Such Pretty Things

Target Tuesday: Sparkly Tinsel Wreath

You may have seen the pretty vintage-style wreath at Anthropologie this season...

Sadly, it completely sold out before I could order it.  But thanks to Target and some vintage ornaments, I discovered I could easily make a similar one myself - and for under $10! I found the tinsel covered wreath in the Dollar Spot at Target. At only $3, it was a true bargain!

I love that the tinsel was a combination of silver and gold strands - it gives it more of a vintage-look, don't you think? And the wreath form is already covered with the tinsel - all ready for some decoration!

All I needed to complete the look were some mercury glass ornaments.  There are many reproductions out there, but if you want true vintage (and there really is nothing quite as beautiful), you can find them very inexpensively at yard sales and thrift shops - especially if you look in the off-season. I bought a bag of all the ones seen on my wreath for only $5!

If you can't find vintage, Target also has tubes of adorable mini ornaments - 16 for $1!

To attach the ornaments, you will need some thin jewelry wire - just thread a piece through the ring cap and twist a few times to secure.

You can then use the wire to easily secure the ornaments to the wreath.  Personally, I like to gild the lily, but you could certainly add fewer ornaments and it would still be lovely.

Although I was really disappointed to miss out on the Anthro wreath, I think I may even like mine a little bit better. :-)

Happy Tuesday!

XOXO

Jessica

Target Tuesday: DIY Pastel Napkins

With the holidays fast approaching, I find myself dreaming about pretty table settings, linens, and centerpieces.  I love to use cloth napkins on my table, but they are generally expensive and a major pain to keep clean and pressed. When I came across these simple, inexpensive cotton dishcloths at Target, I immediately envisioned them as delicate, pastel napkins...

At just $3.99 for a pack of four, the price was right! In just a few hours this past weekend, I managed to dye a ton of these beauties (it's so simple and very addicting!).

If you want to make some for your own holiday table, here's what you'll need:

-100% Cotton White Dish Cloths (Target's Flour Sack Kitchen Towels by Room Essentials)

-RIT Dye (I used the liquid, but the powder works just as well)

-a large plastic bucket

-table salt (approx. 1 cup per dye lot)

-rubber gloves (very important!)

Directions: Decide how many colors you want and divide up your cloths accordingly. I made at least four cloths in each color. I may have over-done it, but it was so much fun - I just couldn't stop! Fill your bucket with very hot water and stir in about a cup of salt (this will help "set" your dye).  Instead of following the package instructions for the dye and water amounts, I just added a few drops of the liquid dye to my water. You can always add more, but to achieve the very pale, pastel tones, just add a little to start. Make sure to thoroughly wet your cloths first and then quickly submerge them in the dye bath and swish them around for a few seconds. The longer you leave them in, the darker they will be.

Now, if you want to make a darker shade of the same color (i.e., light pink and dark pink), just add a few more drops of the dye. Rinse the dyed cloths in cold water until the water runs clear. They can then be tossed in the washer and dryer according to the wash instructions. Tip: If you are dyeing different colors like I did, be sure to thoroughly rinse your bucket out in-between each color.

The best thing about these, is that for about $1 a piece, you can have a custom-colored napkin! And if they get really badly stained with lipstick and red wine, you can always toss them and make some more.

I am thinking of wrapping mine with some vintage millinery flowers...

Very simple and very pretty.

Happy Tuesday!

XOXO

Jessica

 

Target Tuesday: Poppytalk Collection

I was super excited when I heard that one of my favorite bloggers, Jan Halvarson of Poppytalk, was designing a line of summer products for Target! So, as usual, I hit my local Target bright and early on launch day...

The collection is filled with fun picnic, party, and glamping accessories!  Here are just a few on my favorites...like these pretty pink spoons...

I love the prints on these candy/ice cream cups...especially the floral one!

And the fab flower-covered paper plates...perfect for a picnic!

And my most favorite piece in the collection - this pretty thermos...

If you don't have a Target near you, you're in luck because the collection is available on-line right here.

Happy Tuesday!

XOXO

Jessica

* Most photos from the Target website.

 

Target Tuesday: Nate Berkus Office Supplies

I am in love with Nate Berkus' new line of office accessories for Target.

They are super chic and so practical! I mean, who doesn't need a gold stapler...

...and a gold scissors?

Get 'em while you can!

Happy Tuesday!

XOXO

Jessica

Target Tuesday: Pretty Paper Flowers

Well, it is snowing again here in the D.C. area and I all I can say is "Ugh"!  I am soooo ready for this winter to come to an end! Luckily, I found these pretty paper flowers at Target over the weekend...

Aren't the spring-like colors lovely? I found them in the Easter decor aisle - $2.00 a piece. I love making paper flowers myself, but I must say these are really nice and look very hand-crafted.

They would look really sweet all clustered together in a vase - a nice fresh flower substitute until the real ones begin to bloom.  Or they would make beautiful gift embellishments...maybe attach a sprig to the top of a present with some washi tape?

Happy Tuesday! 

:-)

Jessica

Target Tuesday: Sprinkle Tape & Heart Straws!

I was so happy when I walked into Target the other day and found that they had put out all the Valentine's Day items.  Yay! I just love Valentine's Day and Target usually has some really cute stuff. Once again, they did not disappoint...just look at the sprinkle tape!

Yes, SPRINKLE tape! So adorable!

And how about these colorful heart straws!

These are the cute, shorter, chubbier ones - so fun for the kiddies!

Happy Tuesday!

XOXO

Jessica

Target Tuesday: Aqua Blue Vases

I was so happy to find not one, but two, pretty containers for my summer flowers at Target this week!

The large glass one is absolutely stunning - such a beautiful shade of aqua-blue and big enough to hold a bounty of blooms!

The teeny-tiny one is actually a little ceramic flower pot. But I love it for holding just a few pretty stems...so cute and such a lovely shade of aqua.

I don't see it on-line, but I found mine in the housewares aisle with all the summer decor.

Happy Tuesday!

:-)

Jessica

Pretty Blue Mason Jars

 

As much as I love my true vintage, blue glass mason jars, I was very happy to discover these "vintage style" glass jars at Target.

They are a re-release of the original blue glass "Ball" jars and they are super pretty...

And a major bargain at only $9.99 for a set of six! I've filled mine with Hydrangeas from the garden...

How beautiful would these be for your summer table!

:-)

Jessica

Target Tuesday: Crepe Paper Flower Picks

Yes, more pretty party picks from Target this week!

I found these adorable crepe paper flower picks in the scrap-booking aisle...

The uses for them are endless, but I just love them as sweet little toppers for some mini pastel cupcakes.

Happy Tuesday!

:-)

Jessica

Target Tuesday: Tulle Pom Pom Party Picks

If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you already know how excited I was to find Target's new collection of pretty pastel party supplies this past weekend.

There are a bunch of super cute garlands, lanterns, confetti, and honeycomb decorations, but my most favorite find was the tulle pom pom picks!

Aren't they pretty!

I just LOVE them! Perfect as cupcake toppers, cocktail picks, or even as a little bouquet!

Happy Tuesday!

:-)

Jessica