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Best of Etsy: Holiday Packaging

September 28, 2011

There are less than 100 days until Christmas and I’ve already started rounding up my gift wrapping supplies. Etsy has an abundance of incredible items to choose from, but I’ve selected a few of my favorites to share with you and get you started on your holiday gift wrap plans.

1) Beautiful Handmade Gift Tags from Nolan3863. I love the shape of these tags and the green satin ribbon tie. Oscarandollie has loads more gift tags to choose from so make sure to hop on over to their shop.

2) Handpainted Christmas Paper is a beautiful damask pattern from Oscarandollie. I love how the red and green pop off the natural Kraft color.

3) Burlap Christmas Stockings from eabdesigns. I love using stockings for gift packaging. Not only is it creative, but it’s a little bonus to the gift recipient.

4) How darling as these Crocheted Bows from Cornflowerbluestudio? Pretty cute in my book. What a great topper for a special gift. And, if you’re looking for a unique Christmas gift, make sure to check out all the other beautiful crocheted items Rachel makes.

5) Striped Twill Ribbon from itsalwaysfabulous! This ribbon is the perfect accent for my traditional Christmas color theme.

6) Baker’s Twine in any color from Londontierney. Perfect for wrapping gifts that will be mailed, food gifts or even to tie gift tags on. Londontierney also carries a great assortment of buttons that would make a great gift wrapping adornment.

7) The most beautiful Paper Ribbon from Paperjacks. I love the traditional red and green options, but there are loads of other colors is you’re looking to do something outside the box. So, so cute!

8) Burlap Christmas Cones from eabdesigns are perfect for holding small gifts, chocolates or even a stash of candy canes. They’d also make great place markers at your holiday dinner.

9) A classic and simple Ticket Tag from Scrapbits will make it easy to mark gifts under the tree. And, if this style tag is not for you, they’ve got tons of other great styles to choose from!

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This year, my Christmas decor is going to be traditional with a twist, using Christmas red and hunter green as the foundation and throwing in a bit of apple green, white and kraft paper tan to accent it all. Given my color theme, you’ll be seeing many of the items above under my Christmas tree this year!

Have you begun planning for the holidays? If so, what’s your color theme going to be?

25 Random Things

June 14, 2011

I love reading blogs and one of my favorite daily reads is The Creative Place, written by the very talented artist and crafter, Ashley.

Today, Ashelys’ blog post was a listing of 25 Random Things about her. Not only was the list fun to read, but it allowed me to get to know Ashley from afar.

I was planning a similar blog post for later this week, with only 10 Random Things, but Ashley’s list inspired me to divulge a bit more about myself. So, without further a due, here are 25 Random Things about me, the blogger and designer behind ConfettiStyle.

1. I love wrapping paper. Even though I have a signature color (red and hot pink) that I try to wrap my gifts in, I can’t pass up a role of beautiful wrapping paper. Luckily, I’ve found ways to incorporate beautiful paper into my craft and design projects, which justifies my paper addiction.

2. I love horses. Several of my friends had horses when I was young and I love to ride. I even have a collection of those plastic horses from when I was young.

3. I tried out for Miss Teen USA way back when. Since I couldn’t since, I chose to do a dance routine as the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz. I used my gold cheerleading pom-pom as the hair for my costume.

4. I love to travel. When I worked for Eddie Bauer, I had the opportunity to travel to the far east. I spent 5 years traveling to places like Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Indonesia. Singapore is one of my favorite places on earth.

5. I love to cruise. The hubby and I took a cruise on our honeymoon and fell in love. We’ve taken 7 cruises so far and hopefully will be off on another one soon.

6. The water has to be running when I brush my teeth, or I’ll gag.

7. I hate loading the dishwasher.

8. I decorate my Christmas tree in a different theme each year.

9. I used to be proud that I had never been in the hospital, until I tore my rotar cuff hanging a piece of artwork at my store. And yes, it sounded like a piece of paper tearing when it happened. Now, I have one hospital stay on my resume.

10. I love blues music. I’m an old soul at heart when it comes to music.

11. I still have a baby tooth in my mouth. Every time I get x-rays at the dentist, they are surprised that I still have it and it’s so strong.

12. I need to have complete silence and darkness when I sleep.

13. I was class president all three years in high school. Yes, I’m somewhat of an overachiever.

14. I was only 4 1/2 lbs. when I was born and spent a month in an incubator.

15. I collect Boyd’s Bears. My collection has grown to about 120 stuffed bears.

16. My favorite color is red. When I was young, my bedroom theme was white with red roses.

17. I was voted best dressed in high school. My love of fashion started when I was really young and still continues today.

18. I love the smell of Clorox–totally random for sure.

19. Like Ashley, I love magazines. I’ve created a list of all the ones’ I get with the expiration date so I can keep track of them all.

20. I’m a cat person. My two cats, Boots and Coco lived for 16 and 18 years respectively. It’s been hard to think about bringing a new cat into my home, but I know I will soon.

