Santa's Reindeer???

I'm loving all the reindeer I am seeing everywhere. 

From the Wisteria's Snow White Reindeer to Ballard Designs' Jute Reindeer to The DIY Show Off's paper mache reindeer on a bed of pine,  it appears that having reindeer in your Christmas decor is a must have this year.

 

I recently found two 'gold' paper mache reindeer at Michaels and I was inspired to make them over after reading Hometown Girl 's Quick How To: Glitter Ornaments....oh so beautiful!!!



So, I purchased one to try out her technique.  Here sits Reindeer #1 awaiting his makeover....



I used my go-to Burroughs' Encyclopaedia vintage pages. I tore them into small pieces and then pasted them on with water-downed Elmers Glue in a random fashion.  Here sits Reindeer #1 with his new vintage coat.

I was very pleased with the overall look and decided to buy Reindeer #2.  Here he sits on my desk awaiting his makeover....

I then applied a coat of the Elmers Glue mixture and sprinkled both reindeer with Martha Stewart Crystal Coarse Glitter.  I am a first time 'glitterer' and I now have glitter everywhere.  



I added brilliant green satin ribbons with two  petite vintage rhinestone brooches.  Here they sit all dressed up awaiting Christmas...

Let me know what you think....











It's Friday

Have a wonderful weekend.....



Etsy Inspiration & Giveaway - Rosebud Lips

I am so honored to be featuring  Rosebud Lips today.



Lauren, the designer and owner of Rosebud Lips was inspired by her mother who always believed in her. "She was the first with rosebud lips, and then passed them on to me... now my baby girl has them too :)" and so the name Rosebud Lips.  Don't you love it!!!

One lucky follower will win a $25 gift certificate to Rosebud Lips

Lauren makes accessories for you to cherish now, and pass on down the line.  You will find handmade necklaces, hair accessories, bridal accessories, belts, children's items and so much more.  Even more impressive than her beautiful accessories is Lauren's generosity.   Each item that is sold through her shop directly benefits Mercy Ministries of America .

Here is a sampling of her gorgeous accessories....

Her delightful children's collection features handmade silk rosebuds embellished with antique jewelry.  Rosebud Clips, Petite Headbands, Corrie Rosebud Headbands and Evelyn Rosebud Clip are just a few of her whimsical children's pieces.

   

 

Old, New, Borrowed, Blue Collection is Rosebud Lips spectacular bridal assortment.  The lace is borrowed from a dress, the silk is blue, the antique brooch is old, and the silk is brand new!!! 

Tiffany Blue Bridal Bouquet, Couture Bridal Garter Set, Rosebud Petite Flower Girl Hair Band, Lalia Rosebud Bridal Veil that are just some of her exquisite pieces. 

   

 

Matilda Jane is an adorable collection of headbands, hair clips, mobiles, belts and necklaces in an array of beautiful colors and styles.

 

So, you know what to do now, visit Rosebud Lips and select one, two or three of your favorites and come back to Larissa Hill Designs and leave a comment.  Plan on spending some time at Lauren's Etsy shop....it is amazing!!!

Remember, you must be a follower of Larissa Hill Designs in order to participate in the giveaway.

Lastly, take a minute to visit Lauren at her new website, Rosebudlips.com

   

 

     

 

Winterberry Cottage Giveaway Winner

And the winner of the $25 Gift Certificate from Winterberry Cottage is....

Lorraine O'Connor

Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated. 

I apologize for the delay of this posting out.  Our new giveaway will be announced tomorrow!!!

Pinning Too

I recently discovered Pinterest and have fallen into its 'pinning' trap. 

TechCrunch.com describes it as, "The current toast of the web is Pinterest, the visual pinboard for collecting and sharing content online."

I describe it as a great place to find photos of design ideas, inspiration, artwork, crafts etc that I love and a perfect place to organize them.  I have always liked to collect things and now I can collect them on line in an organized manner for all to see.

Many of my close friends are familiar with my decorating motto, "you must have an animal in every room, no matter how large or small".  So, one of my first Pinterest boards I created was Wild Things Home.  Here are a few of my favorite Zebra Pins....

Stunning Scandinavian Home foyer via Home Bunch

Making a statement with a zebra ottoman via Marcus Design

Don't you just love these zebra covered stools against the yellow chinoiserie panels on Houzz.com

Classic zebra on Elle Decor

And finally, just a touch of zebra on RealSimple.com

You can see more Wild Things in Zebra on Larissa Hill Pinterest boards. 





Painting for Charity - Wild Things

I just discovered that a chair that I painted for "The 25 Club" event "Please Take A Seat" in Pittsburgh was featured on "The Brambleberry Cottage".  This was one of my earliest posts in August and thought I'd share it again for my new followers..

http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/time-travel-thursday-61-talented-time.html

Let me know what you think....



It's Friday

Have a wonderful weekend.....