Yesterday I was blessed with my afternoon class being canceled. My teacher was sick (so sorry for him) but that meant that I had a whole afternoon off, and it was a sunny, beautiful day! I hung out in my yard, and then worked a little around the house, which included some small little changes around the living room. 
This is the left side of the couch, and it previously had no table at all. It is a dark corner of the living room, and there is a closet just to the left of the picture which really limits space. I have been on the look out for an end table that I can put there, but in the meantime I really needed something to fill the space. This cute little table came with the house- some previous renter left it- and it works for the time being. I am also in need of a lamp for this corner, so I am on the look out for that as well.
This little tray and the decor I just moved over from the other end table on the other side of the couch. I really love the layout of this sweet thing, and didn't feel it needed a change of any kind.
This is the other end table. The white metal candle holder also came with the house- and up until now it was sitting outside. I cleaned it up a bit, and added it here!
The lamp here is one that I made over a while back- I'm still in love with it!
This is where my TV is at right now. I love the dresser- it was given to me from a friend and my boyfriend and I gave it a little makeover. Oh, and pardon the cords in the backround- you like how we still have christmas lights in our living room?! We decided that the ambiance ruled out for a while over the tackiness. I will get over this once we get a lamp on the left side of the couch... Anyways, the dresser is nice and simple, but I added a smidge of pizzaz!
I don't have 4 green knobs, but I do have two! I thought it looked better, cause now you can actually see the knobs! I just need to see if I can find two more to finish off the look!
This pic, I am actually show-casing my curtains too... You like? I scored them at Cost Plus! Its layered with one pattern, one blue on each side of the window.
I really need to paint in here... and clean up those cords! It is a terrible sight!
Here is a close up of the knobs. I like how the green ones are the same color, but they are a different shape. I think I am going to work with that, and look for some with the same color but another shape- maybe square or something (if I can find them).
I love how I can just do some small things around my house, and feel totally satisfied! I love change, and I really love to rearrange, but I don't always want to do my entire house when I get a little bored. This is a perfect solution for me- something small and simple! Do you do the same?
Is it here yet?!
I am wanting it so bad, I decided to make a little Spring of my own for my house... It has helped break up the study sessions, and the homework cramming I have been doing non-stop!
This new Crochet obsession of mine is really taking over my life at this point! I am having so much fun doing it, and I have tons of cool projects tucked away for when I have time.
The past couple months (or year really) I have come to find out a lot about myself. I am blossoming as a person, and an artist. I have new passions in life, and I have new aspirations as well- which is driving me in many different directions. I love it!
These flowers are for another couple projects I am working on, and I laid them on a blanket I have been working on for months! It is slowly coming along, and I can't wait to curl up with it on the couch and have the soft, warm, fuzziness cover my entire body...
Flowers are in bloom all over my backyard right now, bringing lots of photo opportunities, and inspiration into my life.
How are you welcoming spring?
I have literally been working on this mirror for weeks now. I started it a while ago, and then got busy and wasn't able to work on it- but it is finally done! I got the directions from Under the Table and Dreaming, and it was very simple to follow and make my own masterpiece!
When I finished it, I decided it felt a little retro to me, so I went with it, and gathered up random things to complete the vignette in my bedroom. Here are a couple different things I came up with, from start to finish.
This owl feels retro, but it blended in with the wall a little too well...
Aren't the shadows of the mirror fun?! I love how they create the look of a whole other layer.
Milk glass seemed like a good idea, with some retro fabric, but it wasn't screaming at me...
I finally settled on this setup with my glass dish, and some bangles in it with the plant, milk glass vase, and a pic of me and my honey ;) While I don't love this setup either, I was getting tired of standing around and thinking so hard about it- it will come to me in time :)
Well worth the wait! Glad I decided to finish this one up, and I love how it looks paired with my other DIY'd sunburst mirror. I am thinking about making another one of some sort (different from these two) so I have a cluster of three. I already have the mirror, so be prepared!
I feel the need to apologize to all my readers... I used to post (or try) daily- sometimes twice a day! Lately, my schedule has been super busy, and I am spending all my free time doing homework or studying. I know, lame right! My personal and social life are severely lacking too... Anyways, I haven't been posting at all lately, but I wanted you all to know that its just for a little bit, until I calm down- until my schedule calms down- and then hopefully I will be back to posting more often. Its lame, cause as soon as I got new followers, I got busy! I haven't even had time to do crafts or decorating or anything which has been hard on me.
Okay, sorry- enough whining...
This new obsession I have developed with crochet is starting to take on a whole new level! I find myself actually dreaming and daydreaming about it on a daily basis. My thoughts are all jumbled with excitement and just bubbling out-I can do some pretty amazing things with this new hobby of mine! I have been trying my knack at a couple of different things lately, and I thought I would share a few of my latest things...
Let me know what you think! ;) 
I was originally going to go somewhere a little different with this one, but my boyfriend convinced me to do this instead. I'm still going to do the other one, but the both of us were pretty stoked on this one. He designed it, and I made it. It fits his head perfect and is pretty cozy! I think with this yarn though, I need to use a larger stitch to make it a little softer looking. But I could also keep it nice and tight and make a little bowl- for keys or jewlery, or any other random things...
This reminds me of a hostess cupcake or something!
The next thing I wanted to try was jewelry, and with a much much smaller hook and string.
This is what I ended up with...
