colors of the week

Lavender and Cantaloupe. I'm not sure that the two would taste good together but they look nice together ;)

1. Hyacinth Print Dress by Ali Ro at Neiman Marcus 2. Erica the smudge creature by disturbedpenguinpoo on Etsy 3. Bird Earrings by standonthedge on Etsy 4. Colorful building photograph by LucyBDA on Flickr 5. Orange and Purple cauliflowers by LandVike on Flickr 6. Heels by Luella Spring 2009 on obsessedwithshoes.com 7. Beyla Ombre Kaftan at Guess by Marciano 8. Floral Tunic by Elizabeth and James at Ssense 9. BKE Ombre Scarf at Buckle 10. Handmade Shea Butter Soap by LotionsandPotions on Etsy.

Have a colorful week!

art i like

Halloween is tomorrow! If I wasn't working away like crazy, I would totally be making some creepy crawly spiders and carving some more pumpkins. October is always a busy month for me because I really love Halloween and like to make my costumes but I also put a lot of my energy into the "Save a Boob" party I throw for my birthday.

Here are some paintings from Samantha French that can put you in the mood for Halloween a little bit.

Most of Samantha French's paintings actually depict a summer theme with lots of wonderful paintings of people swimming in the pool or sun bathing on the beach. I saw these in the mix and thought that the creepy crows in her wonderfully loose painting style would be a lovely pre-Halloween treat.

some last pink things

I'm deep into work (paying work!) and long hours so it is going to be hard to consistently keep up the blog for the next week and a half but I'm going to do my best! I know this is not pink week anymore but it is still October, breast cancer awareness month. Here are a few last things from my "Save a Boob" birthday party last weekend.
I had purchased this pink ribbon pasta for my little cousin's fundraiser a few months ago and finally had a good use for it! I cooked it up, let it cool and added sundried tomatoes, feta cheese, fresh basil from my basil plant, a little balsamic vinegar and some salt and pepper. Super simple and there were no leftovers at the end of the night!This is my coffee table, aka, the donation center. I have my little boobie donation box surrounded by party favors. Self breast exam cards (waterproof, perfect for the shower), pink bracelets, pins, stickers and pink ribbons. I like to offer dark pink and light pink ribbons :)This is the wall of famous boobies. You just had to guess what boobs belonged to what famous woman. Three of them are breast cancer survivors. This turned out to be a lot of fun, everyone really got into it! I think next year I'll turn it into a game, make some cards for people to fill out and we can pick winners.Last but certainly not least, my boobie cupcakes! I just displayed them on my stacking wire racks and added some tissue petals for some extra decoration. You can't see them here but the paper wrappers even have little pink bows on them!My "Save a Boob" party was fun as always and we made $400 for Susan G Komen! The response from friends was so awesome whether or not they made it to the party, everyone loves the idea. Seriously though, it's so easy to do! Everyone should pick a cause and raise money for it instead of getting presents for your birthday! It's waaaay better anyways!

colors of the week

This week's colors are emerald green and navy blue. My favorite colors are green and blue, I've decorated my living room and dining room in kelly green and cobalt blue. This is a more sophisticated version in deeper tones perfect for the fall.
I'm in love with he first navy dress with the green circle pockets, a super cute silhouette.

1. Jersey Circle-Pocket Dress by Lisa Perry at Berdorf Goodman 2. Wooden Handle Purse by Jennifer Ladd Handmade on Flickr 3. Vintage Scarf knotted headband/necklace by deedoubleyou on Etsy 4. Reva Patent Ballet Flats by Tory Burch at Saks Fifth Avenue 5. Rose Necklace by SassySessories on Etsy 6. Bluegrass Ring by Cookoorikoo on Etsy 7. Green Tree Clutch by Anotherjamiedavis on Etsy 8. Tweet Tweet Ring by Soradesigns on Etsy 9. Peacock-Print Emily Dress by Milly at Berdorf Goodman 10. "Hello my Friend" card by Pineconeandchickadee on Etsy

