Twerk Ya Closet Tuesdays: Ruffles

I've been wanting to ruffle something for a while now.  I was inspired by Joy (love her blog) of HowJoyful Design Studio's Upcycled Ruffle Dress Tutorial.  The cream colored shirt is from old navy and the print fabric came from a new york & co. dress that was entirely too big for me.  I cut the collar off the shirt because it was baggy (a baggy mock-neck is so not what's up).  I love the way it turned out, but OMGeezy are them ruffles tedious and time consuming...especially when you have two 21 month old toddlers running around.

Hello My Friend

I got a sewing machine!! *pop-lockin*  This was my earthday gift, fedex finally delivered it tuesday evening...i'm so stoked!  Since December 2010, i've been using Grams machine, which was cool.  But it wasn't mine.  Now, I have one to call my own.  It's a Brother CS-6000i, has an automatic threader, snazzy decorative stitches, and is crazy lightweight.  Oh, annnnnd it came with bonus accessories (which included a hard case/cover, extended table (detachable) walking foot, spring action quilting foot, and quilting guide...boom).

Now all I need to do is name it...any suggestions??

Happy Autumn

I've been looking forward to Autumn, but as today arrived with nimbus clouds my mood was not cheerful...more like melancholy.  *sigh* At least my wreath is purrty.

Righteous Love

¹ If I speak in the tongues^[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. ² If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. ³ If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,^[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.

 ⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

 ⁸ Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. ⁹ For we know in part and we prophesy in part, ¹⁰ but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. ¹¹ When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. ¹² For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

 ¹³ And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

-1st Corinthians 13

Happy Anniversary King.  

Whew!

What a weekend!  Thursday was a super chill day.  Friday was game night...what a blast!  Wine, cheese, veggies, dip, and wonderful friends were in attendance.  Oh, and to top it off, Gram baked me a chocolate cake...good stuff.  We played the Michael Jackson Experience and Just Dance 2 on the wii.  Ladies against Gents...thanks to Blair and her lazy dance moves, they beat us.  Doesn't matter...there's a first time for everything so we let them live...lol.  All in all, we rocked owt!


Saturday evening was my cousin's wedding reception.  His bride looked stunning and he was debonair.  I danced ALL...NIGHT...LONG.  Now i'm paying for it because my ankles are on FIYA!  And i'm upset with myself because I forgot our camera at home...so pics of me and King will be posted at a later date...yeah i'm smh too.  Needless to say i'm exhausted and really just want a nap, but we know the ninjas ain't letting that happen.  Hope your weekend was filled with everything you love :)
Bisou

Jour de la Terre heureuse! (to me)

Today is my earthday. This morning I was greeted with wet kisses and tight hugs from the ninjas and breakfast in bed from my King.  I had a wonderful day. I'm grateful that God blessed me with another year.  Another year to fulfill my purpose on this earth.  Another year to be a better daughter, wife, mother, friend, sister, creator.  Another year to contribute my creativity and knowledge to those whom I come into contact with.  I'm grateful that God provided me with creative talents that empower and allow me to express ME.  I'm blessed and happy and truly humbled by life...peace.

Twerk Ya Closet Tuesdays: The Blues

Hey Lovelies!

While the ninjas napped I was able to refashion a pair of ballet flats.  I purchased these in 2007 from Old Navy...they were silver.  I love the silver for summer months, but really craved a funky color for autumn.  I attempted to snazz them up a couple of months ago, but it didn't go as planned (as you can see by that dreadful brown paint).   I went to my craft room and perused my paint collection.  Found the perfect hue of blue.  I can't waiiiiit to wear these with a cardigan and skinnys.  I say they're über cute...whatcha think?

Refashioned Denim Vest

This vest was an item I quickly snatched up in the swap-off...thanks Toya!!  This was a quick, sit in front of your t.v. and watch "Ancient Aliens" episodes on Netflix type of refashion.  All I did was swap out the blue-gemed buttons for these monogrammed ("T", "L", "P") brass buttons.  I've had these  buttons since 2008.  I purchased them to add to my wedding bouquet...didn't get to use them, but I knew they would definitely be used in the future.   So here we are 3 years later and a fly denim vest.  I love the way it came out.

Venus Is Her Name

Venus' baby roots
tea.elle.pea 2011

Yup, finally named the cuttings from "Love".  I call her Venus.  I don't know why all my plants take the feminine role in my head, but they do, so whatever...lol.  Well today I looked at Venus while putting her in the window and noticed that SHE HAS ROOTS!!  They're little buds, but I can see them.  It usually takes approximately 2 weeks for roots to appear so is it safe to assume that I have megatron bionic plants since it's only been 3 days?? lol.  Anyway, I'm super happy...now I have another title under my hat, "Tea The Horticulturist"...don't that sound hot?!  Look at Venus and her gorgeous baby roots. *click here to see a close-up *

A Piece Of Love

golden pothos cuttings
tea.elle.pea 2011

Today I noticed that two vines on my golden pothos plant, who's name is "Love" was hanging on by a thread.  I put her outside a couple of weeks ago and the rain and wind went in on her...smh.  She's growing so beautifully despite the two limp vines.  I think I can save them.  So I cut and placed the vines in a square glass vase filled with water...hopefully they root.  I'll know within 2 weeks because that's how long it normally takes for roots to form in water. *Fingers crossed*

Yet another item to add to my "things i'm looking forward to in September" list.

Bisou

Happy September!

Bonjour Lovelies!

I'm looking forward to a few special events this month:

• 9/15 is my earthday
• 9/19 is my love day (anniversary)
• 9/23 is the 1st day of Autumn (Autumnal Equinox)

What are you looking forward to in the month of September?

courtesy of autumn-pictures.com