Author Archives: Krista Salmon

08.26.11

Beaded Heaven.

That’s what she’s been named by her creator, Lindsey Hamlin of Simply Salvage. who tirelessly worked to create a perfect replica of my vision.  She hand painted and strung over 4,000 beads (twice the amount that we originally estimated.)  Lindsey dealt with my incessant questions about parts, colors and finishes.  She made this baby with love, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. 

Beaded Heaven is on her way home to Virginia as we speak.  I know a three year old who is anxiously awaiting her arrival.

08.25.11

Spell it Out.

It all started with a plan. 
Slowly but surely, things are moving along in Lou’s room. Last weekend I finally made some of her pillows.

I just used iron-on transfer paper from Michael’s.  I am thinking of having them stitched on to make them more durable.

 I also finally ordered two of these sconces for either side of her bed.
And, I am expecting her new chandelier to arrive by the end of the week.  
I am giddy thinking about that chandelier in her room.  I will be sure to share pictures as soon as I get it hung!

08.24.11

Thank You Cards Giveaway.

My love for the hand-written thank you note has been documented on this very blog. I was so delighted to receive an email from Amy Lowry, owner of the Thank You Cards Shop.  Amy started her business after her wedding 6 years ago ; working on all the details showed her just how much she loved design.

One of the benefits of blogging is that I have received emails from so many vendors that are interested in getting their product out there.  I don’t highlight every product, only the ones that I believe in, or ones that represent my style.  Well, Amy’s products speak to me!  And I am happy to announce that she will be sponsoring a giveaway of TWO $25 gift certificates to her shop to TWO lucky Kiki’s List followers.
Her designs are happy and whimsical.  Just check them out for yourself:

Here are the rules for the contest:
1.) You must be a Follower of Kiki’s List.

2.) To enter the giveaway, simply leave a comment on this post between today, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 and Friday, August 26  telling me why you should win. A winner will be selected at random and will be announced next Monday, August 29. 

3.) To receive an additional entry, you can link to this post on your own blog (include the url to your blog post in your comment). It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after blogging about the giveaway.

4.)Post about this giveaway on Facebook for another additional entry. You must enter the link to this post in you status update. It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after FB’ing about the giveaway.

5.) Tweet about this giveaway for an additional entry.  It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after tweeting about the giveaway.

6.) Lastly, like Thank You Cards Shop on Facebook for an additional entry.  It is up to you to return to this post to enter your second entry after becoming a fan.

There will be TWO lucky winners this time.  Good Luck!

08.23.11

I Love You Like A…

Next week, Mike and I will celebrate our 9th wedding anniversary.  We are pretty simple, we don’t exchange gifts, and as some of you may know, this is a bittersweet day for me, so I like to keep it low-key.  I always like to get one funny card and one meaningful.  Unfortunately, I will be in California all of next week, so I’d like to leave a little something behind.  So I started my search for the perfect card.
This is like Mad-Libs.  I love you like a                      .
 
A Fat Kid Loves Cake (I have signed cards to him saying just that.)
A lemon?…  I guess this is a love/hate thing.  Probably not appropriate for our Anniversary.
Ok.. Maybe I should search for something a bit more meaningful….
Found it.  Our relationship started as a long-distance one.  So, when ending any email or text we have always signed OJ, or Olive Juice for I love you.

 

08.22.11

Fleabags.

Strange name, I know, but I spotted this brown suede little beauty in last month’s InStyle and haven’t stopped thinking about it since.  Me likey.  It makes me think of Fall.  I imagine myself rocking this baby with a cream cable knit turtleneck and some weathered jeans.
Fleabags was started by two women who were in the design industry and were frustrated with the environmental hazard and waste that plastic bags created.  They wanted a dapper, large and versatile bag to carry all of their goods.   While this is much more expensive than your average Envirosax bag, I dig it and would love to have one for a gym, overnight or laptop bag.  

Just look at these babies….