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Maybe Your Room Just Needs – A Moroccan Wedding Blanket!

August 12, 2014 venicepup

Hi!

I have long lusted over these amazing blankets. Haven’t you?!? The texture is incredible and can seriously turn a boring, flat bed into an instant statement piece.

Just see for yourself…

An authentic Moroccan Wedding Blanket is hand woven with lamb wool found in the Middle Atlas Mountains. They are made by the women in the community weeks before a bride is to be married, given as a traditional wedding gift. The blankets are said to be infused with Baraka, or blessings from God, for a happy union, fertility to the wife and protection from evil eye. Though with a blanket this beautiful, can you blame anyone from having the wantsies?!

Each blanket is decorated with metal sequins/mirrors that are hand-stitched. Obviously, the more embellishment, the more time it took to make the blanket and the more valuable it becomes.

Of course, I thought, what a perfect wedding gift for my bestie that just got hitched!

When I gave it to her and her new hub, I said it was a baby-maker. Too much pressure?!

If you are interested in purchasing a blanket, there are several places you can look at. I decided, in this case, to purchase from MoroccanTribal, a seller on Etsy. You can see the blanket I got for my friend by clicking the link or see it below… There are some on Ebay, but if you read the description, many times they are damaged in some way. I might go that route for myself, in the future, but I didn’t want to give an imperfect blanket.

I opted for a blanket with more blingy areas and less fluff since I thought she would use that more and it would be easier to take care of. But omg, in person, it’s so fabulous!!! The sequins are not those dopey plastic things you’re used to seeing. They are actual metal and make a little clinking sound when you move the blanket around – not an annoying sound at all, it’s actually pleasant. The seller said that you could even wash it in the washing machine!! But you must be careful to dry out the sequins or else they will rust. Maybe dry cleaning is the way to go?!

Anyhoo, on the bed the blanket is amazing, right? We’ve all seen this. But I also told my GF that she could use it on the couch, hang it on the wall or use it as a rug.

So versatile. