Halloween is right around the corner

I am known for coming up with costume ideas, then putting them off, then the next thing I know- it is halloween. And, it is too late to come up with the things I need to make my costume come together. But, this year, I have it all planned out... I need to keep mine a surprise. But, I thought I'd share some other ideas.

Going with a group of girls? Heathers is perfect, easy, and cute! I have never been one to dress up as ____________and turn it into sexy______________. You could very easily do that with this idea, if that is your thing.

What you would need :
• 4 girls
• Hot Rollers
• Comb and lots of hair spray
• skirts
• blazers or cardigans
• white blouses
• stockings
• brooches
Super Easy!!!!

blazer mini skirt brooches tights

Another girl group idea for 4 or 5 girls would be Virgin Suicides

What you would need:
• White / White Floral Prairie Dresses
• Floral Crown
 Fill each floral crown with flowers and items related to each girls death
∆ pill bottles + fake pills
∆ toy Car + old Car Key + hose
∆ dollhouse miniature ovens etc.

Tim Allen ; Home Improvement 

Another easy one, single costume. No shopping required. 

Slick back your locks into a poofy pony tail....open your toolbox, and closet. 

Judie Funny 

My Workspace : Idlized on Etsy

Idlized (my shop on etsy)  is my place work, which is based out of my home. Most people probably think, "Ah, you work from home, must be the life!".

It is a lot more challenging than one may think, especially when you live in a small little Spanish Bungalow... Not too mention all of the other difficulties- like running a business on your own including: shipping, packing, managing, maintaining, posting, finding " finds of the day", and so much more. It is a lot of work, but I love it. The biggest struggle for me is the number of items/merchandise and my lack of space.

I love the idea of a minimal, clean, simple living space and/or workspace. I have combined the two...
and with the space I have... it feels nearly impossible to achieve my desire. SO, I have gotten very creative with storage.

Things that I have found to be attractive, but great for storage and display :

• old trunks , luggage 

• crate ( wire + wood )

• old traveler cases

• prayer stand (?!?!)

• ladder

• jars and pitchers ( I am obsessed with typography glassware) 

• and few odds and ends that aren't necessary but make it feel a little more... shop-y , special, fun. 

I've just been playful with what I have found. For instance, the kneeling/prayer stand, I found this piece and LOVED IT. I knew I didnt have room, but I thought " I am going to make it work "...

and now it gives me a little more storage / space.

It is important to implement pieces and items you love in your workspace. Because if you love your work... you need to love the space you work in as well. 

It is a struggle, not sure if I mentioned but my room is approximately 99 sq feet, I need to cram a whole lot of goodness into my under 100 sq foot room - jam packed with greatness.... 

* please note im not perfect, if only there were more hours in the day* 

Those are also my clothes on the rack..." my closet ".... or my favorites. My husband uses our master closet and I used to use our spare room closet but that is now used for merchandise/ storage.

There we have it, my little room. Mixing the things I love with a few odds and ends from amazon (which is amazing for storage solutions). Here is an summary of what I got to make it happen:

• Rolling Laundry Butler ( has been a life saver- I fill it with my outgoing shipments, and storage boxes, envelopes, cards, etc on the bottom shelf)  heavy grade clothing rack ( amazon), Jiffy Steamer (amazon)

• Crates & Luggage ( images from SSO - I recommend looking on etsy) 

• Typography Jars - easily be found on etsy ( here, here, here)

•Wooden Shoe Molds (etsy) , Mannequin ( sso, here)

•Cake Stand ( Pier 1), Tin Baking Molds ( etsy), rustic clothing pins (etsy)

•Lighting - industrial, metal, etc (etsy)

Back to School

"Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. 

I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. " 

- Joe from You've Got Mail

 I love the idea of "back to school" - fresh start, goals to stay organized, getting organized, etc.
This fall I wont be going back to school, which is sad, ...
because I want new school supplies, fresh starts, and goals...
So.. starting to prep for my own back to school...

Organizing my desk // setting up a desk //
Playing with industrial deskware...

