Do What You Love

This I know is true.

Image via Pinterest.

Creativity...

Truth :)

Tumbling Teacups - A New Way to Store Jewelry!

I was in Urban Outfitters this past weekend and happened upon this ingenious jewelry solution.

Its almost sculptural, right? Plenty of room to hang earrings, corral small pins and other earrings, bracelets - whatever accessories suit your fancy.

Very cool. Apparently it is regularly $69 but reduced now to $19.99. Go forth and purchase :)

DIY: Fall Garland

I was so excited when I saw this on Pinterest that I went out the next day and got felt and yarn to do this project. Super easy, colorful and lovely handmade seasonal decor - perfect :)

And as a side note, the blog this project was originally found on, A Beautiful Mess, is wonderful - be sure to check it out.

Etsy Love: Repurposed Gift Tags

I came across this Etsy seller earlier today and fell in LOVE. She has taken repurposed manilla folders and collaged them with 1978 NYC subway maps to create gift tags, finally tying them up with bakers twine. Genius! So fresh and cool - I LOVE it.

Don't you just love the creative brilliance that can be found on etsy? It is SO inspiring.

The Creative Process

I couldn't agree more...

Introducing: Trulaaluu

Years ago I had a thriving baby accessories business called Spongy Feet. Then I adopted two little babies, doubling the number of our children to 4 and suddenly having a nearly full time business run out of my home (and very much on the fly) didn't seem like such a good idea anymore. And certainly not fun.

So I put things on hold back in 2009...and waited.

Lately my meds for Lupus have really started to kick in and I am now experiencing more good/great days than bad ones. I've felt my creativity surging back. The babies are now 2 1/1 and life is getting a little easier in that arena.

Recently one night I started sewing...and designing...and thinking...and creating again.

And Trulaaluu was born.

It's little but for right now that is just the way I like it. I plan to add more home decor goods and more childrens clothing. But life is full and busy so Trulaaluu will be ever changing. Please stop by and check out the shop - I'd love to hear from you!

Pennies Are Always An Option!

If you feel that you have run out of flooring options, just start counting your pennies...

Picture of the floor of the Standard Grill in the Standard Hotel New York.

Apparently they make a wicked cool floor. Yes please, I'll take that!

Getting Creative

I am so inspired by this take on the "Keep Calm and Carry On" sentiment:

This artwork can be purchased here...isn't it awesome?

Although sometimes it's hard to get excited and make things if you're not organized. So in the spirit of being creative I thought that this image of fabric storage was quite innovative:

It almost looks like shoe cubbies were used? I myself am a big sewer and my current fabric stash is such a hot mess. The fabric shelving situation is so disorganized that I can't even bear to take a picture of it to show you; its terrible. And because of that, it is hard for me to "get excited and make things". But trust me, this above photo has me newly inspired. I've decided to adopt this unit multiplied by 3 and sort out my fabric situation later this week. I can't wait to see how it looks.