Prize Ribbonation

I know this look has been featured before, but I think it's interesting and sweet and worth yet another glimpse ;) Whoever thought that prize ribbons would make their way into being used as decor? I have a few from track meets 'back in the day' but none as cute as the ones below. Mine were royal blue that eventually faded into white if neglected in the gym bag with gold lettering that could easily be scratched off. Don't get me wrong, as a youngster I was very proud of those ribbons and to this day, I probably have some sitting in a memorabilia box.

I do love the idea of featuring some feminine, brightly colored ribbons on the wall. Brocade Home's all white room below is my inspiration for this post. I spotted it awhile ago when I received their catalog and instantly was struck with amusement of their use of colorful prize ribbons - a surprising, yet creative touch!

My need for more inspiration didn't stop there. I spotted a few oh-so-fun prize ribbon making tutorials that I've listed below. Check 'em out!

What's your take on prize ribbons as a splash of decor?

[image sources: Brocade Home the Gnome Hut Hoof Beat Photo we3>it]

Tutorials:

Prize Ribbon by craftstylish

Simple Paper Prize Ribbon by Twig & Thistle

Prize Ribbon by Papernstitch

Paper Prize Ribbons by How About Orange

Fruit People

I couldn't resist posting another kitchen item... this adorable cutting board comes from Fine Little Shop. It's called "Fruit People" - how cute is that?

A Kitchen of Anthro Proportions

I have a few cute kitchen accessories from Anthropologie, but it's like this never-ending abyss of goodness because after every purchase, they seem to add so many more new, just-as-cute items. Which, of course, just turns into a big bowl of eye candy because I simply can't afford to buy all of it!

I must admit that I'm not much of a cook right now. It's not fun preparing food for one person and I don't do leftovers very well. As a Southern gal, and walking in the footsteps of my mom and my grandmother, I need to step it up in that area (my future family deserves it!). Both ladies, time and time again, have let me in on the many secrets to their cooking success, and by golly, I am going start putting it into practice one of these days!

In the meantime, I will just accessorize with my Anthropologie "knick knacks" and stick to mac 'n cheese... OK, I'm not that bad, but you get the point ;)

Lemonade $.25

One of my favorite summer treats... lemonade!!

Did you have a lemonade stand as a kid? I did, and it was fun! Now whenever I see one, I have to stop, dig for some change, and have a glass!

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Did you know they have The Best Lemonade Stand Contest?

Alex's Lemonade Stand is a non-profit started by a sweet little girl with cancer that wanted to raise money for doctors to help other kids in her position.

Pocketflops

recycled tire rubber meets emergency pedi

Pocketflops — eco-friendly, foldable flip-flops

Coast in the City

A charming coastal Upper East Side pied-à-terre. I truly love the combination of tropical colors and black & white geometric prints throughout.

More on the homeowner's look:

For the palette,she avoided the sea blues, chartreuse greens, and bougainvillea pinks inspired by her coastal upbringing and winters in St. Croix. Instead, she used the grey-and-white awnings of Paris as a starting point for roman shades and pillows,and the black-and-whites of her husband’s City of Light photography collection as foils for bursts of coral and orange. [source: New York Spaces]

What a great view for such a busy city!

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