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Pretty Packaging

June 26, 2012

While I’ve shown you some of my personal tricks of the trade when it comes to gift wrapping, it’s been a while since I did a round-up on the packaging that inspires me. So many beautiful and creative ways people and wrapping gifts!

Enjoy the eye candy (and the tips I’ve included)!

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Wrapping with a color theme in mind is a great way to keep the overall look cohesive but interesting.

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Always keep a lookout for paper, fabric and ribbon flowers at the craft stores. They are a great way to add pizzaz to simple wrap. P.S. check the hair accessory area in store for inexpensive flowers on pin and clips too!

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I love this combination of bold, graphic wrapping paper with solid colored satin ribbons. Easy elements to keep on hand for a quick gift wrap job!

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Create paper buckles from decorative scrapbook paper, add ribbon and wrap! So chic for the holidays!

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Creating pretty packaging has a lot to do with thinking outside the box. Here, a strip of candy buttons was used to create a bow for a gift bag and pretzels were added along with yarn to dress up a plain gift bag.

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Just about anything can be used to create a beautifully wrapped gift. Keep your eyes open for bargain utensils, buttons and round containers while you’re out thrifting.

p.s. love the embellishment created from cupcake wrappers (top photo)!

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Pom Poms on a stick…so adorable! A great fall wrapping idea!

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For some reason I have a slew of old stamps and just have never put them to use. This great package above gives me inspiration for a unique way to seal gift wrap.

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Scott Antique Market, which I attend each month has a slew of plastic vintage buckles for $1.00 or less. I love the idea of putting these to use with pretty ribbon.

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Adore this wrap. Sheet music and vintage baubles which can be found at yard sales and flea markets for a song!

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Another color coordinated look with solid paper and varied embellishments. The details are what count!

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A truly fabulous was to turn a plain white box into a stunning package! Add buttons and ribbon!

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I’ve stacked up on paper dollies (which are very inexpensive) and adore this vintage inspired gift wrap they help to create above and below!

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If you’re into beautiful gift wrap like me, you’ll want to be sure and check out one of my favorite on-line paper sources, Paper Mojo. I just ordered a slew of new papers and can’t wait to get them in my hands.

I have a few gifts I’m in the process of wrapping and will share the finished looks with you on Saturday. It involves buckles, pins and clips.

Also, be sure to head over to my Pretty Packaging and Ribbon boards on Pinterest for inspiration galore!

Now, go wrap something beautiful!

Room of The Week–A Great First Impression

June 8, 2012

When it comes to making a great first impression, this foyer knocks it out of the park!

The high gloss black door is the first element that captures my attention. I love the stylish door knocker and elegant handle, positioned a bit higher than normal.

The recessed and arched entrance wall is an unexpected architectural detail and the bold floral wallpaper is chic and whimsical all at the same time. The color and pattern make a statement without overpowering!

As for me and a foyer, I love an oversized mirror and a simple console table. This table painted white is another unexpected but beautiful statement.

A foyer space like this definitely draws you in and makes you want to see what the rest of the house holds….that stunning black and white stripe chair for starters!

Design is in the details and this foyer space got it all right!

I’m heading to Scott Antique Market today for some shopping and will be sure to share the highlights next week.

Happy Weekend! See you back here Monday!

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Treasure Hunting

March 12, 2012

Last Friday, I headed to Scott Antique Market to do a little antique and vintage shopping.

Scott Antique Market is one of the leading antique markets in the country and has just about anything in the way of antiques and vintage items you can think of.

The Scott market is held the second weekend of every month, and I try my best to be there. I wrote about one of my trips to Scott here and about another visit here.

On this trip I had vintage silver plate on my shopping list and was also keeping an eye out for vintage jewelry and other great vintage items that I could sell in my shop. While I didn’t come home with any silver pieces, I did find some cool stuff. Check out my latest haul treasure hunting…

1933 Pillsbury Balanced Recipes Cookbook with metal box cover. I’ve never seen a cookbook like this and am amazed at the unique cover and interior recipe cards. Since I’m not a big cook, this beauty will be heading to the shop for sale.

1940’s Seltzer Bottle. What a great addition to a bar or beverage center!

Vintage Petite Cut Crystal Dome. I just couldn’t pass up this beautiful piece. I think it would be great just as a display piece or perfect to sit atop a beautiful silver tray.

