Back To School - Neon

Hey everyone!

We all know that the back to school shopping season has come upon us again, so today I'd like to share with you a collection I've put together of fun back to school items that come in neon colors. I think they're a great way to liven up any school routine, whether you're going back to college or just starting high school. Below the collection you'll find links to where you can buy each item yourself. I hope you enjoy!

1. Alarm Dock (Neon Pink) - Furbish Studio - $20

2. Sharpie Neon Permanent Marker (Fine Point) - Jet Pens - $1.50 ea.

3. Beats by Dr. Dre Mixr Headphones (Neon Pink) - Target - $$249.99

4. Post-it Notes Cube (Neon Collection) - Amazon - $4.71

5. Neon Turquoise Cosmetic (or Pencil) Case - Paper-Source - $7.95

DIY Paint-Dipped Kitchen Utensils

Recently I've noticed a new trend on the DIY scene that I thought I'd share with you all - DIY wooden kitchen utensils dipped in paint. It's not a very difficult project and if you click on the links below each example you'll be taken back to the image's source where you'll likely find instructions on how to do the project yourself. I'm thinking about buying an inexpensive set of wooden kitchen utensils like the ones pictured here and trying out this fun and colorful project, and if I do I will definitely share it with you, so stay tuned!

Say Yes to Hoboken

I love how the kitchen utensils pictured above have each been dipped in a paint that is a lighter shade than the next, which makes them look great when they're arranged in this particular way. 

Unusually Lovely

Adding a pop of neon color to your kitchen utensils like the example above is a great way to liven things up during your cooking routine!

The Plumed Nest

The colors of the utensils above are simple yet fun and although don't match perfectly, still look wonderful all together.

Sincerely Kinsey

The DIY-er behind the kitchen utensils (and cutting board) pictured above has gone above and beyond in their choices of color and pattern. What a great way to add extra interest and fun into the kitchen!

The Gold Jellybean

The picture above features lovely utensils decorated with pretty aqua, white and gold paints in a fun striped pattern, which I really love.

Hope you enjoyed! See you again soon!

Wrapping Paper Storage & Organization

For those of you out there who look forward to wrapping and decorating a gift for a special occasion more than celebrating the actual occasion itself, this post is for you! I personally love gift wrapping supplies, especially wrapping paper as it comes in all sorts of fun colors and designs. But having a wide array of gift wrapping supplies will eventually lead to the dilemma of where to store it, so below I've given a collection of examples of ways to do this from around the web that I very much like. Hope you enjoy!

Meuk is Leuk

I love how this wooden pastel blue crate above looks lovely in the room all by itself and in addition serves as a great place to hold a large number of wrapping paper rolls.

Woman's Day

The colors of the wrapping paper rolls pictured in the photo above are gorgeous by themselves, but the truly genius part of this picture is the way they're stored on the wall (check out the link for more details!)

Creature Comforts

The wire bucket in the picture above is a simple yet stylish way to display wrapping paper in an easily accessible manner. Plus don't the different colors look great with the room's white walls as a backdrop?

Torie Jayne

The above is another example of a metal bin that does a great job displaying paper perfectly while still looking stylish and even elegant.

A Creative Mint (on flickr)

Even though the storage solution above is extraordinarily simple, I love how the clear glass jar allows you to see the entire roll of each paper, making it simple to find what you're looking for as well as doing a great job of adding a fun pop of color to the room. 

That's all for now, hope you liked the post! I'll be back soon for more!

DIY: Painted Glass Vases

Today I'd like to share with you various examples of a DIY project I myself plan to try out (and share with you here) sometime within the next couple of weeks. The project is painting the insides of glass vases to create a look that can be both simple and sweet or instead bold and lively. From what I have read and heard from several different sources, the project itself is not all that difficult. If you're interested in doing it yourself I would definitely click on the links below each picture to get to it's origin where more often than not you'll be walked through the process of how the project was done. However if you don't mind waiting, as I said I'll be doing it myself sometime in the upcoming weeks and will write a post that provides both pictures and instructions. 

La chica de la casa de caramelo

Aren't the pink, orange and red colors of the DIY vases above great? I love how bold they are and their ability to add whimsy and fun to the simple flowers pictured.

