decisions, decisions ...

i've gotten a lot of inquiries about how my studio/office is coming along.

well, it isn't coming along as much as i hoped. other than i did put my two new desks in there, and a lot of stuff i need to sort through.

but, i do hope to get crackin' on things.

i'm currently trying to decide on chairs for my desks. i have two parsons style desks against my wallpaper wall. {which will also get some built in cabinets and other things..}

i would like to get some white chairs, and ones that i can put little felt protectors on the bottom so i don't chip up my newly stained/painted concrete floors. and, something semi-comfortable, since spend a lot of time making all my jewelry in there.

here are a few options i'm currently looking at:

1. ronnie chair
2. gilbert chair
3. vienna chair
4. modern stacking chair

here is another view of one of my desks.

so, what do you think?..

..what is your pick?

..any other suggestions you think would look good?

do share!

sugar, sugar ...

my post this week over on the zupas blog is all about sugar!

there are so many types of sugar i never knew about!? did you know that there is sugar made from beets and dates? wha?

check out my post for more fun sugar facts! click here.

{photo by me}

spotted ...

i spotted one of my necklaces over on sensibly styled, a darling fashion blog.

check out their picks on what to where to a picnic here. and, trust me you'll want to... i'm now currently obsessing over amazing vintage quilts on ebay.

thanks for the mention girls!

striped umbrellas ...

it's no big surprise that i'm in love with these striped outdoor umbrellas from ikea.

check out how darling they are used at this party. {seen via little sooti}

ikea cups ...

i got a lot of inquiries about the striped cups and plates i used for my little ezra's where the wild things are party.

you can find them here.

and, if you want a matching duvet cover for your bed.. well, they have that too..

geometric garden pot ...

i love this geometric garden pot tutorial spotted over on design sponge!

very fun!

click here for tutorial.

blabla dolls ...

my little norah will be one this summer, and the first thing on my list to get her is one of these darling bla bla dolls. i want her first baby doll to be special, one that she can have for a long time.

now, the hard part is going to be only choosing one. they are all too cute!

kaiku designs ...

these wooden wagons are darling!

i wouldn't mind having one.

lemony risotto ...

i think i'm going to have to make this for dinner this week.

i happen to have all the ingredients.

looks amazing!

make your own fabric tape ...

how awesome is this?

i love all the japanese masking tape out there, but it is quite pricey.

this tape is the perfect alternative! can't wait to make some!

check out the tutorial on annekata, here. {pics also from annekata}

{via creature comforts}

spoon ...

i love the simple packaging of the products from spoon nyc.

makes me want to make a batch of lemon curd.

moroccan chicken ...

i'm sharing a recipe for moroccan chicken today over on the zupas blog.

this will make your house smell amazing with the blend of lovely spices like cinnamon, ginger, and paprika.

check it out here.

{photo by me}

getting started ...

i finally have a second to get my little three year old ezra's big boy room together. i feel bad that he's basically had a bed in an empty room for the past little while.

i just haven't been able to find the right inspiration i've needed for his room yet. what bed to use, bedding, etc..

i do know that i want to use this pillow in his room. i've had it in mind for a while.

but, i think i'll make my own version like liz did here.

i've been on the hunt for some big boy furniture to paint dark gray. i love the color of this crib below, and i've had this picture in my inspiration file for his room forever. wouldn't that yellow cross pillow just look amazing with the gray?

{pic}

statement necklaces ...

i love a good statement necklace!

they brighten up a plain white tee in no time.

left: anthropologie, $58.00
right: jc penny $19.99

bijou market ...

just wanted to give you a heads up on another show i will selling my armelle jewelry at.

be sure to mark your calendars for the upcoming bijou market in orem, utah!

there will be an incredile line up of talented local vendors.

here's the details.

bijou market
saturday, june 5th
10 am - 6 pm
202 east 1800 south
orem, utah

hope to see you there!

reusable bags ...

i've come across these little reusable bags, by graze organic in a few magazines i've read lately.

they are a great way to cut down on plastic bag waste. when they are dirty, you simply throw them in the wash and reuse. plus, they're hand silk screened!

kartono wooden radios ...

love these beautiful handcrafted wooden radios designed by singgih kartono.

and, bonus! they are mp3 ready!

plans ...

i am working with the talented caitlin creer on re-decorating my family room/kitchen area.

the mr. and i have finally been able to agree on a color palette. so, i'm really excited to get started! wallpaper samples are on their way!

i love to have at least five colors to work with.
one is obviously to little, two is too boring, three is better, four is great, but five gives you a lot of options!

anyhow, any cute accessories that i need to know about that would match my color scheme?
please do share!

ikat pillows ...

