Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handmade. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Shop Small - My Faves!



If you follow along with me on any type of social media, you would know that I'm obsessed with dressing my little dude in all things trendy and grown. A year or so ago when we found out we were pregnant with a little boy - I vowed to not dress him in planes, trains, dogs or dinosaurs UNLESS it was uber modern. 

I love (some people might say obsessively)  dressing Kingston in handmade goodies from shops on Instagram and Etsy. The ladies behind these shops dedicate hours to their craft and it really shows. All the pieces I have received are of great quality and come at a really decent price. But if $15-$25 is a little more then you would pay for a piece of baby clothing ... just wait till the next holiday and you'll find that these shops do sales galore! I'm sure for St. Patties Day there will be lots of 15% off around the web. Follow along and be sure to snag something the next time they offer a deal! 



Below I've rounded up a bunch of goodies from some of my favorite brands/shops that are on Kingston's must have list. A few might even be under the sewing machine and on their way to me in a few weeks!  





Tops

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(This is going to be Kingston's Easter shirt!)


(Part of Kingston's first birthday outfit -- and YES I'm that mom who thinks about these things 6 months out)


(We have some multi-colored cassette tape harems coming that would work perfect with this!)


Bottoms 

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(These pants are purchased and will be arriving for Kingston to wear for Easter with his Jesus saves bro shirt!)




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(2 for $14 leggings - we have 9&11 on the way!) 


Shoes


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(All her booties are so amazing but they are always sold out. If you want some of these bad boys you have to be quick and snag them as soon as she restocks!) 



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Accessories 



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(Kingston has 8 of these slouchy's - I would love to add this one to the collection!) 


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Aren't all these lovelies just ... lovely? These days I'm obsessed with harems and leggings because they go over our cloth diapers so easy. I'm sure daycare loves them too because when I send him in jeans they literally have to throw him over their shoulders and have to 'jump up and down just to put 'em on'. 
And I've always been on to add accessories - whether its bibs, bow ties or hats. 

Can you see any of your littles rocking any of these pieces? If so - head on over to these shops and show them some love! 


Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Crafting: Kingston's Nursery


I think it's finally time that I reveal all of Kingston's nursery to you lovely readers. Thankfully, I started working on this bad boy as soon as we found out that we were pregnant because I haven't wanted to do anything in there for a few weeks.

I knew our decor scheme was going to be similar whether we had a boy or girl: 
dark walls, white furniture with metallic and either mint or raspberry accents. 


Let me remind you of our nursery inspiration.



original details here



And here is how I tried to bring that inspiration to life! 
(Keep in mind our untraditional room setup)



























Wall Color // Lowe's // Valspar - Muted Ebony
Accent Paint // Lowe's// Pantone Universe - Bay
Crib // Cherry Orchard Furniture  //  Angel Line Mary 3 in 1 Crib
Chair // Wayfair
3 piece dresser/changing table // Home Decorators
Curtains // Target 
Rug // Rugs USA 
Mirror // gift from my dad which he found antiquing
Cloud Mobile // handmade by me 
Lamp // TJMaxx
K Wall Hanging // Hobby Lobby
Puff Quilt // handmade by me
Bedding // handmade by me // crib sheet, crib skit & changing pad cover
Mint Throw // TJMaxx 
Apothecary Jar // Nebraska Furniture Mart
Little Tins // Target - dollar section
Nuts & Bolts Metallic Men // Hobby Lobby 
Basket // Target 
The World is Your Playground // handmade by me
Dream Quote & K // gift from baby shower #3
Car Bookends // Nebraska Furniture Mart
Moustache Closet Makeover // done by me


*The tutorials I used for the fabric goodies can be found on my Pinterest board. 
*Shopping at TJMaxx is always hit or miss and they stock each location differently. 
*Check out my Etsy shop if you would like me to create the perfect puff quilt/mobile for your little ones nursery. 


I'm in love with how it turned out. 
It's modern. 
It's elegant. 
It's eclectic. 
It's us! 



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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Crafting: Ring Bearer Pillow


At the beginning of this month I went down to Texas for my bsfs wedding, where I did a recap here. Succulents, burlap, moss, monograms, pastel colors = so pretty! 

She was freaking out a few weeks before the wedding because she hadn't purchased a ring bearer pillow or a flower girl basket. Luckily, I'm super crafty and I'm her friend so of course I volunteered to make her a pillow! 


I started with a trip to good ole Hobby Lobby picking up some burlap, twine, and some silk fabric to make the flower. Her colors were pastel so this peach matched perfect!



I then cut out 2 10.5'' by 7.5'' pieces from the burlap and some random cotton fabric I had laying around the house. I didn't realize the burlap was so see through, that if I wouldn't have backed it with another piece of fabric then you would have seen the stuffing. 



The finished pillow after I had stuffed it and used stitch witchery to close the gap. 


I then made the silk rosette flower, and then noticed it was missing something. I went to my craft room and busted out the vintage brooches I had.
 {my dad is an avid antique-r so he always finds me some goodies!} 


This was the original photo I sent her of the brooches I liked and thought went well. 

And what we ended up going with was completely different! 
{Don't mind the shadow. It's time for a legit camera and not just my phone!}



I added a twine bow which made it easy for the little may to hold on to and in case they wanted to tie fake rings to it.




This took me maybe 30 minutes and about $7. 
Can't beat that!! 

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Crafting A FairyTale is on ETSY!!

Please check out my freshly opened Etsy Store!!



Specializing in handmade fabric goodies: 
fabric bunting 
fabric flower hair clip 
burp cloths


. . . and more to come!! 

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