1.7.18 Friday Favorites - Happy New Year

Happy New Year sweet friends!

It has been way too long since I've posted.  Life and the craziness that was holiday craft markets happened at the end of the year, and while it was marvelous, it was also exhausting and left little time to compile these blogs that I love!   However, I had such an awesome time meeting everyone that came out to the markets and I can't wait to do them all again this year!

Since it is a New Year, I'm starting off with a whole new list and look for my Friday Favorites.

As always, it's a list the things, products, people, or places that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout the week.

1. Psalm 91 Studio

From the moment that Cheryl (owner of Psalm 91 Studio) and I met, I knew we were going to be friends!  She has the kindest heart and loves to use her gift of jewelry making as a way to bring women to the Lord.  This girl makes beautiful jewelry, that is fashionable and functional.  She even carries a line of jewelry that works perfectly with essential oils, which I think is the coolest thing! The image below shows some of her essential oil jewelry.  I have this necklace and use it often with essential oils for anxiety.  I love it!  Check her out on Instagram @psalm91studio 

2. Bishop & Branch Body Cream

I had the opportunity to meet this sweet girl at two of the holiday markets that I was in last year.  Lydia, owner of Bishop & Branch Body Cream, makes the most amazing body creams, soaps, and candles.  Her "Holiday Spirit" candle burned all throughout the holidays at my house, and still has some wax left!  Plus, it is my new favorite scent! The body butter is perfect for super dry skin and a little bit goes a long way.  I love it! 

3. Color Street by Michelle Jones

I had never used any type of nail color strips before, until Michelle Jones sent me a sample of Color Street nail strips.  They're amazing and so easy to apply!  Michelle Jones always posts the most gorgeous nail inspo pictures (all Color Street of course) on her Instagram.  Plus, she's a South Carolina girl!  How gorgeous are these black and gold abstract nails?!

4.  House Fenway

I've been following House Fenway on Instagram for a while now and I always love her decor inspo and cozy pictures!  Throughout the holidays, it was gorgeous buffalo plaid images, and cozy flatlays with greenery.  During the fall months, it was dreamy pumpkin shots,  coffee, and plaid.  I can't wait to see what she has in store for us throughout the New Year!

5. The Adorned Fox

Tabathia, owner of The Adorned Fox, and I have been friends for over a year now.  She's so sweet and I've seen her business and her, grow so much throughout this past year.  What she's doing with her talent is such an inspiration.  Many of her videos have been viewed and shared over thousands of times.  Her wood burning and hand lettering is gorgeous.  Plus, what she's doing now with paint will blow your mind!  Check out this adorable mason jar snow scene!

6. Ashley Brooke Designs

Every Sunday, I look to see which Bible verse Ashley Brooke has posted on Instagram.  I feel like too often in our society, people are hesitant to share their faith.  So, when someone does, and isn't afraid to share it, I appreciate it so much!  Other than Ashley Brooke sharing gorgeous images like the one below, and always having a perfect manicure, she also posts the most dreamy fashion, make up, and home inspiration.  Just looking through her pictures, you can't help but want to be friends with her!

DIY Flocked Wreath

I am totally loving the look of all of these flocked Christmas trees and wreaths this year!  So, I decided to create flocked wreath for my front door.

I went to Hobby Lobby to buy the supplies that I needed for the wreath, including the flock spray.  I already had the plaid ribbon that I used for the bow, seen in my mirror post here.

This is the greenery wreath that I used.  I got it at Hobby Lobby, for only $5!

Here is the snow/flock spray that I used.  It was only $2.50 after the 50% off all of the Christmas items at Hobby Lobby.

I took the wreath outside to spray it and held the sprayer closer and farther away as I moved across the entire wreath.  I didn't want the wreath to be completely white.  I just wanted it to look like it had a dusting of snow on it.  

Here's what it looked like after I finished spraying it.

When I finished spraying the wreath, I let it dry for about 40 minutes.  It will still come off all over everything, so be careful!  

Then, I decided to make another bow, like the one I created for my dining room.  

Check out this blog post for the video that I used to make the bow.

Here's how the wreath looked before I hung it on my front door.

Here's the finished product.  I love how it turned out!  I can't wait to start flocking other Christmas projects now!  

Friday Favorites 8.19.16

Happy Friday yall!   Here are six things that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this past week!

1. Kirklands Fall Decor

Fall is in the air...  Well, not really.  It's still about 1,000 degrees outside.  BUT, seeing this fall front door setup makes me feel like its cooler outside, I'm wearing my Uggs, drinking pumpkin spice coffee, and wearing one of my infinity scarves.  One can dream right?!  Seriously though, how adorable is this decor from Kirklands?

2. Living Room by Focus Builders

I was looking through Instagram this week and came across Focus Builders.  How beautiful is this ceiling and light fixture?  Love!

3. Llyn Strong Earrings

I've always loved Llyn Strong jewelry!  I remember being young and going downtown with my mom and window shopping there.  All of the handcrafted jewelry is so unique.  When I saw these earrings this week, I fell in love!  These rose cut black diamond halo studs are absolutely gorgeous!

4. Monogrammed Pillow by The Pink Monogram

I'm a Southern girl and we love our monograms!  How precious is this pillow from The Pink Monogram??  It would be adorable in a dorm room!

5. Lilly Pulitzer Sasha Shift Dress in Regatta

I'm having an identity crisis with summer and fall...  As much as I want it to be fall, I still can't help but love these bright summery colors from Lilly.  Regatta is one of my all time favorite Lilly Pulitzer prints and this shift dress with the bright pink accents is adorable!

6. Infinity Scarves by Painter Designs

My Nana taught me how to crochet at a young age and I still love doing it!  I've been making scarves for over 18 years now and I still love making these infinity scarves for fall and winter.  They're the perfect accessory to any outfit and so cozy!  

Friday Favorites 08.12.16

Happy Friday y'all!   Here are a few things that caught my eye and made me swoon throughout this past week.

1.  Lettuce - Ware  

I've actually been collecting pieces of this for a few years now and I was SUPER excited that Veranda Magazine shared a post this week about how it's making a come back. (Yay!)  Evidently it's going for a pretty penny these days, if you find the old stuff!

2.  Marley Lilly Pull Over

I subscribe to the Marley Lilly e-mails and fell in love with this gray pull over that was in one of the emails this week!  It showed you multiple ways to wear this wardrobe staple.  I think I will definitely have to purchase one of these soon.   It's pretty awesome that the headquarters is located in my hometown too!  :)

3.  Palmetto Bluff Home in Southern Living

This house is amazing!  Looking through every picture of this home makes me swoon!  

4.  Havaianas 

Who else has been watching the Olympics like crazy?   During part of the coverage, they went to a local Havaianas store.   Then, that made me start wanting another pair...  I found these on their website and OMG!  They're gorgeous!  I'm totally loving this olive green color for fall and the stones on these are amazing too!

5.  Tarte - BB Tinted Treatment 12 Hour Primer

I have loved all of Tarte's make up that I have tried and this was no exception.  It gives coverage without being too cakey and I really feel like my skin just looks and feels better, even after I've taken it off!  I've always had issues with breakouts, so I was hesitant to try this.  However, I'm a fan!  

6.  Painter Designs Tassel Necklace

I might be just a smidge biased on this next one, but I love this green and coral tassel necklace that I made this week!  The green color reminds me of milk glass and I LOVE milk glass!  Check out my etsy shop @ https://www.etsy.com/shop/painterdesignsart