mid week refresh, see stuff

{midweek refresh} elisa werbler

February 27, 2013

elisa werbler - opal print

I’m pretty sure I’ve talked about how having an October birthday is the best ever because October is without a doubt the best month. Great weather, beautiful colors, awesome harvest season…need I say more? Well ok, I’ll say one more: the Opal. Totally a rockin’ (pun intended) birthstone! I love the variety of colors and fieriness to the gem, which is why Elisa Werbler’s Handprinted silkscreened version of the Opal is headlining this week’s Mid Week Refresh. She did an entire birthstone series, and even though I’m partial to the opal, all of these prints are absolutely gorgeous. Continue Reading…

see stuff, stuff steph loves

{friday five} kate spade saturday

February 22, 2013

 

kate spade saturday

Happy Friday! This week’s Friday Five post is crossing into new territory for Stuff Steph Does, but when I saw the Kate Spade Saturday sneak peek sale on Fab.com this week, I was completely sucked in. The entire line consists of simple black graphics with pops of color, particularly yellow, which is a cheerful welcome in the middle of this cloudy midwest winter.  (Maybe I was channeling this line when choosing the color scheme for M’s tool belt). There are a lot of great products in this line, but here’s five highlights:

1. Colorful Sneaks – I’ll take sneakers to heels any day. Seriously. Not that I’d rock these every day, but I’m loving the bright colors of these shoes.

2. Rectangle Necklace – As I get older I find that my taste in jewelry is simplifying, (obviously not the case with footwear) and I love this simple black necklace.

3. Zig Zag Umbrella – I think the yellow ball at the base of the handle is my favorite part of this rainy day accessory.

4. Tangerine Half Circle Bag – Have you ever seen a bag in this shape? Totally cool. Great color, too.

5. Drinking Glasses – I have a weakness when it comes to glasses. Which might sound weird, but I have to hold myself back when I find a cool set of drinking glasses, including these.

Unfortunately the sale at fab.com is over, but the full line will make an appearance in March! Head on over to their website for more info.

I’m not getting paid or perked for saying any of this. I just really liked the products.

Have a great weekend! and happy, happy Friday.

 

 

 

make stuff

make a toy tool belt

February 21, 2013

how to make a toy tool belt

Alright, full disclaimer right off the bat.  I don’t have a pattern or a super-detailed step-by-step for this, but I made a tool belt for my nephew’s third birthday and thought it (and he!) were too cute not to share.  Continue Reading…

mid week refresh, see stuff

{midweek refresh} brook & lyn weavings

February 20, 2013

brook-and-lyn-weavings

Gosh I love yarn. Have I said that on here before? Maybe a few times?  Well, I do. I love the versatility, the range of textures and the endless opportunities for creating new forms and patterns.

So of course when I saw these gorgeous woven wall hangings by artist Mimi Jung of Brook and Lyn, I fell in love.  Each hanging is a mix of multiple textures and fibers, but is articulately crafted to create a wonderful rhythm of pattern and color.

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monday musings

weekend recap

February 18, 2013

weekend recap

Happy Monday! How was your weekend? I spent my weekend moving all over the country practically, spending the past three nights in three different cities. I went on a quick visit to Kansas City for work, then headed up north to celebrate my nephew’s third birthday.  All in all, a great weekend, plus I’d never been to Kansas City or Missouri before, so I got to get a start on the travel portion of my 30 before 30 list!

Here’s a fun song to start off your week. A remake of a remake of a remake of a re-(you get the point) but still, I like it.

Enjoy! and enjoy your week!