upcycled napkins {diy}

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Remember the pillowcase I picked up here? Well now we're enjoying it as a new set of napkins - just in time to complement my new cooking skills!

I love upcycled projects like this, especially when they're as easy as one two three (cut, iron, sew - oh and of course pre-wash so make that four).

Buen provecho!

{diy} vintage brass buttons = new necklace

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Remember the vintage buttons I found at the Sunbury Antiques Market? Well, I finally made the simple necklace I had envisioned and it's already one of my favorite go-to's.

The great thing about making long length necklaces is that you can simply tie the chain in a knot and not deal with clasps and jump rings (the little round connector pieces). This was such a quick and easy DIY, I'll definitely be shopping for more vintage buttons!

crafty bug bites

Taking out all of my Anamu accessories for the moving sale really made me crave being crafty. And since I'd been meaning to make hair clips for my nieces this was the perfect opportunity to go for it! I bought some clips from the drug store and used scarf scraps to make the "bows" (or fabric blobs if we're being honest). One of them was even given a little extra pizazz with a small vintage button from my collection.

The clips are a bit funky but my sister and I love how they turned out. Can't wait to see little Juliana and Isabella wearing them!

crafty bug bites

Taking out all of my Anamu accessories for the moving sale really made me crave being crafty. And since I'd been meaning to make hair clips for my nieces this was the perfect opportunity to go for it! I bought some clips from the drug store and used scarf scraps to make the "bows" (or fabric blobs if we're being honest). One of them was even given a little extra pizazz with a small vintage button from my collection.

The clips are a bit funky but my sister and I love how they turned out. Can't wait to see little Juliana and Isabella wearing them!

Trunk show

Last week, 3020 Designer Resale in Santa Monica hosted the first ever ANAMU trunk show. Between  introducing the new GO NATIVE collection* of clutches and jewelry, mingling with old and new friends, and seeing happy customers, the event couldn't have gone any better.

3020's very own Gina and Jessica were beyond hospitable and supportive...I mean, check out the cute sign they made! So sweet.

Their neighbor, actor (and sculptor) Paul Sorvino stopped by while we were getting ready and ended up staying the entire time. He just couldn't leave when every few minutes a new woman walked into the room!

I'm so thankful to Gina and Jessica for the opportunity to share ANAMU in such a great setting. Thank you to everyone who came out!!!!

*Some items sold but remaining one-of-a-kind GO NATIVE clutches and cuffs will be online soon!