tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5781299126853137802024-03-13T22:17:15.308-05:00Embellished BayouEmbellished Bayou is my place to blog about my crafts, DIY projects, Etsy shop, and custom work....oh, and a cute little pug every now and then.Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.comBlogger453125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-3110833075226467182012-12-21T17:15:00.001-06:002012-12-21T17:15:34.400-06:00New Embellished Bayou Website for 2013<p align="justify">I’m proud to announce the launch of my <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.com" target="_blank">new Embellished Bayou website</a> for 2013!  I’ll still be making some tweaks over the next week, but I think it is looking good so far!</p> <p><a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.com" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="website" border="0" alt="website" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NxQpTxcrG1s/UNTtk0Ov52I/AAAAAAAAF9I/gWhtvSfJ8ns/website%25255B9%25255D.png?imgmax=800" width="475" height="255" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I know I have not been keeping up with this blog as much as I’d like to or said I would, but hopefully I can do better in 2013.  This way I’ll be able to keep all of my Etsy/embroidery stuff separate on the website and post more crafty non-business things here on the blog. </p> <p align="justify"><font color="#ff0000" size="4">Thanks to everyone for your support this year, best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!</font></p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-48761513196821220282012-09-01T12:28:00.001-05:002012-09-01T12:28:03.541-05:00Geaux Tigers and WHO DAT!<p align="justify">Embellished Bayou is your one-stop shop for all your Tigers and Saints gear for football season!</p> <p align="center"><font color="#b43aef"></font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank"><font color="#b43aef"></font><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Embellished Bayou1" border="0" alt="Embellished Bayou1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GEWmvSjhPog/UEJFcw1T70I/AAAAAAAAF6I/MYhfIbIstc8/Embellished%252520Bayou1%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="286" /></a></p> <p align="center"><font size="6"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6">Visit </font><a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank"><font size="6">my Etsy shop</font></a><font size="6"> and </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for the latest </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Hancock"><font face="Georgia">products and updates from</font> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Hancock"></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#800080" size="6" face="Hancock">Embellished Bayou!</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#800080" size="6" face="Hancock"></font></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/107553453/personalized-appliqued-fleur-de-lis" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2256 (2)" border="0" alt="IMG_2256 (2)" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TxdCmR_-tXM/UEJFnevI91I/AAAAAAAAF8Y/Nsgs4zStXrs/IMG_2256%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56521563/personalized-solid-polka-dot-or-tiger" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Sewing1" border="0" alt="Sewing1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ME5mWTMtjQk/UEJFoFCzUFI/AAAAAAAAF8g/KMRam0hQg48/Sewing1%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="283" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RBNSsv5n16Q/UEJFlZZEVDI/AAAAAAAAF8o/riLnMFZu9ko/s1600-h/IMG_2211%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></a></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-87176830470485555692012-04-02T22:35:00.001-05:002012-04-02T22:35:15.611-05:00Find Me on Facebook and Etsy<p align="center"><font size="6" face="Hancock"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6">Visit </font><a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank"><font size="6">my Etsy shop</font></a><font size="6"> and </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for the latest </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6"></font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Hancock"><font face="Georgia">products and updates from</font> </font></p> <p align="center"><font size="6" face="Hancock"></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#800080" size="6" face="Hancock">Embellished Bayou!</font></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="FB header" border="0" alt="FB header" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-g0pGeTPB8Z0/T3pv2suahhI/AAAAAAAAF4M/U60TJUPrh0U/FB%252520header%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="240" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94038894/crawfish-fleur-de-lis-applique" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4221" border="0" alt="IMG_4221" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0CP2cIJufkM/T3pv3HshfCI/AAAAAAAAF4U/GL2GsSGCNdw/IMG_4221%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94038894/crawfish-fleur-de-lis-applique" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4225" border="0" alt="IMG_4225" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oQA3aIOBuhU/T3pv3q87YMI/AAAAAAAAF4c/ud_bOAnK1cQ/IMG_4225%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94237109/appliqued-boys-romper-with-custom" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4276" border="0" alt="IMG_4276" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9nsGy4tRonA/T3pv4EJYZsI/AAAAAAAAF4k/8YwxSZ85UbU/IMG_4276%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94237109/appliqued-boys-romper-with-custom" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4204" border="0" alt="IMG_4204" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2lbLtCqZ_2g/T3pv4mCplsI/AAAAAAAAF4s/45EiI_iBh4E/IMG_4204%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94196356/personalized-appliqued-ruffle-t-shirt" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4278" border="0" alt="IMG_4278" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sAGw4mQ8N6A/T3pv5DCOYVI/AAAAAAAAF40/tS_ZiN_tNLM/IMG_4278%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94196356/personalized-appliqued-ruffle-t-shirt" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4280" border="0" alt="IMG_4280" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Uy14bPMgB_8/T3pv5pUVZoI/AAAAAAAAF48/xE4W0-HumUQ/IMG_4280%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94196356/personalized-appliqued-ruffle-t-shirt" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4282" border="0" alt="IMG_4282" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-qDHvLyLcnt4/T3pv6Lcu9BI/AAAAAAAAF5E/rp--I0QQHMA/IMG_4282%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94196356/personalized-appliqued-ruffle-t-shirt" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4288" border="0" alt="IMG_4288" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x9rRgnbFB4g/T3pv6fKE_RI/AAAAAAAAF5M/Mjsi3o3TEGA/IMG_4288%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lMoAPBA2KnQ/T3pv62sp9rI/AAAAAAAAF5U/NQ_RrLn5kTE/s1600-h/IMG_4212%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4212" border="0" alt="IMG_4212" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xoLs3Y-qZ7Y/T3pv7j8t8iI/AAAAAAAAF5c/2YrvX5NZU18/IMG_4212_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Tju9gq7MXro/T3pv8EpJmEI/AAAAAAAAF5k/5zbHx9QkW0o/s1600-h/IMG_4209%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4209" border="0" alt="IMG_4209" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AroESLMaass/T3pv8mRMEFI/AAAAAAAAF5s/lHRqwiEygM0/IMG_4209_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a></p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-46814128079314797952012-02-21T09:00:00.000-06:002012-02-21T09:00:05.871-06:00Happy Mardi Gras!<p align="justify">For the first time since I can remember (maybe ever?!) I am away from Louisiana on Mardi Gras!  Actually, I am travelling home today, but I missed the weekend parades and Mardi Gras will be all but over when I get home.  </p> <p align="justify">I did have fun making some cute onesies and t-shirts for <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>.  The king cake design was new this year.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-MoNslxiiKbg/TziDz1wp6bI/AAAAAAAAF2g/mWBPavgOa4w/s1600-h/IMG_4144%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4144" border="0" alt="IMG_4144" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-3THaC4GvGMc/TziD0YQRmWI/AAAAAAAAF2k/v_XPQqRImM0/IMG_4144_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fc2GVFpTBMc/TziD0wpBVRI/AAAAAAAAF2w/Ea8Ap6wpgdA/s1600-h/IMG_4145%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4145" border="0" alt="IMG_4145" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-IWT13eUHsCE/TziD1dgYeKI/AAAAAAAAF24/qluiW74TgOQ/IMG_4145_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HA1hmDh73x4/TziD1hsVRgI/AAAAAAAAF3A/Ez0LZdvvRY4/s1600-h/IMG_4124%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4124" border="0" alt="IMG_4124" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-HFdWW5F7hsY/TziD2Ej0bII/AAAAAAAAF3I/McXyIMAwFmc/IMG_4124_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-FmZt74JYm_4/TziD2kKll7I/AAAAAAAAF3Q/G_7nmzWmk34/s1600-h/IMG_4076%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4076" border="0" alt="IMG_4076" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nEb0wUd4Pc8/TziD2zClcnI/AAAAAAAAF3Y/YwGNaNyCEnc/IMG_4076_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LIxVNY0ikIs/TziD3YQZ3TI/AAAAAAAAF3g/Zxo6mAeZHXs/s1600-h/IMG_4097%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4097" border="0" alt="IMG_4097" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tnOdvWO3Mpg/TziD396JkBI/AAAAAAAAF3o/3nfc59rApB4/IMG_4097_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oD10HJ7AkLE/TziD4Wtg94I/AAAAAAAAF3w/GU_SduDUJvU/s1600-h/IMG_4120%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4120" border="0" alt="IMG_4120" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4LZVssKdszg/TziD4tAvx-I/AAAAAAAAF34/rsLVfBIZ_g0/IMG_4120_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I’ll just have to rely on memories of past Mardi Gras fun times and look forward to next year!  Check out <a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/2010/01/mardi-gras-week-favorite-memories-and.html" target="_blank"><font size="4">THIS</font></a> post from a couple years ago for some of my Mardi Gras memories.</p> <p align="center"><font color="#9b00d3" size="5" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-66330658599737246082012-02-16T09:00:00.000-06:002012-02-16T09:00:01.279-06:00Mike’s Special Shrimp<p align="justify">One of our favorite restaurants to visit when we head down to Baton Rouge for LSU games is the legendary Mike Anderson’s.  I hope they are re-open in time for the 2012 season after a recent fire! I got a craving for one of his specialties and decided to whip it up myself.  Luckily I had this cookbook on hand to guide me.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--uDVkf3yy44/Tzh88mkMAVI/AAAAAAAAF1I/MAj3WnQYQBY/s1600-h/IMG_4126%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4126" border="0" alt="IMG_4126" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-K7MaGuMMPIs/Tzh89dHxmkI/AAAAAAAAF1Q/QrYlvdtdrss/IMG_4126_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">This recipe serves 4 to 6 people, and since it’s just the two of us, I improvised a little, cutting the butter way down to about half a stick and Worcestershire sauce to about 1/2 cup.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8cZfjlPNkQ0/Tzh895rEueI/AAAAAAAAF1Y/nqVSTg6ixd8/s1600-h/IMG_4127%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><font color="#541b6f"></font><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4127" border="0" alt="IMG_4127" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eYJX0km9Wns/Tzh8-VqQb1I/AAAAAAAAF1g/D4A703Lnuho/IMG_4127_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Popped it a 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes until done and bubbly.