Mallory Paige (Bringing Handmade Back to Life)

The vases above have a more vintage look and I think the two colors pair very nicely together.

The Apple Crate

I'm really fond of the way the person behind the DIY vases pictured above has decided to paint many vases of all different sizes and shapes in the same shade of blue. The vases are simple and sweet and the picture itself is beautiful.

beach house in the city

The cool and subdued blues and whites of the DIY vases above go perfectly with the silver, blue and white color palette of the room they're pictured in. They're so elegant that if I didn't already know they were DIY vases, I would probably have thought they were pretty pricey.

Bona Fide Bride

Again the above is another example of the fun you can have with different colors, and in this case the colors used match perfectly with the flowers pictured.

Laura Ashley

The pastels of the picture above are great. They're simple and sweet and have a romantic feel to them that I really love.

I hope you enjoyed the post and I'm looking forward to sharing my own version of this DIY project with you in the near future!

Bold and Colorful Statement Headboards

It's often said that a bedroom should evoke feelings of serenity and relaxation, allowing us to come home after a long day of work and unwind in our own sacred space. However today, instead of looking at typical bedrooms featuring a soft or light color palette and subtle lines or design elements, I thought I'd show you several bedrooms that break this trend in their color schemes and bold patterns. In this post I'm choosing to focus mainly on headboards that bring these design elements front and center. I hope you enjoy!

Dagmar*s Home

I love how the bold red patterned headboard above contrasts with the softer tan walls, making it the main focus of the room and adding a ton of interest to an otherwise subdued color palette.

Better Homes & Gardens

The bedroom above does a great job of mixing bold patterns (such as in the striped curtains and patterned headboard) in colors that make a statement and pair nicely with each other as opposed to matching perfectly. This allows the two elements, particularly the headboard, to stand out on their own while still creating a cohesive look that's pleasing to the eye.

Better Homes & Gardens

The bold yellow floral pattern of the headboard above is definitely a favorite of mine. It certainly makes a statement and draws attention to itself, but at the same time fits in wonderfully with the color scheme of the entire room. I also can't help but like the beautiful yellow and pale blue color palette. 

houzz.com

The headboard showcased in the bedroom above is great in that it has a fun and colorful pattern, but in addition it incorporates all of the colors seen in the rest of the room. The pinks, reds, purples and even bits of green in the headboard can also be seen in the pillows, blankets and accessories of the room such as the flowers. In this way the headboard works as a focal point for the room in its bold pattern and colors, as well as in the way it brings the rest of the room together through its own color palette. 

houzz.com

The hot pink rectangular headboard pictured above is a lot of fun and adds the perfect pop of color to liven up the space. Contrasting with the space's general color palette of black white (and bits of green and other shades of pink), the boldness of the headboard's color puts it front and center. In addition, its rectangular shape fits nicely with the geometric shapes and patterns that appear in other elements of the space, such as the bedding and tiled bathroom floors in the background. 

houzz.com

In this final picture, the headboard adds a bold pattern to the room and also features a dark grey color that stands out from the rest of the space's color palette of light grey and white. In this way it is able to stand out and add interest, while still fitting in perfectly with the rest of the room.

Thanks so much everyone and I'll see you again soon!

Fun DIY Magazine Holders

After a long and grueling semester, I'm finally back home and can now take a break from the stress of college life. This summer I plan to work on this blog as much as possible, covering all the things I'm interested in and things that will hopefully interest you as well. There are many DIY projects on the horizon, which I'll also be sharing with you on this blog. I'd love to hear any feedback about my blog that you may have, so feel free to post in the comments!


For this particular post I want to focus on some examples of DIY projects that involve decorating or creating your own magazine holder or file. Magazine holders are available all over the place, but by DIY-ing it, you can help decorate your space to your liking or work on creating a certain look that suits yourself and your needs perfectly. Each inspirational DIY project featured below includes a link which will lead you to the project's source, where you can find instructions on how to do something similar.




The DIY magazine holder below is great because it adds a fun pop of bold color. If you're looking to spice up your home office or workspace by adding color and even perhaps a bold pattern, than this might be the way to go!

Seasons with the Sewells

Below is an example of a DIY magazine holder that is super fun with its tropical-floral pattern and various colors. It could definitely add a lot of interest to any space, especially if you're going for something more detailed and elaborate, pattern-wise.

