Brocade is back as a big trend for Spring and Fall. I am loving this Renaissance-inspired print. I’ve seen some gorgeous Brocade at my local fabric store, but always wondered as to what I could possibly make with it. So far, a full circle skirt sounds like a winner. Or maybe some Brocade shorts for summer! You can try the pattern in light pastels for a soft and romantic look. Or wear it in bright, bold colors to make fashionably loud statement.
If you don’t know what alfajores are, they are dulce de leche filled cookies from South America. Surprisingly, they are made with cornstarch, which gives them a soft and crumbly texture. It’s difficult to eat just one!
Recipe:
*Thanks to my mom for the recipe!*
This Ikea hack dresser is one of my favorite DIY pieces from my sister’s new Chicago apartment. The Tarva 3 Door Chest is a bargain, but the unfinished wood is far from apartment ready. We bought a can of Behr Coral Expression and added white paint to create an ombre look. Here’s how we transformed the dresser.
1. Start by painting the body of the dresser white.
2. Paint one of the dresser drawers in Coral. Add two or three coats.
3. Add white paint to the coral to lighten it. Paint the second drawer like you did the first.
4. Add more white paint to the paint mixture to paint the third drawer.
5. To add a bit of interest to the dresser, we spray painted the knobs gold.
6. We lined the inside of the dressers with gift wrap paper we found at Marshalls. Measure the insides of the drawer and cut the paper to size. Mod podge it to the drawer.
7. Put it all together and you’re done!
A few days ago I made this inspirational post on the cute and popular cat ear headband.Today, I’m going to show you how to make your own!
Materials:
– Metal Headband
– Wire (The thicker the better. I used 21 Gauge)
– Rhinestones
– Glue
– Pliers/ Wire cutter
– Gold Spraypaint (if your headband doesn’t match the wire)
1. Cut two pieces of wire to approximately 7 inches in length. (Longer or shorter depending on how big/small you want the ears.) Bend the wire in half to form a triangular shape.
Earlier this week I posted on how to brighten up a clay planter with yarn. Today I’m featuring another easy way to add a bit of color to your home. All you need is some paint!
What you’ll need:
– Planters and Plants
– Spray Paint
– Acrylic Paint
– Paint Brush
– Painter’s Tape
1. Start by spray painting the pots. Let them dry.
2. Using painters tape, tape off the section you want to paint.
3. Paint the taped off section. I did two coats.
4. Transfer your plant to your painted pot.
And you’re done!
*How cute is this cactus?*
