buttons and ribbons and trim, oh my!

Kathryn is one of my best friends in NY. Kathryn has a blog where she tells about all the wonderful things to do and see and eat in New York. Kathryn also happens to be an AMAZING photographer. She posted these beautiful pictures from one of my favorite New York spots, M&J trimming recently. 

Aren't they lovely? 

the birds

Wouldn't this be lovely for a little girl's room? 

I have a great idea to recreate this & on a budget. Coming soon. 

via oh hello friend

nesting dolls and a funny story

When were dating my husband went to Europe with his friends for a few weeks. I was left home to wait for his calls, and it was torture. I made him promise to bring me back really good gifts. 

While I was envisioning a something unique and beautiful, he was envisioning something else. He brought me home a Manchester United soccer jacket and a set of matroshkya dolls painted like snow white and the seven dwarves. Now that I write this I kind of, sort of can't believe I married him. I think I about died of laughter and disappointment when I opened those up. 

I do however love nesting dolls, so I when I found these, I was a little excited. I can imagine all the lovely ways these could be used. I think I'll order a set to store all my office goodies in. 

Oh and by the way my husband has gotten to be a better gift giver since then. 5 years of marriage and an opinionated wife will do that to you! 

I still have those Snow white dolls in storage. Any takers? They're just too ugly to have sentimental value for me! 

weekend

I saw Julie & Julia last week and I can't get the darling state handkerchiefs that Julie (Amy Adams) had hanging over her bed out of my mind. I haven't found a great source for them yet but of course you can hunt them down on eBay. I think these add such a charming detail. I'd love to find a way to incorporate them in to a project. 

I've had a busy week with some projects wrapping up. 

Stay tuned Monday for a fabulous room that is just awaiting some finishing touches. 

treasure

I went to the thrift store today channeling Eddie Ross.  He seemed to be with me there in spirit because I snagged some wonderful things. It was great, until I lost my keys and spent an hour searching the store only to find out they had some how made their way into the lining of my purse that I had already emptied out 15 times. Oh well, some times this happens. At least I have some beautiful new milk glass to make me feel better about it. 

Image Via the one and only Eddie Ross

DIY

I am always on the hunt for a good DIY project (there are about six pieces of furniture in my garage waiting for a makeover) and these little side tables from Sunset Magazine are one of the most creative ideas I have come across for a while. One of my best friends had gorgeous tables like this in her home when we were growing up. Her mother had flawless taste and their tables were a beautiful antique version that housed small collectibles and pretty things.

I think I may have to add these to my project list! Click here for detailed instructions.

without fail

Those creative minds over at Kate Spade never cease to amaze. I always love going behind the curtain to see what they have in store. This project reminded me so much of my father-in-law's amazing collection of vintage political buttons {which we hope to one day inherit}. His button collection deserves a post all of it's own, which I promise will come soon.