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ONn2BMIlez8/Tzh8_IZNB8I/AAAAAAAAF1o/e05LuhdOETY/s1600-h/IMG_4128%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4128" border="0" alt="IMG_4128" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-tgKj3edQR-M/Tzh8_d6cREI/AAAAAAAAF1w/yFWrG0zDKjY/IMG_4128_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Y_ouRHzSK4g/Tzh8_4QCmfI/AAAAAAAAF14/NRPEJAzX_vU/s1600-h/IMG_4129%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4129" border="0" alt="IMG_4129" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-EZU0Fu8oCE4/Tzh9AmK8vrI/AAAAAAAAF2A/kc7v5WCRV88/IMG_4129_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Together with a sweet potato and some edamame, it was a delicious and nutritious meal, not to mention quick and easy!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-A2rrO0kLfj0/Tzh9A5SwMsI/AAAAAAAAF2I/JcyKKOhRTqI/s1600-h/IMG_4130%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4130" border="0" alt="IMG_4130" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4iwooVp1nEE/Tzh9BRyPn2I/AAAAAAAAF2Q/cZ89rfV33ZM/IMG_4130_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-21088267865744930232012-02-14T09:00:00.000-06:002012-02-14T09:00:10.787-06:00Gidget’s True Love<p align="center"><font color="#ff0000" size="6" face="Hancock"></font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#ff0000" size="6" face="Hancock">Happy Valentine’s Day!</font> </p> <p align="justify">I hope you’re able to spend the day with someone you love.  Speaking of <font color="#ff0000"><strong>love</strong></font>, let’s talk a little about Gidget’s true love…..BACON! If there is such thing as re-hab for bacon addiction, then Gidget surely needs to check-in ASAP!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/--3TVlBKaBrU/Tzh7cTe55EI/AAAAAAAAFzk/j3Ezhi2C2m0/s1600-h/IMG_4150%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4150" border="0" alt="IMG_4150" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4Ioy65-aDBk/Tzh7cwm8x3I/AAAAAAAAFzs/x6q-GW_cwTU/IMG_4150_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Gidget knows when it’s Saturday morning, because that’s the day we all sleep in and no one gets up early.  Saturday is BACON day!  She eagerly awaits us to finish our breakfast so she can get her own special treat.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-eTbpbD72rVM/Tzh7dVqKLBI/AAAAAAAAFz0/l2-APxrFqUs/s1600-h/IMG_4155%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4155" border="0" alt="IMG_4155" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-O7-G-H20fNo/Tzh7d0LDyCI/AAAAAAAAFz8/2odIeSxuNok/IMG_4155_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Soon this calm, poised pug will spin herself into a frenzy across the kitchen floor for a taste of that meaty goodness!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-elOYA_ULnHo/Tzh7fRkmzpI/AAAAAAAAF0E/b_JZgwa9q_4/s1600-h/IMG_4156%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4156" border="0" alt="IMG_4156" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-XrpSPWZVgak/Tzh7f5ynQuI/AAAAAAAAF0M/6gQ2A_G6Wmc/IMG_4156_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Almost time…..</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Ggb01bo5rak/Tzh7geDXxhI/AAAAAAAAF0U/fIZMNfro1oc/s1600-h/IMG_4152%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4152" border="0" alt="IMG_4152" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RPaPVnSAAD8/Tzh7hBSMn-I/AAAAAAAAF0c/9NWT-qXxZcA/IMG_4152_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a></p> <p>Finally, her patience is rewarded!</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JWo_0PJGlHw/Tzh7hgtJZuI/AAAAAAAAF0k/1DlvkMuJpOU/s1600-h/IMG_4153%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4153" border="0" alt="IMG_4153" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0pBCrwFEQnc/Tzh7iTzg0FI/AAAAAAAAF0s/4VJBBSkvxGI/IMG_4153_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Wonder what the daily recommended intake of bacon is for pugs?!  About the same as chocolate is for me, I bet….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7pXcgYqAmho/Tzh7jJmA6zI/AAAAAAAAF00/majxmBe-i7g/s1600-h/IMG_4151%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px auto; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4151" border="0" alt="IMG_4151" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fdIZCPtdCFI/Tzh7j6Q9MvI/AAAAAAAAF08/iCeBmAWljNc/IMG_4151_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-92193814961769854692012-02-03T09:00:00.000-06:002012-02-03T09:00:02.632-06:00Words of Inspiration<p align="justify">Sometimes we all need a little “pick-me-up,” someone to encourage us, or an inspirational passage or phrase to repeat to ourselves.  I’ve found some encouraging words on Facebook of all places.  One of the fan pages I follow, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Infinitely-Sweet/" target="_blank">Infinitely Sweet</a>, posts daily “affirmations,” if you will, and I have come to look forward to them everyday.  </p> <p align="justify">The following quotes are copied directly from Infinitely Sweet’s page, so I can’t take credit for them nor do I know the original source of  the quotes.  Here are just a few recent ones that spoke to me:</p> <p align="justify"><font color="#9b00d3" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>“Never give up. There is no such thing as an ending. Just a new beginning. I think everyone at some point, goes through that one moment where they think “Oh God, I can’t do this”. But you know what? You can!~ </strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#9b00d3" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Everything works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out, it's not the end... Never regret your past, only regret if you don't learn from it.~ </strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#9b00d3" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Every morning you are faced with two choices: You can aimlessly stumble through the day not knowing what’s going to happen and worry about it. Or you can go through the day directing your own life and making your own decisions and destiny.~”</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.dailyinspiringquotes.com/pics/romantic_inspiring_sunset.jpg" width="300" height="223" /></p> <p align="center"><font color="#c0504d" size="1"><strong><a href="http://www.dailyinspiringquotes.com/inspiring-sunset.shtml" target="_blank"><em>Image Source</em></a></strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#c0504d" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>“Your journey has molded you for greater good. And it was exactly what it needed to be. Don't think that you've lost time. It took each and every situation that you encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time.</strong></font><font color="#c0504d" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>~</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#c0504d" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Instead of wishing you were someone else, be proud of who you are. You never know who has been looking at you wishing they were you...</strong></font><font color="#c0504d" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>~</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#c0504d" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>You are exactly who & what & where you are supposed to be and you are lovely!</strong></font><font color="#c0504d" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>~</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#c0504d" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Someday everything will make perfect sense. So for now, laugh at the confusion, smile through the tears and keep reminding yourself that everything happens for a reason~”</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://balancingshadows.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/tree_of_life_north_devon_england.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></p> <p align="center"><font color="#4bacc6" size="1"><strong><a href="http://balancingshadows.wordpress.com/2011/10/22/life-and-death/" target="_blank"><em>Image Source</em></a></strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>“The on</strong></font><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>ly people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.</strong></font><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>~</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.</strong></font><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>~</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Strength isn't about never falling down or being broken; True Strength is having the Courage to rise after falling; And walking step by step, into Healing, Laughter, and Life again</strong></font><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>~</strong></font></p> <p align="justify"><font color="#4bacc6" size="3" face="Segoe Script"><strong>When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile!~”</strong></font></p> <p><strong><font color="#9b00d3" size="3" face="Segoe Script"></font></strong></p> <p><font color="#9e7c7c">Where do you look for your strength and inspiration?  </font></p> <p><font color="#9e7c7c">Happy Friday!</font></p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> <p><strong><font color="#9b00d3" size="3" face="Segoe Script"></font></strong></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-89754233637807098412012-02-01T09:00:00.000-06:002012-02-01T09:00:04.405-06:00Sweet Baby Girl Gift Basket<p align="justify">I put together a “Pretty in Pink” gift basket for my friend’s new baby girl, who arrived safely yesterday!</p> <p align="justify">Everything looked so sweet and precious in this metal fleur de lis bucket that I just had to share. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UEDa3fdqrXU/Tyiw6YXbDNI/AAAAAAAAFxk/l71nChAhtzo/s1600-h/IMG_4060%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4060" border="0" alt="IMG_4060" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3AaiGHoVLCA/Tyiw6yO9XVI/AAAAAAAAFxs/_fSsQ1PX_lw/IMG_4060_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I included a monogrammed blanket, a personalized frame, a monogrammed towel, plenty of baby gowns and onesies, some bloomers, a pair of cute socks, some bath essentials, and a pink tutu. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CDYJhq-HA4Q/Tyiw7Unj3DI/AAAAAAAAFx0/Qztjr1iAQBM/s1600-h/IMG_4061%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4061" border="0" alt="IMG_4061" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jwsal-n13TE/Tyiw7tQrCvI/AAAAAAAAFx8/kZx5Sn8jVJs/IMG_4061_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I got a little help from my mother-in-law on these, I did the embroidery on the tops of these onesies and she sewed on the minky bottom to make a soft and cuddly baby gown.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-X00669-TALc/Tyiw8CsUjyI/AAAAAAAAFyE/-3yykVJOmP8/s1600-h/IMG_3996%25255B24%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3996" border="0" alt="IMG_3996" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vz-IAXIY9Z4/Tyiw8e3LyfI/AAAAAAAAFyM/J3QPFJMBmy4/IMG_3996_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-BW-Md_6Jio4/Tyiw8_xM6mI/AAAAAAAAFyU/YSFk8rAfd0E/s1600-h/IMG_3998%25255B24%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3998" border="0" alt="IMG_3998" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--oJUbztKpx8/Tyiw9Wo7DeI/AAAAAAAAFyc/_5pA9Qbqglw/IMG_3998_thumb%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-czPSc3CGepY/Tyiw9sEh1RI/AAAAAAAAFyk/BR1XXPK68Y0/s1600-h/IMG_4002%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4002" border="0" alt="IMG_4002" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-dLpS6H90Iag/Tyiw9w7b_RI/AAAAAAAAFys/y6QwQPcAvh0/IMG_4002_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DtW14ffD7KY/Tyiw-aB2MhI/AAAAAAAAFy0/N6l8NolAp5s/s1600-h/IMG_4004%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4004" border="0" alt="IMG_4004" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UftXrj0ewCg/Tyiw-ico54I/AAAAAAAAFy8/1tn_k024TFU/IMG_4004_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Since she was born so close to Valentine’s Day, I couldn’t resist making a couple of Valentine’s outfits.  