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Bunny Decorations Roundup

Published on June 16, 2016February 2, 2017 by juliavalleyLeave a comment

Bunny Decorations Roudup by Bunny Baubles

Though it’s not Easter, I’ve still been noticing a trend in home decor for bunny decorations. Just one little item can add a lot of character to a simple room, like the fun bunny lamp with the rabbit ears popping out of the top. Unexpected and really adorable. I wanted to do a roundup of all of the items I had stumbled upon – partially for you to discover, and partially because I needed a place to keep them for my future purchasing abilities…

Obviously, I’ve been rocking this trend for a while now with a full blown rabbit art piece above my bed. My art teacher in college asked us to make an image out of sticks that could be our “life logo”, and then we were instructed to draw that stick logo in pencil. I chose to show myself as a tall bunny with all of my shorter bunny friends so only their ears would be showing, as if a photo had been taken and everyone else had been accidentally cut off. All of my senior year roommates in college were at least four inches shorter than me, I kid you not. My teacher thought it was so hilarious and asked if he could put it in the end of the year art show. It was really just an honest representation of my life, but I obviously allowed it, and realized that the last time that had happened was in kindergarten. I guess life really does run full circle? It turned out to be a cooler project than I initially judged it to be, and now it hangs proudly above my bed. It makes me happy, and I’ve decided that’s the only reason to have art at all.

Hope you are all having spectacular weeks! I just flew into Chicago this morning and can’t wait to cuddle up with my parent’s dog, Cedric, before running off to the city for a whirlwind trip with my friends. When I get back I’m itching for some redecoration though. Contemplating a makeover on my DIY Ikea bar, any suggestions?

Off the Shoulder Ruffle Crop Top Sewing Tutorial

Published on June 13, 2016April 3, 2018 by juliavalley16 Comments

Off the Shoulder Ruffle Crop Top Sewing Tutorial by Bunny Baubles

I’ve been having a love affair with white tops this summer. I pretty much have exclusively paired a white tank, my white peplum, and white lace shirts with all of my skirts. White is fresh, crisp, and classic, so it’s no wonder it’s everyone’s closet staple. It also makes me look tan, and I love that about you, white. Continue reading “Off the Shoulder Ruffle Crop Top Sewing Tutorial” →

B-Y-O-Pineapple Party: DIY Daiquiris in Pineapple Cups

Published on June 9, 2016February 2, 2017 by juliavalley10 Comments

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Sometimes I get an idea into my head, and then that idea brews for a while. In this case, I’ve been waiting to throw this B-Y-O-Pineapple party for about 9 months. Is there anything better than having a fruity beverage in hand and your feet dipped into the pool under the hot sun? Continue reading “B-Y-O-Pineapple Party: DIY Daiquiris in Pineapple Cups” →

DIY Geometric Pineapple Art

Published on June 6, 2016February 2, 2017 by juliavalley5 Comments

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Summer has arrived and I am ready for some new artwork around the house! I love switching decor up each season to keep things fresh. Vibrant colors and fruity patterns always speak to me during the hot Summer months. I saw this adorable pineapple print on Pinterest and wanted to make my own DIY geometric pineapple artwork. Continue reading “DIY Geometric Pineapple Art” →

Striped Tee Shirt Dress with Pockets Sewing Tutorial

Published on June 2, 2016February 2, 2017 by juliavalley1 Comment

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There are the classics in life: the LBD, the nude pump, the white button up. Then there are the classics in my closet: the black and white striped tee shirt, the black and white striped dress, and the black and white striped… you get the picture. Continue reading “Striped Tee Shirt Dress with Pockets Sewing Tutorial” →

Colorful Slow Cooker Pork Taco Recipe

Published on May 30, 2016February 2, 2017 by juliavalley2 Comments

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When dinner consists of rainbow colors, huge flavor, and includes the word taco, you KNOW I’ll be in to it. But to be honest, I reserve most new and experimental cooking for the weekend. Weekdays are for roasting veggies with salt and pepper, repeating tried and true teriyaki salmon and hummus chicken recipes… or just heating up some really spot on frozen tamales. But by Sunday I am fully rested and wake up on a mission to cook something that’s exciting. And by exciting, I mean that I have enough gusto to head to the meat counter and ask for a 3 1/2 pound pork shoulder. Sunday’s usually involve friends too, so there’s someone around to help me eat this 3 1/2 pound hunk of meat. Continue reading “Colorful Slow Cooker Pork Taco Recipe” →

3 Summer Sewing DIYs for Beginners and Pros

Published on May 27, 2016February 2, 2017 by juliavalley1 Comment

Happy Friday and loooooong weekend, y’all! Since a Memorial Day is upon us, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to share some Summer sewing DIY’s. I personally have a thousand ideas running through my brain right now. I accidentally bought fabric for four sewing projects the other day. I know, how can you accidentally buy something? Well, I went to a huge Joann’s out of town and their selection sent me into kid in a candy shop mode. It’s OK, I’ll share them all with y’all later.

Since some of us are varying degrees of skill level, or maybe just confidence, when it comes to sewing, I organized these projects by difficulty. By no means am I telling a new seamstress she can’t knock out all of these projects, but the certainty of success on the first try is higher on the simpler projects. I find that when you are learning a new skill it is nice to have some success to keep you motivated, so that’s why I try to stick to my skill level. Except when it comes to Lego’s, my brother and I always reached for the stars and bought the 12-14 when we were 7-9. Killin’ it.

I also tried to approximate how long each of the projects should take. The times have all been suggested without necessary tea and cookie breaks taken into account, however, so make sure you make time for those as well. Oh, and spend some time at the pool, y’all, it’s officially the Summer season! Do you have any Memorial Day plans? Let me know what DIY’s you are working on!

Floral Pencil Skirt

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Floral Pencil Skirt Tutorial Here

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 1 hour

This stretch pencil skirt is a staple in my closet that I wear from Spring through Fall. I love it in a floral print, but you could obviously use this same tutorial with any stretch fabric to make a skirt. Pair it with a white crop top, a pair of gladiators, and a straw hat for a weekend lunch with the girls.

Seersucker Off the Shoulder Dress

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Seersucker Off the Shoulder Dress Tutorial Here

Difficulty: Medium

Time: 3 hours

Though it looks complicated, making this ruffled off the shoulder dress is really quite simple, but does take a bit more time and patience. What’s best about this project is its versatility. You can wear it as a great cover up for the beach or for shopping on a Saturday afternoon. I love wearing mine on the fourth of July, seersucker is so patriotic in my mind!

Chartreuse Pleated Skirt

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Chartreuse Pleated Skirt Tutorial Here

Difficulty: Medium-Hard

Time: 3-4 hours

I labeled this as medium-hard mostly because there is a zipper installation required, but the actual construction of the skirt is straight forward once you iron down the pleats. I love the bright color of this skirt paired sweetly with a white tank or a chambray shirt. It can also be transitioned to a night out with a black top and heels.

80’s Jem and the Holograms Costume DIY

Published on May 24, 2016November 21, 2019 by juliavalley10 Comments

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Over at my house we might be the only people thinking about elaborate 80’s character costumes in the springtime. As you [should] know, a birthday party isn’t complete without a theme, and a theme isn’t complete without a full fledged costume. So for Megan’s 25th, our decades party tradition was continued as we headed back to the 80’s. And with that, I got to have another dream come true: become a rock star with pink hair. The outrageous Jem! Continue reading “80’s Jem and the Holograms Costume DIY” →