I watched a video on YouTube-Earrings by Teresa- it was super simple! I already had the earring part, and I love how light they are! I thought it was challenging to work with such a small hook and such a small string size, but in the end I really enjoyed it!
After I made the earrings, I was on a roll and made up this design for a ring...
I used the same base as the earrings, and then just made up how I thought you could do the ring part.
You can be sure you are going to see more of these bad boys in the future!
Its not perfect, but heck, for my 6th project its pretty damn good! I love the satisfaction and reward for putting a couple hours, or even a couple of minutes, of concentration and focus into something I am so proud of. The creative juices are a flowin'!
And it becomes my tropical paradise...
*Favorite* :) 
*I love the pattern of the dark lines in the back. Very exotic*
Peacock tree pillow
Pop garden large daisy pillow
Retro leaf pillow
Purple with birds and branches
Nautical Reef Throw Pillow
Colorful Birds Pillow cover
This is the left side of the couch, and it previously had no table at all. It is a dark corner of the living room, and there is a closet just to the left of the picture which really limits space. I have been on the look out for an end table that I can put there, but in the meantime I really needed something to fill the space. This cute little table came with the house- some previous renter left it- and it works for the time being. I am also in need of a lamp for this corner, so I am on the look out for that as well.
This little tray and the decor I just moved over from the other end table on the other side of the couch. I really love the layout of this sweet thing, and didn't feel it needed a change of any kind.
This is the other end table. The white metal candle holder also came with the house- and up until now it was sitting outside. I cleaned it up a bit, and added it here!
The lamp here is one that I made over a while back- I'm still in love with it!
This is where my TV is at right now. I love the dresser- it was given to me from a friend and my boyfriend and I gave it a little makeover. Oh, and pardon the cords in the backround- you like how we still have christmas lights in our living room?! We decided that the ambiance ruled out for a while over the tackiness. I will get over this once we get a lamp on the left side of the couch... Anyways, the dresser is nice and simple, but I added a smidge of pizzaz!
I don't have 4 green knobs, but I do have two! I thought it looked better, cause now you can actually see the knobs! I just need to see if I can find two more to finish off the look!
I really need to paint in here... and clean up those cords! It is a terrible sight!
Here is a close up of the knobs. I like how the green ones are the same color, but they are a different shape. I think I am going to work with that, and look for some with the same color but another shape- maybe square or something (if I can find them).
This new Crochet obsession of mine is really taking over my life at this point! I am having so much fun doing it, and I have tons of cool projects tucked away for when I have time.
The past couple months (or year really) I have come to find out a lot about myself. I am blossoming as a person, and an artist. I have new passions in life, and I have new aspirations as well- which is driving me in many different directions. I love it!
These flowers are for another couple projects I am working on, and I laid them on a blanket I have been working on for months! It is slowly coming along, and I can't wait to curl up with it on the couch and have the soft, warm, fuzziness cover my entire body...
Flowers are in bloom all over my backyard right now, bringing lots of photo opportunities, and inspiration into my life.
How are you welcoming spring?
When I finished it, I decided it felt a little retro to me, so I went with it, and gathered up random things to complete the vignette in my bedroom. Here are a couple different things I came up with, from start to finish.
This owl feels retro, but it blended in with the wall a little too well...
Aren't the shadows of the mirror fun?! I love how they create the look of a whole other layer.
Milk glass seemed like a good idea, with some retro fabric, but it wasn't screaming at me...
I finally settled on this setup with my glass dish, and some bangles in it with the plant, milk glass vase, and a pic of me and my honey ;) While I don't love this setup either, I was getting tired of standing around and thinking so hard about it- it will come to me in time :)
Well worth the wait! Glad I decided to finish this one up, and I love how it looks paired with my other DIY'd sunburst mirror. I am thinking about making another one of some sort (different from these two) so I have a cluster of three. I already have the mirror, so be prepared!
I was originally going to go somewhere a little different with this one, but my boyfriend convinced me to do this instead. I'm still going to do the other one, but the both of us were pretty stoked on this one. He designed it, and I made it. It fits his head perfect and is pretty cozy! I think with this yarn though, I need to use a larger stitch to make it a little softer looking. But I could also keep it nice and tight and make a little bowl- for keys or jewlery, or any other random things...
This reminds me of a hostess cupcake or something!
I watched a video on YouTube-Earrings by Teresa- it was super simple! I already had the earring part, and I love how light they are! I thought it was challenging to work with such a small hook and such a small string size, but in the end I really enjoyed it!
After I made the earrings, I was on a roll and made up this design for a ring...
I used the same base as the earrings, and then just made up how I thought you could do the ring part.
You can be sure you are going to see more of these bad boys in the future!
Its not perfect, but heck, for my 6th project its pretty damn good! I love the satisfaction and reward for putting a couple hours, or even a couple of minutes, of concentration and focus into something I am so proud of. The creative juices are a flowin'!
I followed directions from a video on YouTube, and found it to be very helpful. Although, the size of this one is a little bit more snug than I would have liked, so I might just need to give it away some someone with a smaller head, and make myself another one!
I love the flower embellishments! It reminds me of vintage hats from the 20's or something.
I know what I am doing this year for the holidays! Everybody I know is going to get a beanie for Christmas this year!
I love the way the ribbon looks at the bottom! Especially since I have short hair, you can see the ribbon hanging at my neck- I think it looks super cute!
My bangs were being challenging this morning, which is why I have that ugly hair-clip there :)
Its all about the plants and trees in your house...