I just hope they fit her!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aOs87GN1K68/Tyiw_MR5jyI/AAAAAAAAFzE/JBchmAna2eE/s1600-h/IMG_4045%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4045" border="0" alt="IMG_4045" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jlrpVdjdn2Q/Tyiw_Q3fbrI/AAAAAAAAFzM/0vZjjn_481Q/IMG_4045_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-G7fcEa4nTuE/Tyiw_2sa8cI/AAAAAAAAFzU/8cS555F44r4/s1600-h/IMG_4058%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4058" border="0" alt="IMG_4058" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ru-PPQYRuJ4/TyixAcaJgMI/AAAAAAAAFzc/UWodGer3tdY/IMG_4058_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a></p> <p>Everything is so sugary-sweet it’s giving me a toothache just looking at it all!</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-69718390116071622652012-01-27T09:00:00.000-06:002012-01-27T11:28:43.726-06:00Baby Boy Gift Basket<p align="justify">In addition to <a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/2012/01/baby-boy-mesh-wreath.html" target="_blank">the mesh wreath I made for my friend’s new baby boy</a>, you know I couldn’t resist burning up the embroidery machine making some cute gifts for him.  I assembled them all together in a gift basket. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-RmegzZ_OHFY/TyLeof_QV7I/AAAAAAAAFuw/37R_mxGx-BI/s1600-h/IMG_404217.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4042" border="0" alt="IMG_4042" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-e7bco55bKkg/TyLepLzdxSI/AAAAAAAAFu4/ILKNSEQ42OI/IMG_40421_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="299" /></a></p> <p align="justify">If you never know what to get a new mom or a new baby, I always say stick to the registry.  But since this was my friend’s third baby, there was no registry so I had to wing it.  I always think you can’t go wrong with some basics like a blanket and bath products.  And of course anything personalized!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RjCwxaoSiyM/TyLepuN0F-I/AAAAAAAAFvA/34-Wd2YbU4k/s1600-h/IMG_404314.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4043" border="0" alt="IMG_4043" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FfhTFl60wN8/TyLeqKoukwI/AAAAAAAAFvI/EjkMT8qvums/IMG_40431_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="299" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I found a free download for an in-the-hoop stuffed cow, and it turned out pretty cute, but I’m not sure it would be a best seller in <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>.  I didn’t take a better photo of it, but I embroidered “Jr.” across the front. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-qsW9AEX7LG0/TyLerwnRRyI/AAAAAAAAFvQ/mzv1aYtVPzY/s1600-h/IMG_400812.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4008" border="0" alt="IMG_4008" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-hIL-bgYjAFA/TyLesMUT49I/AAAAAAAAFvY/OvP53M7S54I/IMG_4008_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-AsOU2AGXOGs/TyLestxBKJI/AAAAAAAAFvg/KRltytaXKRo/s1600-h/IMG_402611.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4026" border="0" alt="IMG_4026" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C0OLF5Jl02s/TyLes212wqI/AAAAAAAAFvo/6-2E-oWmQvQ/IMG_4026_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I outfitted him with several onesies, a gown, and some pants.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-r2NLdeAG0DU/TyLetdcL3cI/AAAAAAAAFvw/skap8v5mQ7A/s1600-h/IMG_402911.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4029" border="0" alt="IMG_4029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ys6X3nIzMHo/TyLetrp_xDI/AAAAAAAAFv4/OLEB9Wg8kJc/IMG_4029_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-CBLZHQhPsCo/TyLeuECNvYI/AAAAAAAAFwA/VKfsmh9_YH4/s1600-h/IMG_403111.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4031" border="0" alt="IMG_4031" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UE9e_P_6zIw/TyLeuoaKkZI/AAAAAAAAFwI/XBUop2jzs-4/IMG_4031_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I couldn’t resist putting this little paw print on the backside!  How cute will a little diapered booty be in that?!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DxyZGi6unmI/TyLeu6B7oiI/AAAAAAAAFwQ/yUghpjTJHyc/s1600-h/IMG_403312.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4033" border="0" alt="IMG_4033" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-MsI_eAqrRlE/TyLevhRBY5I/AAAAAAAAFwY/6F5uSz-wmjk/IMG_40331_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I’m not quite sure about the practicality of boxers for baby boys, but they sure are cute! I’m sure he’ll enjoy lounging around the house in these.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-urRDMRlDkLA/TyLewNqWgRI/AAAAAAAAFwo/r6zAvtlaT_w/s1600-h/IMG_403812.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4038" border="0" alt="IMG_4038" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iZX0yXLsaRA/TyLewpTmafI/AAAAAAAAFws/DTrXZIeg6BI/IMG_40381_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p align="justify">These sets below weren’t in the gift basket, but I had given them a couple weeks ago as shower gifts.  You can find the LSU Tiger Paw set <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87799038/appliqued-tiger-paw-onesie-bib-and-burp" target="_blank">HERE</a> in my Etsy shop. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87799038/appliqued-tiger-paw-onesie-bib-and-burp" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3861" border="0" alt="IMG_3861" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EsvaKAM9cX0/TyLexXtFJjI/AAAAAAAAFw4/Fs0D5YsadPI/IMG_386115.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-aZ4oz8HhG1Q/TyLex5_YLGI/AAAAAAAAFxA/QwS-axEvfDc/s1600-h/IMG_386712.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3867" border="0" alt="IMG_3867" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-I6hdhfzxD7E/TyLeykQGGiI/AAAAAAAAFxI/mQOPibH1B78/IMG_3867_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p align="justify">This was the first opportunity I’ve really had to make baby boy items, I seem to do a lot more things for girls.  So it was fun doing something different and getting a little creative.  But don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of pink and ruffles on the way as another good friend is expecting a baby girl and I went all out putting together a basket for her….<em>coming soon!</em> Happy Friday!</p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-84124811644042386842012-01-25T09:00:00.000-06:002012-01-25T09:00:15.039-06:00Baby Boy Mesh Wreath<p align="justify">As you probably noticed, poly-mesh wreaths are one of the popular new trends in wreath-making lately.  I had been dying to make one, and I finally got the perfect opportunity for my friend’s newest addition, a baby boy.  </p> <p align="justify">There are lots of tutorials and YouTube videos on how to make these, so I won’t bore you with a step-by-step on how I made it, but I will share a few details.  I purchased a work wreath form like this one:</p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://housetohomewholesale.com/images/bach%20white.jpg" /></p> <p align="justify">from <a href="http://www.mardigrasoutlet.com/catalog/4163.html" target="_blank">Mardi Gras Outlet</a> online and purchased the mesh rolls at Hobby Lobby.  I used two rolls for this wreath. </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IUlqpKDQ8j4/TxzNWq-1R4I/AAAAAAAAFuA/NM-dBSA3AFw/s1600-h/IMG_4091.112.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4091.1" border="0" alt="IMG_4091.1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dDCVvqvf36U/TxzNXM04x4I/AAAAAAAAFuI/qJ01-0aS8Fc/IMG_4091.1_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I went around the wreath once with white and blue mesh layered together and then around once more with just the blue.  So I have about half a roll of white leftover.   I also wove in some coordinating ribbon to give it more color.  The whole project really was quick and easy.  You can fluff and re-arrange as much as you need to.  </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UFa6QcSfcDA/TxzNXv23S3I/AAAAAAAAFuQ/PSAbNJEgIJI/s1600-h/IMG_4092.112.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4092.1" border="0" alt="IMG_4092.1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xlouGZnDIMM/TxzNYNwGAMI/AAAAAAAAFuY/NcmcnqdZy_I/IMG_4092.1_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I painted this 5x7 canvas with the baby’s name (blurred for privacy) and stats and tied it on with some cute ribbon.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-WTHElUgqFAg/TxzNYhdbOaI/AAAAAAAAFug/Z1nRkKTs2Aw/s1600-h/IMG_409313.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_4093" border="0" alt="IMG_4093" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TzzBkoXULXA/TxzNY-GlxpI/AAAAAAAAFuo/3BpXGj8cs7w/IMG_4093_thumb10.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I found this little wooden alligator already painted at Hobby Lobby and just added his initials. </p> <p align="justify">This was the perfect addition to the hospital door when he was born, and then can be displayed either in the baby’s room or on the front door when he gets home!  </p> <p align="justify">I will definitely make another one of these to keep for myself for another occasion.  I really love how they can be customized to any occasion and they really make a bold statement. The possibilities are endless!</p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-50848307679443991102012-01-22T20:45:00.001-06:002012-01-22T20:45:55.093-06:00My “State of the Blog” Address<p align="justify">You may have (or not) noticed that I have pretty much been MIA on this blog for the past few months.  I can come up with all sorts of excuses as to why I haven’t maintained this blog like I did for the first two or three years, but the truth is I just really didn’t have it in me to blog.  It really fell to the last thing on my “to-do” list.  Of course, I have still been reading my long list of favorite blogs and popping in on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, but I haven’t been sharing much here. </p> <p align="justify">I have been struggling lately about what I want to do with this blog, what I want its “purpose” and “message” to be.  I have even thought about just quitting posting altogether.  The blogs I most enjoy reading not only share fun projects, yummy recipes, and useful tips, but also give me a peek into the writer’s life.  So I think I want this blog to become a little more personal in content.  I will still post about whatever home or craft projects I’m working on, what’s new in <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>, and the occasional recipe or tutorial, but you may also see more personal details and the highs and lows I’m experiencing.  That may consist of long ramblings or short quick posts with just a photo or phrase, who knows!</p> <p align="justify">If you’d like to stick around with me on this journey, I’d love to have you stay on as a follower.  I’ll try to be more regular in my posts, and by “regular” I mean at least once or twice a week!</p> <p align="justify">So, to get started, here are some recent highs…..</p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wKsFekGRy64/TtuOtPJp98I/AAAAAAAALLU/p_PLOxjBue8/s1600/LSU%2BWins%2BSEC%2BChampionship%2B2011.jpg" width="400" height="321" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">LSU beats Georgia to win the 2011 SEC Championship <a href="http://centrallapolitics.blogspot.com/2011/12/2011-lsu-takes-sec-championship.html" target="_blank">image source</a></font></em></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ejgzcCaXB8I/TxzJ3fIquCI/AAAAAAAAFtg/hOvx0Ly4BoY/s1600-h/IMG_3902%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3902" border="0" alt="IMG_3902" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1BDZEcFj7Hs/TxzJ3jxucCI/AAAAAAAAFto/lTVrYgpZfmM/IMG_3902_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">Spending Christmas with our niece & nephew</font></em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Of5ceoLaDUI/TxzJ4MpJQEI/AAAAAAAAFtw/jkrX3TiWIJ8/s1600-h/photo%252520%2525282%252529%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="photo (2)" border="0" alt="photo (2)" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XYJv3eZKMVk/TxzJ4pm3A3I/AAAAAAAAFt4/A0KzLkgK6rM/photo%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="298" height="400" /></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">Plenty of snuggles with Gidget</font></em></p> <p align="justify">and some recent lows….