Janet of All Trades

I love getting ideas from magazines and the wall of art is one of my favorite concepts that I try to duplicate in my home. I found some great examples as templates for my next wall in Coastal Living and Elle Decor.  I like the idea of the ledge and the different frames since the black and white photos tie everything together from Elle Decor September 2011. A wall of objects all in the same color tone look fantastic over this outdoor sink from Coast Living September 2011. Wall of books and art from Elle Decor. I think I like this one the best with is combination of shelving and art and the subtle use of Chartreuse. I think it is time for me to gather up some frames and some art and start a wall! Enjoy!

Estate Sales are like treasure hunts, you never know what you are going to discover. The past weekend I found a few goodies that I thought where interesting. The clip on earrings I thought would make great pendants. I love this one since I have tiny purse made of the same material. A little sun for the end of the summer. These buttons are from a sale a few weeks ago. I love the large pearl button. A little bit of fabric and an antique button. So simple and cute! Enjoy! Linking up to party at:

My list of projects keeps growing and this weekends list is a little bit of everything from sewing to spray painting. So let's see what is on the list the weekend. (1) Shift Dress. A cute dress from you can make this  that would work in the summer or fall. Let's see if my sewing skills are up to the task. (3) Box  of buttons. Found at an awesome estate sale last weekend. I have already made a few pieces of jewelry with them, but I have more ideas in the works. (3) Strips of leather. More leather that needs to be recycled in to what? I am not sure yet but it will surely be something amazing! (I hope). (4) Metal Chest. Another Estate sale find that needs a bit of a bath and a bit of spray paint. I am sure it will turn out to be a winner and great piece for storage. So that is the list with a little bit of everything! Enjoy!

 I think fall will be all about scarfs after looking thru two catalogs today. I found these in the Art Institute of Chicago gift catalog and the MOMA Design Store Catalog. Felt circles hand sewn together. Felt flowers in disks. Pointelle Knit edged in a Organza Ruffle Felt Flower disks Cut silk in origami fashion. All are so beautiful and different that I want one of each. Maybe I could make them! Enjoy!

I couple of weeks ago I found these buried in my jewelry box. I decided I could make something out of them that also used parts of this bracelet. And some of this old telephone wire. I just cut of piece of the Rhinestone necklace and wrapped it with wire on to the natural leather cord and I had a brand new bracelet. Super easy and the end of necklace became the toggle on the bracelet. I can't wait to wear it and tit cost me $0 since it was all things I already had. So dig thru your jewelry box and see what you have recycle! Enjoy!

This week has been a exciting time for my me and my mailbox. Seems like a surprise arrives everyday and I can't wait to see what tomorrow brings. Here is just a sampling of what arrived this week and the plans I have for it all. (1) Bails A bag full of 100 bails so I can finish up some pendants and put them in my etsy shop. I have been working on some new design and hopefully they will sell. (2) Catalogs It must be getting close to fall since new catalogs arrive daily. The MOMA Store catalog actually came from my workplace and there are some fine ideas that I think I can create. Look for some of those on future weekend post. (3) Felt For the Nephews Birthday present arrived so cutely packaged I could not take it apart yet. A receipt written on an old library book slip card attached with a tiny clothes pin. Love it! (4) Magazines. I have some reading to catch up on..Elle Decor, Martha Stewart Living and Real Simple.Just in time for the fall and some work around the house. I will hav...

While wandering around West Elm, I came across some Burlap covered books being used on a display. I thought they were interesting and knew I needed to make them. So I collected my materials. A few old books,burlap and Mod Podge. Now this is an easy project with great results. First I cut a piece of burlap just larger than the book. Then I completely covered one side of the book with Mod Podge. The carefully wrapped the burlap around the book.It gets a little messy but the results are wonderful. I made a few with a geometric fabric as well and really like they way they turned out. I probably make more since they so easy and make a great impact on decorating! Enjoy!