Set of 30 German Pie and Tart Tins. I’ve seen many a crafting project ( here and here) using these tins but also know someone who loves to bake would enjoy these.

Petite Wood Knobs–I’m going to be turning these into cute magnets and push pins.

Set of Vintage Chartreuse Dinner Napkins with embroidery detail. How great would these look as part of a spring tablescape or accenting a Christmas dining table. Unfortunately the tablecloth that matched was a bit worn but these napkins are in pristine condition.

Fabulous Vintage Jewelry–I’ll be using many of these pieces to create my own jewelry designs.

Vintage Matchbooks in a vintage cigar box. When I began traveling to the Far East over 10 years ago, I began collecting matchbooks. This collection included matchbooks from a 1938 wedding, old Las Vegas hotels and casinos, Blue Bird Coach Lines and lots of New York landmarks and institutions.

So you know my love of handbags and my current obsession with clutches, so you can image how excited I was when I came across this lovely Vintage White Beaded Clutch. It is in fabulous condition! Now the question….add to my shop or keep???

And, here’s even more Vintage Jewelry I picked up. I love the bone and brass bracelet and the multi-strand bone necklace. Such goodness!

Shopping Scott Antique Market is always such fun, especially when I come away with some great pieces. Several of the vintage items will be available for sale on my shop by Friday, so make sure and check it out.

Did you do any antique shopping this weekend?

10 Creative Ways to Decorate with Vintage Silver

March 6, 2012

If you’ve followed along on this blog for a while, you know that I have an affinity for vintage silver plated pieces. I especially love trays and serving accessories and have compiled a nice little collection. While trays lend themselves to creating beautiful wall decor statements or tabletop vignettes, there are so many other creative ways to decorate with vintage silver.

Here are 10 great ideas for incorporating silver pieces into your decor.

1. Flower Vase— silver-plated Mint Julip Cups are perfect for small floral arrangements to set around your home or use as part of a dining tablescape. I love the look of these monogrammed pieces and would collect an assortment of monograms to work with my more eclectic decor.

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2. Spice Rack–This is a really creative idea…using silverplated serving dishes as spice racks, hung on the kitchen wall.

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3. Vanity Tray–Nothing elevates the style of personal accessories or toiletries more than a silver tray. I have several in my bedroom holding perfume bottles and jewelry and just love the touch of elegance it adds to the room.

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4. Kitchen Backsplash–Did you ever think to hang a silver tray above the stove as a backsplash accent? Me either. I love this idea and the impact it can add to the kitchen.

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5. Stylish Magnet Boards—I love that these tray can look pretty while also being functional. Just hang, add magnets and you’ve got a great display area.

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6. Chalkboard Tray–When I bought my first silver plated tray I had every intention of creating a chalkboard out of it, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. After seeing this image I really want to take one of my simpler trays turn it into a chalkboard. Not only does a tray like this work for everyday use in a kitchen or office area, but I love how it can really make a party table come to life.

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7. Placemat—I’ve been on the hunt for really simple silver trays to use just for this purpose. Using a silver tray as a placemat alternative is such a stylish way to dress up a dining table.

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8. Office Work Station–Totally makes sense that the chic and savvy designer Mary McDonald would use vintage silver pieces to hold all her desktop office tools. Silver cups are great for holding pencils, paperclips and all your other desk accessories. And, I love the idea of a silver tray as an in-basket.

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9. Utensil/Kitchen Caddy–What a great way to add vintage style to your kitchen. Not only is a silver urn good for holding kitchen utensils but you could also use it to hold wrapped food products like granola bars or tea bags.

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10. Plant Holder–Silver Ice buckets or urns are perfect for housing a plant within your decor and makes for a great addition to a tabletop vignette.

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Now that you have some ideas on how to decorate with silver, I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned about shopping and caring for silver!