</p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://themajors.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/fe45df800286dc01030f6a706700f390_1-1024x749.jpg" width="400" height="293" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">LSU loses the National Championship to THAT team and THAT coach! BOO, HISS!! </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1"> <a href="http://themajors.net/?p=3479" target="_blank">image source</a>  <a href="http://www.al.com/alabamafootball/" target="_blank">image source</a></font></em></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://imgick.al.com/home/bama-media/lead/img/birmingham-news/photo/2012/01/10437784-large.jpg" /></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="The San Francisco 49ers Celebrate" src="http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/p/sp/ap/6e/fullj.d847bed4411309c33a5313fae18ae321/ap-201201141920696420491.jpg" width="400" height="281" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">The Saints win the NFC South division, but lose to the 49ers in the Playoffs <a href="http://www.thecalifornian.com/article/20120116/SPORTS/201160301/49ers-defense-sets-tone-36-32-win-over-Saints" target="_blank">image source</a></font></em></p> <p>So that’s where I’m at.  Who knows what 2012 has in store for all of us!</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-23866367150681624932011-11-16T19:05:00.001-06:002011-11-16T19:05:18.957-06:00Super Sale<p align="justify">If you’re a fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">Embellished Bayou on Facebook</a>, then you may already know about the <font color="#9b00d3" size="3"><strong>SUPER SALE</strong></font> I’m having on out-of-season merchandise.  There are some great deals available, it’s a perfect opportunity to get a bargain on a shirt or outfit to put away for next year!</p> <p align="justify">Here’s a look at some of the items on deep discount:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-6dNpA6anUqQ/TsRdus_QBnI/AAAAAAAAFr0/PWG4Pr9CXR0/s1600-h/IMG_0928%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_0928" border="0" alt="IMG_0928" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hNTqbAOlBfA/TsRdu8foAUI/AAAAAAAAFr8/U233sCQZOn0/IMG_0928_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-9viFU3bDxSE/TsRdvYqrsrI/AAAAAAAAFsE/ahtQOcDky1g/s1600-h/IMG_1119%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1119" border="0" alt="IMG_1119" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rJFzZIHI-54/TsRdv7-UQsI/AAAAAAAAFsM/mQMXin5BLWA/IMG_1119_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_MrKshpmnvw/TsRdwdhIyRI/AAAAAAAAFsU/gCrC9AcaAYc/s1600-h/IMG_1264%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1264" border="0" alt="IMG_1264" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-MB_qedEo79I/TsRdwiQor3I/AAAAAAAAFsc/ygjXjCSelpY/IMG_1264_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-9Kntf-bBFm4/TsRdxLZXZPI/AAAAAAAAFsk/CQpr7r2raM0/s1600-h/IMG_2872%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2872" border="0" alt="IMG_2872" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vquqQ8ogoAQ/TsRdxkdL2XI/AAAAAAAAFss/2hK8JU2ZG1I/IMG_2872_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Iz0upfGU95w/TsRdyfrWB3I/AAAAAAAAFs0/KvyC19hdr8o/s1600-h/IMG_2610%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2610" border="0" alt="IMG_2610" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-flb4DTOdR4w/TsRdygiMA7I/AAAAAAAAFs8/9KKg3tQW2K0/IMG_2610_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="260" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mqXHLdC1axo/TsRdzGXljkI/AAAAAAAAFtE/VmEWt9VUW1Q/s1600-h/IMG_2624%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2624" border="0" alt="IMG_2624" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6IR1vujcK3I/TsRdzgO-I5I/AAAAAAAAFtM/V64jtFEyTsc/IMG_2624_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="195" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="justify">So stop on by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">my Facebook page</a> and check out the fantastic deals! And while you’re there, don’t forget to enter my <font color="#9b00d3" size="3">GIVEAWAY!</font></p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></p> <br /> <br /> <div></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-51476772775828793882011-11-08T10:28:00.001-06:002011-11-08T10:28:21.467-06:00Facebook Fan Giveaway!<p align="justify">If you are not a <a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">fan of Embellished Bayou on Facebook</a>, you are missing out! I recently reached 500 fans and I’m having a <font style="background-color: #ffff00" color="#9b00d3" size="5" face="Comic Sans MS"></font><font style="style" color="#9b00d3" size="5" face="Comic Sans MS">GIVEAWAY</font> to celebrate!</p> <p align="justify">Head on over to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">my Facebook page</a> for your chance to win a <strong><font size="3">Personalized Travel Tumbler or Sports Bottle</font></strong> of your choice.  Just click the <font color="#9b00d3" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">“500 Fan Giveaway”</font> link on the left sidebar of the page, only viewable from your computer (not your phone). </p> <p align="justify">The possibilities are endless!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lJ2KZLHwkpI/TrlYgC3WuAI/AAAAAAAAFpQ/TxdLsdpAjEU/s1600-h/IMG_1736%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2507" border="0" alt="IMG_2507" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-UVnNBD4IOjM/TrlYkxP0ueI/AAAAAAAAFqo/M3v9j4KxHJM/IMG_2507_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-z-9Pnb45Fn0/TrlYlp2UBzI/AAAAAAAAFqw/S42x9cwQbuw/s1600-h/IMG_2573%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2573" border="0" alt="IMG_2573" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WmH1th12rks/TrlYmKWdH4I/AAAAAAAAFq4/Tkl8ztmKeik/IMG_2573_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-p3pkDad3kqc/TrlYmjZczsI/AAAAAAAAFrA/FOh4AqznIoQ/s1600-h/IMG_2578%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2578" border="0" alt="IMG_2578" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-CpPJ4h-YZPU/TrlYnD1jsdI/AAAAAAAAFrI/CqyUSxY4BCw/IMG_2578_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-74Gyy_1wFKo/TrlYnUAEfKI/AAAAAAAAFrQ/Bip90_w6MNA/s1600-h/IMG_2236%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2236" border="0" alt="IMG_2236" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-O2QirYL2lNg/TrlYn0gFCHI/AAAAAAAAFrY/PbPdptGiXy8/IMG_2236_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="267" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-x_M7bEJkusg/TrlYotp41DI/AAAAAAAAFrg/QSBptle-K74/s1600-h/IMG_3706%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3706" border="0" alt="IMG_3706" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-M_Jxd_4pwn4/TrlYpD11aHI/AAAAAAAAFro/Hx9GLKXjjOs/IMG_3706_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a></p> <p align="justify">You’ll also notice the <font color="#9b00d3" size="4" face="Comic Sans MS">“Fan Discount Code”</font> link on the left sidebar of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/embellishedbayou" target="_blank">my Facebook page</a> as well.  If you’re a fan, click on that link for a special discount to <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>!</p> <p align="justify">Good luck!</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><font size="1">Giveaway disclaimer: <em>Giveaway entries will be accepted through 11/30/11. </em><em>Only one entry per person will be accepted. </em><em>Winner will be notified via email on or about 12/1/11. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. You are providing your information to Embellished Bayou and not to Facebook. The information you provide will only be used for entry into the giveaway.</em></font></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-46856572545569497752011-11-06T21:14:00.001-06:002011-11-06T21:14:03.934-06:00Where Have I Been?<p align="justify">It seems like I have fallen off the blogging bandwagon lately.  Honestly, my heart just hasn’t been in it.  I’ve been dealing with some pretty tough personal “real-life” situations, plus I started a new job back in July that has been keeping me busier.  I really haven’t been doing much crafting lately besides making things for <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>.  So, needless to say blogging has fallen to the bottom of my “to-do” list.</p> <p align="justify">That being said…..I am not planning on abandoning this blog completely, but my posts will probably be less frequent.  </p> <p align="justify">I do have some fun things planned for <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a> for the holidays, so I’ll be sharing those soon.  Just this weekend I made a bunch of LSU turkey shirts while I was anxiously awaiting the big showdown between LSU and Alabama:</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61565930/ribbon-turkey-applique-purple-t-shirt" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3758" border="0" alt="IMG_3758" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uIZdRGpiPCc/TrdM6ivjknI/AAAAAAAAFoA/_qdQZFZ0PbQ/IMG_3758%25255B13%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61565930/ribbon-turkey-applique-purple-t-shirt" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3755" border="0" alt="IMG_3755" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NQ_rHpIaB8c/TrdM7GjR3rI/AAAAAAAAFoI/LnSF27-_tWI/IMG_3755%25255B14%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a></p> <p>So speaking of that BIG game, it definitely lived up to all the hype!  I am so proud of the way the Tigers played, they fought tooth and nail to get that win and really showed some spirit.  I always enjoy seeing Saban get beat!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-pnQ02V9PkzA/TrdM7mB3M9I/AAAAAAAAFoQ/-FzL2WBQRkY/s1600-h/11-06-claibornepg-vertical%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11-06-claibornepg-vertical" border="0" alt="11-06-claibornepg-vertical" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5UKQjKMh9O4/TrdM8GF2dHI/AAAAAAAAFoY/0oiEBUya6gs/11-06-claibornepg-vertical_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="290" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hJn1lLRI6mw/TrdM8Vh4rLI/AAAAAAAAFog/_y6BvZDBGe0/s1600-h/11-06-reidpg-vertical%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="11-06-reidpg-vertical" border="0" alt="11-06-reidpg-vertical" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-S1vsV8N5kD0/TrdM9NTRCbI/AAAAAAAAFoo/R-kxqyc4XvM/11-06-reidpg-vertical_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="257" /></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1"><a href="http://mediagallery.usatoday.com/College-Football-2011/No.-1-LSU-vs.-No.