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Paisley of the Week! Top This!

Cupcakes are not just for bringing into your kid's class on birthdays anymore.  There are whole shops dedicated to just cupcake making; one just opened up around the corner from where I work.  This philosophy makes much sense.  Why have just one cake and cut it all up when all of your guests can each enjoy their OWN personal confections?  Still, they need to choose between the having and eating.  Making this a choice little easier are adorable cupcake toppers like these which I found in an Etsy Shop called Paisley Tree Creations.  You can savor your treat and save the prettiest part forever! 

Nail Polish Costume Part II

Here we have the top and front view of the nail polish 'cap.'  I used the peel and stick gold mylar to make the letters, then a gold paint pen to write the smaller print.  Too hard to cut.

For the front of the hat I went to Revon's website and downloaded their logo, cut it out very carefully and glued it on. 

Next came the bottle part.  I went to the Little Bean Workshop's 20 minute jumper tutorial to figure out a pattern.  This one is super easy and easily adaptable to any fabric and any sort of strap you might want.  But I digress...

Next peeling and sticking the gold mylar letters for the front of the bottle.  The back has even more writing but I am NOT doing all of that.  It just says a bunch of stuff about flammability blah blah blah anyway.

Paisley of the Week! Dashing Dog Collar

Just look at this fantastic paisley dog collar from the Etsy shop My Fabulous Puppy. I don't own a dog (though my kids have been lobbying hard!) but if I did my dog could not be a cool canine without paisley bling like this.  Sasha, the diva doggy who was rescued from a shelter and knew she had to be fabulous, found that sparkly, pretty dog collars and sweaters are usually made for more dainty dogs. So unfair!  Who says you have to be petite to have the poshest pooch apparel?  Although I wouldn't fancy toting a German Shepard/Greyhound mix around in a Gucci bag, I agree with My Fabulous Puppy's motto that All Dogs Deserve to be Fabulous!  Sasha asked her owner to rescue her once again--from boring and utilitarian dog accessories and My Fabulous Puppy was born!  You go grrrrrl! (Sorry, I had to do that!) 

Be sure to like My Fabulous Puppy on Facebook and follow Sasha's pawprints on Twitter!

Nail Polish Costume part I

UPDATE: Back from the fabric store and here is what I found:

Some bubblegum pink vinyl, peel and stick gold mylar (yeah, it has stars on it but who's really going to be that picky?) and black posterboard with which to make a nailpolish cap.  Oh, and I picked up a bottle of Revlon's Fuchsia Fever for reference at the drugstore next door.

 

It's that time of year!  Halloween costume time in which K has a great idea for a costume and I make it work (to quote Tim Gunn.)  This year, K wants to be a bottle of nail polish.  I'm going to JoAnne's today to scope out fabric.  I have a basic idea in mind.  Stay tuned!!

Timeless HOME Consignments

 If you happen to be in Clinton, Connecticut you're in luck!  A brand new decorating store called Timeless HOME Consignments has just opened up there and in addition to  unique home decorations, hand made jewelry and other things they are selling hand drawn art cards by Moi! 

Clinton is one of those charming little towns that you'd love to stroll around, shop and eat lunch, but if you're nowhere near Connecticut be sure to visit their website and take a virtual look!

Halloween Wallpaper Spooky Spider

Get caught in a fun web of Halloween Spirit!  A a cute little critter for you to decorate your desktop, blog or Twitter page. 

Paisley of the Week! It just zipped by...

This week's Paisley of the Week! was actually SOLD before I could post about it!  That's no surprise, really, it was pretty awesome. One of the hottest trends out there right now is the use of zippers as a fancy trim rather than just as a garment closure. Luckily the shop where I found this felted zippy pin, Woollyfabulous, has many gorgeous offerings and all the paisleys weren't gone - yet.    Odile, the artist behind Woollyfabulous takes old wool sweaters felts and upcycles them into tiny works of art filled with color and swirl the zippers just take it up another notch! 

Letter Doodles

There's an 'N' in the works too...

For those of you who might want an entire set of paisley letters.

Paisley of the Week! So Charming

I found this beautiful paisley necklace made by Jennifer of Wire-n-Whimsy.  I like that it has light and dark.  It's upside down too, having the curl at the bottom is an unexpected element.  Anybody out there who is looking to start their Christmas list for me I am dropping a big hint!! 

For those of you who abhor thinking about Christmas before Halloween has even come, be sure to check out the adorable ghosty and goblin accessories in the Wire-n-Whimsy shop!