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Chez Renee–Making Organizing Fun

February 22, 2012

I love for my work and home environment to be organized and at the same time stylish. One of my go to sources for unique items to organize and decorate with is Chez Renee.

Chez Renee is an online boutique filled with vintage and reproduction items. Each piece is selected by Renee and Connie, a mother, daughter duo with the idea to help you turn your house into a unique and personal style statement!

Here are a few of my favorite items:

Rotating Counter Carousel $156.00. While a bit on the expensive side, I love the versatility of this item for holding craft supplies or office supplies like paperclips or push pins.

Metal Chalk Boards– $3.00-$12.00. What a stylish and functional way to label storage baskets in a play room, laundry area or linen closet. I can think of a thousand ways I’d use these darling chalkboards!

Set of 2 Glass Jars–$136.00. Want to add a little style to your kitchen…how about this awesome jars. I’d use them to hold tea bags, granola bars or packets of oatmeal. So cute!

Wire Letter Holder–$70.00. Baskets of any shape and size are great for organizing your home. This one would be perfect hung above the commode to store extra TP rolls, towels or toiletries or next to your desk to hold office papers or stationary.

Recycled Cubby Box–$68.00. I’m envisioning gift tags, ribbon scraps, tape, scissors, address labels….the perfect gift wrap accessory storage box!

Wire Magazine Holder–$70.00. Magazines are an obvious choice but how about using this basket to store wrapping paper rolls, towels next to the pool or firewood at the hearth. This basket just might be the perfect storage solution for a multitude of organizing sins!

So, don’t these items make the idea of organizing your home or office seem like more fun than work? If you could choose just one item, which would it be????

To check out their entire selection of home decor, gift, party and personal accessories head on over to the Chez Renee website, here!

all images via Chez Renee

Getting Ready for 2012—Etsy Calendars

December 15, 2011

Every year about this time, after all the Christmas decorations are up and most of my Christmas shopping is done, I begin thinking about the year ahead.

One of the first things on my “to-do” list is to buy a new calendar for the coming year.

A calendar is a big thing to me. It records all the important moments in my life, allows me to set goals and lets me look back at all that I’ve accomplished in the year. So, when it came time to pick out my 2012 calendar, I turned to Etsy and Paper Source and found some great options!

Mix Illustration Calendar–OliveandRuby–$12.50. Every month showcases a different illustration in soft weathered colorations. Measures 4.25″ x 11″

Retro Poster Calendar–Yumalum–$20 This is a great calendar for an office or a kitchen. I love the bold typography and colors. Measures 11.5″ x 16.5″

Wall Art Calendar–Paper Source–$29.50 Each month features an exclusive Paper Source design in bold, beautiful colors. Measures 12.25″ x 19.25″

Plus…

Special Feature: On the back of each beautiful page are templates for creating wonderful pillow boxes, file folders, note cards, and square boxes. 100% recycled with 30% post-consumer waste and completely reusable, this calendar is about as earth friendly as you can get, and so lovely too!

Desktop Calendar–sdstationery–$12.50 This fun and whimsical desktop calendar comes with a clear easel. Measures 4″ x 6″. I love all the images and would use then a gift tags or frame them as art after the month has passed.

Modern Graphics Calendar–Lisasamartinodesign–$19.00 Beautiful hand-drawn graphics give this calendar style and personality galore. Measures 8.5″ x 11″

Now the challenge is which do I choose?

In addition to one of the calendars above, I’ll be using a personal planner to keep track of appointments and my personal schedule. Every year I pick up a leather planner from Gallery Leather and this year, mine will be bright orange! Not only does Gallery Leather have a great selection of calendars and planners, but all their products are handmade in the USA.

Have you already picked up your 2012 calendar? Help me pick mine out…which one of these is your favorite?

The finishing touches…My Christmas Decor!

December 12, 2011

The wreath is hung…

The ornaments are made…

The tree is up…

The table is set…

And now the finishing touches…

HANDCRAFTED GIFT TAGS

I used tradtional paper tags and layered on decorative papers, handmade pinwheels with a mirror center and faux holly leaves.