i think i may be blogging too much about pillows lately.

but, sorry, i can't help myself.

these ikat pillows are on my list of things to buy for our family room re-decorating project.

love them.

but.

they are kind of pricey. any suggestions on similar ones for a cheaper price tag?

and the winner is ...

wow! what a great response to the freshly picked bunting pillow giveaway.

and now, the drum roll please ...

and, the winner is?

jackie!!

congrats jackie!!

please email me your mailing address and i'll send you your new bunting pillow!

thanks again for all who participated! it was nice to finally see your faces around here :)

le creuset ...

today, i'm daydreaming about owning a bunch of le creuset dutch ovens.

which color would you get?

coir knot door mat ...

i'm currently on the look out for a new door mat.

this coir knot door mat from pottery barn is pretty cool, and only $19!

owl soap ...

these owl soaps from gianna rose are darling.

although, i think i'd rather just look at them than actually let anyone use them.

chevron pillow ...

i'm in love with my new modern thread chevron pillow i picked up at the piper & chloe boutique.

looks cute on my bed, huh?

seven spoons ...

these cakes are beautifully simple.
and, so is the photography by seven spoons. they share recipes too!

i think i need to make a cake ...

just because.

{via simplesong}

amy butler wallpaper ...

did you hear that amy butler now makes wallpaper?

she has teamed up with graham and brown, and has produced a darling collection that debuts this weekend at the international furniture fair in new york.

see her entire collection here.

{via apartment therapy}

italian sausage spaghetti sauce ...

i'm sharing my recipe for italian sausage spaghetti sauce over on the zupas blog today.

it's a great recipe and can be thrown in the crock pot to cook all day. your house will smell amazing!

check it out here.

{photo by me}

kendi everyday ...

do you read the blog kendi everyday?

well, if you don't, you should. she is darling and comes up with the cutest outfits everyday..

and, i may just cut my hair like hers, it's darling.

anyhow, she just finished a 30 day challenge where she had to remix 30 items into outfits for 30 days.

i loved what she came up with!

see all her outfits here.

giveaway: freshly picked bunting pillow ...

****comments are closed ***********

many of you asked where i got my darling bunting pillow in this post.

well, you are in luck!

the talented susan, of freshly picked is offering you all a chance to win this darling bunting pillow!

you've gotta check out the detail on it. here's the front:

....and, the back of the pillow.
{i'm in love with the brown and white stripes!}

on second thought, it looks really good next to my nightstand, right? maybe i should win?! ...

just kidding..

here are the rules for the giveaway: {comments are now closed}
1. you have 5 days to enter this giveaway {the giveaway closes sunday may 15 at midnight}
2. check out the freshly picked shop and tell me your favorite item.
3. make 1 comment on this post to enter. *unless you follow the rules to enter more than once, see below
4. no anonymous comments please
5. usa residents only
6. winner will be chosen via random.org and announced monday may 16th

*for more entries you can: {one entry per option! giving you up to three extra entries}
1. become a follower/subscribe to the armelle blog.
2. become a follower/subscribe to the freshly picked blog. if you aren't yet, you should be... have you seen her tutorials?
3. blog about this giveaway on your blog and put the link in your comment/entry.

**be sure to put one comment for each extra entry if you. the additional comments can be something like. .. "i follow the freshly picked blog," or "i follow your blog," or "i blogged about this giveaway here."**

good luck!

*please email me if you are interested in doing a giveaway on the armelle blog.

new items in the shop ...

hello!

so sorry i took such a long break there.

it was a little crazy getting everything ready for my spring shows. but, i'm rested and ready to get back on it.

thank you so much to all who bought my jewelry. it was a real success!

i have just listed a few of my new necklaces in the shop, and i hope to add more and more new pieces everyday.

also, keep checking back, i hope to have some fun new posts and giveaways coming up!

top:
annette horn necklace, $29
tiffany necklace, $36

bottom:
cynthia necklace, yellow jade, $34
kelly locket necklace, aqua + purple, $29

the beehive bazaar is here! ...

sorry for the lack of posts lately. i promise, i'll be back next week with some great stuff.

until then, i hope to see you at the beehive bazaar, starting tonight at thanksgiving point in lehi!

wednesday may 5th, 8pm - midnight (VIP night)**
thursday may 6th, 10am - 10pm
friday may 7th, 10am - 10pm
saturday may 8th, 10am - 8pm

**there will be an $8 cover charge on wednesday VIP night. all other days- attendance is free

a few necklaces ...

just a little preview of a few more necklaces that will be available at the beehive bazaar this week.

don't forget, it starts off with a bang wednesday night with VIP night!

hope to see you there! and, be sure to say hi!