From Me to You: Christmas Trimming

Oh man I love to get a pretty present. I have a handful of people in my life that really know this and spend extra energy making the gift wrap part of the present (thanks to you ladies!). Even my dad knows how much I appreciate this and puts curling ribbon only on my Christmas presents (because frankly my brothers don't care). That said, it's that time of year again and my sister-in-law and I are going to start doing our wrapping this weekend. We've decided to do craft paper and then adorn them with goodies: fabric bows, bakers twine, stamps, tissue paper flowers... the works. I'll have to take pictures and share (won't you do the same?). Here are a few inspirational pics to get your creative minds whirring.



(aside: the red gingham wrapping with the brooch is actually a shirt! Thanks Country Living for the idea and tutorial.)
Images from: in this instance // a natural celebration // amanda rae // let's eat // oh, hello friend // blackbird blue // hip hip hooray // tea for joy // all about you // country living

Let's Make Something: Pom Poms

I'm intrigued by pom poms. They're so happy and funky and retro and apparently easy to make. They can be used as embellishments on presents or made into a necklace. Or they can just get put in a jar and admired. Versatile little things aren't they? We should know how to make them and a few things to do with them don't you think? Especially this time of year when we're all feeling a little more crafty and adventurous.
Most of the images below have links (even further below) to tutorials. After you get the basics down of creating a pom pom I'd think you could make any of these though. And I'm sure you (you crafty minx, you) can come up with oodles more. Won't you share if you do?



pinecone // small pom pom wreath // pink + green presents // red + green presents // tree garland // rug (image) // rug (tutorial) // topiary // chair garland // present flower // bouquet // scarf // headband // pin // white wreath // large pom pom wreath // necklace

Woodland Interiors

It's amazing what a little outside-inside will do for a room. The addition of some faux antlers or a container of sticks adds a sense of whimsy and energy to a space. The problem I normally have with a more "rustic" interior is how dark it usually is—I've tried to keep the inspiration images on the lighter side, but wood has the tendency to be rich and dark. Everything in moderation dear ones. And read through to the end for an awesome tutorial on making a patterned dear head for your wall. It really is so fun!




Images from: arthound // garrendeny lane // creamy line // room envy // momoy // design is mine
And here is the lovely mounted deer how-to that I promised. Send me a picture if you make it, I'm sure it'll be stunning on your wall.

Images from Chronicle Books and Remodelaholic