-2-Alabama/G2182,A10615" target="_blank">Images Source</a></font></em></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-GrmZ4ehguGw/TrdM9WSU1XI/AAAAAAAAFow/gRBbM-9WT5I/s1600-h/131562528_extra_large_large%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="131562528_extra_large_large" border="0" alt="131562528_extra_large_large" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-HWhxRywBPjY/TrdM97FQXFI/AAAAAAAAFo4/Jy9Z9iKovXs/131562528_extra_large_large_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="333" /></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/11/6/2541477/college-football-rankings-preview-lsu-alabama-oklahoma-state" target="_blank"><em><font size="1">Image Source</font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1uXAYmt6jcU/TrdM-VmbitI/AAAAAAAAFpA/C--WtdbFrEs/s1600-h/111105-LSU-Alabama-131562444_620x350%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="111105-LSU-Alabama-131562444_620x350" border="0" alt="111105-LSU-Alabama-131562444_620x350" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-9q35-cXLqQw/TrdM-iAwIWI/AAAAAAAAFpI/nSJliaIixkY/111105-LSU-Alabama-131562444_620x350_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="225" /></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1"><a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-400_162-57319279/no-1-lsu-beats-no-2-bama-9-6-in-ot/" target="_blank">Image Source</a></font></em></p> <p align="justify">I’m excited about the rest of the season, it looks like the Tigers are on the road to another National Championship game!</p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-42048313749291767512011-09-29T23:06:00.001-05:002013-10-16T21:31:41.119-05:00My Most “Pinned” Posts<p align="justify">It’s always a thrill to know that someone out there has enjoyed or been inspired by one of my projects or blog posts.  I took a quick look at <a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> the other day to see if I had anything “pinned” from my blog and was pleased to see quite a few pins.  It’s no surprised that most of them are fall/Halloween related posts. Here are my most popular pins so far (click on the titles or photos for the original post):</p><p align="center"><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/10/more-halloween-treats-smores-in-jar.html"><strong><font size="4">Halloween Smores in a Jar</font></strong></a></p><p><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/10/more-halloween-treats-smores-in-jar.html"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="smores2" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_txlL4T712GY/TLUfYNHlYuI/AAAAAAAAEwk/hwFHqiuK2B0/smores2_thumb%5B9%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/10/beaded-spider-headband.html" target="_blank"><strong><font size="4">Beaded Spider Headband</font></strong></a></p><p><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/10/beaded-spider-headband.html" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="IMG_2113" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_txlL4T712GY/TL5JDbeSh5I/AAAAAAAAEx4/iPcIcN8j0Ks/IMG_2113_thumb%5B13%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a></p><p align="center"><strong><font size="4"></font></strong></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><strong><font size="4"><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/09/friendly-ghosts.html" target="_blank">Friendly Ghost Candle Shades</a></font></strong></p><p><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/09/friendly-ghosts.html" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="IMG_1907" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_txlL4T712GY/TJ_l5VsYDNI/AAAAAAAAExc/2ESEDSgEyhg/IMG_1907_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-curly-ribbon-wreath.html" target="_blank"><strong><font size="4">Curly Ribbon Wreath</font></strong></a><a href="http://embellishedbayou.blogspot.com/2010/03/diy-curly-ribbon-wreath.html" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="wreath" border="0" alt="wreath" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Fi_o-WWMVqY/ToVAMlhbIMI/AAAAAAAAFn0/KMzPVu4tlfY/wreath%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="306" height="404" /></a></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="justify">Since I haven’t been posting any new projects lately, it’s good to see that some of the old ones are making a come-back! </p><p align="justify"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p><br />
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<div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div>Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-37853587026849543702011-09-21T09:00:00.000-05:002011-09-21T09:00:12.533-05:00A Family Affair<p align="justify">Looks like my husband has gotten the crafting bug lately!  He has started making these cool Paracord Survival Bracelets:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-udY2fkW9q_I/TnlJpBjDD7I/AAAAAAAAFnE/d1ESHI2YOrU/s1600-h/IMG_3664%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3664" border="0" alt="IMG_3664" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_3HEQzUkYE8/TnlJpsIKuUI/AAAAAAAAFnI/C8USb4YIDFs/IMG_3664_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-taFQp0669OQ/TnlJqJiAJzI/AAAAAAAAFnM/zdW0X-yu9u4/s1600-h/IMG_3670%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3670" border="0" alt="IMG_3670" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-TgRlSe_iaNw/TnlJqkln-3I/AAAAAAAAFnQ/2lDArbYwMss/IMG_3670_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-38Kw5jksBgE/TnlJrBSoRDI/AAAAAAAAFnU/7P4hbXZvTnU/s1600-h/IMG_3669%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3669" border="0" alt="IMG_3669" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZSp3_iwIou4/TnlJr4VmMzI/AAAAAAAAFnY/zjtMFTpO2Eo/IMG_3669_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">They are made from military-grade 550 weight parachute cord.  He weaves it in this “Cobra” knot pattern.   The paracord can be used in an emergency for countless survival applications. Such uses include: securing equipment, shoelaces, vehicle tie downs, sewing, repairing equipment, fishing line, and much more! Basically, every inch of your wrist diameter equals approximately one foot of paracord.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-942dRxBt36g/TnlJsB8SRwI/AAAAAAAAFnc/r0FcbNqJvx4/s1600-h/IMG_3692%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3692" border="0" alt="IMG_3692" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-s2a4lCic540/TnlJsum6GiI/AAAAAAAAFng/XmDb9VkNrnY/IMG_3692_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8nLhUfHnCC4/TnlJtMXoWTI/AAAAAAAAFnk/Q2gq4XgC6ts/s1600-h/IMG_3695%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3695" border="0" alt="IMG_3695" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xDDLxQo8RL4/TnlJtdBXLwI/AAAAAAAAFno/VAPbv9GTm5Q/IMG_3695_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Ink1pClLY08/TnlJt2kXlZI/AAAAAAAAFns/9D5N9ZdYKzI/s1600-h/IMG_3696%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3696" border="0" alt="IMG_3696" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pEghxqYxEdU/TnlJufNElwI/AAAAAAAAFnw/NVqoRGCAPws/IMG_3696_thumb%25255B10%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>They are available in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmbellishedBayou/search?search_query=paracord&search_submit=&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5465229&shopname=EmbellishedBayou" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a> in two different colorways.   A great way to show your support for your favorite team or make a unique fashion statement!</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> <br /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-85696096687885420752011-09-14T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-14T08:00:16.019-05:00Geaux Tigers Burlap Wreath<p align="justify">I finished my <a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/2011/09/pinterest.html" target="_blank">Pinterest-inspired burlap wreath</a> and I really love the way it turned out!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xwqVR0EEng4/Tm-VZTj9bwI/AAAAAAAAFk8/wAoeY0YuM7U/s1600-h/IMG_3685%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3685" border="0" alt="IMG_3685" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kQI81twPqgM/Tm-VZ0ICt4I/AAAAAAAAFlA/82HRqEJ5fkg/IMG_3685_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="404" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Cne127hGE1w/Tm-VaZy_3eI/AAAAAAAAFlE/C_EU282cV0g/s1600-h/IMG_3688%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3688" border="0" alt="IMG_3688" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-06HkqOh5z8A/Tm-Va1hiX1I/AAAAAAAAFlI/8q8zVfJomHw/IMG_3688_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I really needed a wreath to transition from summer to fall and I think this was the perfect choice!  Even though summer is almost over, it is still 90+ degrees so I’m just not ready to bust out the orange and rust colors and pumpkins yet.  </p> <p align="justify">I followed<strong> </strong><a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/2011/07/burlap-bubble-wreath-tutorial.html" target="_blank"><strong>THIS TUTORIAL</strong></a><strong> </strong>on <a href="http://todaysfabulousfinds.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Today’s Fabulous Finds</a> and adapted it to my needs.  First off, my dollar store was out of the foam wreath forms, so I used a straw wreath form instead.  I just left the plastic covering on it.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-jkGSraadz9k/Tm-VbROBZHI/AAAAAAAAFlM/NRfAybQxjTk/s1600-h/IMG_3671%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3671" border="0" alt="IMG_3671" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2vd1HchfTSY/Tm-VbnjB-WI/AAAAAAAAFlQ/juX-NYR_PMI/IMG_3671_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="184" height="244" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vDOV-L2YWZ8/Tm-VcKMQ7BI/AAAAAAAAFlU/fGZ9lu63D7g/s1600-h/IMG_3672%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3672" border="0" alt="IMG_3672" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-7v3QoO1mqs8/Tm-VcgDoXVI/AAAAAAAAFlY/CDcQOcuGNyE/IMG_3672_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I used some neutral ribbon from my stash to wrap the wreath so none of the straw would show through.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4peP9bEoOuE/Tm-VdIF9tvI/AAAAAAAAFlc/XWq0X6ymoBE/s1600-h/IMG_3675%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3675" border="0" alt="IMG_3675" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Cg9ElgcQH24/Tm-VdrNv-9I/AAAAAAAAFlg/imwhP5UACzc/IMG_3675_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I also used these floral pins instead of regular sewing pins because they are a little more heavy duty.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-uyFIDu-lvVI/Tm-Vd-g0srI/AAAAAAAAFlk/Gmm3K0PNDCA/s1600-h/IMG_3673%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3673" border="0" alt="IMG_3673" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6P8mFXYYAoo/Tm-VeYNJZlI/AAAAAAAAFlo/UYnlk62XC0M/IMG_3673_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="229" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I cut about 40 squares of burlap, I guess they were about 4”-5” each.  So my wreath is not quite as large or full as the one on Today’s Fabulous Finds.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BuCMv-UOW-c/Tm-Ve5bT_TI/AAAAAAAAFls/u51Wk5DM2vo/s1600-h/IMG_3676%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3676" border="0" alt="IMG_3676" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-G1_XPe5WDys/Tm-VfLsAwlI/AAAAAAAAFlw/15hmuYIEaOI/IMG_3676_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="229" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I then folded all the corners together using the floral pin to hold them together.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xJOjb938-Q8/Tm-VfjhU9ZI/AAAAAAAAFl0/Is8pJlLVijg/s1600-h/IMG_3677%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3677" border="0" alt="IMG_3677" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3UF68-BXfwQ/Tm-VgOy5EsI/AAAAAAAAFl4/nmF2gZDIfMk/IMG_3677_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="229" /></a></p> <p align="justify">So I ended up with these little burlap “bubbles” that I pinned all over the wreath.