scarves as art... plan b

plan a: diy acrylic frame


didn't work out, because all local distributors

didn't cut acrylic to size 

or

didn't have acrylic sheets large enough for my scarf

ugh!

the scarf is 36" square

the largest piece of acrylic i could find was 34" x 46"

so

on to plan B... framing it

this is the direction i'm considering

above is a horrible mock-up

clearly the scarf will lay flat!
but

hopefully you get the idea.... a simple bamboo frame.

what do you think?

i would prefer a diy acrylic frame

but 

sometimes you can't get what you want

but....

if you try sometimes, you get what you need :)

xoxo - e

scarves as art

silk scarves

whether hermes or target brand

are very beautiful

for me, it seems pointless 
to bunch them up around your neck
especially since 

you can admire them on your wall

i realize this isn't a novel idea

but

it's something i've wanted to do for years


i'm so excited to start this project!

as a reminder

this is what i'm looking to frame

via

the colors are so vibrant and beautiful

and i believe it will look fantastic in my home

here are some inspiration photos

simple black frame - via pinterest

matching wooden frame (ivanka trump's home) - via pinterest

golden frame - via pinterest

hang them in bunches. kinda pricey! - via pinterest

above the mantel - via pinterest

here is another option

a simple floating acrylic frame

a little less

stuffy

a little more

modern?
(not a scarf, but you get the idea)

diy acrylic frame - via my little happy place

what do you think?

happy tuesday! -e

40... oh my

as much as i would love to be the kind of girl that embrases her age

it's hard, i loved my youth

i wish i could smile & say i'm 27 (my favorite age so far)

but no

today i turned 40

so 

this is my attempt 

to embrase it

to raise my chin high, pull my shoulders back

and be proud

proud of my accomplishments, of my wisdom

both of which i could have never achieved at 27

so...

hell yes, i'm 40!

(still a little uncomfortable with that)

my friends and family have spoiled me rotten

which totally helps

yesterday i had a wonderful lunch with 

one of my favorite ladies, my girlfriend gina

she gave me a box of the yummiest cupcakes

we shared a lava cake after some fantastic pizza & salad

AND 

she gave me this.... so so so cute!

for dinner, i went to benihana with my hubby and kids

it's our traditional birthday place. we all love it!

after dinner

we had red velvet cupcakes and presents

(a day early!!!)

my wonderful husband surprised me with a very indulgent gift

that i've always wanted, but could never justify the cost...

an HERMES scarf and it's gorgeous!

i can't wait to get it framed and hang it

i'm doing some research on possible frame ideas

i will share my ideas on the blog

and hopefully we can come up with something fabulous!

my kids also gave me some wonderful gifts

some rachel ray cookware i've been wanting/needing

a necklace i've been eyeing on etsy

and a fiddle leaf fig plant 

you know how i love the fiddle leaf fig!

my husband's aunt/godmother send me this e-card
it's fantastic!

THEN this morning my sister-in-law dropped

off a skinny carmel macchiato from starbucks

YUM!

like i said... so spoiled!

looking forward to tonight

i've only been told it's sans kids

more later :)

xoxo - 40 year old erin

another coop post :)

this cracks me up

cooper is "in love" with his classmate

they went to the zoo together

and her mom shared these photos

doesn't it kinda look like a prom photo?

she popped her knee and he squared his shoulders.

not to mention his hand on her waist!

they are in kindergarden!

oh my!

you tube

reilly was at a friend's house

and

posted a you tube video

OMG!

happy wednesday! -e

conversation with cooper

this was my conversation with coop

when he got off the bus today

me: coop, how was school today

coop: ya, there might be a small tornado today

me: really?

coop: audrey's older sister said so

me: i think we're going to be ok

coop: do you remember when we had that earthshake

me: earthquake?

coop: those are kinda scary

me: they can be

coop: (head down, kicking the ground) um, ya

me: hey, you hungry for lunch?

coop: you read my mind sista!

love him, love him, love him!

here's a coop video i found on my phone today

rip

goodbye seamus

you

are

loved.

inspiration

i'm a bit sad today

we had a loss

in our extended family

looking for a little inspiration

isn't that the truth! (via interest)

love it!  (via interest)

promise.  (via interest)

amen!  (via interest)

happiness...  (via interest)

i added this one because

i needed a good laugh

and 

it's so me :)

(via interest)

happy thursday folks!

hugs -erin