rosette necklace

i shared this tutorial on along for the ride yesterday but i thought i would share it here also incase any of you missed it...

first, grab a chain that you don't really use anymore. i choose this gold one, but any kind will work.

next, tie a knot in your fabric {i used jersey but cotton broadcloth would work great too}.

twist the fabric and wrap it around using hot glue to secure it every so often.

lay your rosette on a flat surface, put a dab of glue on the back and lay your chain in the glue. you can add a little more hot glue on top if you'd like.

repeat this process with however many rosettes you want.

then, to add a little texture to my necklace i tied some tulle in a bunch like the above picture and hot glued it in a few different places.

it was pretty ugly from the back so i used an extra piece of fabric to cover it up.

simple and cute!!

hope you'll stop by sometime and visit!!

laura from along for the ride!!

Hi a little lovely readers! I'm Laura from along for the ride.

I am here today to show you how to make sweet little hair pins.

You will need 15 circles [I used a spool of thread as a template]. You can use however many colors of fabric you like.

Stack the circles and cut a notch out of the top one. It should look like a little heart.

Starting from the bottom of the stack, sew a few stitches to attach the circles together and a pearl in the center. You can use any kind of bead or button you want.

I found these bobby pins at hobby lobby. I like them because they have a round disc that makes it easy to attach to the flower. Use jewelry glue [or another heavy glue] to put it all together.

Super easy and super cute.

Feel free to stop over and say hi to a little lovely on my blog!!

usa

i found this cute project the other day and thought i would share it with you. you can find out how she made it HERE at crafts and sutch. i love the rustic look!!

saturday soiree #6

it's time again!! welcome to another saturday soiree :) sorry i'm a little later than normal posting this. hope you'll still all share your wonderful projects. here are the rules...

please...

no etsy shops, stores, etc.

link to your specific post

add my saturday soiree button to your blog, anywhere is fine

become a follower/subscriber {pretty please?!}

thank you!

thanks again for coming!!

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brownie peanut butter cups

so normally i don't post recipes until i have tried them, however, i don't think this one needs to be tested. i'm pretty sure they are going to be amazing!! i think i'll make a batch for tonight :)

fabulous flip flops

i love love l.o.v.e these flip flops. such a great idea for summer time. and i think i could afford to make a couple pair :)

some fun fyi

i've bookmarked some fabulous finds lately that i thought you all would enjoy.

the first is a website that searches craigslist for a list of yard sales in your area. how amazing is that?! {i found this HERE}

and the second is a website for coupons to target. i love target and visit frequently so i was glad to find this tip!! {i found this HERE}

select blinds

this is a pretty random post but i thought i would share with you all with the hopes that it will help someone out :)

i'm working on my entry way {i have been for months, lol} and i have a custom sized window i really needed some blinds for. i really wanted wood blinds for it but i had a hard time finding affordable ones. i ended up finding an online store called select blinds that sells custom sized, affordable, faux wood blinds. my intention is to order blinds for my entire house but i thought i would just buy for this one window, see how i like them, and then order more if necessary.

well, i love them! they look great, were easy to install, and best of all they were affordable!!

{maybe lots of you have already heard of them, but i was excited to find them.}

numbered stools

so cute, huh? i'm in need of some stools too, so i think these might be perfect!!

lace flowers

this lovely flower totally caught my eye and when i looked through the tutorial i was even more excited because i have the exact lace needed. you know i'll be making one of these asap!

welcome post

i am loving this!! such a fabulous idea that could be used year round. the hook makes it so easy to change out for all the different seasons/holidays :)

love it!

numbered glass jars

this is such a simple idea, but i love how clean and refreshing the look is. totally something i would enjoy in my home. just have to find some lovely glass bottles.

muslin throw pillow

i've been looking for some fun new throw pillow ideas for my master bedroom. i found this one at just another hang up and i love it! think i'll have to make one :)

ottoman redo

soo...my mirror project was a failure!! so sad. when i tried to attatch the frame to the mirror my molding was so warped it was not going to lay flat again the mirror. frustrating! however, the molding will not go to waste. i already have an idea of what to do with it. for now i'm onto my next project...

here's something lovely to check out in the meantime...

saturday soiree #5

welcome again, i'm so excited you're here! i hope you'll share a project or two. i'm on the look out for some lovely things to share here at a little lovely.

i'm working on my framed mirror and should have pictures to share monday!!

{fingers crossed}

here are the rules...

please...

no etsy shops, stores, etc.

link to your specific post

add my saturday soiree button to your blog, anywhere is fine

become a follower/subscriber {pretty please?!}

thank you!

thanks again for coming!!

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framed mirror

if you follow my blog regularly you know one of my favorite blogs is house of smith's. i love her style and she is always inspiring me. i'm working on one of these right now and i can't wait to show you!! i think it's going to look fab!

ruffled curtains

i am definitely making some of these. i think i might try to make a shower curtain with this tutorial but if i can't figure it out i'll find someplace in my house for curtains like this. so pretty!

flag banner

another fabulous 4th idea from sweet something designs. i will be on the lookout for a abandoned pallet. i would love to have one of these made by the 4th!!

lovely pillow tutorial

pillows are one of those small details that can make all the difference in a room. i love custom pillows that add an extra pop in an already lovely room. like this one!! what little girl wouldn't one of those {or big girls, hehe!!}.

be sure to visit house of smith's for the tutorial. it's fab!

pretty red bird cage

don't you just love this bird cage?!? so unique and just fabulous. and for $2 and some spray paint. i would love to have this and i don't even have a bird! it's so pretty.

strawberries for the 4th

ok, how adorable are these?!? seriously, such a fabulous idea. who wouldn't want to show up to a bbq with a plate of these to share!!

enchiladas

i made this yummy recipe the other day and it looked delicious, but i actually made it for someone else so i didn't get to try it!! i will definitely be making it again for me though, soon!!

freedom blocks

another lovely 4th idea, huh?! i usually don't do a ton of decorating for holidays other than Christmas but after seeing this i might have to step it up and start decorating for all holidays.

oh, and i love the color blue she used, not what you would expect. lovely!

father's day tie tutorial

father's day is coming up quick {june 20}. here's a great tutorial to make the man/men in your life a fun tie should that be your gift of choice!!

what other fun things are you giving to the guys in your life?!?!

crate and carnation flag

the 4th of july is approaching ever so quickly and i am loving all the fun ideas out there for the 4th. i found this at sweet something designs and seriously i am in love. such a beautiful way to celebrate a lovely holiday!!

men's dress shirt tutorial

k, think father's day. only a few more days until we celebrate the lovely men in our lives. isn't this a great last minute idea?! i think it's fabulous. head over to mama-mia for the tutorial, it's a good one.

dessert stands

i l.o.v.e dessert stands!! they make dessert look even more delicious {if that's possible}!! check out these way cute ideas...

from a girl and a glue gun

from house of hepworth's

from joy's hope

silhouettes

from here. the colors she used just make me smile. love love love

i soo need to do a silhouette project. i've been telling myself that for months and it's still on my to do list. i don't have photoshop and i feel like that would be the easiest way to do this. anyone have some suggestions for me since i am minus photoshop :)

pearl adorned paper blossoms

check out this adorable project at lemon tree creations! i actually used it for inspiration for this project. i was going through my bookmarks and had to share it because it is just soo cute!

csn stores

remember my guest bathroom reveal?! and remember how i said i wish i could change out the vanity sink for a pedestal sink?! well, now i'm rethinking that. i still want to change it out but maybe for a vanity like this...

or this

i need something open like these two options because the space in my guest bathroom is small. something open like this would help make the space feel a little bigger. oh how i love them! a little out of budget for me right now though...

however, i did come across this while searching through 200+ csn stores...

maybe i can add this to my vanity to add a little wow! factor

i'll keep you posted!!