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b71Pr9pGVog/Tm-VgggcrxI/AAAAAAAAFl8/0I3C-arIIx8/s1600-h/IMG_3678%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3678" border="0" alt="IMG_3678" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DWQ2snYG5wo/Tm-Vg7MC79I/AAAAAAAAFmA/dQCoFRwjG5k/IMG_3678_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="229" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-cjOJUKJVL3A/Tm-Vhc61zyI/AAAAAAAAFmE/8GRoyCiYG0E/s1600-h/IMG_3679%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3679" border="0" alt="IMG_3679" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Dq53QNupQ1U/Tm-Vh6JknhI/AAAAAAAAFmI/memSRl9bmwk/IMG_3679_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="229" /></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DXUOTOQntbY/Tm-Vid4K2II/AAAAAAAAFmM/eE4iEHykqWM/s1600-h/IMG_3680%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3680" border="0" alt="IMG_3680" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-bAQeU1j8Fd4/Tm-Vi3ebmZI/AAAAAAAAFmQ/ONDbgv4NMoo/IMG_3680_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="229" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y3gENOiPaE4/Tm-VjU9I75I/AAAAAAAAFmU/KQyiRA00jzU/s1600-h/IMG_3683%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3683" border="0" alt="IMG_3683" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8RXy5mJ0ONE/Tm-VjhHHTsI/AAAAAAAAFmY/ClEnoWWd_dc/IMG_3683_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="229" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YTySzM282uU/Tm-VkYDe4rI/AAAAAAAAFmc/lfJuGaAMa-A/s1600-h/IMG_3682%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3682" border="0" alt="IMG_3682" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b4r9DYeJBZU/Tm-VklfE2FI/AAAAAAAAFmg/4MQUs5xdY3Y/IMG_3682_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a>Totally cute all on its own, but since it is football season, I couldn’t leave well enough alone!  I made a bow using purple and tiger striped ribbons and painted up a quick “Geaux Tigers” sign on a 5x7 canvas.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QF4w6pJ0yl8/Tm-VlCpjNQI/AAAAAAAAFmk/Flmhh83moOQ/s1600-h/IMG_3686%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3686" border="0" alt="IMG_3686" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-4qf4DmjGWZk/Tm-VlkdNOLI/AAAAAAAAFmo/SsXwQH-elUc/IMG_3686_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HH9ZAM6PLH8/Tm-VmB6Yw_I/AAAAAAAAFms/xtnJBXPQvOw/s1600-h/IMG_3687%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3687" border="0" alt="IMG_3687" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yMqX98EX_CQ/Tm-Vmk8U7aI/AAAAAAAAFmw/sgeUT5bxbRA/IMG_3687_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="304" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Here’s how it looks from the back, all nice and neat:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-kGzXLLQUHpA/Tm-Vm2zewOI/AAAAAAAAFm0/Tq5ziFlUlHg/s1600-h/IMG_3690%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3690" border="0" alt="IMG_3690" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LnAe8WjdFS4/Tm-Vne0KfKI/AAAAAAAAFm4/3GIKhhmVvko/IMG_3690_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="229" height="304" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Perfect for the first few weeks of football season!  I may just have to put <a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/2009/09/how-to-make-fabulous-fall-wreath-for.html" target="_blank">my fall wreath</a> into retirement and use this one until Christmas!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-gd3GKhPeLWo/Tm-VoJrM7LI/AAAAAAAAFm8/xq5vNeZdLl4/s1600-h/IMG_3689%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3689" border="0" alt="IMG_3689" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-s3esHg9r5dk/Tm-VoSh1GOI/AAAAAAAAFnA/wVORJn7f4Lw/IMG_3689_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="297" height="404" /></a></p> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /> <br /> <div><a href="javascript:void((function(){var%20e=document.createElement('script');e.setAttribute('type','text/javascript');e.setAttribute('charset','UTF-8');e.setAttribute('src','http://assets.pinterest.com/js/pinmarklet.js?r='+Math.random()*99999999);document.body.appendChild(e)})());"><img class="aligncenter" alt="Pin It" src="http://www.clickinmoms.com/cmprodaily/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/pinit.jpg" /></a></div> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-67104026323027406542011-09-12T08:00:00.000-05:002011-09-12T08:00:19.968-05:00Pinterest<p align="justify">I’m sure many of you have jumped on the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> bandwagon by now, as have I. Just what I needed, another internet-based time waster!  Although, I prefer not to think of it as a waste of time but as another to-do list.  I’ve got my boards loaded down with <a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/recipes-food/" target="_blank">mouth watering recipes</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/crafts-diy/" target="_blank">cute and crafty ideas</a>, <a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/why-didn-t-i-think-of-that/" target="_blank">helpful tips and ideas</a>, just plain <a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/lol/" target="_blank">funny stuff</a> and <em>MORE</em>.  </p> <p align="justify">I’m currently attempting my first Pinterest-inspired craft project. I just love these burlap wreaths:</p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/168559200/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/168559200_buITudwz_c.jpg" width="400" height="413" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/175022150/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/175022150_bcDsi6RE_c.jpg" width="400" height="310" /></a></p> <p>Here’s a peek at how my version is coming along:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Cz1xGaOysnk/Tm17sNa1tpI/AAAAAAAAFk0/43rzeG3waQM/s1600-h/IMG_3683%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3683" border="0" alt="IMG_3683" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2VgPexeJujM/Tm17sfPRpzI/AAAAAAAAFk4/qf3qFvY0pro/IMG_3683_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p>So, stay tuned to see how it turns out, and if you’re on Pinterest, start <a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/" target="_blank"><strong>following me</strong></a> so I can follow you back!</p> <p><a href="http://pinterest.com/christyj001/" target="_blank"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.thepixelboutique.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Pinterest_Logotype_Black_Grayscale.jpeg.scaled1000.jpg" width="200" height="52" /></a></p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-2535678246074870672011-08-31T23:32:00.001-05:002011-08-31T23:32:36.617-05:00Southern Living’s Southern Football Traditions<p align="justify">I came across <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/travel/southern-football-traditions-00417000068967/" target="_blank">Southern Living’s Southern Football Traditions</a> while searching for the <strong><a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/2011/08/football-according-to-southern-living.html" target="_blank">10 Commandments of College Football Fandom</a> </strong>the other day.  I was proud to see Mike the Tiger as <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/travel/southern-football-traditions-00417000068967/page7.html" target="_blank">one of the mentioned traditions</a>.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="LSU’s Maned Mascot" src="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2010/10/football-traditions/lsu-mascot-l.jpg?400:400" width="300" height="300" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">Photo: Courtesy Jim Zietz/Louisiana State University , Article: Austin Murphy</font></em></p> <p align="justify">There’s a few other traditions I would love to experience in person someday, like <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/travel/southern-football-traditions-00417000068967/page2.html" target="_blank">Tennessee’s Vol Navy</a>.</p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Tennessee’s Vol Navy" src="http://img4.southernliving.com/i/2010/10/football-traditions/tennessee-stadium-l.jpg?400:400" width="300" height="300" /></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">Photo: Courtesy University of Tennessee , Article: Austin Murphy</font></em></p> <p align="justify">This reminds me of a blog I came across last year, <a href="http://taylortakesataste.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Takes a Taste</a>. This lucky guy did a <a href="http://taylortakesataste.com/?cat=135" target="_blank">tailgating tour</a> across the nation last year which brought him to 14 games in 14 weeks.  Of course LSU was on his route.</p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://taylortailgates.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/LSU_9.jpg" width="400" height="267" /></p> <p align="justify">I recommend checking out his other blog, <a href="http://taylortailgates.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Tailgates</a> for an interesting peek at all things college football and tailgating, including tips on where to tailgate, what to wear, and what to eat.  It will be interesting to see what kind of tailgating goes on this weekend in Dallas at Cowboys Stadium for the LSU/Oregon game.  You know the Tigers will bring their OWN party no matter where the game is taking place!</p> <p align="justify"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-57992270959000267772011-08-29T21:53:00.001-05:002011-08-29T21:53:00.776-05:00Football According to Southern Living<p align="justify">Well, the countdown is on!!  Only 5 more days until <strong><font color="#9b00d3" size="3">LSU Tiger Football</font></strong>!  Despite all the recent off-field trouble, I’m excited about the season and so ready to watch some football again! The Saints have been looking pretty good in pre-season and I can’t wait to see how they do, too.</p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://thedjholla.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/lsu.jpg" width="300" height="217" /></p> <p align="justify">I received my September issue of <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/" target="_blank">Southern Living</a> magazine last week and was thrilled to see several articles regarding college football in the South.  Here are the <font size="4"><strong>“10 Commandments of College Football Fandom”</strong></font> according to editor M. Lindsay Bierman (<em><font color="#9b00d3">my comments will be in purple italics</font></em>):</p> <p align="justify">1. Thou shalt wear <font style="background-color: #ffff00"><strong><font color="#9b00d3">team</font><font color="#9b00d3"> colors</font></strong></font>.  But think twice before adorning yourself with body paint – you don’t want to be the Internet photo that goes viral.  <em><font color="#9b00d3">This is why there is an abundance of purple in my wardrobe.</font></em></p> <p align="justify">2.  Thou shalt know – and sing – your team’s fight song from beginning to end.  Sure, you can “watermelon watermelon” your way through the alma mater, but not memorizing the fight song is a fan failure.<em>  <font color="#9b00d3">“Hey Fightin’ Tigers, fight all the way!”</font></em></p> <p align="justify">3. Thou shalt keep your language clean (unless, of course, the quarterback fumbles on fourth and goal). <em><font color="#9b00d3">Or the clock runs out while the offense is running around cluelessly, or the QB throws a horrible interception, or the field goal kicker misses a 20 yarder wide right….</font></em></p> <p align="justify">4. Thou shalt support the coach.  Even when his calls are questionable.  <em><font color="#9b00d3">Usually not hard to do, Les Miles is a stand-up guy.</font></em></p> <p align="justify"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://musicmaven.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/lesmiles.jpg" width="300" height="225" /></p> <p align="justify">5.  Thou shalt be respectful to visiting teams.  Remember: Southern ladies and gentlemen never boo. <em><font color="#9b00d3">Well, I have to make an exception for Florida, and Auburn, and Alabama, and….</font></em></p> <p align="justify">6. Thou shalt set up a tailgate no fewer than three hours before kickoff (six if it’s a night game). Table linens and matching huggers encouraged, but not required.  <em><font color="#9b00d3">Um, try at least the day before a night game and three days before a BIG rival game.