Instead of Rock-Paper-Scissors, today I am playing Wire-Paper-Glitter. Not sure what beats what, though?
Wire
I picked up this beautiful iron wire basket in antique pink at my new favorite local shop, the greenery. (Attention admirers of weathered wire: there is still 1 available in white!)
I hung it from the pegs in my kitchen but wasn't quite sure what to place inside. Too far from the stove for cooking utensils; too in-reach for the boys for gardening tools; I decided on some faux wildflowers that I wrapped in a piece of newspaper. What do you think?
Paper
I just received this fabulous catalog from Cath Kidston. It's like a magazine devoted to fun florals and polka dots. There are even pretty dish gloves! Currently there are no shops in the U.S. I had to request a catalog (free online) after seeing the cover at Fitty's blog!
Closer to home, I found Cath Kidston napkins at the good HomeGoods.
Glitter
My oldest sister brings me things to tinker with for her. Last visit she left behind two small, dark metal birds. I wish I'd thought to take a true "before" picture. I painted them blue with white bellies and then completely sugared-them up with glitter.
[Betsy: No peeking below!]
I thought it would be fun to pack them up in a plastic berry container that I had saved for possibilities.
I'll let you know if the little birds and I keep our plans for the weekend!
xo
ps
[To answer a few questions: My essay in Romantic Homes will appear in the June issue. I don't think it's on newsstands yet. Thank you SO MUCH for asking!]
Added 5/1/09
Happy May Day! I am going to New Jersey! See you in a few days, Sweeties! xo
31 comments:
I love your basket with the wrapped flowers- how clever. Those blue birds are just the sweetest! You are so very creative and then to package them in the berry container!! I am off to dig in the garbage can for those 2 berry container I threw away!!
Congrats on your post in Romantic Homes- My sub. must have run out as I have not received mine mag yet- will have to check on that!
blessings
mary
Elyse, I love the wire basket and I think it looks wonderful the way you did the flowers in it. And the little sugared birds are so sweet...love the way you packaged them.
If you go, have a great trip!
Debi
Love the basket! and your little sugary blue birds. Very cute!
ok, do NOT quote me...or anything...but, i think people are going a little nutters about the swine flu...over 30,000 people die every year from the regular flu...do we stop traveling during flu season...uhhhhh, NO!!! i think the hype is a clever diversion tactic to draw attention away from other issues far more pressing and with longer range consequences...the economy for one...anyhoo, i think you should go and have fun with your sisters...those birds are just precious...glitter is magical...am i right?...LOVE the basket too!!!
Elyse Hi! I love your basket! moreover it is in pink colour! wish I could find one like yours here at my side of the world! and the blue birds are pretty! i love that too
and yippeeee for Cath Kidston catalog! am so glad that you got yours and wish to find some of her thingies here!..
have a good weekend & take care!
Boy, I really shouldn't throw ANYTHING away. I love the way you utilised the berry container and the bird are too cute. The basket with flowers is cute too.
I look forward to read your essay on Romantic Homes.
hi again,
I agree with Lori, It's really just the flew, same symptons as all the other ones. Same treatment too. Antibiotics that work perfectly. I'd go, have a fantastic time.
YOur birds are precious! As always!!!
Cari B.
love the birds. congrats on the essay. what part of the jersey shore will you be visiting? big sidewalk sales going on in my town point pleasant.
marie
Hi Elyse girl!
Loved your post! The wire basket and fowers-darling! Kath Kidson-Yay soooo cool-I dig on her stuff-hope you share with us what you get? Your sister is going to love her blue sparkly birdies-cuzz I know I do! The packaging is perfectly adorable too! Congrats on the Romantic Homes article-how cool is that!?!You Rock Girl!~Smiles~Tam!
I just love the wire basket and the flowers are soooo pretty...Those blue birds are just to cute...I'll have to check out that book...Love the cover..
Stephenie
Elyse: Just wanted to let you know that my clips arrives and are already hard at work!
Love what you did with those birds.
ELYSE, I have already received my copy of Romantic Homes last week and you were fabulous!! You are such a talented writer!
love THE BASKET WITH THE FLOWERS IN IT!!! And your idea for the birds is amazing! I love your style so much!! I put my items I purchased from you on my blog a couple of posts below :) I just love my purchases from you!
Hugs,
Amy
Elyse, I was thinking, it would be wonderful to have a magnetized set of your clips! Great for hanging my boys artwork and school papers up on the fridge :)
Hugs,
Amy
What sweetiepie birds!!
Nancy
Oh, I want that catalog! I'm going in search of it online right now.
Brenda
I adore your basket hanging there with the wildflowers wrapped in newsprint! Cute, cute, cute little birdies too. If you do go, have a wonderful and safe trip. ♥
What I think about your new web design is that it is fab! I wish I knew how to do wallpaper. Plain color is just too dull.
I went to the Cath Kidston website, ordered my own catalog and found my dream dinnerware. IT IS ABSOLUTELY PERFECT and NO OTHER dinnerware will do now. I am in love and it is going to be a costly obsession...sniff. I tried to get people to chip in to give them to me for my birthday...but everyone thought I was crazy-azy.
Erin :)
Well, after you were in my shop, I had to check out the blog...love the wire basket...now I have to check Etsy...
But...above all, it was exciting to meet someone whose article was in the magazine that I was selling in the shop!
Hope to see you on your next trip to NJ!
What a cute basket! Love the bluebirds! What a cute idea! :)
All of your treasures are so fun! Have a great time in Jersey!
The basket with wrapped flowers is sweet!
(I too don't know who wins in paper glitter wire, lol!)
Thanks for the Kidston link! I signed up over a year ago and never received a catalogue, so signed up again. this time I got a confirmation email... fingers crossed!
Aww, Big Sis, everything looks great. I love glitter-izing everything :) And that new wire basket is just gorgeous. Perfect for holding a bouquet of beautiful flowers. Have you ever thought about creating your own cake stands? I know, I know, my mind has a tendency to wander to food. I've been thinking about cake stands a lot lately. Anyway, you're so creative, I thought I'd get your reaction! xo, Lysie
Hey, thanks for dropping by my place for Frugal Friday. I LOVE your site, by the way. Of course, I can't help but be intimidated by your amazing craftiness and creative flair!! I can tell you are pretty amazing. I'll be back!
I LOVE your blog! Very inspiring. I just started my own blog The Creative Cottage but it's a work in progress--just started it the other day. I love collecting vintage items and perusing yard sales, flea markets and thrift stores for unique items to use in my home. I love the cottage style of decorating!
Elyse! I love the your new blog look...sooooooo YOU!
Love ya!
Maryjane xox
all sweet & fun stuff - I may have to order myself a Kidston catalog too, thanks for the tip.
Ahh... lovely I have "met" an official tinker! Blessings from Amy and keep creating.
OMG, that pink basket is to die for!
xoxo, Tiffany
can't believe you found cath kidston at homegoods. now THAT is a score! found your blog via rikidsinfo comment. didn't realize there was now a carousel in riverside. probably going to go get donuts and then brave the rain to visit. thanks!
This turned out adorably! I love the oclors and I'm a sucker for those berry containers too! :D
-c
yap cat
Elyse, I haven't visited in a bit, due to my schedule.....I missed ALOT! These little glitter birds are just sooo sweet!
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