What inspires YOU?

I find that I am inspired when I think out of the box. For example, what if we took all that black grosgrain ribbon and made ribbon ties on the silver shower curtain. Or, how about stenciling metallic silver chandeliers on purple walls? What about crocheting with wire?

I love wearing my crocheted wire bracelets with flip flops and jeans. Once I wore a crocheted wire bracelet to a wedding and was amazed at the buzz it created. The bracelet can be fun and funky as well as dressy and extravagant.

The chandelier stencils pictured in this bathroom were purchased from an awesome Etsy shop called www.simplystencils.etsy.com. Check it out! She does custom orders as well.

The Color Purple

While visiting with a friend today we noticed her purple petunias, they really seemed to pop! Her secret: spray paint your pot the same color as the flowers you intend to plant - the results are stunning.

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Fact vs. MYTH

Do patent leather shoes REALLY reflect up? Do strings of pearls REALLY reflect down? Just reflecting on my Catholic up-bringing.... let me know if you have any answers..ha.

HEY! Summer's A Comin'!

Corn on the cob, watermelon - don't you feel bloated already? Swollen feet, failed deodorant - ooohhhh summer's comin'. Summer's a comin' do I look fat in this? Definitely! Well, how 'bout him? He's a fat pig too. Sorry, just joking. He's a fat pig also. Pig?? want a pork chop? No! Hand me that jar of mayo and a spoon. Argh - summer's a comin. Bring me a saw for my toenails. Yeah, the living is easy - too easy.

Happy Mother's Day Mom!!

I just wanted to say I love you mom and Happy Mother's Day! You're the best partner a girl could ever want. I am forever grateful to you for all your encouragement, support and laughter. You always make me laugh at myself and life. May the Lord give you the desires of your heart and make ALL your plans succeed. Ps. 20:4. Love, Julia

P.S. and thank you also for making me do this jewelry thing... it's really been a blast... xoxoxoxo - in honor of Mother's Day - www.thejulreebox.etsy.com is offering 10% off all sales through Sunday, May 10th - happy shopping!