Hope you enjoy, have a good week!

pink fluff

Martha made them popular but I think the tissue pom pom is a really simple project that gives you a lot of bang for your buck. I'm all about stretching a dollar especially for party decor, leaving more money for the important things. These were perfect for my "Save a Boob" party.
I took a package of solid pink tissue and cut all the sheets in half to get the size rectangles I wanted. Using about 8 layers stacked on top of each other, fold them into and accordion fold, about an inch to and inch and a half wide.Once the sheets have been folded together, cut the ends to the desired shape, I used scallops. Then I used some thin ribbon to tie the center, leaving the ends long to help with hanging them later.
Fan out the accordion and start to carefully separate each layer and fluff. The paper can have a tendency to rip but if you do, you can just fluff the layers around it and it will disappear.I made a couple different sized pom poms and tied them onto the curtain rods. If I had more time, I would have kept making them and lined the entire top of the window in them!
Along with the pink puffs, I hung the boobie garlands I had made for last years party. It was great to re-use the garlands, it saved lots of time. By mixing them with the pom poms and some pink streamers, I was able to make a new look!

making pink things

Today is the day! My third annual "Save a Boob" birthday party is tonight. I am busy making lots of fun pink decorations and goodies. I had hoped to have more time the last week to make things ahead of time and blog about them but that's not how things turned out. So, I'm sneaking in a post right now, while I'm getting everything ready.

I bought a bunch of pink candy today at my favorite store, Target. I'm totally loving the new market section, I was able to get everything I needed for my party in one trip! Food, decoration supplies, and my very cute pink party dress :)
I was trying to figure out what I was going to put all the candy in. I wanted something that was pink or clear but didn't have anything. Pink is not usually a color I like so I'm having to incorporate my green and blue home decor with the pink party decorations. Then, I looked over at my boobie cupcakes and got the idea to use the cupcake tin to display the candy!I cut some small rectangles of tissue paper and placed them over the holes. Then I placed the candy over it and the weight of the candy held the tissue in place, creating a really nice little puff.I only had one color tissue paper but I have many different pink streamers. I cut three strips, rounded the edges with some scissors and criss-crossed them over the holes, placing the candy over them just as I did with the tissue.
The candy looks and smells great. This is a simple way to dress up an ordinary cooking pan, and I didn't have to go buy a new candy dish!

I'll be sharing more projects with you soon. I hope we make lots and lots of money tonight for Susan G. Komen, I already have $60 in donations from friends and family who couldn't be here for the party. It's a great start!

preparations

I haven't had as much time to blog as I hoped this week, balancing work, errands, and birthday activities. Luckily, I have lots of pink supplies left over from last year and I've been picking up a few things here and there over the last month or so. In addition to that, my boyfriend did a wonderful thing this past weekend. He participated in the Little Rock Race for the Cure with his mother (a 9 year breast cancer survivor) and brought back some goodies.

I love what Susan G. Komen did with their logo, making all the ribbon runners on the shirt. The Scarf is by Ford Warriors in Pink and I have to say I really like the pattern. I love supporting the cause but many times I don't like the super cutesy shirts and other items often sold. I'm excited to see that both Ford Warriors in Pink and Susan G. Komen are making some really nicely designed things for sale lately!
Here is my collection of pink for my party. Pink plates, cups, pink ribbon cupcake wrappers, pink ribbons, streamers and boobie garlands. As you can see, I like to use all shades of pink. This is not a baby shower!
I made these boobie garlands last year. I just bought a few different shades of pink card stock and cut out lots and lots of circles. My boyfriend and I sat in front of the TV, cutting and gluing boobies. I placed the "nipples" in random places, not just in the center, to add some interest. Besides, everyone's boobs are different :)
I have some other decoration ideas that I hope I will be able to get to in the next couple days. Decorations, cupcakes, pink punch...so much to do!