</font></em></p> <p align="justify">7. Thou shalt theme your tailgate food around the visiting rival.  Gator bites, anyone?</p> <p align="justify">8. Thou shalt stay through the fourth quarter – rain or shine.  That’s what ponchos are for, y’all.  <em><font color="#9b00d3">Ask my step-dad how he feels about this one.  The clock must read 0:00 before he will exit the stadium!</font></em></p> <p align="justify">9.  Thou shalt respect the solemnity of Game Day by planning weddings, births, and other life events around the football schedule.  <em><font color="#9b00d3">Amen!</font></em></p> <p align="justify">10.  Thou shalt not covet other teams’ bowl games, national championships, or Heisman Trophy wins.  There’s always next year.  <em><font color="#9b00d3">No need to covet, we already have a handful!</font></em></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://serpins.med.unc.edu/~fcc/LSU_football.jpg" width="300" height="175" /></p> <p>I’ll be highlighting some more of Southern Living’s college football articles this week, stay tuned!</p> <p align="center"><font color="#9b00d3" size="5" face="Segoe Script"><strong>Geaux Tigers!</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#9b00d3" size="5" face="Segoe Script"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font color="#9b00d3" size="5" face="Segoe Script"></font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font color="#9b00d3" size="5" face="Segoe Script"> </font></strong></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-4771620872176053712011-08-05T08:34:00.000-05:002011-08-05T08:34:00.233-05:00Back To School T-Shirt<p align="justify">Can you believe it’s almost time for kids to go back to school already?  We don’t have children but most of my friends do, so I know they’ve been shopping for school supplies, getting organized, and making plans for the upcoming school year already.  </p> <p align="justify">I made this cute monogrammed t-shirt on the embroidery machine the other day.  It was my first try at a reverse applique, and I think it turned out precious.  How perfect for the first day of school or school pictures?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UAGX19KpO04/TjtIxj0JeqI/AAAAAAAAFkA/PCc-T1Q7r2Y/s1600-h/IMG_3528%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3528" border="0" alt="IMG_3528" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-TGVO1MLbhOk/TjtIxyStqpI/AAAAAAAAFkE/ZlcAc30eKEY/IMG_3528_thumb%25255B9%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w6zf96BXeoU/TjtIye5NYfI/AAAAAAAAFkI/IqAjeIoSomg/s1600-h/IMG_3529%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3529" border="0" alt="IMG_3529" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WiEOUvRlCX8/TjtIy77k6yI/AAAAAAAAFkM/dJ1YS1qZMZc/IMG_3529_thumb%25255B11%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nUZzPFkxKKQ/TjtIzIMYvwI/AAAAAAAAFkQ/tL-38Fz94zI/s1600-h/IMG_3530%25255B15%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3530" border="0" alt="IMG_3530" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VtU-QytkArU/TjtIzoGyY0I/AAAAAAAAFkU/s3DVj2QnIC4/IMG_3530_thumb%25255B12%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Speaking of back to school, be sure and check out <a href="http://www.embellishedbayou.etsy.com/" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a> for great personalized gifts like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54459646/fleur-de-lis-monogrammed-bag-tag" target="_blank">bag tags</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54598349/fleur-de-lis-personalized-monogrammed" target="_blank">tumblers</a> and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66245735/custom-personalized-monogrammed-15-oz" target="_blank">sports bottles</a>, perfect for backpacks, lunchtime, and teacher’s gifts!</p> <p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54459646/fleur-de-lis-monogrammed-bag-tag" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1705" border="0" alt="IMG_1705" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bY0QtLvoUEA/TjtIz-xeC5I/AAAAAAAAFkY/ErhabwtFmXk/IMG_1705%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54459646/fleur-de-lis-monogrammed-bag-tag" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_1719" border="0" alt="IMG_1719" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Yo3kdNkpKmA/TjtI0eDNsII/AAAAAAAAFkc/FldBjfiKoG0/IMG_1719%25255B15%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66245735/custom-personalized-monogrammed-15-oz" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2225" border="0" alt="IMG_2225" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s6vzFX2iusY/TjtI0lNRZUI/AAAAAAAAFkg/E-eZbFYtKpI/IMG_2225%25255B16%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/66245735/custom-personalized-monogrammed-15-oz" target="_blank"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2230" border="0" alt="IMG_2230" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mgKWe2PxXl0/TjtI06SXE3I/AAAAAAAAFkk/rDVuwehKkCM/IMG_2230%25255B16%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/54598349/fleur-de-lis-personalized-monogrammed"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_2507" border="0" alt="IMG_2507" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mOR3ZF-D9wM/TjtI1TeqaiI/AAAAAAAAFko/1Duh2alqbPs/IMG_2507%25255B18%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="225" height="300" /></a></p> <p>So get your pencils ready, it’s almost time to go back to school!</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-2727446341525165962011-08-03T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-03T08:00:30.719-05:00DIY Floral Art<p align="justify">You may have noticed the colorful and whimsical art featured in my last post:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8JAnklvK6X0/TjWgq6BxQqI/AAAAAAAAFi4/xPXi6m81dYw/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_0149.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_014" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_014" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_vx3ViYJfxw/TjWgrS0UGYI/AAAAAAAAFi8/kGn6n2ezo8A/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_014_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="justify">This was something my friend and her daughter made for her room, and it was a great way to get her daughter involved in decorating her new room.  They started out with a square canvas and brushed on shades of blue for the background.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s1stLHYCQ9k/TjWgrqWVDKI/AAAAAAAAFjA/x1iZbklSXqQ/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_0049.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_004" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_004" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Fxr2L3461Ig/TjWgsFeL_wI/AAAAAAAAFjE/zR6y97Ns68I/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_004_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="justify">She knew she wanted a floral theme to coordinate with the bedding.  She added the “stems” of the flowers in a free-form shape.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nwfvV_zAtxk/TjWgspYyWZI/AAAAAAAAFjI/W8oHVhne7vA/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_00711.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_007" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_007" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n8AFSPdcrQA/TjWgs5yXtcI/AAAAAAAAFjM/L67P7CckixY/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_007_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Then, to make it easy for little hands, she used a variety of items from around the house to stamp circles on the canvas to be the “flowers.”  Just use your imagination and don’t be afraid to experiment with colors and shapes.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TyFdo8RMfS4/TjWgtbdKWAI/AAAAAAAAFjQ/c2T-9eFLMck/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_012.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_012" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_012" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-nv9IeLQTtJE/TjWgtr-0nGI/AAAAAAAAFjU/S8pQ05H6KTk/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="199" /></a></p> <p align="justify">And some glitter glue for accent.  These glitter glue sticks from Hobby Lobby are great for kids because they are easy to handle and don’t make a lot of mess.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EA_GsXMfQyE/TjWguPD-1zI/AAAAAAAAFjY/jdYzom_I6g4/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_0136.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_013" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_013" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Zjm5SwIogGo/TjWguYSVwSI/AAAAAAAAFjc/8QJyvTBSvsE/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_013_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="172" height="260" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Stamping and painting:</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Xkdiu0KgglA/TjWgu3j2NCI/AAAAAAAAFjg/Sl8iniSxC-g/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_00810.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_008" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_008" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EA0O-jGlMrc/TjWgvF7XCmI/AAAAAAAAFjk/QXZ0sXYIpgM/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_008_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Almost done, just need to go back and add some leaves and accents :</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IDdSwFSWFHU/TjWgvj5QVGI/AAAAAAAAFjo/nsnZTaNZi4E/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_01012.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_010" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_010" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-gGTCO-0JyUI/TjWgwKah6RI/AAAAAAAAFjs/C7OS_ZccetI/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_010_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="justify">It looks so much more fabulous in person, you can really see the little glitter accents and the colors really pop and bring the room together.  Best of all, her daughter was so proud of her project and will enjoy it for years to come!</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nDB8eCvuBrE/TjWgwfcnpWI/AAAAAAAAFjw/35xfLSRw31E/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_01817.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_018" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_018" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1OfTeux7m2c/TjWgw74n0II/AAAAAAAAFj0/fyE4LLhbzkg/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_018_thumb14.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p7vAaM3E3Ho/TjWgxUQ0_mI/AAAAAAAAFj4/Gfup6iJsKiI/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_014%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_014" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_014" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-c5VlLFbjZFQ/TjWgxgow4BI/AAAAAAAAFj8/_VlPqFPW5Kc/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_014_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-20591027805496262592011-08-01T08:00:00.000-05:002011-08-01T13:07:07.538-05:00A New Big Girl’s Room<p align="justify">I’m featuring another room in my best friend, J’s, house today.  With the addition of a third child looming in the near future, it was time for her to play musical rooms again and move her youngest out of <a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/2009/05/show-us-where-you-live.html" target="_blank">the nursery</a> into the “big girl room” and her oldest out of her “big girl room” into her “<em>really</em> big girl room.”  I wanted to share this room since I think it turned out so beautifully.  At the age of 5, her daughter, little MHB, had plenty of input on the color and style of the room, which her mom turned into a tasteful, chic room that can grow with her all the way to high school.</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-evQutyryMeU/TjWcz0-T0yI/AAAAAAAAFiA/PyOlcN29bGY/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_01812.