Blush and Bashful

Peppermint Wonderland

2011-12-01T10:05:00.001-08:00

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

These were the gathering of the Christmas decorations!

Here is how my peppermint wonderland turned out...

There aren't many times I... Yes I...

Impress myself, but when I was finished I was

Indeed IMPRESSED!

It's a delightful gift when you walk inside!

This IS my pride and joy out of everything!

I wish you could see all the detail...

It just doesn't do it justice!

Everything is sitting on this amazing huge vintage platter!

I just have to say... when it comes to my shopping skills, I am pretty thrifty! Mostly everything you see here in these pictures, I never paid full price!

It was either from one of these places...

TJ Maxx/Home Goods (my fav!)

Dollar Tree

Tai Pan

Deseret Industries

Savers

If you are wondering how I made these...

I would like to know too!

A lot of people ask me how did you come up with that, what recipe did you follow, or where did you learn how

to make that?

The answer always is... (not to be boastful)

I JUST MADE IT UP!

But these trees were super easy!

Items:

-cone styrofoam tree

-old book pages

-pins

-paper cutter

-pen or pencil for curling

Directions:

1. cut the book pages into strips

2. curl the ends with your pen or pencil

3. pin the curled strips onto the cone in various places!

DONE!

My table runner!

It pays off to collect!

If you are into Pinterest then I'm sure

you have seen these on there!

I couldn't resist!

Do you see that vintage milk glass

pedestaled bowl! WOW!

Once again, it pays off to collect! :)

My present to all of you is that I will be better about blogging and keeping you all better updated on the latest and greatest! :)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

2011-10-31T14:01:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween!!!

This is long over due...

But today is the day to reveal my

Halloween festivities! :)

Let me know what you think!

It's just a little something I whipped up!

My Halloween treats:

I saw this on Pinterest

(the best thing that ever happened to me)

and thought this would be a great

thing to give out this year!

Find it here.

(You do need to become a follower before you print, just fyi)

All I did was print these off,

cut them out,

backed them with black card stock,

bought these cute black and white striped bags at Zurchers,

filled them with candy,

and put it together with cute ribbon!

That's it!!!

A little insight to my life/apartment...

2011-10-05T11:32:00.000-07:00

So...

THIS IS IT!!!

I seriously "DIED" (in the words of Rachel Zoe)

when I finished this wall!

I just stare at this everyday and say...

"I did that?!"

What it is:

I found this old book at DI with these rad antiqued pages and had to do something with it!

While I was at DI I found these lamp shades that had

cool shapes and had to do something with those as well...

plus I had to find something to hang from

my branch!

I collect antique frames so, I decided to paint them

white and put some fun fabric in them!

Had some pearls to add a girly flare...

AND VIOLA!!!

This is one of those times I impress myself!

(That doesn't happen too often)

It's so Anthro...

I also collect

(I collect a lot of things)

MILK GLASS... obsessed!

I have had this chandelier for a while now

but a lot of people ask me where I got this and I love

to tell people... Lowes...

$40.00... Stop! right!

These are my Ikea DVD boxes that work great to

organize all movies!

I found these new pillows at TJ Maxx

for $24.99!!

Somethin' is a brewin'

2011-09-30T18:19:00.000-07:00

This is a sneak peek at what is to come...

STAY TUNED! :)

Gift Tags

2011-09-06T13:42:00.000-07:00

I found these cute gift tags

on Pinterest and had to share with all of you...

Print them off here

Homemade Pasta Gone Wrong

2011-09-06T13:32:00.000-07:00

My dad and I have always wanted to

make homemade pasta... so, one day we did.

This is our story...

We even followed the LOVELY Giada

on her tutorial

{found here}

on how to make pasta.

She is the one and only italian that I trust

in this area, so naturally I went to

her for guidance.

It all looks so great right?

Well, here is where things went wrong...

I added water.

The water became super milky.

The pasta was way to soppy when I drained it.

WHERE DID I GO WRONG?

For those of you who have made this before,

let me know what I could do to improve!

Vintage Details

2011-08-22T19:21:00.001-07:00

This was my first wedding to decorate

and it was so amazing!

A big THANKS to Anne & Jake for allowing me to

do this for them!

{I do apologize for my poor photography skills}

All these items came from random stores

and antique shops... such good finds!

Flowers: Flowers By Michelle

Design: Blush & Bashful

Creamy Caprese Pasta

2011-08-11T21:40:00.000-07:00

I made this the other night and it

was a HIT! Everyone loved it and thought it was

SO GOOD!

