Here, everything Mary-Kate and Ashley think you should have for the holidays.
Here, everything Mary-Kate and Ashley think you should have for the holidays.
While we’re on the subject of gift guides, you must know that my very favorite gift involves experiences—traveling, usually. But Aron and I were talking the other night about how 2015 should perhaps be the year of domestic travel. I’m not ruling out a trip to Asia, should the opportunity arise, but there are so […]
Ashley Zeal from Two Peas in a Prada shares her new Cole Haan Marli tote from Zappos. Photos shot at Ketsourine Macarons in Daly City.
He basado esta wish list en algunos de mis ilustradores favoritos. Me encantan sus ilustraciones porque ademas de ser preciosos se puede ver en ellas todo el cariño que ponen al hacerlas. 1. Miss Malagata 2. Christine Pym 3. Jonathan Woodward 4. Ross Phillips 5. Alice Rebecca Potter
This book by Isabelle Kessedjian is one that has been on my wish list for several months; last Thursday it finally arrived! I love the simplicity and sweetness of this crochet doll :-) The book is full of marvelous pictures and patterns for this delightful doll; she reminds me so much of the illustrations of Joan Walsh Anglund: Illustrations of Joan Walsh Anglund, from the book The Golden Treasury of Poetry I started and finished my first doll on Friday, then made her several wardrobe items over the weekend and into Monday. A back-to-school ensemble: And a rainy day ensemble: The sweet bunny pattern is from Fuzzy Mittens Wee Wuzzies pattern If you wish to make this sweet girl for yourself (or some lucky child you know) here is some information that you may find helpful: 1. The book is written using UK crochet terminology. A 'double crochet' in this book refers to a 'single crochet' in US crochet terminology. Isabelle provides a stitch glossary in the book, so read this before proceeding with any of the patterns. The stitches are all very simple. 2. The yarns used in the book are of French manufacture. I googled the names to determine the weight/yardage of the yarns used, so that locally available substitutes could be found. Here are the results: -For the doll, Bergere de France Ideal yarn is 1.75oz/137yds. A DK/Sport weight yarn with several possible substitutions. Patons Astra and Knit Picks Brava Sport are two. I used Red Heart 3ply Sport since it was in my stash. A doll made from Astra will be a bit smaller, but there are several lovely flesh tones available. -For many clothing articles, Bergere de France Coton 50 is 1.75oz/153yds. Size 3 cotton thread and Lustersheen were very good substitutes for this. -Bergere de France Barisienne 1.75oz/153 yds, but this looks more like a wool/acrylic yarn than a cotton yarn, so fingering weight or light DK would work. -Bergere de France Lima 1.75oz/120 yds, light Worsted weight -Bergere de France Ecotan 1.75oz/130 yds, DK/Sport weight -Bergere de France Caline 1.75oz/196yds, Fingering weight -Bergere de France Toison 1.75oz/77yds, Chunky weight 3. I crocheted the head all in one piece, changing to the hair color yarn and then working the 'scalp' backward. If you want more hair color coverage at the back of the head, just work several straight stitches in your hair color at the back, like this: 4. I took three rows out of the torso, and seven rows out of the arms. I didn't want the arms quite as long as called for, but I think for my next doll I will shorten them by five rows instead. 5. My doll has a move-able head, which is very easy to do with this pattern as the head is crocheted seperate from the body. To make the head moveable, simply work the torso as written to the last row, then work one more decrease row to 12 stitches. Work five or six more rows evenly on 12 stitches, and stuff this neck stub firmly. Crochet is much firmer than knit, so you won't need to re-inforce the neck. Finish the neck stub by decreasing around. When working the head, begin with chain 13, work a single crochet in the second ch from the hook and each chain across (12 sc total), join, work two sc in each sc and then proceed with the pattern as written from round three. This creates an opening at the bottom of the head for the neck stub to be inserted into. Joint the head to the neck as above with four strands of craft or buttonhole thread and a dollmaking needle. There is a picture tutorial for this technique on the blog under Tutorials. Now you have a move-able head! As with any doll and clothing, check the fit of your work to your doll, and change hooks or tension as needed. I purchased my copy of the book from Amazon; you may also be able to check it out at your local library. Enjoy the crochet!
The Laura Ashley balmoral one drawer side table is as charming as it is useful. It features a single drawer and a fixed lower shelf. A combination of the antiqued brass handles and corner brackets with the hand applied patina look gives it a warm and elegant finish.
We started out our Peru adventure in Cusco City. Here's my guide to exploring this Peruvian city by foot - where to stay, what to eat, and things to do!
Understanding the ins and outs of college life comes with experience, but hopefully this list of what freshmen should know can set you up for success.help cut out some mistakes along the way.
Classroom Wish List {editable} This apple themed class wish list display is perfect for meet the teacher night/open house for parents to grab and donate to your classroom! Includes: Pick an apple header page Apples with supplies: -Colored Flair Pens -Mr. Sketch Markers -White Cardstock -Colored Cardstock -Bright Sticky Notes -Black Flair Pens -Hand Sanitizer -Glue Sticks -Glue Bottles -Dry Erase Markers -Laminating Pouches -Printer Paper 3 Editable Book apples 6 different colored editable apples to add your own! Fonts used are included in the download. The names are Bongiorno (found on Hungry Jpeg) and PBbutfirstcoffee (found in A Perfect Blend's TpT store!) Please email me with any questions at all! [email protected] *************************************************************************** Customer Tips: How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ ******************************************************************
HOW TO CREATE YOUR VIENNA 2-DAY ITINERARY Are you planning your 2-day Vienna itinerary and wondering about the best things to do in 2 days in Vienna? Then this post is for you. I am sharing my tips on the best places to visit Vienna in 2 days along with many travel tips. Vienna is
Take a look back at these vintage photos of stars at Cannes from years past. See all the glamour of Brigette Bardot, Catherine Deneuve, Elizabeth Taylor, Grace Kelly, Jane Birkin, Jeanne Moreau, Kate Moss and Johnny Depp, Madonna, Sophia Loren, and P
What Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Want For the Holidays
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Keeping a reading journal is a habit all book-lovers should adopt. See how this bullet journal adaptation has enriched my reading experience.
Take a tour of some of the modern petunia varieties that have exception habit, form, water resistance, and, of course, cool new colors!