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_018" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_018" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N1sRGtT7E8o/TjWc0ufgG9I/AAAAAAAAFiE/EMEvPckxuHo/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_018_thumb9.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="justify">She mixed and matched the linens on the bed with sheets from Target, a quilt from Home Goods, and professionally made throw pillows, bedskirt, and curtains. </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-yMQlIgWI2Hc/TjWc06fDIsI/AAAAAAAAFiI/DxhuejrXKbk/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_0229.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_022" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_022" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-11UixRISY78/TjWc1bqTL9I/AAAAAAAAFiM/G8sNcnY8WqI/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_022_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="400" /></a></p> <p>Most of the accessories were found at local boutiques and TJ Maxx.  The bookcase is a refinished antique piece that I think really adds some class to the room and is a great storage piece.</p> <p align="justify"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZYE2bcv7IWw/TjWc1_EyiPI/AAAAAAAAFiQ/uAOl64SEFSA/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_0199.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_019" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_019" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-O9rS42pqvpg/TjWc2Qn97XI/AAAAAAAAFiU/6hXb5b5YC4k/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_019_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="265" /></a></p> <p align="justify">Fun fabric and trim on the window and bed keeps the room lighthearted and whimsical.  That is a hot pink leopard print peeking from underneath the curtain and used elsewhere throughout the room:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-XrHSgO3a_Uo/TjWc2kilikI/AAAAAAAAFiY/xK8N_vmWMwk/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_02.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_02" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_02" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-VEBMr_1UiNE/TjWc3IofSwI/AAAAAAAAFic/V8fGMQksWvw/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_02_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="275" height="384" /></a></p> <p>This window seat will be the perfect reading nook as she grows older, again featuring the leopard print.  J is planning on making one of the <a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/2011/07/diy-book-sling.html" target="_blank">DIY book slings</a> to hang on one of these walls:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FlLhsDp2JGQ/TjWc3T008pI/AAAAAAAAFig/j9sF_FWmCgo/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_01610.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_016" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_016" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-q2-nywL532g/TjWc36FSVfI/AAAAAAAAFik/_sUu2ZmWpkw/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_016_thumb7.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="400" /></a></p> <p>This little green chair from TJ Maxx was the perfect addition.  I love the nail head trim and funky shape:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8XjTowjzkOw/TjWc4fpUenI/AAAAAAAAFio/AwMbtaRxc3A/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_9.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-d5eilV3Jr8A/TjWc4jrf-nI/AAAAAAAAFis/IavxeAljU9Y/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room__thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="400" /></a></p> <p>She used some left over leopard fabric to create a memo board by covering a piece of cork and inserting it into a large painted frame:</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-d8aQOAXUYDA/TjWc5JjrKqI/AAAAAAAAFiw/FWfxDJVjRgo/s1600-h/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_0159.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-right-width: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto; padding-top: 0px" title="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_015" border="0" alt="Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_015" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GcWupxt0Vtk/TjWc5X81ayI/AAAAAAAAFi0/B7eHk35M3cI/Canvas_and_MHBs_new_room_015_thumb6.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="400" /></a></p> <p align="justify">All those special touches make the room so fun and unique.  Her daughter just loves it and I can see her enjoying it for years to come!  If you noticed the artwork hanging over the bed, I’m going to feature more about it in an upcoming post.</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-36187714003138988622011-07-29T09:21:00.001-05:002011-07-29T09:21:56.444-05:00My Poor Plants<p align="justify">What happens when you have a month of 100+ degree temps, hardly any rain, and then forget to water your plants for a day or two:</p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4">BEFORE</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-u9JZAsQBQBk/TjLB-aT18nI/AAAAAAAAFho/rHd-pNa0dys/s1600-h/020%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="020" border="0" alt="020" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-NLR-OpTXgAw/TjLB-2Rn69I/AAAAAAAAFhs/gvrx_JhmK8U/020_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="302" /></a></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4">AFTER</font></strong></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-p3ds7ARXp3A/TjLB_QXfNuI/AAAAAAAAFhw/s_FdgVJqGGU/s1600-h/IMG_3514%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3514" border="0" alt="IMG_3514" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-F5TGctNW1g4/TjLB_2QipXI/AAAAAAAAFh0/LYqhT_HZiCA/IMG_3514_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-C5lmpG-oY34/TjLCAU-UmWI/AAAAAAAAFh4/0fEfR0rEZCk/s1600-h/IMG_3515%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3515" border="0" alt="IMG_3515" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Z_00iMV2GBA/TjLCAwLdrfI/AAAAAAAAFh8/lSnWibF6ZfE/IMG_3515_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="304" /></a></p> <p align="justify"><em>Whoops!!</em> Guess I’ve been spending too much time in the pool!  Luckily the rest of my garden doesn’t look quite this bad!</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-578129912685313780.post-65084447725515845172011-07-27T09:00:00.000-05:002011-07-27T09:00:03.340-05:00Pool Progress: The Final Product<p align="justify">Guess I kinda left everyone hanging after my last <a href="http://blog.embellishedbayou.com/search/label/pool" target="_blank">pool progress update</a>….we’ve been too busy enjoying it!  Here are <strike>some </strike> <em>a lot of</em> photos of the final touches. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9jf1twHFHNM/Ti-CSbkaK_I/AAAAAAAAFfM/A5PlJjZndAQ/s1600-h/IMG_3479%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3479" border="0" alt="IMG_3479" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2JHnSHxIfgg/Ti-CSxnvbUI/AAAAAAAAFfQ/iMwtomWCU08/IMG_3479_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">I decided to go with a more neutral fabric for the patio set, rather than the bright red/yellow/blue stripe I previously picked up.  My mom made the cushion covers and I love the way they look with the furniture and pool! Oh, and we have GRASS! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SNhhPYPUtAc/Ti-CTbZakJI/AAAAAAAAFfU/mzXnH2srw24/s1600-h/IMG_3480%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3480" border="0" alt="IMG_3480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-waxH2aLw1iQ/Ti-CTwP13EI/AAAAAAAAFfY/chABxa72McM/IMG_3480_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">We got one of the extra-large cantilever umbrellas from Wal-Mart, here it is all wrapped up:</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0zKG6AqBq8o/Ti-CUQvCOqI/AAAAAAAAFfc/zinIUm_IC6k/s1600-h/IMG_3486%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3492" border="0" alt="IMG_3492" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-uaQqlYwifIM/Ti-Camy8shI/AAAAAAAAFgU/4-kod5x7b6M/IMG_3492_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>The rock garden with growing (hopefully!) plants and solar lights:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JmrEM0JQQnw/Ti-CbDkSXmI/AAAAAAAAFgY/unwtlzBAMU8/s1600-h/IMG_3487%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3487" border="0" alt="IMG_3487" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mULlpFuOzgQ/Ti-CbgPx6QI/AAAAAAAAFgc/KvmxvUIaHUo/IMG_3487_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-eyHXWePxa04/Ti-Cb4WLq6I/AAAAAAAAFgg/izACT6Gcyp8/s1600-h/IMG_3471%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3471" border="0" alt="IMG_3471" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-0ed4Z4XEbME/Ti-Ccdp3ZEI/AAAAAAAAFgk/x3cJ-YZhdzM/IMG_3471_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a></p> <p align="justify">One of my favorite spots is over in the rock garden where we placed this gorgeous pot from a local nursery and ceramic ball from Hobby Lobby.  </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-hu9GBfiJOh0/Ti-Cc_NeADI/AAAAAAAAFgo/5ZoYtKVxHV0/s1600-h/IMG_3472%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3472" border="0" alt="IMG_3472" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-6XVlOkbDzZA/Ti-CdUYskJI/AAAAAAAAFgs/JQkaY1rYEyA/IMG_3472_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p align="justify">On the opposite side is another palm, some hanging vinca, a lava rock planter and iron tiki torch.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sQ1RN4SPuMQ/Ti-Cd7w9NgI/AAAAAAAAFgw/lPjSHayTeVo/s1600-h/IMG_3474%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3474" border="0" alt="IMG_3474" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jO0m91GR4fQ/Ti-CeFcEWEI/AAAAAAAAFg0/8XCjixxkpOM/IMG_3474_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="300" height="400" /></a></p> <p align="justify">The palm tree/leaf theme just happened to come about, first with the fabric, then with these cute hooks and thermometer I got on clearance at Hobby Lobby:</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1UwgZrT15gM/Ti-Celpoo5I/AAAAAAAAFg4/SEqBOn92B50/s1600-h/IMG_3478%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3478" border="0" alt="IMG_3478" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-t4-YBR-2XJA/Ti-Ce3lfeCI/AAAAAAAAFg8/2rSfmSENSnI/IMG_3478_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m9eZdKpHakQ/Ti-CfeGw6TI/AAAAAAAAFhA/jEGRp6cqV4s/s1600-h/IMG_3477%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3477" border="0" alt="IMG_3477" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Onm_6PuhiEw/Ti-Cf8MckII/AAAAAAAAFhE/Yo0lTXky9io/IMG_3477_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>And then this cute solar lamp my mom found at the grocery store!</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ZCg_H68p1vY/Ti-CgOgGteI/AAAAAAAAFhI/bffLN41ar8k/s1600-h/IMG_3485%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3485" border="0" alt="IMG_3485" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3zX9zSgAp6Y/Ti-CgttYBxI/AAAAAAAAFhM/AHO3SgxX6ms/IMG_3485_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>Here are some night-time pics:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-pJ94P0DFXKM/Ti-CgzfpKTI/AAAAAAAAFhQ/PNoTsYlzGic/s1600-h/IMG_3458%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img style="background-image: none; 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border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="IMG_3463" border="0" alt="IMG_3463" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vBBSmSAoUp8/Ti-Ci2OAyUI/AAAAAAAAFhk/DBaAPIwY-Us/IMG_3463_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="300" /></a></p> <p>That’s all, folks! Time to jump back in the pool!</p> <p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/218/D0E142DD6938B36048093991313C04AA.png" /></p> Embellished Bayouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00130069958122685902noreply@blogger.com4