Try it out...

Creamy Caprese Pasta

serves 4-6

1 pound whole wheat pasta (noodles such as penne work best)

1 cup of your favorite pasta/tomato sauce

1/3 cup heavy cream or half and half

1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish

4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes

1 pint of grape tomatoes (I cut some in half and left some whole)

1 bunch of fresh basil leaves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Boil water and cook pasta according to directions.

While pasta is cooking, heat tomato sauce over low heat in a large saucepan. Once warm, stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan. Once pasta is done cooking, drain and dump into the sauce, mixing to coat and turning off heat. Fold in mozzarella cubes and tomatoes, then chop 3-4 fresh basil leaves and add them in too. Once combined, spray a baking dish with non-stick spray and pour the entire pasta mixture into the dish. Top with fresh mozzarella rounds. Bake for 25 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.

Top with additional fresh basil and grated cheese. Serve with garlic bread. You can also add in chicken, steak or seafood for some protein.

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Perfect ~ Pretty ~ Paris

2011-08-11T20:31:00.000-07:00

This was a trip of a lifetime!

Everywhere you looked at in Paris was like out of a movie.

The architecture was AMAZING, so I

couldn't help myself but take lots of pictures.

{Arch of Triumph}

{Notre Dame}

{Notre Dame door}

{We got a little obsessed with these awesome doors}

{The one and only french macaroons}

{This was from our bread and chocolate tour...amazing!}

{Sparkle}

{Sweet flowers at our hotel}

{Louis Vuitton}

{Notre Dame}

{Marie Antoinette}

{Versailles}

{Arch of Triumph}

{This was just an awesome building...

we didn't know what it was!:}

Lovely London

2011-08-11T20:07:00.001-07:00

Going to London was one of the best

experiences that I ever had!

We had a fabulous time!

I had never gone that fast or had been that

tired on a trip before.

Every night we would soak our feet in

the tub and hope that the

morning would come later rather than sooner,

cause we would stay up giggling and

laughing about our fun filled day!

It was the time of our lives!!!

{We got to see Trooping of the Colors and we actually saw the QUEEN herself!}

If you have never been to London...

Make that a goal in your life, because it will

be one of the greatest trips

you will ever take!

Vacation- Much Needed

2011-06-09T00:49:00.000-07:00

I'm headed off to LONDON and PARIS today!!!
It is my first time and I'm SO excited!
{Yes, this means I won't be blogging for a while!}

The two tours we are taking in London are...

Of course a city walking tour...

...and a Harry Potter tour! :) Funny huh?!

In Paris, we are taking a Pastry, Chocolate, and Bread tour...
Have you lost your mind?
Cause I think I'm going to!!!

I am SO excited!
What are your favorite places to
go to in London and Paris?

Maybe I will check them out and give a report! :)

Before & After: Yellow Armoire

2011-06-09T00:20:00.000-07:00

So... For a long time I have been
looking for a new thing
for my randomness to store. I have
one now, but every time I open it I worry something
is going to fall out and break.
I FINALLY FOUND SOMETHING PERFECT!!!

Something easy to spray paint.
Something to glaze.
Something that has lots of storage.
Its something PERFECT!

Before:

After:

So... products I used...
Kilz Spray Primer
Krylon Spray Paint- Bauhaus Gold
Valspar Antique Glaze
Krylon Spray Gloss Finish
Knobs- Hobby Lobby (They are so great and such a good price!!)

Great Deals

2011-06-01T22:02:00.001-07:00

Have you ever been to the dollar spot at
Michael's Craft Store?

I went there last night and found these for
100 in each pack - $1.50!
WHAT A STEAL!!!
Go grab some for your next event!

They have some really good finds! Every time I go,
I always find the greatest stuff!

Recycle Paper Magnets and Pushpins

2011-05-31T16:13:00.000-07:00

How fun are these!?
I stumbled upon these while on Etsy.
One-of-a-kind handmade cards, garlands, decor, stationery, notes, gift tags, ornaments, journals, postcards and more, all created individually or in sets. All decoration is by hand.
Find them HERE

iPhone Case

2011-05-31T15:50:00.000-07:00

I got a NEW iPhone4 case!!!

This was my old one from Kate Spade
I loved it, but I needed a change!
I saw some on etsy and decided to get it!
{She was kind of a pain and slow to work with, but well worth it!}
I just LOVE the Chevron... of course!

DIY: Scripture Covers

2011-05-31T15:12:00.000-07:00

Make your own scripture covers:

We had an activity and
made our own covers for our scriptures!
They turned out so cute,
and easy to do!

