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Friday, April 30, 2010

Friday Favorites!! Its Wedding Season

During the week when I am shopping etsy, I come across so many amazing items! I want to share a few of my favorites with you on my favorite day of the week!
ITS FRIDAY FAVORITE TIME!

This past weekend I was in my friends wedding in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The weather was perfect, seeing friends and family was amazing, and celebrating all weekend long was a blast.
Its Wedding Season!

*click on the photo for the item, or the shop name for their etsy site.
Shop: raedunn

Shop: junghwa




Shop: satanica






A few people in the wedding business whom I admire!
Photography By Renee - Des Moines/Minneapolis
Main Street Studio - North West Arkansas

What is your favorite thing to give as a wedding gift?
Happy Shopping! - Mimi

* Next Friday is "The Crazy Tongue Twins" Friday! *

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

New Mothers Day Gift Items!

Its time to shop for your mom! Etsy is a great place to do so. If you live far away from your mom just ask for direct shipping to her! Most etsians will include a card from you to her and special gift wrap!

Here are a few gift ideas from Mimi Bird!









Happy Mothers Day!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Its Creepy Animal Day!

When I go thrifting the number one thing that catches my eye are animal figurines. When I find a really special one I can't help but buy it! My friends call them my creepy animals!
There are so many of these wonderful little guys in the world and I want to share my finds with you. Maybe they will brighten your day like they do mine! - Mimi



If you come across your own creepy animal finds send me a picture!
mimijohannesen@yahoo.com

Sunday, April 25, 2010

DIY Sunday - We did it ourselves!

In October my husband Andy and I bought an 84 year old home in Beaverdale (Des Moines). I saw the potential immediately and we were excited to prove to our friends and family our vision.
We are still working on it room by room, but here is a glimpse...

Bedroom: BEFORE


We never quite figured it out, but we think it was sponge paint over wallpaper.


Even primer helped brighten up the room!

Picked the color!!


Ta Da! Ready to move in!

We plan on re-finishing the floors someday.



AFTER: Home Sweet Home


Gizmo and Olive were posing for me.





We painted the trim, ceilings, and walls.
Put up curtains and bought two bed stands at a garage sale for 10 bucks and painted them!

A little bit can get your so far!
I LOVE PAINT! - Mimi

What inspires me when I dream about decorating...




Friday, April 23, 2010

Friday Favorites!! Mothers Day!

During the week when I am shopping etsy, I come across so many amazing items! I want to share a few of my favorites with you on my favorite day of the week!
ITS FRIDAY FAVORITE TIME!

This week I was shopping for Mother's Day gifts! These are some things I think my beautiful mom, Heather would love!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

*Click on the photo for the item and the shop name for the store*






















Shop: Corid

Shop: timssally


Shop: downstairsDesigns

Let me know what your favorite finds were for your mom this year!
Happy Shopping! - Mimi

*Next Friday is Fun Wedding Finds Friday!*

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Celebrating Earth Day!

What can YOU do for our earth?

Reuse!
Its as simple as bringing reusable bags to the store!

Here are some great items that I found on etsy. They are all earth friendly, reusable, and darling!

*Click on the photo for the item, or the shop name for their store!
Reusable Water Bottles!
Shop: PrettyNPreppy

Reusable Produce Bags!

Reusable Cozy

Reusable Baguette Bag
Shop: 70shome

Reusable Tote Bag

Reusable Snack Sak

Reusable Dryer Pillow Sheets
Shop: zJayne

Reusable Swiffer Dust Mop Covers
Shop: SkyBox

Reusable Sandwich Bags
Shop: BebelooshMini

Every little bit helps! Happy Earth Day! - Mimi

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Its Creepy Animal Day!

When I go thrifting the number one thing that catches my eye are animal figurines. When I find a really special one I can't help but buy it! My friends call them my creepy animals!
There are so many of these wonderful little guys in the world and I want to share my finds with you. Maybe they will brighten your day like they do mine! - Mimi


If you come across your own creepy animal finds send me a picture!
mimijohannesen@yahoo.com

Sunday, April 18, 2010

DIY Sunday - Dish Towel Curtains

I tried to find the perfect curtain for my bright, retro color schemed kitchen and it wasn't happening. My mom gave me some dishtowels, hanging clips, and metal rings and said "Do It Yourself". Here is a simple way to turn your boring window into something people will notice.

What You Will Need:
  • 1 or 2 Dishtowels, table cloth, or cute fabric. Your choice.
The dishtowels featured were from Anthropologie, and Pottery Barn.
(amount may change depending on size of window)

  • 1 bag of hanging clips*
  • 1 bag of metal rings*
  • 1 curtain rod
* You can find these at your local hardware or home improvement store for about $5.00
The kind of curtain rod I was using was $3.00


How to do it yourself:

Attach the hanging clips the top of your dishtowel, all the way across, 3-4 inches apart.







Count the number of hanging clips you attached and take the same number of metal rings and place onto the curtain rod.





Hang the curtain rod in the desired window.


Attach each hanging clip to the corresponding metal ring by placing the hook onto the ring.


and TA DA! You have a unique and funky kitchen curtain and you only spent 5 minutes Doing It Yourself!


Before


Before


After


After

Sometimes for extra privacy I attach two matching dishtowels to the curtain rod and my entire window is covered.

I always like finding table clothes and dish towels at flea markets! Also, you can search dish towels at etsy. Click here to do so!

Other dish towel ideas:

Apron- Position on towel vertically and the other horizontally below it. Sew the towels together and then sew on string or ribbon to tie the apron at the neck and waist.
Baby Bib- Cut a large hold in the center of a dish towel. Sew soft cotton ribbing or felt around the hole to prevent fraying.
Dog Toy- Braid three dishtowels together and tie the ends with strings, or just tie your towel into a couple tight knots.
Pot holder- Fold a dish towel into a square, insert mylar batting and sew around the edges.
Tote Bag- Sew two towels together . Add a strip of canvas or ribbon to the top for a handle. You could include a button to close the bag.


Send me photos of your dish towel curtain!
MimiJohannesen@yahoo.com

Stop by next Sunday for more DIY projects! -Mimi

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