DIY: Mouse Pad

We've all had those requisite generic mousepads we didn't want to throw out.  The solution?  Cover them with a pretty fabric with a project that won't take more than 5 minutes!

What you'll need:

• glue gun
• glue sticks
• mouse pad
• fabric
• scissors
• cardboard

First: Gather materials, cut out fabric and leave a little room to fold

Next, place mouse pad upside down and glue around the edges(I added a layer of linen fabric for a bit of extra padding)

Place desired fabric(I used a piece of beautiful kimono remnant fabric) and repeat gluing step.  Finish by gluing a piece of hard cardstock or cardboard for backing.

Voila!  A beautiful "new" mousepad.  Easy piecy.

Organizing: Accessories

"A place for everything and everything in its place."  When you see what you have and display it beautifully, you are so much more likely to wear and have fun with your accessories.  I love putting rings and other small jewels in vintage bowls and plates, using beautiful hooks for necklaces and scarves, and vintage trays for perfume.  Here are some lovely ideas for organizing accessories.

Domino

Design* Sponge

Country Living

via meohmymama

Home Decor: Wall Flowers

I love the inexpensive yet chic design elements of wallpaper and even beautiful wrapping paper.  Why not use it as wall art...?

Holding the Purse Strings

I love me a huge, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-bag.  But sometimes you really don't feel like carrying everything with you, especially when you're going out at night or to a special event like a wedding.  Here's a cute and inexpensive idea for an evening bag look.  I recently bought a beautiful little Indian drawstring pouch at World Market for around $6.99.  Put a few flea market rhinestone brooches on, and voila!  Instant glam for under $15.

can't resist a pot metal and rhinestone brooch...

Flower Power