{the orange one is mine!:}

Supplies:

I know this like A LOT of stuff... and it is,
but these are the things you will need...

Fabric
Fabric glue or glue gun
Buttons
Ribbon
Sewing Machine
Thread and needle
Iron
and some good music to jam to! :)

Steps:

1. Fold the fabric you want to use in half and inside out.
2. Take your scriptures and line it up to the fold and make a line across the top to measure where you are going to sew. You will wank to make it long so some excess will fold into the inside.
3. Sew across that line.
4. Iron so you have no creases.
5. Fold it inside out so your design is on the outside.
6. Put it on your scriptures and DECORATE!

Here are some that people made:

New Blog Design!

2011-05-18T00:51:00.000-07:00

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Some say I maybe obsessed!

I just love anything-

Yellow

Grey

White

Striped

Chevron

and if that includes all of those then it has my

name written ALL over it!

OBSESSED!!!!

Thanks to my friend this new blog layout

became possible!

Isn't it just LOVELY!?!

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Cheetah Print meets Carnival

2011-05-17T18:44:00.000-07:00

I love this picture!
SO funny!!!

So I was in a wedding this past
weekend in CA! It was
a blast and so much fun!

Just some pics from the fabulous EVENT!

Yes... they had a ferris wheel at their wedding!
The couple actually got engaged
on a ferris wheel, so they had to keep the
theme going!

This doughnut bar was an
absolute HIT!
EVERYONE was loving all these doughnuts!

The names are so cute for these drinks!

The photographer was
Burntexposure
I absolutely LOVED his work!
They turned out so awesome!

I want...

2011-04-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

I have this bike at the moment...
(Look at what a great winter we had!)

But, I want this one now...
Find it here
The color is so perfect! Love that
turquoisey mint color!
Walmart treats me right for the good price of $89!
Can't beat that!!!

Happy Earth Day!

2011-04-22T18:01:00.000-07:00

HAPPY EARTH DAY!!!

We took a hike up Provo Canyon today
in honor of this glorious day!
These are a few pics
from our view.

This is a dead elk just
lying there! EWW!

It was a fun day!!!

Patio Loviness

2011-04-22T17:19:00.001-07:00

The SUMMER is coming up
and I thought it was time to do
a little upgrade with what I had to work with
for a sorry excuse of a patio...
But at least I have one right?!

It was quite the job to find these
beauties!

Target:
Patterned Pillows ($12.99) & Solar Lantern ($12.99)

Walmart:
Folding Red Chairs ($19.99) & Brown Table ($8.50)

I am very pleased with what it came out to be!
I love having the option to go out
there and enjoy the sun,
read, eat, or sit in my robe and pluck my eyebrows! :)

Doily Canvas Art

2011-04-20T12:18:00.000-07:00

It's really easy to make, and you only need a few supplies;
Doilies Rub-ons
Blank Canvas (mine is 8" x 10")
Decoupage

First cut out some of the Doilies Rub-ons are start putting them on the Canvas.

Keep putting more of the doilies on the canvas to make a nice arrangement. Alternate using the different rub-on colors. You can also layer them on top of each other, this adds some nice dimension.

I just used a popsicle stick as my rub-on tool. They will transfer on easily, but make sure they are really adhered good, you should see the canvas texture show through the rub-ons.

To protect the rub-ons use a decoupage, and paint on a thin layer over the whole canvas. Don't worry it dries clear. I used the Collage Pauge Instant Decoupage designs by Traci in matte (it also comes in glossy).

That's it - really simple and easy! I've already had some compliments on it from some friends. I can't wait to make more canvases with the other rub-on designs.

Find it here

British Baby Shower

2011-04-18T17:35:00.001-07:00

I got asked to cater
a baby shower that was British theme...
They are naming their
baby girl LONDYN ... cute huh?!

So, it was a
"High Noon Tea"
{with flare} idea!

Recipe these Caprese Salad Skewers
can be found here

Pink Blossoms

2011-04-18T17:19:00.000-07:00

These wonderful pink blooms
are everywhere right now and I thought it
would be fun to put them
in my home!

Products on Changing Table

2011-04-05T19:48:00.000-07:00

I was asked to share what I
used for the Changing Table
so here it goes...

I will always love spray paint!
It gets the job done, fast and even.
These products are what I used!
All products can be found at
Walmart!

I prime it with the Kilz with one coat
and then do 2 coats of the Ocean Breeze Krylon paint.