When shopping and caring for silver plate, keep these tips in mind:

All silver plate in England and North America had to be stamp marked until the 1970’s when stickers were allowed to be used in Canada and the U.S. When looking at a silver piece the first thing you want to do is flip it over and look at the markings on the underside. There might be several markings such as the country it was made in, markers name and/or trade mark symbol or product number.
When scouring flea markets and thrift shops, don’t shy away from the tarnished pieces. This is often where you can find your best deals and with a little elbow grease your piece can look as good as new.
If there is any tiny lumps or bumps on a tarnished piece of silver plate then pass it by. These little bumps are called pitting and it means that the silver has come loose from the base.
The best types of cleaners to use on your silver plate are soap cleaners like Twinkle that you use with a sponge to clean them under water. I also love a good silver polish like Goddard’s.
After cleaning a piece of silver, let it sit out for 24 hours before you put it away to make sure that there is no moisture on it. You can store it either in a tarnish resistant cloth or wrap it in flannel and put it in a plastic bag that you can close. Another trick I use to cut down on the tarnish is to put a piece of white chalk in the storage bag. The chalk absorbs moisture and really cuts down on the tarnish.

I’m planning to shop Scott Antique Market this weekend and will be looking for some unique silver plated pieces to add to my collection (and decor). Several of my silver pieces I’ve lucked upon at Goodwill and other thrift stores, so keep you eyes open when you’re out shopping at these type of stores too!

Happy Decorating!

A Stylish Black and White Retreat–Bedroom Makeover Reveal

September 23, 2011

After selling our house several years ago and downsizing, I really lost motivation to decorate my bedroom the way I wanted to. Instead, I just threw some things I had in the room and lived with it. Well, fast forward to February of this year when I had enough. It was time to create a beautiful space that we could relax in and re-energize ourselves in.

It was time to create OUR RETREAT.

Here’s a before photo of the room:

As I began the makeover, I had a few parameters I had to follow:

No painting the furniture or walls (a request from the hubby). The bed that is currently in my bedroom is a medium wood tone. I have a four-poster bed in storage that I want to paint high-gloss black one day and use as my master bed, but until then, I had to work my color theme around my current set of furniture. And, at the start of the project, the hubby objected to yet another paint project and insisted we not paint the wall. NOTE: Since pulling the decor together, I think he’s come around and has agree to paint the space a light grey.
Re-use as many accessories as I can (maybe with a face-lift or two).
Add a touch of red, since it’s my favorite color and makes me smile.
Incorporate a few DIY projects to add that personal touch.
And finally, do it all for $500 or less.

The design plan for the room started with this design board I created…

And this pillow (below) that I saw at Target ($25). I loved the combination of yellow, black and white and knew I could create a stylish and beautiful space with that mix.

After pulling some of the initial elements together, I then decided to add light grey to the mix to give the room added depth and contrast. That’s when this pillow, also from Target ( $25) was added to the design plan.

Along the way, I created some custom wall decor. The silver plated trays I found at Goodwill ($ 3.97 ea) and gave them a little pizzazz by gluing round mirrors which were in my craft stash, to the center of each. The gold ampersand was purchased from Hobby Lobby for $9.99 less 40%. I painted both pieces of canvas art myself.

The pillows from Target were combined with black and white lattice pillowcases I sewed from fabric purchased at Hobby Lobby ($4.00/yd less 30%. ) It took a yard and a half to make two standard pillowcases. I also made the black and white polka dot pillow from fabric purchased from Hobby Lobby (12″ sq pillow).

I created a small gallery wall statement on one wall, all in black and white. The “M” letter was a chipboard letter purchased from Hobby Lobby ($3.99 less 40%) that I covered in a patterned black and white paper. The frames ( galvanized metal) I purchased on my first buying trip to NY way back in 1994. I printed the images on my computer. The Scroll Plaque was another Hobby Lobb y purchase ($15.00 less 40%).

The largest metal frame hangs on another wall and I added some ribbon to give is more zhush!

I purchased the floor lamp at HomeGoods ($60) and gave it some added style by trimming out the top and bottom of the shade with black and white grosgrain ribbon from my stash.

I added bedside lamps from HomeGoods ($39.99), a black framed mirror($19.99 ea) from Kirklands of all places, and accessories I already owned.

On my bedside table, I placed a decorative box from HomeGoods ($14.99), a yellow frame ($5.99) from Target and flowers ($.99 a stem) in a silver vase (my own).

There is a lingerie check in the room which I accesorized with a glass ball lamp from HomeGoods ($29.99), mercury glass containers from a local store, Home Grown Living, (tall $25, small $8). The black vase also came from Home Grown Living ($10) and I filled it with the same white flowers that are on my bedside table. The silver tray in the corner of the photo was purchased at Goodwill for $.99 cents. Gotta love that place.

