Inspiration Today
Do you ever see something and think, I want to go out and get all the supplies and make this right now!? I do all the time. I have bought so much crafting supplies that I have commited to not getting any more until I have exhausted the projects I have. But I really, really want to make these!
The tutorial is at a great site called Pizzazzerie here: http://pizzazzerie.com/parties/tutorial-how-to-make-a-pomander-flower-ball/
They use foam balls, the Martha Steward Hydrangea punch, and pearl flower pins. The punch is about $10 at ACMoore, the local craft chain and with a 40% off coupon, only $6. The foam balls are about $1 a piece and I found the pearl flower pins on Oriental Trading for $3 for 150 (plus $6 shipping for the whole order).
I was just at Stefan’s sister-in-law’s and the title picture just suits her house. I may just have to make her one after I make myself a collection! The real problem is that these may be a little too sweet for the style I have going on in the apartment right now. Then again, it may be just the thing to soften up the dark couches and dark wood-tones of the place.
Another thought, how hard would it be to make these at felted throw pillows. You could cut the hydrangea shape slightly oversized and attach to a ball pillow or pouf. How cute would that be?
Just another inspiration on this snowing spring morning.
Sarah
Dinner Party
Since we now have a large table, we had a chance to have a rather large dinner party this week. Lasagna prepared the night before and a simple salad made this meal delicious and easy for a week-night dinner party. Boxed cake mix prepared and tossed in the oven an hour before guests arrive gives the whole place a delicious smell and it is cool enough to frost just before dessert. Home-made cookies make dessert feel like a real spread.
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Hey Sarah. I really love the http://www.diysarah.com site. You have so many cute ideas. Really inspirational. thanks.
It is Springtime!
I got great news today. George and Co. is having their first estate sale of the season! I have been waiting patiently but it is finally here. George and Co. has possible the best estate sales ever. The real estate ranges from high-end to the lower tier stuff I love. George and his crew are awesome as well which really makes the experience that much better.
The estate sales this weekend is at:
ESTATE SALE – SATURDAY MARCH 12 –10AM & IF NECESSARY SUNDAY MARCH 13 — 10AM AT 11 LONGLEY RD UNIT 32/G2 SHIRLEY MA
Make sure you watch for the signs:
I may be heading out to Upstate NY this weekend but there will be many more. Still, I’m a little bummed I’ll miss it. The good news is, I’ll get a chance to explore places out in the Capitol Region .
Sarah
The Hunt for a Table
This past weekend, Stefan (the boyfriend) and I headed up north in search of a dining room table. We are looking for something with character and heft. Probably Oak. We would like it to have several leaves and expand to 7 feet long or so. It will be used at present as an office table with room to eat at one end so the bigger the better. Let me know if you see anything!
Our hunt this weekend yielded no table but I did get a chance to explore a variety of antique shops in Haverhill, Georgetown, and Lawrence, MA.
The first shop was Sedler’s Antique Village in Haverhill. Their website can be found here: http://sedlersvillage.bizland.com/ this was a great little shop. The prices were great and it was huge. 3 stories of a neat old house full of booths and stuff. Some of the more noteworthy finds at Sedler’s:
A Ms. Beasley Doll for $35 and this super cute enameled kettle for $6. If mom lived closer, I’d have bought that kettle for her. Super cute and a great price!
These shops were busts:
Little’s Block of Shoppes 1 West Main Street, Georgetown, MA(978) 352-3344 Mostly new stuff. A cute gift shop but not really antiques that I was looking for.
Jennies LLP 133 Merrimack Street, Haverhill, MA(978) 373-2069
Junk! Some of the vendors had some old stuff but for the most part this was an overpriced thrift shop full of booths of smelly clothes and used goods. The whole place smelled of smoke and I don’t think I’ll bother going back.
Antique World 136 Cedar Street, Haverhill, MA(978) 372-3919
We could never find this place.
The real find though was Canal Street Antique Mall in Lawrence. Located at 181 Canal Street Lawrence MA 01840, this place was awesome. Huge, tons of variety, lots of man-tiques (Silverline tools, barware, and furniture) as well as tons of everything else. I saw all sorts of stuff I had to have but I didn’t end up buying anything. Going with the express purpose of looking for a table helps the buying impulse. Here is a photo of one half of the place. There are rooms to each side full of booths and you can see just how long that hallway is! And, that is only one side; the other side is equally as large!
One cool thing we found was the handmade wooden car. It was definitely made by some grandpa and has the innards of a Barbie Jeep. It looks like it may be a kit but I decided that my Daddy needs to start making these for the nieces/nephews/future grandkids. How awesome is that!
I’ll definitely be back to Sedler’s and Canal Street Antiques. Next time my mother comes into town, we’ll have to hit those up.
Another interesting place we ran into was Paul Martin Wholesale Antiques. It was closed when we drove by but it looked like a goldmine of awesome. I’ll have to call and see if I can find its hours. I’d definitely like to check that place out.
Until next time!
Sarah
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7/9/2011 | 3:15 pm Permalink
Right on!