Merryland Creative

Flea Market

 

  

Fun flea finds from sunday.
     

Quills that thrill

 

Love these African quills and pyrite pieces by jewelry Designer Kristen Elspet

Brigitte Sire

 

 I have had the opportunity in the past to work with the talented photographer Brigitte Sire on shoot I art directed for DVS shoes company.  It was an amazing day in Santa Monica and for some reason I have always really loved this picture.  Her work is truly amazing as you can see from her portfolio website.  

  

 

Easy make candles

Inspired by luxe candles that I have recently seen at all my favorite boutiques, I decided to make my own at a fraction of the cost.  The first photo are of odds and ends I picked up from the Goodwill for $3-$5.  I knew you could buy candle making kits, so I went to Michael's Craft store and saw that they have a whole isle dedicated to such a thing.  I thought it was going to be super messy and dangerous working with all that hot wax.  Not until I saw a soy wax kit in which you microwave the wax ($12 for 1 lb. of wax).  Thats it!  Thats all!  Melt the wax in the microwave and pour into your desired holders.  Take that $60 candle!  

*all images by Merryland Creative

Looks like wallpaper

Great wallpaper in a room can have a big impact, but lets face it, its a huge commitment.  These new wall decals  are the perfect thing to feed your wallpaper craving.  And they are removable!      

Wall decals    1   2   3   4  

I heart you

 

Darling hand illustrated Valentine's Day cards by artist Heidi Burton  

To buy these cards click here 

 

A few bucks makes a great pillow

Recently found at the swap meet for $2, this 1976 vintage quarter bag is now perfectly aged and distressed for a new purpose.  

*all images by Merryland Creative

  

Channeling Brigitte

  ....Blazer, Flats, Sunglasses, Top

Downtown Living : part 1

This is a fantastic example of seeing the potential in things.  This couch was abandoned, so my best friend rescued this mid-century couch of a jem and had it recovered.  It now has a new look and a new home. In addition to the couch, here are some other inspiring looks in her new downtown loft.  

 

*all images by Merryland Creative
     

 

   

Wedding: Katie & Chad

      
 On 10/10/09  Merryland Creative got the opportunity to help personalize some finishing touches to Katie and Chad's incredible wedding. The location was Newport Beach California and it did not lack in inspiration for a classic nautical themed event.  With a custom logo, menu, table numbers, table favors, cups, and napkins, the newly Mr. and Mrs. Olberding had a day they would never forget!!!

Photographer:  Vallentyne Photography 

Flowers:  Hoot & Heart

Venue:  Bahia Corithian Yacht Club

Event Coordinator:  Kiley Walker

Hair: Grace Leider

Makeup:  Christine Laguna

  

Rainy day blues

It's a wet week in Los Angeles!  Stay dry and look cute doing it with this yellow stripe umbrella and navy rain boots. 

La La Lilacs

Beautiful Lilacs from my own wedding by the talented flower designer Jan Seabold.  

Photo by Chenin Boutwell

 

French Living

I've been working on a couple projects recently for a French lingerie line and have had all things French on the brain lately.  I love this country french room and its simple elegance I found on Genuine Style.   

photo by brocantegirl

 

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!  It's going to be a great year.  Here is a very cute decoration idea for New Years by Martha Stewart.  

 

Holiday living room

 
 
loving this from Livingetc.com