats, Cheers and tons of confetti to us!
Congrats, Cheers and tons of confetti to us!
Happy Sunday
So, it's 2014. Craaazyyy!
I still remember when it was 1999 and everyone was slightly scared what would happen post-millennial.
I still remember watching "Back to the Future II" as a kid and 2015 seemed to be like hundreds of lightyears away. Wow! So hard to believe it will be next year already. Hopefully i get to meet Marty then :)
Here is my review of the last five weeks.
It all started with this Plopp MisterT brought home one day
Made me realize that our home is actually not as sweet as it should. So i started decluttering and redocorating.
Step 1: Gave more than half of my wardrobe including shoes and make-up to those who need ( #contentmentchallenge Part2)
Step 2, unfortunately in total contrast to step 1: bought new items for our home
Admittedly, i spent way more than i had intended to, but it was totally worth it. I purchased a new rug, chair cushions, pillow covers and bedding. All in relaxing and calming neutral colors.
New window film in the bathroom. Love the bamboo pattern!
After christmas christmas shopping. I saved more than 80% on holiday decorations!
Coffee break at Starbucks
Sushi for dinner. Haven't had sushi for almost three years now!
Our christmas gifts this year:
A Nexus 7 and a beautiful handmade monogrammed leather case for me, and a handmade messenger bag as well a Polar Bear Adoption for MisterT.
Lastly, more holiday impressions:
Hope you all had a great time and got to spend the holidays with your family and loved ones.
Happy Sunday and a Happy New Year!
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