DIY Inspired by Fashion

I guest post recently for Stesha over at the lovely Classic & Bubbly blog. I thought I'd share the post over here with tweaks & what not incase you were hibernating.

One thing I don't blog about is my fashion, because let's face it there's nothing fun about my three day old, peanut butter stained yoga pants. But's that what we have Stesha
 for, right {after you read this you need to run over & check out her style & photography!}? I swear! I just wanna bottle gals up like her and bring them home & have them help me get dressed in the morning. But I'm pretty sure that'd be considered like illegal enslavement or something.

But believe it or not the world of fashion & DIY actually have alot in common.
Fashon trends transition perfectly to crafts & home decor.

Sometimes what we see on the runaway inspires us so much we just want to incporate that style into other parts of our lives. Take for example the fun color blocking trend going on right now.

Outfit via Refinery 29/DIY Curtain from Martha Stewart

Or perhaps your more of a fan of Mr. Ombré & Mrs. Color Block's love child, little dip dye
{I admit I'm crushing hard on this trend right now!}

Dress via Style Hive/Pots from The Proper Pinwheel

As you can see, neon is having a major moment right now too.

Piperlime Jeans/DIY Neon Shoes from Tiny Sparkly Things

But then again mint green is also stealing the spot light!

What I Wore Outfit/DIY Beaded Necklace from Jen Loves Kev
Or perhaps you've heard of a little thing called "chevron"?

Chevron Bag from Made by Nanna/DIY Clutch from See Kate Sew

See inspiration is everywhere!

 Do you ever look to fashion magazines or retail for crafting & decorating inspiration?

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End of Summer Luau

Luau Invitations from Delightfully Noted| Summer Floral Dress from Forever 21| Keep Calm and Surf On Print from Keep Calm Shop| The Luau Party Set Printable Food Labels from Love the Day

Why not celebrate the end of summer with a luau? Fire up the grill, decorate with a few tiki torches, and serve up the perfect pina colada!

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When Inspiration Comes in the Form of Mork & Mindy

Remember the sitcom “Mork & Mindy” starring the then-unknown Robin Williams?  I have very little recollection of the show since the series ended pretty early on in my life. A matter of fact I’m thinking I must have watched re-runs. I do, however, recall even as a child thinking the science fiction show was a little odd.  Mork {Robin Williams}, was an alien who landed on Earth in some egg-shaped spaceship clearly looking as if he had raided the closest of Rainbow Brite.

  Him and his roommate Mindy were always throwing up gang signs, too.

Image: Eyes Peeled, Always

{What up!}

Well, apparently over the years I must have been suppressing some deep routed issues with this show because the other night I ended up dreaming that Mork & Mindy were our neighbors. Isn’t it funny the things you can dream of?  No matter how ridiculously awesome that would be to have this quirky pair as neighbors, I do have them to thank for this new invitation design!

{Retro "Our Little Sweetheart" Invites from Delightfully Noted} 

It is strange sometimes where artist and crafters find their inspiration!  Soon after my dream of good ‘ol Mork & Mindy this retro rainbow design kept coming to mind. “Our Little Sweetheart” invites are such a darling and unique way to celebrate your little one’s big day. They’d even make for adorable baby shower invitations.

{Cupcake toppers are the perfect way to add that special touch to yor baked goods!}

Did you know Delightfully Noted also offers other coordinating party decor?  Favor tags, cupcake toppers, and thank you cards are also available. Contact me for details.

Oh, and just incase some of you are looking to waste some time here's a video of Mork & Mindy's pilot show.  You can thank me later.

What's the strangest inspiration you've ever had?

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