Paper Jewels

In my eternal quest for pretties for my home - that are attractive, useful, moderate in cost (or, well, cheap) - and bonus points if they’re paper - I found these goodies. Yum!

Just look at these wonderful colors!

and

These fabulous photos/prints/wall art can be found at Urban Design at Artfire. Her work is super affordable, she has lots of offerings, and you can see how talented she is. And her studio bio says she’s only been doing this for a year or so - I mean, wow!

Okay, you want to spruce up your place, and you want it to be (1) easy, (2) affordable, (3) great looking, and did I mention (4) easy?

You really should check out the vinyl wall art - stickers for grownups! at Savvy Gal Designs on Etsy.

Like this fabulous graphic:

These are great for renters - easy to apply *and* to take down.

Personalize your space! Not only can you apply them vertically or horizontally, you can choose your own color. Go for it!

I’ve been sewing for (cough mumble) years, and I was jazzed to find a great online source of great vintage sewing patterns. Like this one:

The seller is Glamourstitch on Etsy. She has bunches of fab vintage patterns, some easy, some not so much.

By the way, check out the accessories on the pattern illustration - LOVE the shoes! Which just reminds me - if you have access to some really old magazines, or patterns, or whatever - they can be a great source of fashion inspiration

This is just one more (great) way to reuse and recycle - rescuing and using something that has been neglected for decades. And you’re doing it yourself (if you’re the one sewing) and you’re making something TRULY unique. How cool is that!

You know I love to find ways to recycle - and to add a personal touch - and hey, saving money is a nice idea too.

Origami is an honored Japanese craft of folding paper to make objects, decorations, and a myriad of creatures and shapes - and it can be complex and intricate. But there are many origami techniques that are simple, quick and fun. This candy box is a great example:

Find the instructions here. This fun site also shows how to make a rectangular (square) box with lid, as well as flowers, critters, etc. Try it - you’ll like it!

And it’s a great way to add a personal touch to your gifties - without spending more bucks!

This is beautiful!

This style is known as a “fascinator” and you can see why This one is meant for a bride - but fascinators are wonderful for many occasions. If you can carry them off. If you can hold your head high and feel confident and powerful and womanly.

All that is attitude - and attitude is what fascinators are all about, I think.

This lovely handmade work is available from Brenda’s Bridal Veils on Etsy.

Go look - her work will seduce you!

If it’s going to be cold - and it is - you might as well find a few luxurious, warm, comforting ways to cope. This
Cashmere Scarflette from Jujugold on Etsy
is a beautiful way to keep warm.

Hey, times are tough - if we can manage a few little luxuries, it makes the whole world seem a little better.

And look at that color!