Summer is here!

I think it's official, summer has arrived! The BBQ's have already begun and now I'm just waiting to get in a pool. I have not purchased any swimsuits yet, but am set on summer sunglasses and cute pool shoes. Lets look at some summer essentials. 

Target has been my go to source for most of my summer items so far. Here's what I've got:

I got these great neon sunglasses specifically for the pool. 

And these neon shoes, just for fun. 

I'm wanting this swim suit! Love the color blocking. Only $14.99, click below to check it out! 

And with a swim suit you need a cover up. I love this chevron print piece they have! 

Then of course you need a great bag, which Target also has. 

If you want to go a little further check out their fedoras. 

Who doesn't like a one stop shop? They have a great selection of neon and pop colors! Be inspired and create! 

White: The New Trend

I work in the fashion business, so I know a little bit about this whole trend thing. We've got Navajo, colored and printed bottoms, stripes galore, color blocking, the pretty girl look, and the touches of lace, just to name a few, but the one trend I'm loving is white! White bottoms, white tops, white dresses, clean and simple. Here are some of my favorite white items.

From: Tobi.com

From: Tobi.com

From: ASOS.com

From: Nastygal.com

From: Nastygal.com

From: Swell.com

Be inspired and create!

Baby Shower Craft No. 2

Ready for round 2? You always want your guests to know whats being served, so nothings better than super cute food labels. I came up with this idea as I was walking through Hobby Lobby, my go to craft spot! 

What you will Need: 

Duck Toppers from Hobby Lobby (On the baby shower aisle)

Wooden spools (On the wood craft aisle)

Hot Glue

Card Stock

Scissors

Here are the duck "cupcake" toppers and wooden spools. Both very affordable! You should only need one pack of each. 

On the computer I created these labels. Once your satisfied print and cut. I went with a kid type font. 

Next, hot glue your labels to the ducks mouth. It's almost like he's saying "Fruit" or "Meatballs".  

Now that you have all your labels attach, put a small amount of hot glue on the end of the stick and place it in the spool. 

Now you have your super cute food label displays! 

Be inspired and create!

Baby Shower Craft No. 1

The baby shower is complete! After a long day of onsies, books and diapers my cousin and her husband are set for round one. I have a couple of other crafts to share that were inspired by this shower. If you saw before I suggested to all the guests to bring a book instead of a card and I made book category slips and bookmarks to include with the invitations. Now I have a great storage crate and food display tags to share with you! Tonight I'm going to cover the crate, tomorrow I'll take your through the food labels! 

Storage Crate

I love including some kind of storage bin with my baby gifts. I came up with the perfect idea this time, a wooden crate with the baby's first initial! 

You will need the following: 

Wood Crate from Hobby Lobby

Wood Letter from Hobby Lobby

Spray paint (optional)

Acrylic Paint

Paint Brushes

Vaseline (optional)

Hot Glue Gun

Paint Scraper

Here is the wood crate you will need.

Here are the paints I used.

Here are the other supplies I used, excluding the paint scraper. 

I first put a stain on as the first coat. Just randomly swipe it around the crate. I used grey paint and some stain medium from Hobby Lobby. 

Next, put a good amount of Vaseline over the stained parts. Don't be conservative, you don't want the acrylic to adhere well to the stained areas. This will make it easier to scrape off and distress. I let it dry for a few minutes and then spray painted the outside and inside. You don't have to use spray paint, but It's a quick way to cover the first coat. After it dried I finished the coats with the acrylic paint. 

While your crate is drying you can work on your letter. Grab a wood letter like the one here. 

I painted mine Navy Blue and mixed the paint with the stain medium. 

Here is your crate once it is all dry!

Now it's time to start scraping. Scrape as little or as much as you want. It totally depends on how distressed you want it. 

By now your letter should be dry and you are ready to hot glue it on! 

Now that your crate is complete, put all your goodies inside! 

My cousin loved this crate! I have another craft idea for this box, so look for it in the future! Be inspired and create! 

Pink By Design

I've been wanting the Silhouette Cameo for months now! I used to want a different die cutting machine until I found this beauty. I have a laundry list of crafts that this machine would help me with and now I have a chance to win one with Pink By Design! They are giving away a Cameo so go and check them out! In case you aren't familiar with the machine, it is a die cutting machine that is great for cutting vinyl, papers, and fabrics. The crafts and ideas are endless! 

Here's the link to Pink By Design: 

Pink By Design

Here are some pictures of what this machine can do: 

Cupcake Liners

Scrapbook Pages

Etched Glass

Cards

Vinyl Decor

I hope you have gotten excited! Be inspired and create! 

Note: I do not own any of these photos. All photos are owned by Silhouette Cameo America

DIY: Spring Wreath

A few posts back I posted this amazing spring inspirational wreath!

And ever since it's been on my to-do list, but now I can finally cross it off. I made my copy cat look and of course I'm going to share it with you! 

You will need the following:

A wreath base

A few bouquets of tulips

Twigs (optional)

Scissors

Hot Glue

To get started you will need your base, I used the 2nd largest size, 5 bouquets of tulips, your scissors and your hot glue. I chose to go with the pink and purple, but Hobby Lobby had a few other colors as well.

First pull off all the flower stems and then pull off all the leafs. 

Cut the stems so they are short and start placing them in between the branches. Mix up your colors and continue this process until the entire wreath is covered up!

Some of my flowers were wide and open so I used the hot glue to close them up. 

Add in leafs as you complete sections of your wreath. Once you have all the flowers attached add in some twisted twigs to add a little more texture. 

And it's as easy as that! Your wreath is complete!

Be inspired and create!

Check out my newest wreath here: 

DIY Spring Wreath: Pink and Green

3 Great Looks

I couldn't make up my mind if I wanted to talk about clothes or decor, so I did both! I scoped out 3 great outfits and 3 great coordinating interiors. Lets begin! 

Calm and Casual

Our first great look comes from Swell.com. Love this look for a dreary spring day. The poncho is a comfortable choice and goes well with frayed denim shorts. 

I envision our casual boho girl with eclectic taste. I found this great neutral palette with a full on photo wall. Love the wood details on the bed and all white bedding. Beautiful and serene. 

Cute and Trendy

Found this beauty on shopruche.com. I've been seeing lots of bow front shorts lately. They say "I'm innocent and cute, but stay on top of business" Love the neutrals with pops of turquoise and coral. 

This outfit takes me to a cottage chic space. Lots of white and soft tones of color. Love the exposed wood beams and wall paneling. The chandelier adds just the right amount of contrast that this space needs. Love that big open window too! 

Spunky and Bold

I'll take it all! I love this look from Nastygal.com. You can never go wrong with yellow for Summer. This is the perfect simple, yet trendy summer dress. Love the brown accessories and forearm bracelet. 

Viceroy Hotel Library; Santa Monica, CA

This girl looks like she's up to date on her literature, pop culture I would assume. So she could appreciate this inspiring bookcase!  It adds so much eye appeal to the space. The dark brown and yellow are a great pair and as always I'm a fan of mirrored furniture! 

Be sure to check out all three websites for great new outfits and I hope you found some inspiration from the interiors! As always be inspired and create!


Please Note: I do not own any of these photos.