Industrial Chic :: Vintage Metal Lockers, mason jars, vintage office supplies ( stapler, tape, rulers )
Okay, vintage office supplies, you'd be silly to go to staples and
buy a plastic stapler for $9.00 ( made of plastic, cheap, ugly, .. ),
when for a few dollars more you can buy a vintage metal stapler, that has lasted 40+ years
and will last 40+ more AND it looks better.

I love this look mix and match!
+ metal tins +vintage supplies +antique decanters as book stands
and you have got an awesome looking desk!


Industrial with a little bit of retro kitsch. I love these vintage food jars, with the bold typography!
Who says you have to put food leftovers in the leftover jar, I put spare change, keys,
and misc things from my pockets that need to find a home.
Popcorn.. business cards, old gift cards, etc.


If the Industrials greys are a little to stark for your taste, add a pop of color!  I love mix and matching old vintage glasses to organize things. A lot of the time it is hard to find full sets of these glasses...
so lets put the singles to good use!


Time is of the essence.. If the industrial look is a little too masculine, feminize it!
I found these fun antique and vintage gold clocks to mix with the other metals,
I think adding the gold makes it look a little more feminine
but still works with the industrial theme.
Also, the beautiful tin, with its elegant feminine swirls adds a nice touch.
It is a vintage chocolate tin! Yum Yum!  Oh, and vanity table trays,
always a nice feminine tabletop accessory!

Just Cute... Industrial Cute! ... Doesn't seem possible, but this is adorable! Old Tool box for all your crafting needs, art supplies, etc.!
Funky fun pop of yellow, with those awesome retro canisters. A little mixing and matching of all things good :-)

A little, easy easy, DIY!
Dry Erase board // Cost .50c //
Old frame with glass and piece of white paper fitted to frame. I am sure you can figure out the rest!

Coming soon my office! 

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Getting Organized 2013

Stone Stitched Cell Phone Case

I found these really organic multicolored rocks at school, and I wanted to come up with some sort of accessory that I could make with them. My first thought was jewelry but, I wanted something that

I had more of a use for. I have been really bored with current wallet/cellphone holder... Perfect! Mixing the popular wire wrapped jewelry technique for a cellphone sleeve. 

1  "polished" the rock with clear nail polish. (I like using clear nail polish for things like this opposed to polyurethane, or spray paint because with one layer you get a think shiny clear coat without have to apply multiple layers and control dripping.)

2 Cut scrap leather pieces following the diagram below. 

3 Sewed along sides + bottom 

4 Marked the center on the flap, a little smaller than the rock size. 

5 Shape wire into a  l o n g  s k i n n y oval and twist tie at the end. Cut a small thin piece of leather + tied around the wire knot- to prevent scratching inside. +, make sure knot is big enough to not fit thru slit in step 6!  

6 Cut a much smaller slit than before to push the wire thru

7 Stretch out l o n g  s k i n n y wire oval  and place rock in between the two wire sides. 

Wrap the wire  around the rock, securely fastening it! 

8 Slip Rock thru slit made in step 4.. Tada!

Heavily Fraying

 Easy Heavy Frayed Short:

Just Cut thin Strips about 1/4 Inch or Less apart and 1/2 inch to 1 inch high

+ Wash + Dry = Heavy Fraying Shorts

DIY Leather Pocket Tank

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Makeshift DIY puppy pack/dog backpack! 

Puppy packs are GREAT for dogs. Especially overly energetic, herding breeds, working breeds. 

It gives a normal walk a purpose, gives the dog a job or goal. It is not abusive, or a mean. Great for training dogs how to walk.

 A lot of dogs love them! At first start with just the pack with a couple treats. 

Reward them for their hard work.

Once they are used to it and know what its intention is, add more weight. Remember, no more then 25-30% of their weight. Here in Arizona, especially this time of year, it is hot. I put to ice bags on either side to keep the dog cool! Another great thing about the pack is it makes the walk a little more difficult. So, if you are walking your dog for two 30 minute walks and he/she is still full of energy not getting the exercise he/or she needs, this is a great way to accomplish that! 

DIY Wire Lamp

Globe Lamp

Cardboard Lamp

DIY lighting. ikea glass lamp. glue. projection slides. easy. project. 

Window. Shop Display. Tres Boutique. Tucson.