Blue so blue!

So while surfing craigslist I happen to run across this beautiful gem and I just have to have it. I had been wanting to add a pop of color to my white and black decor forever, but never found that wow piece. And I just knew this was it! It's beautiful tufted blue velvet in immaculate condition from the 1940s. My style has evolved throughout the years and transformed from modern to shabby chic to what now I call would say timeless. It's all about quality and finding the beauty in every style. I loved it as is but wanted to add some upholstery tacks and made a bold move painting the wood trim a coordinating blue. It wasn't as easy as I thought because trim had aluminum insert and I had to cut out, fill,sand and paint.  Once that was all done I tried nailing the upholstery tacks and had a difficult time until my brilliant husband thought of pre-drilling the holes and then securing them with heavy-duty glue. I'm super happy with the results and now time to find the perfect oversized blue Decour pillows for my dark brown leather couch to coordinate. 

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How to make a number piñata!

Materials needed:

-cardboard

-scissors

-marker

-pencil

-tape

-Hot glue gun

-flour

-warm h2o

-your choice of decorative paper

1. Making the structure. Stack two pieces of cardboard together. Draw your number and then cut through the two layers of cardboard at the same time. We made our piñata 3 ft tall.

2. Cut strips of cardboard for the edging. Our strips were about 5" wide.

3. Taking the strips, tape together the top and the bottom piece on the seam. Reinforce it on the top and on the inside.

4. When you get to an edge just make a crease in the cardboard so it bends easily. 

5. Add a layer of papier-mâché with newspaper and flour mixture. Allow 24hrs to harden:) 

6. Cut your paper into 1" squares. 

7. Using the eraser side of your pencil wrapping paper square and twist. Now add a dot of hot glue and stick to surface of piñata. (Try and work a little each day so that it's not overwhelming) 

8. Cut a section at the top to add candy in then cover with paper. To hang cut two holes at the top and thread string through. Enjoy:) 

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Spring Wreath

I took a wreath purchased at Goodwill for $1.99 and transformed it to my liking. I bought some flowers at the Dollar Tree and used some left over ribbon from my Christmas wreath. The letter "R" I also had.

Materials used:

Wreath ($1.99 @ Goodwill)
Flowers ($2)
Ribbon (already had)
Letter (already had)
Paint (already had)

Tools Needed:

Scissors
Paint brush
Hot glue gun
Twine

BEFORE

I removed the ribbon, white flowers, and greenery. I kept the purple flowers because I felt they looked well paired with the flowers I bought.

Next, I started cutting flowers from the stem then hot gluing them onto my wreath.

Then, started painting my letter gray and when dried I then placed in the center of my wreath. Hot glued in place.

Finally, comes the the ribbon. I don't know about you but I was struggle when trying to make a bow...So I have found a way to cheat in making it. I make each individual loops, ribbon ends, and center then hot glue all together and VOILA a perfect bow.

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Oatmeal Banana Cinnamon Smoothie

In my journey of trying to eat clean, I have been drinking a smoothie that has helped me in fighting off my morning hunger. This smoothie keeps me nice and full until lunch time. It's easy and simply delicious! Hope you enjoy as much as I do.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup of oatmeal
1/2 of a banana (frozen)
3/4 cup of Almond Vanilla Milk
Pinch of Cinnamon

Combine all ingredients and blend. Then, Enjoy!

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