Next to a chair I have in th room sits a large silver urn that I use to hold magazines. This beautiful piece was gifted to me by my dear friend Suenette. She has a major thing for silver pieces and has taught me so much about what to look for when I’m out thrift shopping.

At the foot of the bed sits a large ottoman. It was originally upholstered in a green chenille, but I had it recovered in a black and white mini dot fabric for (upholstery job $100). The yellow pillows I already owned, but updated them by adding a vintage black button to the center. The buttons were purchased at Scott Antique Market for $1.50 ea. The black and white diamond print pillow I sewed from bandanas ($.99 ea.)

In addition to all the changes above, I added black silk drapes to the room ($50 per panel–Bed, Bath, Beyond) and dressed them up with a black and white ball fringe trim from Hancock Fabric ($12.00).

(Hancock Fabric is having a great sale right now in case you’re in a sewing mood).

For my bedside table I used a decorative round table and covered it with a black tableskirt both of which already owned.

As for the bedding, I already owned the white matlesse cover and purchased the black quilt/sham set from Target ($60).

I slipcovered the plaid chair in a black chenille with a subtle diamond pattern on it. Slipcover from Sure Fit ($69).

So, you can see that a lot of elements went into the makeover of this space and I really think it turned out great.

Here are photos the completed space.

If you watched The Nate Berkus show on Tuesday and saw the space that Mr. Goodwill Hunting created, you’ll see that I must have been channeling his creative energy back in June when I created my yellow painted wall art.

The vision of my bedroom came to life exactly as I imaged and am proud to call it OUR RETREAT!

p.s. I went over budget, coming in at $615 for the total makeover! Not bad considering I had a piece professional re-upholstered.

Hope you enjoyed my little makeover.

Have a fabulous weekend!

DIY Collage Art

August 29, 2011

During the Atlanta Home Furnishings and Gift market this past July, I stopped by one of my favorite showrooms, Southern Accessories Today, to see one of my favorite wall decor lines, Paragon.

Paragon developes some of the most outstanding wall decor in the market and are always presenting new and creative images.

One of the ways that Paragon stays on top of their game is by partnering with some of the leading interior designers and artist in the county to develop exclusive pieces. Artist such as Candice Olson, Mark Abrams, Bobby Sikes, Vikki Mancil Weigel and Tim Burney.

One of my favorite collections from Paragon this show was the Tim Burney Shadow Box Art. The art pieces were created by combining vintage and antique papers and cards into a collage, within a shadow box frame. The texture and 3-dimensional layout made these piece really come to life.

Collage art has always appealed to me and is a great way to showcase pieces of your life, in an artist way.

Several weeks ago I spent a day at the Longest Yard Sale, which I wrote about here. During my treasure hunting, I purchased some antique letters, dating back to 1933. I don’t know who wrote the letters, but the beautiful handwriting on the old weathered paper appealed to me.

At the time I purchased the letters the Tim Burney collage art was in the back of my mind. I was so inspired by these pieces that I decided to make a shawdow box collage piece for myself.

This past weekend, I pulled out a few treasures and created this:

To create my collage art, I included a few vintage playing cards I picked up at Scott Antique market, old keys sent to me from my mom, a music page from The Oxford Book of Carols printed in 1948, a piece of fabric that I love, my vintage letter from The Longest Yard Sale, an old watch face, scraps of decorative art paper and a gold ampersand piece.

The shadow box frame was purchased at Home Goods for $15.99 and was lined with natural linen.

It was so much fun combining pieces of my past, treasures I’ve acquired recently and objects I love.

The next time you’re looking for a creative art piece for your walls, thinking about making your very own Collage Art piece.

I hope your week ahead is filled with lots of inspiration!

images via Paragon, ConfettiStyle

ANTIQUING ADVENTURE

October 14, 2010

This past weekend, I decided to make a trip to Scott Antique Market here in Atlanta. I had not been to Scott’s in a while and didn’t know what types of things I’d find, but I did know that it would be a fun adventure.

Scott Antique Market is housed in two buildings, plus there are outdoor exhibitors as well. I started by walking the North Pavillion, where there was a mix of antique furniture, textiles, lighting, jewelry women’s accessories and miscellaneous decorative accessories. After spending about 2 hours in the north building, I moved on to the outdoor stalls which were filled with high-end yard sales type items. After about 45 minutes outside, I jumped on the shuttle bus and headed for the south building.