21. I adore Carson Kressley. If I were stranded on an island, I’d want it to be with him.

22. I want to learn to ride a motorcycle. It’s on my bucket list.

23. I empty the change out of my wallet every night. A few years ago, we had collect $900 in coins.

24. The Devil Wears Prada and Shawshank Redemption are my favorite movies.

25. I hate cartoons.

So, there you have it. A few things about me that you probably didn’t know.

i’d love to know a few of your secrets, so do share!

The Stockings Were Hung…

December 7, 2010

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, beautiful Christmas Stockings are an essential item on my decorating list. And, because I try to change-up my Christmas decorating theme each year, I’ve unknowingly become a “collector” of Christmas Stockings.

Here’s a round-up of my favorite holiday stockings and a few fabulous mantle photos to inspire your holiday decorating.

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Andrea Carone, of Inspired Living designed these fabulous stocking (above and below). I love how elegant, yet whimsical it is. You can check out more of Andrea’s beautiful stockings at her Etsy site, here!

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In one of the homes I decorated this year, animal print ribbon was used on the tree. I fell in love with the look and then I saw these to-die-for stockings. Next year my holiday theme may just to have a touch of animal print in it.

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Who says a holiday stocking has to be shaped like a boot? I love the look of this whimsical mantle, using knit mittens as stocking stand-ins.

These Mackenzie Childs stockings are too cute for words. I love the jewel tone colors, embellishments around the cuff and that adorable puff ball on the tip of the toe. Available at Neiman Marcus

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On many of the blogs I read, I’m seeing a trend in all white Christmas decor. I love the clean, fresh love of this color statement. The tree above is simple but so beautiful, and the stockings below are just dreamy.

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In my book, the more lush your mantle garland, the better.

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I think this mantle decor is stunning. I love the combination of antique mirrors and brown and white transferware.

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And, to give your holiday stockings even more style, a decorative stocking holder is a must. Here are a few unique ones, all from Neiman Marcus.

So there you have it, a bit of holiday inspiration for your stockings and mantle.

What’s your favorite holiday decorating statement?

THE BEST OF IKEA

September 1, 2010

The 2011 IKEA catalog arrived in the mail the other day and I immediately began flipping pages to see what was new. Once again, Ikea has delivered a crop of really cool, stylish and oh so affordable decorative accessories, furniture, textiles and lighting.

If you’ve ever shopped at an IKEA store, you know that it can be overwhelming, even for a super shopper like me. But, I will tell you, every minute you spend in their store is time well spent.

Before I make a trip to the store, I sift through the catalog to get inspired, (the room shots are great), and to map out an initial shopping list. The range of products is incredible and the price points are mind-boggling.

After looking through the catalog several times and then spending more time on-line, I did create a list of favorite items, some that may just find their way into my next room re-do.

SOLSTRALE VASE $6.99

I really love this vase and can already image how I’d use it from season to season. Since fall is approaching, I’d fill it with a few of burnt orange sunflowers.

HULTÖ Easy chair Width: 28 3/4

HULTO EASY CHAIR $69.99

This is just a darling chair. I think if would look great as an accent chair in my guest bedroom.

GEDSER Rug, low pile multicolor Length: 2 ' 11

GEDSER AREA RUG $49.99

I’ve been needing a new accent rug in my kitchen and this one just makes me smile. I love the mix of colors and the slubby texture.

EDIT Cushion cover red, multicolor Length: 20

EDIT PILLOW COVER $10.00

I think this pillow would look great on the chocolate brown side chair in my bedroom. I love the sophisticated color mix.

BÖJA Pendant lamp Diameter: 17

BOJA PENDANT LAMP $59.99

I don’t know exactly where I’d put this beauty but I just love it. Maybe my craft room?

TROLLSTA SIDE TABLE $79.99

I am always on the lookout for unique side tables. This is a great style that would work in the family room or as a nightstand. I love the storage space it also provides.

BERGSBO Bookcase with glass doors red Width: 47 1/4

BERGSBO BOOKCASE WITH GLASS DOORS $249.00

A pair of these brilliant red bookcases just might have to find their way to my craft room. I love decorating with bright colors in that space because it boost my creativity.

LONSBODA SCENTED CANDLE IN GLASS $3.99

This beautiful candle would work in just about any space in my home, but I think the bathroom vanity is the perfect spot. I can’t believe the price and just might have to make this my go-to Christmas gift this year.

ALVINE SPETSIG Cushion cover white, multicolor Length: 16

ALVIN SPETSID CUSHION COVER $10.00

How cute would this be as a little back pillow on my desk chair (below)?

IKEA PS SÅGA Chair red Width: 18 1/2

PS SAGA CHAIR $69.99

Cute, cute, cute and totally magnificent as a desk chair.

KAJSA TRÄD Cushion cover black, white Length: 26

KAJSA TRAD CUSHION COVER $7.00

Absolutely no place for this in my home, but when I re-do my bedroom in a black, gray and yellow color theme, this pillow will be the perfect accent. I love that it is a sophisticated look with a modern vibe.