02.21.12

Bit By Bit…

Guess what we finally put together last weekend….

I will post a full tutorial next week.  And in other news, my turquoise linen fabric came, and I couldn’t be more disappointed.  I paid $200 to have it backed, and the manufacturer is insisting it has an acrylic backing… I sent it back last week to have knit backing added.   Learn from my mistake… Always go with a knit backing.
I’ll give you one guess who is going to be pissed when these are reupholstered…..

02.16.12

A Composition of Perfection.

Every Mom loves to hang onto the pieces of artwork that their child creates.  I keep mine on a bulletin board in our craft room.  But now with two kids and 10 collective years of artwork, I am having a hard time displaying it all.  Well, I have just found what I want for Mother’s Day.
Jan Eleni is a New York based designer who will create a Guggenheim-worthy collage of your child’s artwork.  Eleni offers two options for collages: a hand-cut collection of archival-quality images that are professionally framed (prices start at $3,800), or a less- expensive option of a printed custom collage (prices starting at $950.)

Not sure if this is in the budget for this Mother’s Day…. I am feeling a new DIY project coming my way!

02.09.12

Trim it Out.

I seem to be all about trim this week (its all in the details!) Adding a custom trim to a pillow is like adding a pair of designer heels to the perfect ensemble.  It takes everything up a notch. In looking for the perfect jacquard for a project, I came across the most amazing online trim wholesaler and couldn’t wait to share it with all of you.  Here are some of my favorites: