DIY's

image via Design*Sponge

I hate I don't have as much time to do as many D.I.Y projects as I'd like but I can still hook you gals up! Design*Sponge has some great post (recently posted) with D.I.Y and tutorials for the home. Go check it out :)

Pick Friday (Saturday Edition)

Sorry again I was just so busy Friday, maybe I should do a queue when I have time during the week so I can have it set to post on Friday..hmm.

Pockets Full of Posies Blue Floral Dress

Pleated String Lights

Vintage Metal Patio Glider

Camel Zig Zag Rug

Garden Lights Sarasota Fire Pit

Chic Planters

I  still have some work to do before planting my garden but I took these cheap boring planters and spruced them up with some chalk and acrylic paint. Yes I call tomatoes tom's because working in the restaurant business short hand kind of sticks with you :)

It was really easy to do, I just painted the chalk paint on, let it dry, then free handed the design with acrylic paint. I wrote with chalk on the fronts to help me remember what was in what until they begin to grow. Here is where I got my inspiration for the designs!

The Wall

I still have more photo's to put into the frames but that's pretty much it. I was thinking of maybe ordering more to fill up space, but I like it :)

Did I mention...

I bought collage frames from Urban Outfitters and the package came in today! I liked the way it was coming along but it was going to cost too much money buying the individual frame with them being all the same.

The old collage wall

I bought the white frames

I was rather busy picking up some floor speakers from one of le boyfriend's co-works (for free) then getting sucked into Pretty Little Liars so I didn't get time to hang them up. I'm so excited to put it up tomorrow!

Winning Design

I was watching Secrets of a Stylist on t.v the other day and fell in love with this Mad Men Chic design. I'm not so big on the big orange wall but furniture wise I like!

Image from HGTV's show Secrets of a Stylist

Here are some other styles I have saved up on my computer that are basically the same. Right now I really need to figure out colors. I think I tend to go for mostly neutrals with pops of color here and there in accessories or one big piece.

Design*Sponge

Apartment Therapy 

Pick Friday

Cabana Striped Duvet Cover

Owl Shaped Pilow

On the Grid Shelf

Jason Polan Sketch Book Pillow Cover

Room Essentials 6 Drawer-Espresso

Free Ring!

I will post a pick friday later tonight!

I didn't forget, I just didn't have time to earlier. Once I get off work I'll have it up and running and give a sneak peek of my new bedroom picks!

Wax Be Gone!

 As you may remember I mentioned I did the owl candle project the hard way and this resulted in wax getting on the new place mat we got the week before. I thought it was ruined and it was doomed to have the wax on it. Of course being me I couldn't live with that idea so I googled how to remove it and it worked great. Here are the very simple steps to get wax out of fabric.

This is what it looked like forever blobbed.

*From what I read this works best for non-colored wax.*

What you'll need:

• Ironing board
• Iron (on warm setting)
• The messed up fabric
• Paper bag or Papers

1. Take the paper bag or some paper and place under the  waxed stained fabric. 
2. Set the iron on warm (not hot) and go over the waxed area.
3. The residue should appear on the paper. You may need to replace the paper depending on how much residue is on it.
4. Flip the fabric over and to the same to the other side.

This is the end result and you can hardly tell a bunch of wax was spilled on it!

-Amber

Pick Friday

Vintage Matryoshka Kittens

I love kittens and I love nesting dolls so putting them together makes it even more amazing!

Doctor Who Mug

I don't know how many people know who Doctor Who is but I just recently watched the whole set of new seasons (on the 5th right now.) I had been meaning to watch them years ago (around the third season) but forgot. This is what is on the sign on the TARDIS. Amazing show I'd suggest you give it a go!

1979 Pot Holders

I can't get over how much I love this store and I love these pot holders; if only I knew how to crochet.

Kerr Planter

This planter is so vintage yet kind of modern in a weird sense, I love it. It also gives me an idea for putting plants in the kitchen!

Green Tea Plaid Tumbler Set

As much as I love coffee I'm starting to drink more teas (aside from official beverage of the south) and the kittens on the tea box kind of made me want it too.

Quick Tip

This came in handy when I was rearranging furniture in my apartment. This only works on carpets but it does a great job. I moved the sofa where it was against the wall but the legs left indents in the carpet that could easily be seen. It was almost like a ghost sofa in the middle of the room. Anyway simply take an ice cube and lay it on the indent(s) and let it melt. Once it melts it should be raised up enough to be "fluffed" back to normal by a vacuum. Sometimes it takes two tries depending on the carpet and the item that was sitting on it. Give it a try and tell me how it turns out!

Craft'n Bettie is now open!

I put five items up for sale on my etsy shop tonight.

Go check them out and get your pick!

Craft'n Bettie

The Owl Mug Candle

Of course I did it the complicated way but I did discover a way to make it if the candle actually fits into the mug :)

I bought a candle because I couldn't find the wicks and I had to melt it in another mug to make it small enough to fit the ceramic cup. After microwaving it a few seconds at a time I then used tongs to lift the wick and candle out and into the other cup. I poured the rest of the wax in the cup and let it cool. It made a mess (that I'm still cleaning up) but it made an awesome owl candle. I'd advise you if you want to make something like this, measure the size of the cup first!

The Owl's Den Excellent Adventure

So technically the blog didn't come with my boyfriend and I on our epic adventure but we did go for the purpose of buying for the apartment. 

We came across this Old General Store on the way to lunch and stopped in to take a look. I picked up apple butter while le boyfriend grabbed the bone suckin' sauce. (what a combo!)

 I found these cloth place mats at Ikea for less than a dollar and solved my problem.

We bought the stand a few weeks ago and bought the shelves at $6.99 a piece at Ikea.

I need more knic-knacks, maybe something like these.

My nesting dolls have a home now!

After this full day of shopping I still managed to figure out a packing design for the jewelry. Rings and earrings will be placed in baggies with this logo, while necklaces and vintage/handmade items will get a tag logo.