Longtime readers will know I don't carve pumpkins. The mess... I cannot. So I usually end up leaving them naked, but this year I might go the extra mile and paint them matte black. What makes it for me is that they covered the stem. too:
If I were famous and had all sorts of fancy things to attend, I would wear Elie Saab whenever possible. Every season, it's all gorgeous.
One of my favorite boards to follow is all restyled movie posters. I get really excited every time the guy adds more, and I always think of where I could put them in the house. This one here is for Dark Knight Rises (family room):
I literally smacked myself on the forehead for this one. Reverse chocolate-covered strawberries! Put the messy chocolate on the inside instead of letting it flake off all over your shirt! Duh.
This is a portrait of a woman by Raphael from 1506. And she's holding a unicorn! I've decided this is proof that they really did exist. Smaller than I expected, though.
And finally, this print struck a chord with me. Before I started my jewelry biz, I was really unhappy in my professional life and I'm so glad that I decided to do something about it. Yeah, it was a slow process to expand and start making actual money, but working toward something I wanted was much more effective than just wasting my time being miserable.
So if there's something else you'd rather be doing: go do it. You won't want to look back in regret.
And on that note, I need to pack some orders and go to the post office! What do you have on tap for today? Anything fun planned this weekend? We're relaxing and perhaps doing some painting. More on that later.
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Those strawberries are genius...and yummy!
ReplyDeleteI too love the print! It took a lot of time and hard work, but it was sooooo worth it to fight for my dream :) I can't believe how many people have told me that I'm a much happier person since I quit my job!
Ha! My husband says the same thing.
DeleteI plan on doing homework this weekend. I am only taking two classes this semester and I am trying my best to keep up but my professor is posting the homework 2 days later than expected and he is still requiring us to hand it in within 4 days! Insanity. Anyway, I love pumpkin carving. It's the best part and now that I have a balcony I plan on putting some pumpkins on it. I don't know why I never thought of the strawberry trick. Seriously.. how is this the first time I'm seeing a picture of it done that way!. Anyway, i hope your weekend is awesome.
ReplyDeleteThe last print has such a great message! So many people want instant results and success and aren't willing to put in the time to get what they really want.
ReplyDeleteYummy strawberries! I have made them that way with cream cheese filling. Drool.
ReplyDeleteHubby is the pumpkin carver, but I love the matte black, especially on the distressed chair. Easy peasy.
These are great finds! Love the strawberries :)
ReplyDeleteThe inspirational poster is great. We must be committed to putting in the time it takes!!!
Lots of fun stuff. When you do paint your pumpkins matte black I suggest using chalkboard paint! I also like the look of black pumpkins, they have an eerie quality and use chalkboard paint to also leave messages.
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