PICTURE FRAME WREATH

I painted a thrift store frame Christmas red, hung an ornament from the center and added a bow to create my festive & fun door wreath!

GIFT WRAP

Every year I coordinate my gift wrapping with my tree colors….this year it’s red, white, silver and kraft paper which works with the burlap elements on the tree.

And, every year I wrap each family members gifts in a different color paper so that identifying gifts is easy…

All the gifts for my brother and nephew are wrapped in red and white. My brother is a drummer so I tucked a sheet music card under the twine I wrapped his gift with.

My hubby’s gifts are all wrapped in the natural kraft paper. I love monograms so I’ve used several different styles on his gifts. You’ll also see that my yarn pom poms are also a fun addition to my gift wrap.

p.s. the mini ornaments came in a pack of 16 from Target for only $1.00

On this gift, I used a decorative piece of scrapbook paper on the front of the package. It has a simple white design and the perfect spot for a holiday message!

My mom’s gifts will all be wrapped in silver this year. Here I added a red satin ribbon and a antiqued silver glitter ornament which was only .50 cents from a local gift store.

Wrapping presents is one of my favorite things to do and at Christmas I tend to go all out.

My gift wrapping tips:

*Keep your color theme narrow

* Use a variety of papers to give your gifts visual impact

* Pretty ribbon is a must

* Embellishments will take your gift wrapping to the next level…be creative!

HANDMADE CHRISTMAS CARDS

I created my Christmas cards by grouping several different size tags together..some store bought and some I cut myself. On one of the tags I sewed a clear pouch and filled it with Confetti as an nod to my company name. A larger tag holds a photo of my husband and me, and a smaller blank tag was used to write a special holiday sentitment. All the tags are tied together with a pretty silk ribbon.

SO THERE YOU HAVE IT…ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS AT THE MCKEE HOUSE!

Now that all the major projects are done and my client projects are complete, it’s time to sit back and give thanks for all that I have this holiday season.

Wishing each of you a Very Merry Christmas!

{ check in tomorrow for a few glimpses into some of the holiday decorating I did for clients}

all images by ConfettiStyle

My Christmas Tree–2011

December 9, 2011

We’ll, here it is….our Christmas Tree.

Every year I create a different theme for my tree. No, I don’t go out and buy all new ornaments. I may take an element from a previous theme and create a new theme around that. And, I always try to hand make a few of my ornaments to give my tree a really personal touch. Last year my tree was all silver, primarily mercury glass.

This year my theme is vintage inspired with a mix of red, mercury glass, burlap. sheet music and crafted elements. I love the way it turned out! Hope you enjoy it.

Sorry for the grainy photo. The tree sits in front of french doors and the sunlight is killer.

Here’s a upclose detail shot of a section of the tree. The burlap ribbon is loosely wound around the tree and my sheet music rolls are tucked all around the tree.

The yarn pom-poms I made are wrapped around the burlap ribbon. These will be making another appearance in my gift wrapping too!

The dress form I use when I’m making my jewelry is tucked to the side of the tree. I hope one day she’ll be wearing that fur vest that is on my Christmas list.

These are the ornaments that were under construction a few days ago. I used cardboard coasters, sheet music, saying tags and tinsel string to create them. Each one has a jingle bell and twine holder.

I also made these clear glass music ornaments. I cut some sheet music into thin strips, wound it around a pencil and then inserted the curled paper pieces into clear glass ornaments. A tiny bell hangs from the top of each ornament.

These sheet music pin wheel ornaments were also handmade. After creating the pin wheel I placed a decorative paper circle in the center and then layered on a tiny mirror circle for shimmer.

This ornament was purchased and fit in with my theme perfectly.

My tree skirt is a red ruffle edge shawl that I have. It works like a charm.

p.s. the circle tag on the gift under the tree was my inspiration for my ornaments. I purchased it from Pottery Barn.

I hope you enjoyed seeing my Christmas tree and all my handcrafted goodness. I’d love to hear your thoughts!

