Cream

Well I had to wear  my new Denim Vest today so this is what I paired it with.   I can't wait until Spring  to put this  Denim vest with a cute skirt. I only had  crafts and Restyling today and of course the few errands. Dinner with my Birthday boy,( Not really a boy, but a hunky Man) Yay!! for Birthdays..because we get to have Cup Cakes. Yummy!!Vest I made HERE,  Shirt- Marshall's, Cords -TargetBracelets I made HERE. Bag- TargetCharlotte Russe,   Charlotte Russe,   Dillards  Cupcake Yum!! Happy Monday Night ...

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How to make your own butter cream frosting

This is seriously easy and DELICIOUS!  Tastes just like the bakery frosting they use on their sheet cakes.  I would highly recommend using this recipe to make your own wedding cake and investing a little cash into some cake decorating tools.  You don't need anything too fancy, but making your own cake will save you a lot of money. How to make delicious butter-cream frostingThis butter-cream frosting recipe is similar to a recipe I found on the back of a bag of sugar but after making several batches of this frosting, I have made some improvements.  First of all you’ll absolutely need a mixer,...

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Appetizer idea

Great ideas are out there!  You're not the first person itching to save money on a special occasion so you can benefit from those who have suffered (I mean celebrated) before you.  Check out this great appetizer idea for a wedding reception.  Seems fairly easy to put together a couple of nights before the big day.  Remember, if you're sticking to that small guest list, doing a few of these things won't be too overwhelming and you'll save BIG bucks.This particular recipe I priced out and for 200 of these mini dessert appetizers, it would cost about $18.  Instead of the wood sticks, I used pretzel sticks which are edible...

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Project Re-Style #5

It is hard to believe it is week number 5, in the Project Re-Style challenge. I am having so much fun taking my old things and making them new again. How can you not like something for free? All the details at the end of the Post.  Just click on the picture.This week  I had my eye on a different project, but when I found that black belt for my Black Leather Belt  Bracelets.  I came across a White Denim Jacket, (maybe 8 or 9 years old), that I thought this would look great restyled in to  something for Spring.  I really love the way this turned out. The flowers are all different pins I made.  I just...

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Blue and Gray

Taking H to a school event, but before that we will be thrifting, Squeal with excitement, and visiting with two of my best friends, my Mom and my Grandmother. Super day Planned.  Have a great Sunday Everyone. Dress -Adrianna Papell, Black Jeggings.Sweater- Target, Belt- Express                Nine West                                                ...

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Black Leather Belt Bracelets

I was looking in my sons closet for some old shirts and  my eyes got really big when I found a Black Braided belt G had when he was about 8, it kind of made me  feel  a little emotional.:(   Well, I decided to create a couple of bracelets out of them.  Now It has sentimental value on top of Re-Style value.:) These are made just like the Brown Leather Cuff Bracelets, the  toutorial HERE. I was so needing a black bracelet too.  I took my hot glue gun and glued a little Black Satin  ribbon to the ends of the middle bracelet and pink velvet ribbon on the top bracelet, so the braid would...

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Crazy Daisy: Butterfly Wreath

Ok, we're big on saving money on this blog. I mean, there are people who are cheap out there but only I dream of a wedding that costs $500. Now that is cheap. That doesn't mean your wedding or reception has to be boring or lack glamor. It just means you have to be resourceful! This is a gorgeous wreath made out of- you'll never guess- brown paper lunch bags. No kidding! So put in your favorite movie, grab a snack, gather your supplies, and print out the instructions on the link below. I've seen people do using the brown paper bags and then spray painting the final product with white spray paint.  This could be so cute as a wreath or,...

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15 Things

 Kate from See Kate Blog, Shared 15 things about herself and then tagged me to do the same. Then I get to tag 5 other people.  Sounds like fun to me.  I love to learn new things  about people.  So here it goes.1.  I play FPS ( first person shooters) on the computer with   my husband and their clan.(Yes I am the only girl in their clan.)  For those of you who don't know what that is, it is kind of like Blogging, except with Boys playing Call of Duty Black Ops and other games where you shoot, knife or toss grenades., and they don't share their feelings . LOL  2.  I love Black fingernail...

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How to Get Victoria's Secret Hair: Hair Care & Styling Tips | eHow.com

Plan on wearing your hair down for your wedding? I wore my hair down instead of the traditional up-do and I got a lot of compliments on it, although really, what are people going to do? Tell me I look weird on my wedding day? Nevertheless, I think wearing your hair down can be just as pretty as wearing it up. The trick to saving the most amount of money possible is doing your hair yourself or letting a trusted friend take on the responsibility. Here's an interesting link I found for getting "Victoria's Secret" hair. How to Get Victoria's Secret Hair: Hair Care & Styling Tips | eHow.comAlso consider doing an extension.  Professionally...

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Vintage Black.

I don't know, call me crazy, but  I love the days when you get dressed and don't really have to go anywhere, just run a few errands here and there.  I also love thinking about what's coming  next on my blog,  my wheels always turning, and having this wonderful Vintage Black purse to boot .  It is going with me today, wherever I might wonder.  Happy First day of the weekend Everyone.Shirt-Express, Sweater and Jeans-Target, Tie- WalmartBelt -TargetCoat I thought that was from Forever 21, but nope-- it's from Target   Bag- Vintage,   Gloves- Dillard's, Present from Hubby:)      ...

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Knotty Necklace.

Ok I think I have played with this enough.  I sat down this morning and grabbed my New Pink 5 minute Scarf  tied a few random knots in it and turned it into this. From This To This. To This.All with an old T-Shirt.I think I will make this my Valentine's Necklace.:)Happy Friday Everyon...

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Trina Turk 2011 Spring- Summer Look Book.

I was strangely attracted to this Look Book from Trina Turk for Spring and Summer.  The Colors the Clothes.  I don't usually like late 60's or 70's fashion but this looks so Swag..( a new word I just learned)More HERE...

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