Spring Bling

I’m ignoring the fact that it’s snowing like crazy outside and still acting like winter.

I’m ready for warmer weather.

I’m not asking for much…just some days filled with sun and blue skies.

Despite, whatever Mother Nature is doing to us, it’s time to get some Spring bling on!

A few weeks ago, Nicole and I hit a terrific estate sale.

I love when we find the unexpected as well score the items that we went for.

Just when I thought we saw it all, I spotted a tiny room with some vintage earrings.

{Yes, an unexpected score!!}

Vintage jewels are so beautiful.

The glitz and glamour of long ago is simply one of a kind.

The sparkle and pastel colors are gorgeous aren’t they?

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  I appreciate the beauty of vintage clip on earrings, but knew I would never wear them.

It came to me that I could make magnets out of them.

They may not get attention from wearing them these days, but will get a new kind of attention holding up pictures & artwork around my home.

{Okay, I realize some of you may be gasping that I’m dismantling something vintage…but, that’s what we do around here.}

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Using my handy dremel, some super strong glue and magnets I got to work.

 

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 I love how the magnets add that extra something special and unexpected.

The sparkly aurora borealis magnets are my favorites.

Do you have a favorite?

These will be available at our next sale later this Spring.

If you can’t wait till then, feel free to contact me at carin@yby5.com.

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If you’d rather wear vintage check out my friends Etsy shop for vintage necklaces, earrings, handbags and much more.

 

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Wall Collage Part 1

What to do with an empty wall?

That’s the problem in my oldest daughters bedroom.

Last summer we made some changes to her room that you can see here. Somehow the months got away from us without completing some of the finishing touches. With her turning 13 soon, as in right around the corner, {GULP} she wants a more sophisticated space that defines her maturing style. Out went the pink carpet, pink walls and those posters that no longer seemed “cool”. 

It left us with this large empty wall begging for some attention.

 

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I love wall collages and admittedly I was steering her in this direction :) . They offer an afforadable unique solution to large walls. After scouring Pinterest together here are some inspiration ideas my daughter likes…

 

 

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Source: google.com via Yby5 on Pinterest

 

I think we’ll incorporate ideas from each while adding some personal touches.

A little paint on these two mirrors will be a great starting point. 

 

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In the meantime, I’ll be checking out our local thrift stores and estate sales for some great frames & mirrors. Throw in a latte and that sounds like my kind of day!

  I have until her birthday in April to finish…no problem…a piece of cake! 

*And can I say that I’m totally freaking out about her turning 13! It makes me scared, happy, sad, joyful, nervous…all wrapped up in one big emotion. My first born little girl is growing up into the most delightful young lady. I know great things are to come…right? :)

 

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New Pillow Covers

We’re in the doldrums of winter.

Are you feeling it too?

It’s so cold out that the only thing I want to do is stay inside!

I decided it was the perfect weather to sew some new pillow covers for our sofa.

I’m kinda like a serial pillow cover-er (is that a word?)

You see, all I can sew is a straight line.

That leaves me sewing curtains or pillows. 

I’m over the curtain phase so bring on the pillows.

Sewing pillows is a quick project (once I reaquaint myself with my machine).

I’m a quick project kind of girl…Nicole knows that all too well!

Can I tell you how many times I’ve recovered these pillows?

 

Check out my polka dot phase a few years ago-nice huh?

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As my tastes change so do the fabric choices.

Although our off-white sofa has seen better days, it’s the perfect neutral.

It’s been one of our best “big” purchase decisions…do I dare say 20 years ago-yikes!

Funny enough I bought the fabric for my pillows back in November before knowing pantone’s color for 2013

I am naturally drawn to greens and blues so when I saw the simple floral pattern I knew immediately this was it.

 

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I’m thrilled with the results.

Wonder what I’ll do next time?

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Here are some 2013 pillow trends.

Which speak to you?

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How about this awesome chair in pantone’s 2013 color of the year Emerald Green?

And that fabulous floral pillow-pure love!

 

 

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