I’ll be back Monday with all the finishing touches to my decor….front door wreath, gift tags, Christmas cards and my holiday gift wrapping!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Holiday decor and all images by ConfettiStyle !

Linking to:

Honey We’re Home–Christmas Tree Link Party

Thrifty Decor Chick–Christmas Tree Link Party

My Christmas Tablescape

December 5, 2011

Hi all,

I hope everyone had a great weekend! My weekend was jam-packed with activities….a little Christmas shopping, decorating for a client, making Christmas cards, crafting gift tags and setting my Christmas table. Sunday ended with me feeling a bit under the weather so I downed some NyQuil and slept like a baby.

I’m feeling better today and wanted to share my Christmas Table with you.

This year, my table is a mix of red, white, silver and natural linen. I hope you like it!

I found this printed linen fabric at Hancock’s and knew it would be perfect as the foundation of my table decor. I left the edges raw just to keep things a bit more casual.

Along with silver ornaments, I added in a few of my vintage silver pieces. This oblong silver plated tray holds a collection of ornaments.

I used my mercury glass Christmas trees in the center of the table along with a red and silver box from Homegoods and a scattering of ornaments.

I love my silver chargers. They are glass with a silver bubble texture on the back side. The dinner plate and salad plate are from my china set and the small bread plate is from my Mom’s china set which she gave me a few years ago. Her plates have an embossed floral pattern around the rim, but they work great with my simple pattern.

At each place setting, I placed an ornament that I made. I covered a round cardboard coaster with sheet music, added saying tag, small silver ornament and a piece of silver tinsel ribbon.

On the back of each dining chair, I hung a metal cone filled with silver ornaments and a sprig of silver greenery. The cones are tied to the chair with a beautiful silver ribbon. I use these cones every Christmas and change out the elements inside.

Small Christmas trees add texture and a touch of traditional Christmas spirit!

Silver snowflake candle holders and small tealights in silver containers are also scattered around the table.

I really love how my table turned out this year. I love the pops of red and all the shimmer the silver and mercury glass adds. Now, it’s time to celebrate!

Hope you enjoyed a peek into my Christmas decor. More to come this week!

Holiday Home Link Party

Ornaments Under Construction

December 2, 2011

Hi all,

I hope everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit. I am fully enveloped in all things Christmas. I’ve decorated 4 client homes already and will be heading out later today to begin work on another. And, I’ve used some of my spare time to hand make a few ornaments and gift tags. Here’s a sneak peek of my ornaments under construction.

I still have a few details to add before they are complete. Next week, I’ll share all the holiday magic happening around my house, so stay tuned!

Until then, I hope your weekend is full of holiday cheer!

p.s. Tonight I’m going to spend the evening with Rashon, (aka Mr. Goodwill Hunting) doing a little thrift shopping at B & R Thrift here in Atlanta. And, of course I’ll be taking lots of photos and will share all the fun with you next week.

Bits of Inspiration: Vintage Christmas

November 29, 2011

I am in full Christmas decorating mode for clients this week, and in the evenings I’m working on all kinds of holiday projects around my house.

I mentioned before that my Christmas decor this year will be a mix of burlap, red, mercury glass and music themed elements.

Even with my theme set, I’m finding myself smitten and inspired by all the Vintage Christmas decor I’m seeing in blogland. I love the mix of natural elements, the texture and all the shine and shimmer. I’m so inspired, I’ve decided I’ll be making my version of many of these ideas to incorporate into my decor.

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Best of Etsy: Christmas Cards

November 28, 2011

Now that Thanksgiving is over (and I hope yours was great), it’s time to start thinking about your Christmas Cards.

When it comes to Christmas Cards, I always try to make my cards by hand rather than buying boxed cards from a store. I think handmade cards are a great way to infuse a unique touch into the season and share something special with family and friends.

I know many of you may not have the time, energy or desire to make your cards by hand, but love a handcrafted card just as much as I do, so I’ve spent a little time roaming around Etsy and have come up with 8 of my favorite handcrafted cards ready and waiting for you to buy and send this holiday.

Check them out…