tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30902956560278673512024-03-04T21:57:14.275-08:00Elisabeth MichaelElisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-90961320672381680592011-11-08T15:48:00.000-08:002011-11-08T15:50:27.530-08:00Quick Christmas UpdateQuick update on my new project! I am loving how these are turning out!<br />
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Not the greatest pics but just a work in progress. Will get these done tomorrow and more pics and put them up for sale. They will say "Naughty" "and" "Nice" but I must admit, I messed up the "Naughty" so it has to be redone.<br />
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Reserve your set <a href="mailto:elisabethmichaelhomedecor@gmail.com" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I'm dying to put a sunburst mirror in the spot where I have the deco one now that I just put up behind my covered chair.<br />
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I've been crazy busy with wholesale orders which is a good thing, but I feel like I eat, drink, breathe sewing! Had a little break so thought I would get a post in.<br />
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Here is the original chair, table, wall paint color- ugh! and lamp base. Oh and Evan getting into a bag of cotton balls...he had a hay day with those! </div>
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The newly recovered chair. Please don't think I'm a professional re-upholsterer. I AM NOT! If you could only see underneath all of this...lol, but as long as it looks good on the outside right? Ok, so with that done I decided to paint the wall, get a new lampshade and strip and repaint the table. </div>
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Have a great night! :)</div>Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-46590581491352485352011-10-13T15:24:00.000-07:002011-10-13T15:24:50.614-07:00I'm so jealous of my cousin...I know jealousy is the "Big Green Monster" but I am jealous in love with my cousin's new family room. She recently had it completely remodeled, (it was complete with paneling and the works of datedness- if that's a word.) The walls are two shades and the one I am in love with is Benjamin Moore Phillipsburg Blue.<br />
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This is the exact chair I have in my living room except it is dark blue- Definitely needs a make-over. </div>
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This is such a cute idea! I am loving those charcoal chevron pillows. And the rug. I am going on a search for a tutorial on how to do this. I adore it. Next project after all the others I'm already in the middle of. :)</div>
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Are you thinking about covering a chair? Here is a tutorial to help you out. :)<br />
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I just received these pics from a client that I made a few sets of drapes for. They look amazing and I am so glad they turned out so well!</div>
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A while back, before my son was born, I did a post on his nursery and thought I would share how I painted the stripes on his wall. They were easy and turned out great! </div>
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Today, the lovely Diana from <a href="http://diana212m.blogspot.com/">Express-O</a> (one of my favorite blogs) graciously agreed to do a guest blog post for me. I am loving this post she sent over!</div>
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For the past few years I've been smitten with snazzy bookshelves. I often hear people<br />
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7. Do this to all four corners of your top panel. Turn corners right side out when you are done.<br />
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8. Now, with right sides together, pin your top panel to the 4 side panels matching the corners. You will need to pin all the way around as you will have a little more top panel fabric than side panels. (This is bc the seam allowance has been completely taken up in the side panels, but not the top with only 1/4 corners but it will all even out when you put it together in the end and give your cover room to fit snugly over the actual ottoman.)<br />
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9. Stitch all the way around using a 1/2in. stitch. When you get to each corner, lay the triangle down being careful to keep the seam underneath open and flat. You will sew a regular straight corner as best you can. If you can't get a perfect corner, or the top panel corner point seems to stick out more the the side panels, that is ok. It is better for it to be a little snug than for you to have points on all four corners. As you can see from the pic, I ended up with somewhat of a rounded corner. The main thing is to make sure that those seams are open and flat on the right side of the fabric. </div>
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10. Whew...got through the most difficult part! Ok. Now turn your cover right side out and try it on your ottoman. It will probably be quite snug, but don't worry, you did not make it too small! Ease it on slowly working it down. </div>
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11. You should have a bit of extra on the bottom which we will use as our hem. Take a straight pin and place it where you want the cover to stop (just before the floor is best)<br />
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12. Next, take your cover off again. If you have a serger, you can just serge this bottom edge and fold it up to your pin and blind or hand stitch the hem. If you are not using a serger, then you will need to make two folds. The First One- about a 1/2 inch up, and the Second One- up to your pin. Use a hem gauge or tape measure to be sure you are folding the correct amount up all the way around. Iron your fold as you go.<br />
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13. Last step! YAY! If you know how to use a blind stitch on your machine, go for it. If not, hand stitch your hem all the way around and you are done. Iron the hem one more time as well as the other seams and put your new ottoman cover on! What a difference just an ottoman cover can make!<br />
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Here are a few other cute ottoman ideas I found. I have also done pleated ottoman covers, but not sure I can explain all that! :)<br />
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I am hoping to post a tutorial in the next couple of weeks on making drapes with horizontal stripes like the ones shown here.<br />
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I recently did a cover for a client for an ottoman like this and she added nail heads all the way around the middle dip. Very nice!
