Glitter for Breakfast: Gatsby Glamour
I’ve been MIA on the internet because I’ve been a busy little creator in the real world! I’m juggling several projects that I’ll be sharing very soon.
One of the things nearing completion is the re-opening of my etsy shop. In a few weeks, I’ll have a collection of flapper-inspired headpieces—sparkly, lush little things—to coincide with the new Great Gatsby movie. I have always loved the 1920’s, and the book is personal favorite. I’ve wanted to do accessories based on the period for quite a while, having fringes and feathers lying around my studio that were purchased with such intent. This seemed like perfect timing, and a great way to get back into the shop! Now I just need a few parties where I can dance all night…
I’m toying with the idea of a tumblr giveaway…what do you think?
Above is a moodboard I’m using for color and texture inspiration. Below, a few of the completed pieces. I can’t wait to share the rest with you—stay tuned!
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I Refuse to Be a Grown-Up - Elizabeth Wurtzel - The Atlantic
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M83 | You Appearing
(Source: serehn)
Why We Wear Our Hair Like This (1968)
Kathleen Cleaver of the BPP Breaks It Down.
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— Simone de Beauvoir (via florida-sounds)
(Source: freyjageist, via itsnotthatserious)
Happy New Year!
Hope you have an amazing 2013.
— Simon Van Booy, Love Begins in Winter (via helplesslyamazed)
(Source: quote-book)
It’s a Wrap!
This year’s wrapping is vintage 50’s inspired: traditional red and green with baby pink and blue. I found an awesome wrap with a vintage Santa riding a train across a field of blue. I used velvet ribbon and twill tape for ties, and tucked old-fashioned bits underneath (a hand-painted dreidel and plump gingerbread man were favorites). For hard to wrap items, I did layers of crepe paper streamers and washi tape. I love that you can still see the item’s silhouette for fun guessing.
They’ve been sitting underneath the sparkle tree and now I have to pack them up for the traveling we’ll begin tomorrow. Stren and I did presents yesterday so the load’s a bit lighter, but I’ll miss the burst of color in these rainy days.
AU CONTRAIRE
MY GRANDMA GOT ALL A’S IN “ETIQUETTE” (YES THAT WAS AN ACTUAL CLASS IN HER HIGH SCHOOL) AND SHE TOLD ME, “DEAR,” SHE SAID,
“YOU NEVER CROSS YOUR LEGS, YOU CROSS YOUR ANKLES. BUT THE GREAT THING ABOUT YOU LIVING IN THIS GENERATION IS YOU DON’T HAVE TO FOLLOW MY GENERATION’S RULES. SIT THE WAY YOU WANT. IF SOMEONE LOOKS UP YOUR SKIRT, JUST TELL THEM YOUR AUNT MARY WILL KILL THEM.”
WHICH IS TRUEMY AUNT MARY HAD A SWITCHBLADE IN A SPECIAL POCKET OF HER NIGHTGOWN UNTIL THE DAY SHE DIED
the moral of this story is
1. Sit the way you want.
2. My great aunt Mary was a fucking badass.
This!
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Wreath-making!
A bit of wire and a table full of foliage Stren collected makes fresh wintry decor and a great Sunday night DIY.
Etsy Gift Guide: Wee Ones
Oh, how fun this one was! I dare say I’ve saved the bet for last. One of my favorite things to window shop for on Etsy is handmade toys. I pretty much want all of this for myself. Anyone who feels similarly can join me in my blanket fort for a pom-pom fight and shadow puppet show. Bring your own snacks—and that child in the photo for number 6, who I now adore.
1. Wooden Slingshot with Pom Pom Ammo
3. The Little Prince Shadow Puppet
4. New Friends Art Print by Laura Gee
8. Bernard & Tipton Stamp Creation Set
Find more gifts for me imagination starters on Pinterest!
Thanks for rocking with me through all six gift guides! I found a ton of cool new shops and lots of gift ideas I didn’t even know were out there, so I hope you did too. Now shop handmade and be merry!
Etsy Gift Guide: Mom
This year I called both of my parents to ask what they might like for Christmas. My dad mumbled something about not really needing much, said that he’d get back to me, and then promptly forgot all about it. My mother said “Oh! I’ll email you my list!” and rattled off a lovely set of items.
In case your mom is a little less thorough, or you need a few surprises up your sleeve, this collection might inspire a few things for the best lady ever. I personally grabbed number nine for the boyfriend’s parents, and I’m pretty excited about it.
1. Turquoise and Chrysoprase Earrings
2. Luminology’s Snowfall Soy Candles
3. Custom Return Address Stamp
4. Set of Personalized Leather Luggage Tags
6. Letterpressed Monogram Notecards
8. Organic Lavender Scented Pillows
As always, there’s more to be found on Pinterest.
I'm Kayla—a graphic designer and cupcake enthusiast living in San Francisco, California.
This blog is a messy collection of my adventures in art & design, photography, crafting, the city and—of course—glitter.
