It's like a brand new couch!

The before couch that I've had for a few years and the pictured cat has destroyed. It's comfy and it pulls out into a full sleeper, which my dad really loves to sleep on. Weird I know. Anyway I really wanted something that looked more adult than college student and decided, Why not try to re-cover it myself? So I hailed Jenny for a cut of yellow twill and started on it! Here's what it looks like now: 

Doesn't it look like a brand new Ikea couch?! And I really like the way it looks in our new grey living room.I'm totally in love with it! I mean sure there are some mistakes and it's not perfect, but no one really notices them anyway. Also I only spent $43! CAN YOU FUCKING BELIEVE THAT! I am just thankful that it turned out so nicely, it was certainly an adventure!

Wedding Crafts- #5 The Toss!

Deanna and I were talking one day and the topic of what the toss as the couple left came up. They didn't want something that everyone else does and then I thought of these: 

Deanna modeling how to use the packets.

So the idea came up and Deanna loved it! Yay! So I printed the type on sheets of Velum paper that read "Shower the Newlyweds with your love!" The proceeded to cut out each on a sew them, which is what you see in the first photo. I was sewing them in long chains and one was long enough to react across the living room ha! Then we, meaning me, Julia, Deanna, and Jenn hand cut each heart out of card stock that varied in colors and of course had glitter! I then stuffed them and sewed the top closed! I think they came out nicely!

Wedding Crafts- #4 Bridal Shower Favors

So for the bridal shower we had a cute little tea party, which turned out to be loads of fun and I left with a stomach full of treats. So I decided that the favors should reflect our days events, tea and treats! I was thinking, hmm what could I make that someone could actually enjoy and keep and enjoy later on? So I came up with these little cuties:

The finished product! Now on to how they were created!

Honestly I just cut the napkins into 9"x9" squares and serged them!

I used 3 different Amy Butler patterns that I thought looked like they could belong at a tea party. Sorry these photos are off because they were taken at night under crappy lighting.

Then I placed a mini-scone and bag of Deanna's favorite tea: Early Grey.

Then tied them up with tags that read:

"Thanks for joining us! Please enjoy tea another day on us!"

People seemed to really enjoy them, I just hope that they kept the napkin to use again at home.

Wedding Crafts- #3 Ring Pillow & Day of Clutch

So this little clutch was made by the request of Deanna's mom. She thought it would be nice to have a little bag to carry her things around in the day of the wedding, how could I resist? I do love a good clutch, plus I was able to use the fabric from her mother's dress. The small lace detail you see is also from her mother's dress, I really love that we were able to use her dress for so many  things. I finished it a  long time ago, but I'm realizing now that it really needs some interfacing, so I'll be finishing that soon, probably tomorrow.

This is the pillow I made for the rings to be carried on by Jason's sweet little cousin. Again, the fabric is from Deanna's mother's dress. Then I added some sage green ribbon that matches the bridesmaid's dresses. In the photo are a few of my rings just to see what it would look like. What do you think?

More fashion week....

Tuleh

Tuleh 

Lela Rose

DVF

Derek Lam

And not to mention that I FUCKING LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT! I'm sorry I just can't contain myself anymore, I'm currently jamming to 'Love Story' with my cat and loving it! Anyway, here are a few more looks from Spring 2010 fashion week.

2010 Spring Fashion Week...

Ruffian

Organic by John Patrick

Organic by John Patrick

Luca Luca

LAMB

Boy By Band of Outsiders

Boy By Band of Outsiders

BCBG

Adam

These are a few of my favorite looks for spring 2010, as of yet, meaning Marc Jacobs hasn't shown, ha. Let's get real when he shows my life will once again revolve around all things Marc.   Yum!

Are they just as good....

Or would it be settling for the cheaper option? I'm not sure how I feel, but I found these beauties on Urban Outfitters.com and I've been seriously thinking about getting them since I can't afford that amazing pair of pumps I posted about last week. Tell me what you think? I mean a third of the price does sound tempting doesn't it?

Also I've been searching for a dress to wear to Ryan and Liz's wedding but I'm having a bitch of a time, HALP ME! 

Music!

Ok so let's talk about music. I know I don't have the best taste in music to most people, but I'm happy with it, ha. I have a pretty good mix and lately I've been listening to Taylor Swift non-stop, I know I always swore off country music, except the holy trinity: Reba, Patsy and Dolly. Anyway I was searching the web today and saw this video:

And I Oh so totally love paramore! I think she has a great voice and most of the time doesn't use it to it's potential, 

but there are a few songs where her voice is so amazing it kills me!

Anyway, Listen to this song and love it, it's so good even if it's a cover. I do have a soft spot for female vocals.