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This is a great idea for extra storage space. Maybe a different color? :)
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First off let me say that I started on ETSY in January of 2010 while I was still teaching school full time. I knew I wanted to quit teaching and have a baby and figured I better have something going to somewhat replace my income from school, but something I could do from home. So, I started my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/?ref=si_home">ETSY</a> shop selling Pajamas- hence the name <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/purplepajamas?ref=ss_profile">Purple Pajamas</a>. One problem, every time I went to the fabric store, I would see all of this fabric and all I could think was, "What a cute pillow that would make!" So I completely changed my shop around, staying up to all hours of the night sewing to build up some inventory, and soon I was making sales left and right! I could barely keep up with it while teaching full time.<br />
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As time has passed, ETSY has changed a lot ,for the better in my opinion, and I have opened a second shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/elisabethmichael?ref=si_shop">Elisabeth Michael</a> and my blog and website <a href="http://elisabethmichael.com/">ElisabethMichael.com</a>. I am now consolidating my two ETSY shops and selling only fabric out of one. So, this is what I have learned through it all...<br />
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1. Don't give up.<br />
They say something like upwards of 85% of businesses fail in the first 6 months and that is because they quit. Determination is the key. <br />
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2. Add new items daily.<br />
I can't stress this enough. I still have to remind myself of this when sales are slow. New items get you on the front page and also give your shop a fresh look to repeat customers. When you go back to a shop that you have purchased from, why are you going back? Usually to see if they have anything new right? If the department store sold all the same items for months on end, would you stop shopping there? My point exactly.<br />
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3. Don't be afraid to completely change directions and try something new.<br />
Now obviously, you must stick with something at some point, but when I realized that I would rather make pillows than pajamas: I made the switch. I also completely changed the style of pillows and fabric I was offering at some point too. Not bc they weren't selling, but bc I wanted my shop to cater to different clientele and I wanted to go in a different direction entirely. <br />
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4. Be teachable...<br />
If you see that what you are trying to sell, isn't selling, then sell something else or a different style. Now some people will tell you that you are artistic, be yourself and be unique, and I am definitely all for that, but if you are selling blue and mauve teddy bears and doilies, no offense, but you need to take a long hard look at what people want and are buying today. Something new and different or modern that no one has seen is fine, not something that has been around for years...unless it's vintage of course.<br />
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5. Do not underestimate yourself in your pricing.<br />
I am amazed at how many people do this. I recently contacted quite a few ETSY sellers about buying wholesale from their shop and so many of them could only give me a 20% or so discount or told me they were already selling at a wholesale price. That is crazy! Once again, no offense, but if I am going to take all the time and effort to make something handmade, I am not going to make $10 on it! Call me crazy, but let me tell you this. <b>You are worth more than you think. </b>Think about this....(if you are selling close to wholesale price)<br />
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You can never have a 50% off sale to attract buyers bc you would be losing money.<br />
You probably already <b>are</b> losing money and just don't realize it. (more on that in a minute)<br />
The average store can sell something 80% off and still turn a profit. Why shouldn't you?<br />
Your pricing shows what you value your products and workmanship at. So wholesale means you think your product is cheap. Sorry, but it's true.<br />
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6. Are you losing money on ETSY?<br />
To determine whether you are making or losing money, you must factor in more than just the cost of the materials and supplies. You need to factor in EVERYTHING and I do mean everything.<br />
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That includes: materials, supplies, electricity (sewing maching, serger, iron etc.), water, heating and cooling, business cards, shipping bags or boxes, everything else used to ship items, and most importantly your time. And not just the time it takes you to make the item. What about the time to order the materials to make the item or to go to the store, the gas to get there, the miles you put on your car, the time listing it, the time taking pics, the time reading and learning things about your shop, and on and on I could go.<br />
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<br />Take the time to sit down and figure out just how much is one business card? How much is one plastic bag you use to ship the item? (or whatever applies to you)<br />