Craft and Creativity

I also love the project featured below because the lime green and white colors as well as the subtle striped pattern are fun, but not overpowering, so that they add a hint of interest and color to a space, yet not so much that they would become the main focus of the room. 

iHeart Organizing

The multi-colored DIY magazine holder featured below on the left is also a lot of fun. I love how placing it next to a simple yet bold magazine holder on the right really emphasizes its colors and helps it stand out. 

Nestling Designs

I hope you enjoyed this post! See you soon!

Blue Patterned Paper Favorites

Without a doubt, one of my favorite types of craft supplies is patterned paper. So, today I thought I'd share with you some of my current favorites (all found on the Two Peas in a Bucket website). The ones I've chosen feature some fantastic shades of blue along with some really cute patterns. If any of them happen to strike your fancy, just click the coordinating link at the bottom of the post and it'll take you to where you can buy the paper yourself on the Two Peas in a Bucket website! Enjoy!

(from left to right starting at the top left)

1. Mini Skirt 12 x 12 Daphne's Closet Two Peas in a Buckeet

2. Charming Carol 12 x 12 My Girl Paper Two Peas in a Bucket

3. Newport 12 x 12 Shoreline Paper Two Peas in a Bucket

4. Surf's Up 12 x 12 Sand & Sun Paper Two Peas in a Bucket

5. Andy 12 x 12 Love You More Boy Paper Two Peas in a Bucket

6. May Eighteenth 12 x 12 Love and Marriage Paper Two Peas in a Bucket

Thanks everyone! See you again soon!

Lovely Letterpress & Calligraphy from Etsy

Today I found some beautiful letterpress stationery on Etsy from three different sellers that I thought I'd share with you. The calligraphy lettering featured in each of them gives them an added touch of elegance that makes them really lovely to look at. Hopefully you'll like them as much as I do!

Ink & Iron (on Etsy)

Missive (on Etsy)

humunuku (on etsy)

Thanks! See you soon!

Acrylic Desk Accessories

Good morning all! Today I'd like to share with you a photo I came across online of a very pretty, elegant and organized section of a home office. The pink and white colors are lovely, but I also very much like the acrylic desk accessories, which add a nice touch of sophistication to the space. Inspired by the photo, I put together a collage of acrylic desk accessories similar to those seen in the picture and included links to their retailers, just in case you'd like to create this look yourself!

design darling

1. Acrylic Letter Stand Muji US

2. 'Baby' Pale Pink Envelopes Oh So Cherished

3. Acrylic Tray Waiting on Martha

4. Acrylic Pen & Pencil Holder Waiting on Martha

5. Jotters Set Russell and Hazel

6. Acrylic Tape Dispenser The Container Store

7. Acrylic Stapler Kantek

8. Oval Acrylic Wastebasket The Container Store

9. Quips & Queries Set - This and That Office Luxe

Thanks so much everyone and I'll see you soon!

Soft Pastels in Home Offices & Workspaces

During last week and this past weekend I came across a lot of Easter-themed photos featuring some really lovely pastel colors. This inspired me to go ahead and find some great photos of home offices featuring equally lovely shades of pastel colors. Take a look and let me know what you think!

Decor Pad

I love the soft pastel blue wall color in contrast with the bright pop of bold pink on the door.

almost bunnies on flickr

The organization of this space in itself is enough to be impress, but I'm also very fond of it's the more neutral pastel color palette.

houzz.com

The pastel pink color of the paint of one of the walls along with the fun and unique overhead light give this space a lot of charm.

Thanks for reading everyone! See you again soon!

Most Recent Craft Supply Purchases

Today I'd like to share with all you the most recent purchases I've made when it comes to craft supplies, which in this instance is three clear stamp sets. I love making cards and tags and it's always a lot of fun to start playing with a new stamp set to make items that are both pretty and unique. I think that the three sets pictured below will be great for making thank you cards, birthday cards for kids, and general "just because" cards. They haven't arrived in the mail yet, but once they do and I've had some time to work with them, I'll be sure to upload some pictures of the things I've made!

That's all for right now everyone! See you again soon!

