Some run on Dunkin...I run on Espresso!

I think I failed to mention that I was leaving for vacation.....

I had a wonderful time touring Europe with my husband visiting London, France, Switzerland and Germany.

Now that I'm back - I'm in catch-up mode,

so the details/photos of my travels will be posted later...

Until then.....here is a quick photo of something I 

enjoyed a lot of on my trip.....coffee...coffee...& more coffee.

....& Boy do the Europeans like it STRONG!

 

Now that I'm back - my sleep schedule is a little off...
I could use some of that strong java now and again!

Me time

It feels like forever since my last blog post!  I've been a busy girl working on several graphic design projects, custom orders for The Paisley Tab, tending to my bees/harvesting honey, and traveling with my husband.  But, regardless of how busy we get in life,...It's always good to remember yourself once in awhile.  It's healthy and makes you a better person!  That being said, I've been carving out "me-time" lately and diving into a few books that I picked up from my local library.  (Side note:  I freak'n love the library!  I didn't utilize it for years and I wish I had!  I feel like I'm actually getting something back for my tax dollars!)

So what am I reading?

A closer look...

The Hip Girl's Guide To Homemaking, by: Kate Payne

Sewing In A Straight Line, by: Brett Bara

The Kind Diet, by: Alicia Silverstone

Why I'm reading these books...

The Hip Girl's Guide to Homemaking: .....I'm never going to be on one of the hit BRAVO "housewife" shows.  That is a guarantee.  When I picture a "home-maker", I imagine a frumpy, homely person....that I never want to be - but wait!  Hip-Homemaker - now we're talking.  When you pair the words Hip and Homemaking in the same title, I'm intrigued and willing to read on and that is just what I did.  Since becoming a "wife" - almost 6 years ago, I turned over a new leaf - in the kitchen at-least.  I suddenly got into cooking - which my husband loves, but homemaking goes beyond the kitchen.  So, I found this book to be pretty fabulous because its full of tips on storage/organization, uses for household items - such as distilled white vinegar, and instructions on how to fold a fitted sheet without going insane.....& more!  (Can't we all use advice on that last item!!)

Sewing In A Straight Line: .....Ever since I got back into sewing a few years ago, I love finding new books/tutorials....etc. for fun projects.  Even If I don't end up making anything from the books, I feel like I always get inspired to make something new.  My local library has tons of awesome books on sewing everything from clothes, gifts,....etc...etc.  So fun!  I'm hooked!

The Kind Diet: .....Over the years, my diet has taken a complete turn.  The foods at the grocery store disgusts me.  There is so much garbage in the packaged/processed foods, meats, dairy,....etc.  It's so wrong.  The food isn't real anymore.  ....& people wonder why they're getting sick and obese.  My way of eating first took a change after I saw the movie "Food Inc."  That was a huge eye-opener.  I immediately changed the way I was shopping and furthermore the way I was eating.  I cut out the crap - including my favorite: Diet Coke and added in healthy, organic food.  I recently watched the documentary "Forks over Knives" - and once again, it's got the wheels in my head turning....about what I'm eating.  What.....?  No Dairy, Meat, Eggs, Cheese? ....This makes things a little challenging - in my world of cooking.  So, I'm turning to the The Kind Diet for help.  Forks over Knives - encourages living a Whole food/Plant based diet. ....And that in turn will eliminate my risk of cancer, heart disease and diabetes.  It will also, clear my skin, help my digestive system, and make me feel and look younger. ...It promises a lot - so I'm interested in finding out for myself! 

What are you reading these days? 

Easy Come, Easy Go...

Meet the newest addition to

The Paisley Tab....it's the:

EASY COME, EASY GO HOBO BAG!

Just like the name says it, this "Easy-Come, Easy-Go" hobo - is simple, yet special because it's created with vintage fabric.  (oooh....ahh)

This purse has a convenient snap front closure and brown strap for those who love to go "hands-free". Exterior is vintage floral fabric and the interior is fully lined with a solid cream lining. This is a simple bag for those who like to live "the simple life". It is fully functional for an every-day bag or even great for your items at the farmers market. 

Here are a few other recently added to the shop from the same fabric.

The Simple Life

Enjoy a taste of the simple life.........ahhh!

happydeliverie... $36.00	OliveYewJewels $26.00	ThePaisleyTab $20.00	OilandWax $10.00
CreativeBond $7.00	irenebclothing $35.00	Molipop $40.00	monpetitviolon $3.99
TortoiseLovesD... $14.50	DashinglilDiva $8.95	dellcovespices $19.95	hoshiidesigns $9.75
bksoapco $4.25	creativebalori... $60.00	soStyle $3.00	DianaParkhouse $8.50

Today is my Birthday!
YEA! - Yes, I'm getting old, but I still like to celebrate each and every birthday and that will never change!  

I always see my birthday as my day and it's special to me.  

I did some day-dreaming/shopping today on Etsy....

and - fell in love with these lovely simple treasures! 

HAVE A GREAT Day & a GORGEOUS Week!

Love,

T!ffany

{The Paisley Tab}

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Make it Monday: DIY Jewelry Display

I'm preparing for a craft show in a couple weeks, so I needed to create a way to display some of the jewelry I've been making.  This Jewelry frame would be perfect for either a craft show, or just a great way to display your jewelry at home - in an organized manner so you can see what you have & you'll know where your jewelry is when you want to wear it! 

WHAT YOU NEED:

Frame (I picked mine up at Goodwill.)

Spray Adhesive

Cardboard or Foam Core

Fabric (I went with some vintage fabric I found at an Antique shop.)

Jute string

Tools to cut fabric and cardboard

STEPS:

1. Trim fabric to be slightly larger then your cardboard.

2. Spray Adhesive to cardboard. 

3. Place stickyside down on backside of fabric.

4.Wrap edges around cardboard.

5. Wrap Jute string tightly around fabric board.

6. Place fabric board inside frame.

Voila!

Weekend - send off

                                                                      

                                                                      

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Love,

T!ffany

{The Paisley Tab}