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And last but definitely not least...you should be getting paid enough for the time you invest. Like more than you would working a 9-5 job. If I wanted to have a 9-5 job, I would go and get one- I don't. And my skill is more important to me than $10 an hour. If excavators can make $75/hr why can't I? I think sewing takes more skill than excavating :) IMHO <br />
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7. Set goals<br />
If you really intend to make money and create a sustainable business, you must have goals and a plan to get to those goals. Write down: how much money you want to make per month, how much you are budgeting for advertising, where you are going to advertise, if you will use email marketing, how often you will use social media tweet, facebook etc. and of course BLOG!<br />
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I could talk forever, but let me just say, I love ETSY, I love what I do and you can too!<br />
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At home with my 6 month little boy and not going to a 9-5 job every day is therapy to my soul!<br />
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If you have some tips to share, please do. I would love to learn something new!Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-51429711362152558422011-09-20T11:30:00.000-07:002011-09-20T11:30:46.437-07:00Fall Pumkins<div style="text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For Those of us who have limited time, I thought this was cute and looked pretty quick and easy. Below....DIY on how to make cute polka dotted pumpkins. I read this on <a href="http://frenchknots.blogspot.com/2009/10/pretty-in-pumpkins.html">French Knots</a> and thought it was a great idea.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Cut out some vinyl stickers and put them on your pumpkin.</td></tr>
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Spray paint over the entire pumpkin. You can also use other colors: brown, black, etc.</td></tr>
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Today, I am having one of my favorite guest bloggers give us a little treat. This is Jen of "Opal Never Shouts" and I read her blog everyday. Her's is one of those I read after my son goes to bed while I drink a hot cup of tea or something comforting and just sit and enjoy myself. </div>
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Get this! Almost one hundred percent of designer
rooms do not have a matching bedroom set. As in - it all is the same
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We understand it seems a lot less “fool proof” to
buy a bedroom set. Someone has already done the work for you. There are
no worries of mixing the wrong woods or mixing styles that don’t really
go. There is no messing it up, however, if you are feeling a little
brave, explore with us the genius of not having a matching set. We find
there is a lot more visual texture and variety in the room if it doesn't
all “match” or come in the same set. You will love each piece for it’s unique features and character that it brings to your space.</div>
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There is such lovely texture and color brought into the room just by the
variety of size, height and sheen of each of it's pieces. When
collecting your bedroom set there are two things to remember. One,
make sure that the nightstands are similar in height if not the same.
This will keep the room balanced and keep your room from feeling
lopsided. The second thing to remember is just
like the first - make sure that your lamps are similar in size,
especially height. Something that works great for us is to choose a wood headboard with a pretty stain and pair it with nightstands with a fun painted color, or visa versa. An easy way to get a designer bedroom is to use an upholstered headboard, it brings in a soft texture and will go well with many different finishes.</div>
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So what if you are thinking, “That's nice, I really like the idea, but I have all matching sets and don’t want to start over.” We have an idea to
solve this design puzzle. Try separating or mixing and matching some of
your bedroom set pieces through out your house. Maybe you swap dressers
from one room to the
next or a pair of nightstands with another. You could even try out a
small dresser as an entry chest or a unique end table as a nightstand.</div>
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Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-23846201804809887942011-09-20T07:37:00.000-07:002011-09-20T07:37:02.791-07:00Pretty TapeQuick post today...I am going to a Cubs game tonight and leaving in a few :) but I wanted to highlight this amazing shop I recently found - <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PrettyTape?ref=ss_profile">Pretty Tape</a>. Look at these amazing tapes...<br />
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Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com0E Montpelier Pike, Marion, IN 46952, USA40.5512165 -85.602364337.463558000000006 -90.6560753 43.638875 -80.548653300000012tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-3343324331675635112011-09-16T12:39:00.000-07:002011-09-16T12:39:55.121-07:00Fashion Friday<div style="text-align: center;">Well, I couldn't resist...I order two skirts from The Limited this morning. They are having a BOGO sale and on top of that I used a coupon code to get $20 off a $75 purchase so with shipping spent $70 and am getting two of my favorite skirts. Since I had a baby, you all know how it is fitting into things again, and I bought one of these skirts back in July while on vacation and loved it because it actually fit. Anyway, waited for them to go on sale and they did! Bought a brown and charcoal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And then a few collections I love. Too bad I don't have the money to shop everyday all day bc I would! lol :) Anyway, I'm a collection girl. I generally buy one purse per summer/winter season and stick with them the whole time; and I like to buy a whole collection of mix and match items like the one below and wear over and over in different combos until I start over. It seems you're spending a lot, but over time you're not because it helps keep you (at least it does me) from buying random pieces here and there. Plus, when you don't have much closet space to deal with, not having a million somethings makes a big difference!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Later today, going to use my "Place Cash" on my 6 month old! What fun!<br />
