LA Fabric District Finds :)

On Saturday morning of June 18, 2011, I took a trip down to the LA fabric district with my grandma in search for some good finds...and boy did we! The first store we went into my mouth dropped and my grandma said, "Wow! We are like kids in a candy store!" There were aisles upon aisles of different trimmings (incl. lace which is my favorite!!), ribbons, appliques, buttons, jewlery, you name it!! We even got lost trying to find the restroom within all of the aisles! Here are just a FEW pictures I took looking up to the ceiling with appliques and ribbons:

We spent about 5 and a half hours in the fabric district and these are some things I brought home with me :) Enjoy!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

This is probably my favorite buy of the day (& most expensive...shhh)!!! It's SILK and beautiful and oh so feminine!! I was told I have expensive taste by the seller but it's gorgeous and soft...how can you not fall in love with this fabric?

I bought this ivory lace trimming with pearl strings. I use it in hairpieces :)

I bought this elastic type of lace to make little headbands with :)

I bought lots more buttons where these came from :) The majority of them were made in italy & france. I will use them for the center of flower hairpieces.

75 cents a yard for this ivory lace trimming!!

I fell in love with this vintage like lace :) & for 50 cents a yard...I was SOLD! Can you tell I'm just a bit obsessed with lace? lol

More lace ... :D

This pink floral cotton fabric and shimmery pink fabric are what I am currently making a little girls ruffled skirt out of :) It should be done in a couple more days!

I also bought lots of fabric for the nursery :) I still have another fabric I have to buy...something that's light brown but I bought the bulk of it and will start making the leaves for the tree on the wall as well as a little pillow (made with the fabric on top) and I'm sure I can find other things to make in the nursery as well with left over fabric :)

The last find of the day came when my grandma and I got lost trying to find our way home (darn LA freeways)! We were lead to an Olympic Donut shop where we gorged on some ham and cheese croissants and I also endulged on a large chocolate shake!!! YUMMM!!! It certainly was a great day!!! :D

Tea Time!!

Despite the cold windy and rainy weather here in Southern California--Spring is on it's way and bringing blue skies, blooming colorful flowers and sunshine! It's perfect weather for any outdoor event and my favorite--TEA PARTIES! :)
From beautiful floral tea cups, to adorable fabric, a plethora of flowers, feminine stationary, cutesy dresses, and big floppy hats--it's an event to share with the gals that mean the most in your life! A Tea Party could be a perfect way to celebrate a joyous occasion whether it be a bridal shower, baby shower, engagement, birthday, or just an event to make new memories! I have compiled different ideas for this theme and hope this brings some inspiration to your next event!


Invitations-So girly and lacey! I love it!

{From Once Wed}


{From UMAMA 142}


{From Tie That Binds Parties' Etsy Shop}

Love the serving tray chalkboard! :)
{From AZ Creative Studio Etsy Shop}

Pretty calligraphy, floral fabric, and lovely tea cup--perfect seat for a bride-to-be :)



{From Once Wed}

The fabric bow around the silverware is such a good idea!

{From The Sweetest Occasion}

In love with the colorful designs!!!! It's so fun!! You can make the table clothes and chair covers quite easily too!

The bright colors are SOOO PRETTY :)


{From Design Dazzle}

Cute idea for name tags/table seating!!!

Love the pastels and the eiffel tower to add some french romance :)

Pink champagne!!

{From The Sweetest Occasion}

So Alice in Wonderland and so fun!


{From FireFly 1505 Etsy Shop}

Dessert Tables!!!! YUUMMM!!!

{From The Sweetest Occasion}

{From At Home with Kim Vallee}

DIY tea bag favors!!! Love this idea! Send your guests home with delicious tea that was created by YOU--or even create a "tea bar" where guests can assemble their own tea bags :)



{From Merriment Design <--DIY instructions INCLUDED!!!}