Let it dry, de-stress with some sandpaper.
Then, finish with a clear gloss finish.
Done and done!

Royal Red and Purple Wedding

2011-04-04T16:44:00.001-07:00

This wedding was one of the biggest ones

we have done!
It turned out SO SO amazing!
The details of this wedding were the best part!

It was held at the JW Marriott in Las Vegas...

The happy couple:
Kourtney & Matt Harrison

Cupcake Liner Garland

2011-04-04T16:39:00.000-07:00

Before & After: Changing Table

2011-04-04T16:26:00.000-07:00

Found this hutch on craig's list!
What a find, with such details!

Before:

During:

After:

Colors of the crib bedding:

The knobs:

Cute piggy bank:

The options of knobs we were going to use...
OH the possibilities!

We chose these! :)

Joined

2011-03-26T22:27:00.001-07:00

I just joined this site

and I might be more obsessed that Twitter!

(if that is possible)

It's the greatest thing EVER!

It basically is a bunch of style boards

that are organized!

So awesome!

Follow me:

Ashley Wise (blushandbashful)

And I will follow you! :)

Example of what the boards are organized....

Home Goods

2011-03-26T22:05:00.000-07:00

Just took a little visit to my ALL TIME

favorite store:

Home Goods

...It has everything you could possibly need

for your home for GREAT prices!

These were my finds:

Flowers: Before & After

2011-03-26T21:38:00.001-07:00

Before:

After:

Z Gallerie

2011-03-24T20:36:00.000-07:00

Just some things I thought you

all would enjoy

that I saw at Z Gallerie!

DIY: Cake Stands

2011-03-24T20:25:00.000-07:00

I have an obsession/collection with

CAKE STANDS.

So, I found these cute plates and decided to

make them into cake stands.

Super EASY!

Supplies:

- A cute plate

- A candle stick, candle holder, or a pestled cup

- Super glue for glass or ceramics

Directions:

1. Glue plate to stick, holder, or cup.

2. Let it dry overnight with some weight on it.

AND DONE!

Help JAPAN

2011-03-18T23:36:00.000-07:00

Eat a cupcake and support Japan relief!

Sprinkles is donating 100% of the proceeds* from our Red Cross Red Velvet

cupcakes to the American Red Cross to benefit the Japan earthquake and Pacific tsunami relief efforts.

Tuesday March 22 at all Sprinkles

*Sprinkles always donates 100 percent of the proceeds from each charitable cupcake.

As some of you may know my brother is in Japan serving a

mission for our church...

He is in the south part of Japan, so he is totally fine!

Please help in anyway that you can!

New Finds

2011-03-17T22:11:00.001-07:00

My new finds came in the mail

Got them on Etsy here...

I have already got some good use out of them!

My new obsession!

2011-03-17T21:51:00.000-07:00

I had some friends talk me into going to see

this movie...I was not a fan (at first)...

but after coming out of the THIRD,

YES, third time, I saw this movie I decided I needed

to follow JB (as I like to call him)

on Twitter-MY new OBSESSION!!!

(great movie by the way!)

I LOVE LOVE LOVE twitter SO MUCH!

I also love reality TV... so it has taken that

to an extreme, because I have

people's updates at every second!

I never thought I would give in, but I am so glad I did!!!

So FOLLOW me!!!

@bashfulandblush

{blush and bashful was taken already)

I will tweet not only on my personal life,

but everything fabulous that

I might come across! :)

Before & After-Fireplace

2011-03-17T21:42:00.000-07:00

Once again, I apologize...

These were taken on a phone camera,

cause I forgot to bring mine.

My friend has a room dedicated to

BYU-to watch all the games-

and wanted to change this fireplace!

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Finally... I'm BACK!

2011-03-17T21:39:00.001-07:00

I truly apologize to everyone for

not keeping up on my blogging...

TRULY!

But, I'm BACK, and ready to blog away!

SO much to share with you...

so get ready!

I found these at Target the other day!

Thought I would share!

Cute right?!

Giant Red Heart

2011-02-12T17:18:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air this

month and next couple of days...

How awesome is this GIANT HEART!?!

Green Wedding Shoes

Pink and Red Party

2011-02-09T13:15:00.000-08:00

Pink and Red GALORE!

There are so many cute ideas to do

for your Valentines PARTY!

Find it on Hostess with the Mostess

I saw this cake stand and HAD to have it!

So I went to my go to

place of purchase for these types of things...

TJ Maxx!

And sure enough they had one!

I'm a lucky girl! :)

Love is Sweet

2011-02-09T13:06:00.001-08:00

What a wonderful dessert table for

Valentines Day!