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xoxoElisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-62621657594158530662011-09-15T20:18:00.000-07:002011-09-15T20:18:27.030-07:00True Turquoise<div style="text-align: center;">Found a few ideas using Turquoise and thought I'd share some. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is the cutest idea for an old door or front of just about anything that can easily be transformed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This next room is about to become my Bedroom. I just recently switched my master bedroom to the smaller bedroom in my house to make room for all my Etsy stuff :) and have been wondering what to do with it. I already have taupe walls and white nightstands. Getting started on those curtains ASAP and the rest tomorrow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZdvgklLoA6YadQLfQhW_F_75WfwvByAvb92FYuNy__-0J94J1LHeiM8tu7bO-97JUD-Sh-DMEaBASqWriU9v-MJUU_Mvir9vrs4N42V27P-KBJihCgS8NqAnKj2ewbpLr8FL-v_lYtT3/s1600/taupe+and+turquoise+bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZdvgklLoA6YadQLfQhW_F_75WfwvByAvb92FYuNy__-0J94J1LHeiM8tu7bO-97JUD-Sh-DMEaBASqWriU9v-MJUU_Mvir9vrs4N42V27P-KBJihCgS8NqAnKj2ewbpLr8FL-v_lYtT3/s320/taupe+and+turquoise+bedroom.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This a such a great idea for an old door. It was revamped into a head board. So cool!<br />
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Just threw these dishes in because I love them and have one these pots in red. Heavy, but love cooking in it!<br />
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And Last but not least... this mudroom thingy, not sure what it is exactly but it is delicious!<br />
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One more! Love this new fabric too in an oversized Zig Zag/Chevron<br />
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I have done quite a few custom orders for people recently and thought I would share a couple. I LOVE to do these, because it is something different and out of the ordinary and I love to make new "creations." :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This first one's pic isn't the greatest but this was originally a big (huge) blue ottoman that desperately needed some help. My client wanted a cover that was neutral had pleats so I created this for her and she added the nail heads. She said it fit perfectly which was great!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next is a work in progress (as you can see with the floor in the second photo) breakfast nook that had custom made benches with no cushions or anything on them. We used Waverly Lovely Lattice Lapis from <a href="http://fabric.com/">Fabric.com</a> and 2 in. foam for the zippered cushions and then <a href="http://purplepajamas.etsy.com/">Premier Prints Chartreuse Zig Zag</a> for the 8 pillows. Working on roman shades for this client next. She's about to have her entire house furnished with my creations, which is fine with me! :)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Lastly, for today, I made this ottoman cover to add a little something to my office space and also painted some stripes on the desk which I recently posted about <a href="http://purplepajamas-purplepajamas.blogspot.com/2011/07/desk-projectcoming-along.html">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrF5dqI6m578bqgA2OMtGFccFXOKslSHHZ3G6445xu-biJ1qGpzBmRFyCwV7eRGP8mGkCWted6tMzL0HIE_v5nYwB4ntKjxCxb3BGwzZU88nGQNW23Ci7b_7wk-HWATt5p7fSe7cXnWX_H/s1600/Ottoman+cover+and+evan+058-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrF5dqI6m578bqgA2OMtGFccFXOKslSHHZ3G6445xu-biJ1qGpzBmRFyCwV7eRGP8mGkCWted6tMzL0HIE_v5nYwB4ntKjxCxb3BGwzZU88nGQNW23Ci7b_7wk-HWATt5p7fSe7cXnWX_H/s320/Ottoman+cover+and+evan+058-1.JPG" width="199" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">If I ever have the time to get it all together, (hard to do with a 5 month old and 3 websites!) I will post my tutorial on how to make a custom ottoman cover.<br />