The South Pavillion is home to the more serious antique furniture pieces, area rugs, decorative accessories and linens. This building was a bit more expensive than the North building, but the items were definitely more unique and special.

While I didn’t find anything that made me open my wallet, I did take a few photos of items that I really liked. Here’s what I found…

This is an antique copper drink dispenser that measured about 30″ h and about 16″ in diameter. I think this would be a great item to add to my entertaining stash. I’d love to create a dinner party where the decor was a mix of copper and black, and this would be the star piece.

This antique wood chair was finished in a weathered grey color and upholstered with a really cool greek roman patterned fabric. How cute would this be as a desk chair?

One of the hottest trends in decor right now is using old grain and coffee sacks as upholstery linens. Scott Antique Market had a slew of vendors selling these antique linens. Now that I’ve seen the quality and pricing, I am definitely going to pick some up at next months show.

This was an oversized tray (about 36″ w and 24″ d). It was made of wood, had a slightly beveled edge and a hand-painted pattern around the edge. This piece was selling for $150.00.

Ok, this was the piece I absolutely fell in love with. This roll top desk was made of a brown galvanized steel that had been sand blasted to achieve the silver/pewter finish. It is the coolest industrial piece of furniture that I’ve seen. So why didn’t I buy it you ask? Could it be the fact that it weighed 600 lbs. or maybe that it cost $17,000! If I win the lottery, this desk is mine!

Here’s a detail shot of “my” desk.

Industrial inspired items were a big thing at the market. These iron machinery bolts were turned into mirrors. I loved the grouping of different sizes. The prices were actually great with the smaller size selling for $48.00, and the largest size $98.00.

The last piece I saw that was really great was this antique wood and steel game table.

So, that’s a brief look at my Scott Antique Market shopping adventure. I can definitely see why designers, collectors and those who love to shop make this a monthly outing.

To learn more about Scott Antique Market, visit there website!

I’m planning on going to Scott’s next month, so if you want to tag along, let me know.

Gift Wrap Embellishments | Fun, Festive Touches

December 7, 2018

Yesterday I shared some tips for creating a holiday gift wrap theme and today I’m back to show you the fun ways I embellished my gifts.

I am always on the hunt for unique pieces to top my gifts with. This year my collection of goodies include vintage jewelry, a cardboard coaster, a tassel and hand-made bows. Plus my favorite holly leaf craft embellishment, glittered leaves, a small picture frame and honeycomb balls. All of these pieces I’ve picked up in bargain bins, found at craft stores or scored at Scott’s Antique Market.

I’ve been asked a lot about my process for wrapping gift and it’s pretty straight forward. First I wrap all the boxes in paper and then comes the ribbon. Some boxes get a single ribbon and with others I layer the ribbon. The final touch is adding the perfect embellishment to each box.

Here’s a look at some of my wrapped gifts and the formula for each gift wrap combination.

ConfettiStyle Gift Wrap | Christmas 2018

I added a small glitter ornament to this handmade bow Instead of a center loop.

I bought this silver ribbon from Costco a couple of years ago and just love it.

The mini bottle brush tree came from Target and the pom pom yarn is from Hobby Lobby. Yarn makes a great ribbon substitute.

For the gift below I made a simple paper band and hand-lettered the Mr. Confetti’s name on it. Then I tucked a sprig of greenery under the band. This is a simple and elegant way to embellish a gift without spending a lot of money.

The pink pom pom tassel is from Hobby Lobby and it comes in other colors.

I found this beautiful embroidered appliqué at an antique store a few months ago. I’m using it on a gift for my mom. I attached it to the box top using small pieces of double-sided tape.

You can find this gorgeous floral wrapping paper here on Etsy. And the round gold embossed coasters are from Target.

Mini honeycomb balls can be found here. And I’ve also seen them at Michael’s. You can make pom pom using this pom pom maker.

Silver glitter leaves are from The Ribbon Roll.

If wrapping boxes isn’t your thing, you can use these same ideas to embellish paper gift bags. A few inexpensive accessories is all you need to create fun & festive holiday gifts. Happy wrapping friends!