Don't you just love that face! :)

Find this on Green Wedding Shoes

White Lace Wedding

2011-02-03T16:29:00.000-08:00

I saw this wedding WONDER on

Green Wedding Shoes and on Jenny Haas Photography

and FELL IN LOVE!

... the bow, the doilies, the crisp white feel, the lace,

the pine cone bouquet, inspiring vintage.

... i could go on and on!

LOVE is in the AIR...

2011-02-02T17:25:00.001-08:00

Here are my Valentines decorations...

{I know some of you have been waiting, SORRY!}

Valentines Day Crafts

2011-02-02T17:15:00.000-08:00

Here are some Valentines Crafts for EVERYONE!

{ENJOY!}

Find how to make this HERE!

All these ideas came from here.

So cute right?!

DIY: Woven Chain Bracelets

2011-02-02T17:04:00.000-08:00

This is a GREAT and STYLISH idea!

Go HERE to find the instructions on

Honestly... WTF

{COOL!}

DIY: The Best of My Days Calendar

2011-02-02T16:31:00.000-08:00

How CUTE are these?!

What a fabulous idea that I got from

Under the Sycamore

to make these and give them

to people in my church.

When I saw this idea I immediately thought

of this talk from Henry B. Eyring

and HAD to present it to my

Relief Society girls!

{this is also a great idea for your kids to do!}

It was A LOT of work, but well worth it!

Go here to print out your own

and start yours today!

When I printed it out I had a hard

time cutting them out

and all being the same, so I figured out the solution!

Each one needs to measure 3 1/2 inches across!

Then, wrapped it up in some burlap and some ribbon,

and included each one with a pen!

GOOD LUCK!!

Blue Beauty Room

2011-01-11T21:16:00.000-08:00

House of Turquoise

Saw these at TJ Max today and thought they would go

great with this room as a little

touch of bliss!

Pink Feather Winter Wedding

2011-01-11T20:34:00.000-08:00

This is a wedding Susan Wise (my mother) did

in December for Kelsey Welte.

People have been asking to see pictures, so I thought I

would put them on here!

Here you go!!!

P.S. I need a new camera!
(hence the not so good pictures)

ANY thoughts or suggestions on what I should get?

Wonderful

2011-01-02T23:10:00.000-08:00

This is where I had to go

to get my branch to put in my kitchen!

Isn't it a wonderful site to be seen! :)

Remember?

2010-12-30T11:44:00.000-08:00

Remember when I put a picture

of what was to come for my Christmas Decorating?

Well this is what it turned out to be!

Enjoy!!!

{Again, sorry it is late!}

SORRY... I know this is late...

2010-12-30T11:18:00.001-08:00

I don't know if your

house is like mine, but holidays are so hectic

that nothing but everything gets done!

So, I am sorry this is so late...

just in time for next year! :)

Feature: Berry Wreath

2010-12-19T16:10:00.000-08:00

I went to my friend's house this week

and she had made this and put it up on her door!

She said she got the idea from one

of my blog post!

Good Job Oakley!

A Little Gift

2010-12-19T15:51:00.000-08:00

{Carmel & Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows}

These were little gifts I gave to my

neighbors. I got the idea

from One Charming Party

Christmas Party

2010-12-19T15:44:00.001-08:00

Just a little Christmas Party I did...

These presents were the best part!

Recipe Cards

2010-12-13T16:38:00.000-08:00

Aren't these the cutest

Recipe Cards EVER!!!

They are by Paper Stories

Go to the The Sweetest Occasion

to download yours!

Gingerbread House Party

2010-12-08T17:05:00.000-08:00

I had a Gingerbread Party last night...

It was WAY fun!

FROSTING FOR GINGERBREAD HOUSES
2 lbs. powdered sugar 6 egg whites 1 tsp. cream of tartar Beat with electric mixer - carefully! Use to glue graham crackers together to form houses and to glue on candy decorations.

I followed these directions, but I

thought it was too runny so I added A LOT, I mean A LOT

more powdered sugar to it... Just FYI

I worked like a charm!

We made these while watching the Xmas special of GLEE!! :)

This house was a "Surfer Bum's House"

It had an ocean front view and surf boards on the side of the house!

And a little surfer! :)

What a mess was made but it was SO FUN!

FREE Printable "BELIEVE" Banner

2010-12-04T18:56:00.000-08:00

Go HERE - At Second Street to get your

FREE printable "BELIEVE" banner!

THANKS FOR SHARING!!!