Ribbon

There was a sale....I couldn't resist.

I admit to being ribbon obsessed.

There is never enough. Like in 40 plus full spools not enough.

Some I covet like a fabulous light weight perfect navy taffeta,

 and then there is the silk from Raffit; the company that has decorated

the White House for Easter.

These are Pantones 2010 and 2011 colors of the year.

Everything was so pretty for spring which can't come soon enough.

Do you have a ribbon stash?

Baby's first boat

I about flipped when I saw these baby boat cradles from Beaver Boat Works. Aren't they darling!

 Built by hand in Texas as a true ship's tender.

This one is cypress planks on mahogany, but you can order other woods.

Eco friendly finishes available too.

Davit style suspension system allows for rocking your little one to sleep.

 

Custom bedding is available for extra comfort.

Now you might be thinking well little ones will grow out of it so quickly.

Don't worry this ship is built to take on more serious tasks.

Like being converted into a rocker or my favorite,

a wagon!

Can you imagine pulling this around the block?

And after that you can always make into a coffee table.

This would be neat in adult size wouldn't it?  So much cooler then a hammock.

Thanks for stopping by everyone.

Silverware Christmas ornaments gift tags cheese marker forks and a giveaway.

Silverware Christmas ornaments, gift or wine tags, and cheese marker forks and a giveaway to thank all of you for the support and kindness of my many ramblings about silverware.

Stamping silverware started so simply  but has managed to change the course of  the one I originally charted of beach inspired stamped jewelry, paper goods and recycled sail items etc., etc.  I hope to be doing those things again next year but, in the meantime here are a few items that were suggested by and/or inspired by fellow bloggers.

  Silverware Ornaments

I know it's kind of late on one hand for the Christmas ornaments, but most can be used year round for all sorts of occasions.

Bottle tags or ornaments

These can be personalized with names or table numbers too.

Fun for a wedding or party.

Just think of not having to buy or write out a name gift tag again.

All of the ornaments and tags are items that have already been recycled into something new and can be passed along to be used again and again without the guilt of re-gifting.

Cheese marker forks

These little suckers looked so unassuming and easy instead of the reality of labor intensive. A convexly curved object needs a way to be perched while trying to not damage the tines and doesn't exactly sit still in the process.

Saw the handle off and file the tops and then re-shape if needed.

 

Also available personalized up to six letters sometimes seven

  Now for the giveaway part.

 Open to U.S. residents

You don't have to be a follower or become one, but no anonymous comments.

   Simply leave a comment which silverware ornament/gift tag you like best
and if you got one would you pass it along or keep it?

Ends December 13, 2010

Win these.

Set of four handmade hearts from Noel of Fanciful Design
Each one is handmade and will vary slightly.
Each approx measure: 3.25"h x 2.5"w

Noel's work has been selected by Christian Dior parfums
some of you may remember this post about Noel's beautiful work

To borrow Noel's description
These adorable 'paper hearts' are lightweight and very durable. Use them for package toppers, make a garland, and they're a perfect stocking stuffer! You will receive a set of 4. Each comes with cotton twine.


Good luck everyone.
Thanks so much for stopping by.

Easy Holiday Inspiration

Holiday Inspiration that's easy to do.

A tray with a few scattered ornaments for a coffee table decoration

Simple evergreens and bows with long tails to deck the halls.

Branches from the yard with a few silvered ornaments add a holiday touch to a bedroom.

A simple feather tree hardly needs adornment is perfect for small spaces.

A few shells, starfish and some wire attached to plain ready made wreath.

for a welcoming entrance.

White tree covered in white starfish for instant beach.