Fun DIY Coasters

I've recently stumbled upon some great DIY coaster projects online and I thought I'd share some of my favorites with you. The ones I'm featuring below are great because they each add a touch of fun and whimsy to their surroundings. Feel free to click on the links below each picture to be directed to their source, where you can find instructions to make them yourself!

86 lemons

I love the bold color and pattern of the DIY coasters above. How fun!

creme de la craft

The coasters pictured above are a great example of how much a bold print and bright colors can add some fun and interest to a space.

The Every Girl

Though the coasters pictured above lack a bright color or bold pattern, they're still a ton of fun! The polka dots and word "cheers"are just awesome! What do you think?

Alright, that's all for now everyone. See you again soon!

Lovely Paris Art Prints

Hey everyone! I hope you're all having a wonderful Saturday so far!

So, now that its been made clear that I have an obsession with pens, I'd also like to share with you another one of my great loves: Paris. I've visited the city twice in the past and absolutely loved it. It's a beautiful place with so many historical sites to see and visit, as well as amazing places to shop and eat wonderful food. I can't wait to go back! However, until then, I'll continue to browse the internet in search of lovely decorative items that remind me of Paris. Below are a few of my favorite Paris-themed art prints. Let me know what you think!

lauraamiss (on Etsy)

AmandaCatherineDes (on Etsy)

art.com

That's all for now, see you again soon!

Current Crush: Washi Tape Vases

Recently I've been seeing a lot of blog posts and pins featuring different ways you can use Japanese washi tape - a medium that has become quite popular among crafters and decor-addicts alike. I have to admit that I myself have a bit of an affinity for the stuff, especially since it comes in all sorts of fun prints and colors. During my time researching the various uses for washi tape, I was most impressed with the surprising touch of elegance it can add to things such as flower vases. Below I'm sharing just a few examples, I hope you enjoy them!

A Muse Studio

Meeha Meeha

Sweet Paul blog

Thanks for stopping by everyone! I'll see you again soon!

Pens I'm Currently Craving

Ask anyone who knows me really well and they'll all tell you the same thing: I love pens. I love them more than anyone in their right mind probably should, but I've learned to embrace that fact and now I'm sharing my passion for pens with you! I can't say I'm a big fan of those super fancy and expensive fountain pens or anything like that, as my taste ranges more towards gel pens along with a few ballpoints as well. A few years ago I was introduced to the world of Japanese pens. These pens come in all sorts of cute colors, oftentimes feature very small or sharp writing tips, and most notably write astonishingly smoothly. I actually think it's fair to say that I've become (somewhat) obsessed with them over the past few years. My favorite Japanese pen retailer, jetpens.com, carries the widest array of pens I've come across so far and they ship very quickly as well. Below I've pointed out some of their newest arrivals that I'm currently craving. If you like what you see, go ahead and check out the rest of their site - there's tons more to choose from! Enjoy!

Pilot Juice Gel Ink Pen - $1.65 (each) - Jetpens.com

Description from Jet Pens:

Juice up your notes with Pilot's Juice gel ink pens. This is a collection of brilliantly colorful pens, all of them containing pigment-based ink. Pigmented ink is water-resistant and fade-resistant, ensuring that your vivid colors stick around for a long time. The pens can write on most photographs, and the pastel colors are fun to try on dark papers. Attach your pen to your notebook using the sturdy spring-loaded clip. Or if you prefer, string a chain through the hole in the clip, then hang the pen from your bag or attach playful charms. (The chain in the photo is not included.)

Pilot Hi-Tec-C Maica Gel Ink Pen - $2.50 (each) - jetpens.com

Description from Jet Pens:

Pilot's Hi-Tec-C Maica pen has the Hi-Tec-C qualities we've come to rely on, including smooth, non-feathering ink. As a bonus, it's decked out in a jewel-like body. The metallic barrel, which is decorated with an embellished "M" logo, perfectly complements the transparent cap with multi-faceted top. Just like your favorite jewelry, the facets topping the cap bounce light for a sparkly effect. Add even more pizazz by stringing charms through the cap loop. When you're not busy gazing at your pretty pen, you will enjoy the water-based gel ink and the fine tip that is specially designed to ensure smooth writing. The pen comes in many colors, and the name "Maica" encourages you to choose your own "my color" and enjoy!