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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Weekend Wrap-Up

How was your weekend?

Ours was good.

It was one of those weekends where we did a little of this and that.

Here are a few pictures from my phone that captured some of our weekend activities.

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Retail therapy for ideas only.

Of course it was one of those days that you LOVE everything you see.

Don’t you love these chairs?

I don’t need chairs, but if I did I would scoop these up.

 

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Can you ever have enough letters?

The filigree letters were pretty.

Why wasn’t there a G??? C’mon-that can’t be a poplular letter. 

 

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How cute are these owl mugs?

Perfect for hot chocolate, icecream a latte.

Hmm…I may have to go back to get these.

 

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I liked this very simple saying…something to live by.

 

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Nicole and I hit an estate sale where I was looking for frames for my daughter’s wall collage.

Although I didn’t find any frames, I did get these. Yay!

 

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Basketball games…there’s nothing better than cheering your kids on.

 

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Finally,we capped it off with the Super Bowl.

A good game.

Mediocre half-time..(perhaps I’m not a Beyonce fan).

BUT…

Great food…sushi, pizza, nacho platter…

Quite the diverse food choices huh? 

That’s what happens when you let three girls choose what they want to eat!

 

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Hope you had a great weekend friends!

 

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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…

 

 

Source: google.com via Yby5 on Pinterest

 

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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