The Style Sisters: November 2014

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Easy Cornice Tutorial Using Foam Board

By The Style Sisters - Sunday, November 30, 2014

Materials:

- Foam insulation board from your local hardware store 3/4" thick to 1" thick

- duct tape (we used silver to match the back of the foam insulation)

- a curtain rod

- hot glue

- straight pins

- fabric

- quilting batting

Directions:

Measure your window with a 3-4 inch overhang on each side. Then determine the height from top of cornice to bottom as you desire. The cornices in the kids rooms were about 2 feet in height and the cornice in the basement room reveal was only 1 foot in height. If you have a blind in the window you probably want to make it a little larger to cover the hardware. Also, the higher you hang the cornice the larger the room feels.

I have moved the complete tutorial over to my new blog here

https://karinskottage.com/2014/11/easy-cornice-tutorial-using-foam-board.html

I apologize for any inconvenience.

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Budget Land of Nod Inspired Girls Room

By The Style Sisters - Monday, November 24, 2014

My daughter and I are so excited to reveal my granddaughters Land Of Nod Inspired Room! While I was visiting my daughter in the frozen tundra of Idaho (seriously it's like she lives in Alaska it is SOOOO dang cold) We kept busy planning, sewing, and decorating her kids rooms.

Madeline bought the toddler bed from Ikea in the "as is" department for only $55.00 and the antique dresser from an estate sale for about $20.00 and her dad added little legs and they painted it white... You can see the before and during pictures here. The polka dots are vinyl! I will be showing the polka dot tutorial this week as well as this awesome EASY CHEAP cornice tutorial!!

Land of nod inspired polka dot girls room

Land of nod inspired polka dot room cornice tutorial

Madeline found a tutorial for this garland and made it to hang on Ella's wall. Here is a link to the tutorial. Madeline created the geometric heart artwork herself and the deer art which we will be offering both art prints soon!

This metal shelving unit was also found in the IKEA "as is" section for only $7.00! Madeline spray painted it gold and it adds the perfect place to display things that are special to my granddaughter.

Don't you love this little sparkly gold Christmas tree! This was purchased at Target in last years after Christmas sale. They currently offer the same ones in a variety of colors.

The chair, lamp and gold frame are all thrift store finds. The big white canvas is getting ready to be painted by Madeline and her daughter to make a cherished heirloom piece.

We will be offering a "Get the Look" shop for certain items like the Pillows, Artwork, Fabrics and limited supply of tassel garland coming soon!

We had so much fun pulling this room together and can't decide which part is our favorite! Let us know in the comments what you love the best!

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Fashion Friday- Layering tips for short waisted women

By The Style Sisters - Thursday, November 20, 2014

Welcome to Fashion Friday!

This week I am sharing layering tips for short waisted women

Fashion Friday

I found this fun black and white polka dot blouse at H&M and the black Jeweled T-Shirt at Banana outlet. I just loved the jeweled look and no need for a necklace!

As usual the T-shirt is too long on me because of my short waist

If I left it alone I would look like one big rectangle...no curves

So I add a skinny belt...see how the lower half accentuates my hip area? NOT A GOOD LOOK...me no likey the thick rectangle action going on here

Camouflage! I pull the polka dot blouse out from underneath the t-shirt to break up the solid red and black, then I slightly pull both of the shirts up and over the belt for the blouson look. Notice how the blouse goes up on the sides?..it creates an upwards angle to camouflage the thick waist and hip.

I was never good at geometry in school but I feel like I know how to use angles to camoflague the areas of my body to look softer or more feminine.

Next week I will show you a few different looks with just the polka dot blouse!

Enjoy your weekend!

Karin

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Centerpiece Wednesday

By The Style Sisters - Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Welcome to the Style Sisters Centerpiece Wednesday!

Wait till you check out some of these gorgeous tablescapes that were linked up last week, plus a deer wreath all ready for a Thanksgiving a Feast, and a fall inspired kitchen vignette! Such beautiful and unique ideas!

A stroll thru life created this deer wreath

I am in love with this setting outside!!

Isn't this sweet a lovely kitchen vignette

Another stunning fall tablescapes you won't want to miss

A beautiful place setting and a tutorial for the wooden place cards!

I hope you all enjoy Centerpiece Wednesday each week and receive inspiration from one another as much as I do.

Enjoy the party :)

Coming up on The Style Sisters... How to make a cornice for a window using duct tape, insulation foam and hot glue!

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Little Boys Bow Ties

By The Style Sisters - Monday, November 17, 2014

I have some Christmas bow ties for little boys available in my etsy shop! They are the perfect gift to stick in your little guys Christmas stocking! Or get one for family Christmas pictures, a baby shower or a birthday!

Little boys Christmas Bow Ties

My grandsons love theirs! My daughter took these photos for me...trying to get a 20 month old to hold still for 5 seconds is a feat! LOL

Little boys Christmas bow ties

Isn't this adorable!

Little boys bow ties

The little red bow tie is my favorite...it has white little pick up trucks with snow men in the back!

Christmas bow tie for little boys

The blue and silver polka dot will be perfect to wear all year round!

Polka dot bow tie for little boys

You can click on my Etsy store over on the right side of my blog to order.

Bow tie for little boys

Christmas bow tie

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knick of time boogieboardcottage

Not just a housewife Inspiration Exchange party cuisine kathleen,stonegableblog

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Fashion Friday- Black and Gold

By The Style Sisters - Thursday, November 13, 2014

Black and Gold is one of my favorite go to color combinations...it just always looks good together. When I found this yummy and so so soft infinity scarf from my friend Brittany's shop The Nest Boutique (that happens to be right in my neighborhood) I knew it would flow so well with my gold and black outfit.

Layering is the key for me to add interest, texture and color. I am wearing a white tank, gold cardigan, black fitted jacket with fun gold buttons and the gold and grey infinity scarf with a black and white striped maxi skirt.

Right now the scarf is on sale for only $6.99!! Perfect for Christmas gifts! They come in lots of different colors too!

Stop by the Nest Boutique online and tell Brittany... Karin sent you :)

The style sisters fashion Friday black and gold

Just by adding a new scarf to these clothes I have had for a few years makes everything feel new again! I think I may have to get the turquoise and grey one too!