The following are projects that have been on my to-do list for AGES!! And it's so silly that it took so long to actually start them because they were QUCIK and EASY to do!
This project I can't entirely take credit for as I saw someone on another blog cover wiffle balls (but I think they used napkins?). The following is MY take on it! I LOVE pearls as you can see here.....
(holy cleavage and bad hair day - this was my birthday last year)
And here.....(another crazy hair day)
and here......
and here.....
Last but not least here....
(don't ya love that cute lil bib detail on my tank....it's vintage and it clips on so I can wear it on shirt)
Onto the project! I started with these....wiffle balls from the Dollar Tree and strands of pearls (the smaller pearls were .99 at the salvation army and the large pearls I've had for ages and just never wanted to "commit" to any one project)
SO first I tried to glue the pearls directly on the ball BUT you could see the holes....I needed tissue paper (but didn't have any white) how about a napkin? (again, no white) SO I remembered I have a ton of coffee filters....
As I got half way thru the first ball I thought I ran outta of pearls (IF I had looked on the table I would have seen there was enough to do 2 balls!!) so I got creative and added the silver beads (these I bought at the Target Dollar Spot back in December...I was going to make tree topiaries). I really like the look of the pearl and silver - classic and edgy!!
(Stay tuned to see WHERE I displayed these)
Remember last week when I posted about these? Well #7 has found a home!
Right after I did the prep work! I simply glued twine on a piece of cardboard cut to size (I saw this idea on another blog as well)
I love the combined elements....the twine, silver and statement black! Seven has always been my lucky number and NOW it represents the number of people in MY family!
I have picked these up a different thrift stores....Prices ranged from .25 to .79....I always knew what I wanted to do with them....
A lil chalkboard paint (see, I squeezed the paint directly into the coasters and used a foam brush to spread....this was the first time I have used the brush method for chalkboard paint - I usually use spraypaint)....
After 3 coats (2 are reccomended) I had this.....
EAT.....perfect for the kitchen!
Awww.....M & J.....for me and my baby!! Wouldn't these be cute above picture frames of us!
GO and tackle those FUN lil projects! If you do, tell me, I'd love to see them!! OR if you're looking for more FUN project or decorating ideas stop by
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/ where you can find a whole lotta linky projects!
Black Jacket - Express / Thrifted
The curse of being 5'2" is that most pants are just too long (and I can't justify paying a tailor to alter as much as the pants cost )
Mother's Day (my mom and I go flower shopping every Mother's Day) the weather was perfect!
Black Boyfriend Cardi - Target 2008
I ended up wearing another black dress.....
BUT now that summer came in overnight (um it was 90+ today) and seeing all the pretty flowers out for summer I knew a change was in the near future....
I picked these up @ Wally world.....it's a small houseplant (I LOVE to use these as accent plants in summer outdoor pots - WAY MO' BANG FOR YOUR BUCK and more unique options). For example, this plant was $2.75
Looked like this when I took it outta the pot....
and split it into TWO (now I have accent plants for both my urns at a cost of $1.38 and most accent plants (Ivy, sweet potato vine, vinca vine or spikes ) are AT LEAST $2.00 each of not more.....
Once the plant was split, I laid the plants out in the urn until I found a pleasing arrangement....
I incorporated the pansies....
And this summer I am trying something a lil different....I added mulch on top of the dirt HOPING to help maintain the moisture and keep the plants hydrated (I'll let you know how that goes) and it LOOKS so neat and nice.
And yesterday I posted the silver coasters I made into mini-chalk plaques....
And the pearl spheres? PEARLfect next to a vintage 1928 Tiffany & Co ad for pearls....
Got this last fall at a garage sale....this chick had the BEST stuff that she was literally GIVING away!
It was a cute lil architectural piece on it's own, right? BUT there was a lil hole in the top and the moment I spotted it I KNEW (who knew it would take 8 months to actually do it - gosh that's PITIFUL!!) I would put a wire in there to hold photos......
YEP! IT was only .25!! I told you, a STEAL!!
Or a vintage flashcard....aawww.....perfect for Mother's Day!! I made the wire holder simply by cutting (an already white) wire hanger, bending it around several times to form the loop and VIOLA!! 
You will see I incorporated the elements I have made in the last week (and NONE of them cost a dime as I had the materials on hand already AND shopped the house for related items)
SEE the pearl spheres? And the architectural piece? The MOM frames? he best part of the decor - the pics of me and my babies!!
The other side has a pic of me and the kids and 2 mercury glass candlesticks with candles....
You'll notice the color palette is greys, creams and silvers.....that unites the display and it was all stuff I already had!!
And here.....(another crazy hair day)
and here......
and here.....
Last but not least here....
SO first I tried to glue the pearls directly on the ball BUT you could see the holes....I needed tissue paper (but didn't have any white) how about a napkin? (again, no white) SO I remembered I have a ton of coffee filters....
As I got half way thru the first ball I thought I ran outta of pearls (IF I had looked on the table I would have seen there was enough to do 2 balls!!) so I got creative and added the silver beads (these I bought at the Target Dollar Spot back in December...I was going to make tree topiaries). I really like the look of the pearl and silver - classic and edgy!!
Remember last week when I posted about these? Well #7 has found a home!
Right after I did the prep work! I simply glued twine on a piece of cardboard cut to size (I saw this idea on another blog as well)
I love the combined elements....the twine, silver and statement black! Seven has always been my lucky number and NOW it represents the number of people in MY family!
I have picked these up a different thrift stores....Prices ranged from .25 to .79....I always knew what I wanted to do with them....
A lil chalkboard paint (see, I squeezed the paint directly into the coasters and used a foam brush to spread....this was the first time I have used the brush method for chalkboard paint - I usually use spraypaint)....
After 3 coats (2 are reccomended) I had this.....
Awww.....M & J.....for me and my baby!! Wouldn't these be cute above picture frames of us! 
GO and tackle those FUN lil projects! If you do, tell me, I'd love to see them!! OR if you're looking for more FUN project or decorating ideas stop by http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/ where you can find a whole lotta linky projects!
I wanted some sparkle, some glitter BUT didn't want to alter the color too much....I added a layer of be-my-honey (although the french name sounds so much fancier" emmiellée) by Cover Girl....it gave a golden sheen to my nail (and did alter the color)
Have you heard of elf products? Some Target's carry the line and I have tried a few of their products (their is a lipgloss I LOVE...a berry stain with minty flavor...) I picked up elf's eyelid primer and I am in LOVE! For $1.00 this baby does it's job.....my eyeshadow and liner stays on all day (and nite....yes, i am one of those that doesn't take off her make-up before bed).
I encourage you to try one of their products....they're less than a latte! If ya do, lemme know which one is YOUR fave!
