Category Archives: Little Luxuries

Here is a little peek at a DIY Ribbon Chandelier I’ve been working on for my office:

I recently worked on a shoot with Wanda from Sugar Maple Weddings & Events, and she had created a ribbon backdrop that inspired me to find a way to add it to this room. After a little research, I found one from The Sweetest Occasion blog that had me sold on creating my own DIY Ribbon Chandelier.
It was an easy, inexpensive, way to add color + texture to my office. All you need is an embroidery hoop & a variety of ribbon, lace, or fabric.
I love that I can change the ribbons for different seasons or party themes {& still salvage the existing ribbon for other projects}.
#Winning.

Rocky was in San Antonio this week for a BMET {Biomedical Technician} conference. I went there very briefly to see him graduate basic training in 2005, but I’d love to go back & explore the city with him {especially to photograph it}! I love Spanish architecture & all rich history in Texas. I’m so happy he was able to catch up with some old Air Force friends from various parts of his career. Some of them went to school at the same time he did, others worked at the same base, & some served in Afghanistan with him. The boys & I have been trying to be patient, but it’s definitely “can’t sleep like a kid on Christmas Eve exciting” to know that he’ll be home soon!

Kevin & I are scheming about surprising Rocky at the airport with cupcakes.

Probably more for us than him. Any reason to eat a peanut butter cupcake works just fine for us. ♥

 

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  • postcards and pretties - June 28, 2011 - 9:45 am

    that is so cute, Andreia!! Can’t wait to see the end result 😉

  • alli - June 28, 2011 - 9:59 am

    so cute! I tried making one of these but got carried away w/colored ribbon + streamers and it just looked weird : ) yours is adorable! I love the simple color scheme and the addition of lace.

  • Michelle March - June 28, 2011 - 12:22 pm

    So pretty! You’re so crafty, I love it!

  • Debbie @ Bridalhood - June 28, 2011 - 12:31 pm

    Lovely!

  • kimia kline - June 29, 2011 - 3:53 am

    this is gorgeous! what a crafty idea 🙂

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  • Belkis H - July 6, 2011 - 7:35 am

    absolutely adore this!!!! might have to give it a try!

  • Chrissy - August 12, 2011 - 6:09 am

    I adore this lace and ribbon chandelier. I’m making one last minute for my wedding next weekend. I’m going to hang it over my bride and groom table! I’m curious of how long each ribbon/lace strand is?

  • Andrea - August 12, 2011 - 10:04 pm

    They each vary, about 22,” (including room to tie them to the hoop). 19″ after they are tied. Good luck, and CONGRATULATIONS Chrissy!! 😀

  • {amy k.} - February 18, 2012 - 11:41 am

    i love this, so gorgeous!!

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I love these wooden eggs that I wrapped in lace. It’s an easy rustic DIY Easter project for anyone who wants a lovely centerpiece without any fuss. You can use scraps of lace & the eggs can be re-used year after year. We all love something that is eco-friendly, right?

For many of you it will be your last big holiday get together before you are married… I hope it’s full of hugs, kisses, & plenty of chocolate. ♥

 

* Click on these links for more Easter decorating inspiration that I photographed: Hooray Design Blog & my own blog.

* Antique Lace Compote from My Sweet & Saucy Supply

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  • Michelle March - April 22, 2011 - 7:42 pm

    They’re sooooo pretty! I love the piece you’re holding them in too. 🙂

  • Astrid Mueller - May 10, 2011 - 10:00 am

    These eggs are adorable! Love the creative approach. Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

  • Christine - May 22, 2011 - 8:58 pm

    How gorgeous are those eggs! Wish I’d stumbled across this *before* Easter this year!

  • Andrea - May 25, 2011 - 8:51 pm

    Thank you! I always miss fun holiday inspiration… you’ll be ready next year though! 🙂

Pantone chose Honeysuckle 18-2120 as the color of the year. It is beautiful, but to be honest, I keep coming across varieties of Seafoam. Especially in interior & wedding design. It isn’t as strong as staples like Turquoise, Aqua, or Kelly Green, yet embodies all the brightness & energy of their hues. It also delicately complements handmade & organic wedding details. I have such a huge color crush on it, {as Ez of Creature Comforts would say}!

What do you think, Honeysuckle or Seafoam?

* This is a picture of Italian buttons I plan to use in my studio {or I might just wear one as a ring}. ♥

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  • Anna @ IHOD - April 20, 2011 - 6:19 am

    I agree Andrea. Honeysuckle is fun, but I am loving Seafoam much more!
    Beautiful.

  • Brancoprata - April 20, 2011 - 7:39 am

    I have to say i agree 100% with you!!! Seafoam is beautiful!

  • Tiffany grimes - April 20, 2011 - 9:11 am

    The seafoam is beautiful! I love the color and the way it accents perfectly.

  • Michelle March - April 22, 2011 - 7:43 pm

    Definitely Seafoam! I’m not overly excited about honeysuckle.

I was in Ann Arbor this week photographing a special project and now that I’m back home I’m playing catch up with e-mails & editing. Stay tuned for all the yummy eye candy from Hooray Design’s creative styling… she is so inspiring & I am always excited to see what she has up her sleeve!

I’m so happy to see the weather grudgingly lighten up… I hope I need a pretty little fan like this soon. I’m ready to ditch the extra blankets & heavy coats! ♥

PS- Did you catch Kate & Preston’s Navy Engagement Session on 100 Layer Cake? See it here.

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  • alli - March 14, 2011 - 11:09 am

    Just seeing this got me very excited! I am so excited to see the images, I just love the way you “see” things through your camera.

    PS. Loved seeing your session on 100layercake!

I’ve always loved the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life. Not only for the lovely imagery of that era, or the sweet love story between George & Mary, or the romance of Christmas embodied in the 130 minutes of the film… but because I always dreamed of restoring an old house the way Mary does.

My husband & I both grew up in old homes and have decided that perhaps the layout was quite similar to each other… according to our memories and cross referencing our childhood stories. The house we live in now, is not quite an antique, but definitely old enough to need some cash thrown into it tender love. We spend many conversations speculating the most strategic ways to make it our own. It’s kind of exciting to see it slowly become a place with our fingerprints on it.

This week we had all the windows replaced. There were some that would not budge or were missing screens, so I find myself accidentally smiling as I smugly open them on purpose. Just because I can.

While the men were working on them, they put plastic over my “studio office” {another work in progress} as protection. I was forced to take a little break from work that day & treated myself to a scrumptious breakfast that included lightly toasted bread & some black raspberry jam I found last week at the farmers’ market…

I think I will need to close off the studio just a little more often. Have a lovely weekend ♥

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