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Be inspiring, creative, fearless YOU

March 2, 2013

You are an inspiration to someone {if you know it or not}. There are people that I have known for years and others for a short time, but they all have touched my life and inspired me in many ways… Thank You for being a part of my life!

free printable {click here to print}

the “inspiration” for this quote {here}

Mistakes are a good thing?! They reveal something about us, open new doors, make us better, and build our character. Let’s embrace it.

free printable {click here to print}

These storage boxes from Present & Correct are sturdy and pretty. A good motivator to clean up and clear out things.

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This is a whimsical and simple illustration of art supplies {source}. To me, if you can draw a heart, you’re an artist. Fill a blank piece of paper full of hearts and post it on your inspiration board, the refrigerator or frame it up. For me, I enjoy taking 10 to 15 minutes to just “doodle” a simple picture. With each new picture drawn, the confidence and creativity level will grow just a tiny bit more. Go for it!

Classic quote and a great reminder, there is not another person like you.

free printable {click here to print}

Do you iron bedsheets and pillow cases? I didn’t until I met Grace Anderson-Skari (I will usually iron the pillow cases and maybe the sheets). I will remember Grace for the simple things such as ironing, fresh linens and cookies, as well as the love of family, strength of faith and beauty of spirit.

If you missed the remembrance of Grace, a copy of the program is available {click here to print page 1} {click here to print page 2}

{All free printables are for personal use only.}

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DIOR Haute Couture {spring-summer 2013}

February 23, 2013

Dior haute couture spring/summer 2013 racks 400w:590h-1

{ fine fabrics and attention to detail }

{ models with pixie-cut hair and glittering red lips }

{ last minute prep before the start of the show }

Christian Dior spring-summer 2013 haute couture collection displayed the coming of spring beautifully. This was the Creative Director Raf Simons second haute couture collection for Dior. The models emerged walking up the steps from the floor below to be surrounded by mounds of boxwood hedges and trees. The collection was light and airy, with layers of tulle, fine fabrics, embroidery, beads and flowers in vivid and pastel hues. “I wanted to do a very self-explanatory collection this season” said Simons. “I wanted it to literally be about the season; to be about the very idea of spring.”

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Here are a few videos highlighting the show

Haute Couture Spring -Summer 2013 Collection {13:50 mins}

casting & backstage at Dior Haute Couture Spring -Summer 2013 collection {3:01 mins}

Image Sources & Credits: Armocromia Make Up { 1, 5 } // Design Scene { 2, 8, 11 } // Vogue { 3, 4, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 } // Pages Digital { 6 } // Marina Monroe { 10} // Amazing Grace Paris { 14, 20 } // The New York Times { 18, 20 } // Textbook { 19 } // Popsugar { 21 } // Christabelle’s closet the blog { 22 }

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Simple & Pretty Flower Arrangements

February 16, 2013

Thinking of Spring, this inspiration board captured the simplicity and the beauty of flower arrangements using a few or a small bundle.

image sources: 1. MoMA Store // 2. Style Me Pretty // 3. Cox & Cox // 4. Style Me Pretty // 5. Midwest Wasp, tumblr // 6. Danish-street, tumblr // 7. Sweet peas from Sherry Kain’s garden {Kains on the Creek} // 8. Zoie loves, tumblr // 9. The Lane // 10. Style Me Pretty // 11. decor8, Leslie Color Me Pretty // 12. Aran, peonies // 13. Style Me Pretty // 14. Better Homes and Garden

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diy Valentine Treat Bags

February 9, 2013

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These Valentine treat bags are quick, simple and inexpensive to make from regular school notebook papers.

step 1 SUPPLIES: notebook papers (one sheet will make 2 treat bags), glue stick, scissors and stickers

step 2 Cut one sheet of notebook paper in half horizontally. Each piece will measure 8″w by 5 1/4″ h (approximately).

step 3 Along one of the two short sides, make a fold about 3/4″ in from the edge and apply glue in that small area from top to bottom.

step 4 Bring the opposite edge of the paper to the folded line and fold over the sticky glue section of the paper.

step 5 To make the flat bottom of the bag, make a fold about an inch from the edge, forming a crease. Open the base to reveal two triangles opposite each other. Press down and flatten them.

step 6 See picture as to where to apply glue (along the long open edges of the triangles and just one of the two bottom edges of the paper between the two triangles.

step 7 Starting with the bottom edge without the glue, fold about a half inch in towards the opposite edge.

step 8 Repeat step 7 on the other bottom edge that has the sticky glue on it. They will overlap each another about a quarter of an inch. At the top of the bag trim it using decorative scissors.

step 9 Fill the bag with treats, fold the top over and seal it with a sticker.

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