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The Great Mushroom Takeover & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #700
I wore this crazy outfit a few weeks ago to run errands and had no intention of even photographing it until Archie said I looked like a mushroom. This made me laugh and so I insisted he take a few pictures of me. Today seemed like the perfect day to share this fungus-inspired outfit since the masons are coming this afternoon to inspect the chimney and hopefully guide us in the right direction for remediating the mushroom in the ceiling problem. In fact, I am wearing this tee shirt and earrings today for the occasion. It is much too warm for all the rest of it. I bought myself this…
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10 on the 10th: April 2024-All About April
It is April 10 (already???) which means it’s time for another round of Marsha’s monthly question and answer game. 10 on the 10th is a monthly series hosted by Marsha in the Middle and is open to anyone who wants to join. You can share your answers in Marsha’s link party if you have a blog or you can share your answers in the comment section. It is such a fun way to share more information about ourselves and to learn interesting new things about others. The questions posed offer a great way to start new conversations, make meaningful connections with new people, and have a good hearty chuckle every now and then. For…
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SIA Gallery of Style | “Four Women” by Fernando Botero
It is time for the next SIA Gallery of Style, featuring outfits inspired my latest pick of artwork. Thank you so much for joining us! About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as curator, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the curator by 10:00 p.m. EST on the…
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Style Imitating Art | “Four Women” by Fernando Botero
About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share all of the submissions on her…
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Shelbee on the Rags: My Living Room Window Treatments & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #699
Since sharing my living room makeover last April, I have added lots of little details to my decor including the completion of my window treatments. If you recall, I used scarves for the two small windows framing the fireplace and the single window that overlooks my front porch. For the side triple window, my mother-in-law gave me some old lace curtains that I dyed teal which really brightened up the dark wood blinds. I liked it all well enough but the bigger windows felt incomplete. Then my mother-in-law gave me two more lace panels so I dyed those and added them to the single window using the scarf as a…
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Shelbee on the Rags: “Raggedy Annie” Shaggy Raggy Garland
I have another shaggy raggy garland to share with y’all! This one was made from the same collection of fabric scraps that I used to make the shaggy raggy skirts for Découpage Denise and Patchwork Shelbee. I wanted this garland to have a mismatched color palette and pattern scheme for a true bohemian raggery vibe. It’s got a little bit of everything and it really makes me smile. If you are interested in my other raggery projects, click here. Except for the few pieces that I have incorporated into my permanent home decor, the rest of my raggery crafts are for sale. If you see any that interest you, please…
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Reminder: The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book-Peach Fuzz
Happy April, y’all! It is supposed to be spring but we have snow forecasted for tomorrow and I am not all that happy about it. Also, I am not thrilled that we are sitting at ground zero for a huge total eclipse event that is happening in a park just a few blocks from our house on Monday. Our little town of 24,000 people is expecting an influx of 174,000 people this weekend to view the total solar eclipse that is happening on April 8. The city has estimated that most of these traveling eclipse viewers will be at the park. I am not sure where 174,000 are going to…
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“Four Women” by Fernando Botero | Style Imitating Art
Next up for Style Imitating Art… About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge, and Marsha of Marsha in the Middle. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday, one of the hosts, acting as presenter, selects an inspiration image that they will each post on their blogs. The following Monday, each host shares her art inspired outfit. Participants are invited to submit their art inspired outfits to the presenter by 10:00 p.m. EST on the Tuesday following the hosts’ art inspired outfit posts. The following day, Wednesday, the presenter will share…
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Shelbee on the Rags: Patchwork Shelbee
After I had completed Découpage Denise, I loved her little rag skirt so much that I decided to make one for Patchwork Shelbee. Patchwork Shelbee is an old mannequin leftover from the days when I was selling clothing on Poshmark. She had been banished to the back of a coat closet, hiding naked and alone in the dark for years. I was debating getting rid of her but then I decided to dress her up and incorporate her into my home decor instead. I découpaged her with some Mod Podge and scraps of fabric and wrapped a few strings of blue twinkle lights around her and she fits perfectly in…
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Shelbee on the Rags: Découpage Denise (DeDe)
In an effort to use all of the scrap material that results from my rag curtains, I have been trying to find creative ways to repurpose even the tiniest bits of leftover fabrics. I have found découpage to be a wonderful solution and another cathartic and relaxing way for me to make my raggery art. All I need is a big jar of Mod Podge, a brush, my rag scraps, and something to glue them to. My first attempt at découpage was the makeover I gave to an old mannequin. She turned out so fabulous that people began to covet her. I call her Patchwork Shelbee. Next I découpaged an…
