Hem and Her Household

New furniture at the Hem and Her household.

Yep, bright blue couch! We seriously ordered this couch over two months ago and after much anticipation it arrived on Saturday!! 

My mom bid on some furniture (and won) at an auction this weekend for us. $200 score! We are now the proud owners of this mid century bedroom set. Now we just have to figure out how to get it from southern Indiana to our house. 

Things that I think I need.

I need the majority of these items in my closet, like right now! It's gonna be 80 degrees in Indy today peeps! Happy Tuesday!

Make it!

For the last several years I have been searching for websites and blogs that are geared towards people interested in fashion and sewing. I found Make this Look and think it's a great idea! Make this look shows a dress and then pattern and fabric to make one similar. Unfortunately, they haven't updated the blog for about 6 months, so I don't know what is going on there.

Fashion design TV shows such as Fashion Star and Project Runway have increased the popularity of what some might call a dying art or hobby (sewing). Both shows collaborate with pattern making companies and I personally think this has led to patterns being more in line with current trends. Slowly over the last few years patterns have been trendier with better fitting pieces and I couldn't be happier! 

This past week I have found some great patterns that look very similar to designer pieces. Here are my favorites and how you can make them yourself! 

I love this Victoria Beckham dress! Similar McCalls pattern. 

I am IN LOVE with the whole Kate Spade Saturday line really, but this top is super cute and I just happened to see that McCalls has an exact pattern, that comes with 4 variations. I bought this pattern this week when it was on sale! I can't wait to make a few tops. 

Julianne Hough looked super cute at Coachella a few weeks ago! I think you would have to look for a vintage crop top/bralet pattern, but McCalls has a great lace shorts pattern! 

Miranda Kerr looks great in these tuxedo striped crop pants! I have never made pants before, but this looks like an interesting pattern from McCalls. 

How cute is this Diane Von Furstenberg dress for Gap kids? I wish they made it in my size. Here's a cute matching pattern to make for girls from McCalls. 

Simple Salad Dressing

I got this recipe out of a magazine at my in laws house, but can't think of what magazine it was. I'll update when I find it. My mother in law had it on just greens for us and I thought it was delicious. It's so light and lemony but with a little kick. We have been making it every other night now. It's a simple recipe and you don't need much to spruce up your salad.

Simple Salad Dressing
Ingredients
2Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil.
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
pinch of pepper

Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Toss with 5oz of mixed greens. I usually use less than half for 2 salads.

Salad Ingredients from picture- romaine lettuce, cucumbers, yellow peppers, cherry tomatoes, cracked black pepper and fresh shredded parmesan cheese.

Jewel IQ

I found this website today, Jewel IQ where everything is under $25 and free shipping! Great deal for statement jewelry! Above are some of my favorites.

 

Painted Porch Furniture

It all started with this...

A friend gave us this furniture when she moved and had no use for it anymore. It was pretty beat up with the finish peeling and sat in our garage for 6 months until a few weeks ago we drug it out and sanded it. We bought an electric sander, which is really fun and much more efficient than hand sanding (obviously). We tightened all the screws and then I painted it!

 

I wanted it to be a cool aqua color and just couldn't find the right paint color. So I ended up bringing in a Tiffany's box and had the nice people at Lowes create a color match for me!

 

Here's the finished look! I love the way it turned out. We have an enclosed front porch that has served as the dog's room until now. I'm anxious to find a rug and decorate the rest of the room! Cushions are from Home Decorators Collection.

Weekend

Here's what I did this weekend.

 

Got a hair cut. Sporting bangs again. Went to a new salon and ended up loving the cut.

 

Celebrated my good friend Kerrie's 30th Birthday. Went to dinner at Napolese Pizzeria, a new restaurant in Indy for dinner. It's the same company that owns Patachou restaurants and equally as amazing! Try it out! 

Kerrie and her husband Hank flying with the artwork at Plat 99 the swanky bar in the new Alexander hotel that serves "inventive cocktails". Another must try!

 

Saturday, Dan and I decided to shop. We hit up J Crew outlet.

 

Then bought some new artwork at the Inventorialist, a shop on Mass Ave that has everything from vintage furniture, signs, artwork, pottery, and all kinds of other fun knick knacks.

Sunday, I shopped some more. Loving the floral fabrics I found above and trying to decide what to make with them Skirts? Dresses?

Found this pillow at Marshalls and I just love it! I can't stop thinking about it, so I might go back and get it!

 

 

How was your weekend?