Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Thanksgiving - Twenty Eleven

After spending the holidays across the country last year, my family & I couldn't be more thankful to be back in the Northwest surrounded by loved ones. On this holiday we are reminded of how blessed & fortunate we are. I hope your day is spent with dear family & friends, filled with love & laughter, great food and drink! So, from my household to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Below are a few of my favorite Fall note cards. Enjoy!












While guest arrive, hand them each a I Am Thankful slip to fill out anonymously. Before dinner, read each one aloud. Give thanks & spread the love!


Tuesday, November 22, 2011

DIY: personalized sneakers


Get inspired:
The shoes above were inspired by Gauguin’s paintings in Tahiti and ikat textiles from Uzbekistan. Check out the V&A museum for more ideas.

Design:
Keep it simple! The shoes have lots of nooks and crannies, and the rough canvas makes detail nearly impossible. Take into consideration the lines of the shoes and consider how your design will fit in with the stitch lines, piping and lace holes.

Color:
Use Prismacolor markers, and buy extra since they run out really fast! You’ll have to go over your pattern multiple times to get saturated colors.

Add texture:
In keeping with your inspiration, find sew-on beads, rhinestones, prong-set studs, etc. (don’t bother with stuff you have to glue). Changing the laces to a unique trim also helps add a custom touch. Each kid’s sneaker takes 1 to 1.3 yards per shoe, and you can find lots of trims and things here.

In love with these one-of-a-kind shoes? This pair and others are available at the Crewcuts University Village store.

Big thanks to J.Crew Crewcuts for the amazing tips & tricks for our little ones kicks! xo