If you like it then you shoulda put a wreath on it
This holiday season, how do you decorate your domicile with a wreath that stands out from the crowd? With PAPER of course! Anyone can hang a garland of greenery on the front door, but to really accentuate your entrance, try one of these fun DIY ideas…all you need is some spare giftwrap and a little imagination. (and maybe a styrofoam wreath form, some hot glue, you know, the usual supplies…)
for love of paper
stampin with me
elizabeth ann designs, tissue paper
One of our own TGWC projects
See HERE for the tutorial on this wreath which was such a huge hit last Holiday season.
Nancy's curly wreath
And HERE for this one. ENJOY!
Happy Crafting
Aimee
Nothing to wear for New Years?
What? Last minute invite to glitz & glam NYE party thrown by the Swankies and your LBD has seen every event you have gone to for the last 10 years….
Well time to get creative ladies! Our friends at Pierre Belvedere have provided a little inspiration for you. With a little ribbon and a hand full of bows (from TGWC of course) you can wow the crowd and get a few sneak peeks from Santa for yourself!
Spied in Pierre Belvedere Montreal by Super Salesgirl SS
Things are heating up in ATL…
For those of you heading to the gift show in Atlanta, be sure to stop by and visit us at the Daniel Richards Showroom!
Show is off to a great start and runs through next Wednesday, July 18th, so there is still time to take part in all the fun!
Join us! We look forward to your visit.
Forget JR…. DR is the coolest in Dallas!
Late June excursion got you heading to South Fork for a weekend of high society hub-nubbing with your oversized shoulder pads and big hair!
- Is that Victoria Principal or a line backer for the Cowboys?
Well since your in town why not head on over to the Dallas Market Center for the Total Home & Gift Market? You will find us in the Daniel Richards Showroom #1400. Come see all the latest and greatest products we have on display.
The show runs through Tuesday June 26th ( open daily 8 am-6:30 pm) Here is a sneak peek inside this beautiful showroom. Don’t miss it!
- Daniel Richards Showroom #1400 at the Dallas Market Center
Let There Be Light!
Our back room here at the studio serves as a warehouse/photo studio/prop room/inventory storage/spray booth/loading dock…etc etc. Needless to say we -especially me- spend a lot of time out there for various reasons, and I am happy to report that we now have a wonderful new lighting situation out there! It’s not “pretty” by any stretch of the imagination, but it is bright, and it is so much more pleasant to be around!
This vast improvement got me thinking about lighting and how important it is to my happiness in general. I strongly believe that light effects behavior and mood, and that lighting upgrades can totally boost good vibes and create a sense of well being. If you want to illuminate your life this weekend, here’s some inspiration!
check out Nancy's post about this fab store
Has anyone seen my measuring tape?
I hope that's not lead paint...
check it out!
local art festival
I recently had the pleasure of “dragging” my family to a local art festival, http://festivalfete.com/.
It was such a great day out, and this place was jam packed with talented artists, and I was drooling over everything as usual…
I loved that they had entertainment for the kids too, otherwise this would never have happened at all for me! They had awesome food and drinks, and a live band.
Here is my son putting on a brave face with the tall man:
One of my favorite booths here was purplebeanbindery.com, they had the most amazing handmade cloth journals
another great booth was from Kristen Cole at “Its sew you”, I obviously did not get enough pictures of all her cute things so you will have to trust me on this and go to her etsy site: itssewyou8.etsy.com
these acrylic painting/collages were amazing as well, the artist is Samantha Pidel, and her site is beautifullittlethings.com
(also I love how they are displayed on old doors, brilliant!)
These are my precious children about the make some crazy hats at the “recycled” hat making station, the hats came out adorable, but then were left behind at the dance recital we went to afterwards…so sad we can’t keep nice things
And then here are some more random pics of things I really really wanted, in no particular order, OK, maybe the mermaid first
Luxe Lampshades
Did you LOVE the hanging lampshades in our Moroccan Window? Here’s how to light up your life with this fun and easy craft project
NSS AFTERSHOCK: Vol 9 last stop on the journey
Last but not least, we wrap up this international journey in Marakech. The exotic style of this far away land was the perfect back drop for showing off our rich jewel tone, embossed foil holiday wraps.
NSS AFTERSHOCK: Vol 8….don’t forget your lederhosen!
Historically Christmas markets were held in cities and towns through out Germany. Recently these beloved holiday events have re emerged with new found popularity. We decided to bring a little piece of this european Holiday charm to our booth!
Auf Wiedersehen!
