Come summer time, I love dresses and tank tops just as much as the next girl. However, the fun opportunities for more jewelry make me love summer even more. Arm cuffs have always been a favorite of mine – I’ve made quite a few with stretchy string and metal beads. They add a funky, interesting …
I love storage options that can double as decor. Might as well have fun with it! There’s nothing better than a piece that is both functional and decorative. This project is really easy, and only uses a few inexpensive supplies. Keep reading to see how I made it! Supplies: Faux leather Contact Paper Scissors …
As I mentioned in the most recent “Inspiration Spotting” post, I’ve always had a thing for metal elements. From brass to silver, even just a touch of metal can add some dimension to a piece. With my new found adoration for hardware stores, I’ve been searching for ways to incorporate these elements in an interesting …
Embellished frames are absolutely everywhere this summer. A staple festival piece, for sure. That trend has the actual frames covered, but what about the rest of the accessory – in other words, the arms? To me, the arms of a pair of shades are almost like blank canvases…so much can be done! To …
This week’s inspiration is all about beads…lots of them! Yesterday, I shared some inspirational photos involving intricate beaded pieces. Of course, the projects here at s&p will be much more practical in terms of tutorials, but I couldn’t help but fall in love with the gorgeous beaded accessories. Today, I’m starting off the bead …
Earlier in the week, I posted the Blanket Denim Jacket – an easy way to incorporate the long time blanket pattern trend that has been going on for quite some time. Because I had so much fabric leftover, I thought I’d whip up an over sized rectangle clutch and share it on s&p. I love …
While summer is well on its way, I’ve always found that denim jackets are the perfect all year round staple. I often wear layers in the fall and winter, but in the spring and summer – they’re ideal for those chilly nights. For this project, I took a little inspiration from the blanket print trend …
Even after several seasons, ombre is still very much in the spotlight. I’m beginning to think it’s transitioned from “trend” to “staple” (along with stripes, floral, polka dots, etc!)…or at least, in my world it has. I’ve always loved working with watercolors – click here and here to check out some of my paintings – …
An ongoing long term goal of mine is to use up the fabric leftovers in my stash in unique ways. I even have an entire board on Pinterest for scrap fabric projects so that I stay inspired. This little (big?) endeavor of mine is how this project came about…that, and adoring everything lace. Especially in …
Now that spring has officially rolled around, my love for florals is in it’s prime! I’ve been experimenting with stencils quite often lately, so I couldn’t help but make a flower printed garment for the season. The great part of this project is that you can use any stencil you’d like (leaves? daisies? filigree?) …
Apparently, I like to take sleeves and sew them to a contrasting garment. If you’ve been following s&p for a while, you might remember the Leather Sleeved Denim Jacket in 2011 (I wear this one ALL the time) and the Sweater Sleeved Denim Jacket in 2012. I tend to layer the first one during the fall and winter, and …