Have a great weekend!</div>Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-34065214583270567282011-07-18T11:39:00.000-07:002011-07-18T11:39:36.965-07:00Pier One<div style="text-align: center;">Have you gotten your Pier One 20% off coupon in the mail? I did and can't wait to use it. I love Pier One because they have such "unique" things. I've posted a few small purchases I've made there recently and some others I LOVE...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Not a great pic, but these are my little set of cups and saucers and salt and pepper shakers from Pier One. The drapes on the left are also from Pier one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I absolutely adore this lamp! Thinking about making one and posting it as a DIY project.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJFbH7XZaYdzBkmtSNVNxNIp2hHvgZ6rh_IZtDWxxElursk8AAXM4TszH1RIUZS5oSnAYdmJoCM6q3Rf_EALuKg86szpGHxCEqb6ZqRL7kZRixzCSPttshnxbvDjgFRXYgmJ_XuRhKoIv8/s1600/Very+Pregnant+139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">These peacock feather drapes are the ones shown in my pic above.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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If you've never been to Pier One, you must go! I promise you will not be disappointed. It is one of those places I could spend hours in just persuing every detail. :) Have a great day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-26736582697678959922011-07-15T13:07:00.000-07:002011-07-15T13:07:36.271-07:00Desk Project...coming along...<div style="text-align: center;">Hello everyone! The desk I posted about yesterday is coming along beautifully! Here are some pics... and some other things I did along the way...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to choose paint and ended up going with the Valspar (my favorite spray paint from Lowes) tan paint. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, Evan already being a boy- enjoying being outside. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I covered the most of the mirror with some paper and then used a white primer and then a satin white spray paint in this. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZH9cgKuNTmz7Y6L4DgoYrPf-t7LTegrs0SNmSXz3lIroi_a6KSgha5sqJRXLYBwJ_6xcrR9EaK2FBPkotDzrZmLq5DKVkTjbtYbQFDEpS2yjF97qBldzfZpqPjo_8tED5UExpcOJV2EY/s1600/four.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibZH9cgKuNTmz7Y6L4DgoYrPf-t7LTegrs0SNmSXz3lIroi_a6KSgha5sqJRXLYBwJ_6xcrR9EaK2FBPkotDzrZmLq5DKVkTjbtYbQFDEpS2yjF97qBldzfZpqPjo_8tED5UExpcOJV2EY/s320/four.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I measured 6" between lines and then taped the lines off with some sealing masking tape. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, I know, too much on the left hand side floor and we've got to do something with all those wires! Now onto covering the ottoman...I love this black and white but am leaning towards the next fabric I have here...</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_D1tYJpVLRe2AFT8uOv1SKMg3dhQPC4dhY9oB8dLBXL2ul-NZ05i-e_5ajsEAyD79Ijwd3TqCfKh5gvJ0Jx0Q136MHDaXiT2KEryMyc7x5ARA8YrVX1nWBkYhRe29bzdzicnkJiy0iGs3/s1600/ten.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_D1tYJpVLRe2AFT8uOv1SKMg3dhQPC4dhY9oB8dLBXL2ul-NZ05i-e_5ajsEAyD79Ijwd3TqCfKh5gvJ0Jx0Q136MHDaXiT2KEryMyc7x5ARA8YrVX1nWBkYhRe29bzdzicnkJiy0iGs3/s320/ten.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am loving the blue in this Waverly Lattice Lapis but I think it will be too busy... I am planning to paint a stripe of the print below down the wall so... (sorry about the play yard and other things in the background- I am in a hurry-Evan is sleeping:) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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This is the pattern I am getting to put on the wall...</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which fabric should I use? Have a great weekend stay tuned for the next phase (covering the ottoman) of this project. Hopefully, I'll have time to include a tutorial for covering the ottoman. :)</div>Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-55898860129351614962011-07-14T11:11:00.000-07:002011-07-14T11:11:27.678-07:00A new desk...Ongoing Project.<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Thursday everyone. I did a quote on a beautiful condo this morning and the lady living there was so sweet. On my way home, I stopped by a yard sale and found this cute desk and decided to bring it home and fix my distressed office space.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Here is my laptop etc. now...scary right?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Evan, patiently waiting while Mommy paints :) </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">2nd Coat of paint... </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Now deciding what else to do...cover the drawers with fabric, or paint some thick stripes on the desk. What do you think? I would love some suggestions. I really like these that I found...</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think this one is my favorite... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for the end result of my desk overhaul. Have a great day!</div>Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3090295656027867351.post-36073563904041535122011-07-11T12:21:00.000-07:002011-07-11T12:21:44.307-07:00Bedroom Help!Ok...so my bedroom needs some serious help..as in....I'm not even putting up a pic until I get it looking better and have before and after pics. Anyway, I did pick up these two very cute tables at a yard sale Sat. to use as tables on either side of the bed.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I am thinking about putting a large piece of tile on the tops of these just for something different. I found a few cute ideas online although I think I will probably stick to a more neutral colored tile but I still like these. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The first is Bryn from <a href="http://brynalexandra.blogspot.com/">Bryn Alexandra</a> ( don't you just love that name? :))</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I need some ideas for what to do with them. I'm hoping to move soon, so maybe they could go on my new fireplace mantel or on a entryway table.<br />
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What can I say...it always pays to make a quick stop at the second hand store...:)Elisabeth Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17883114457262114268noreply@blogger.com0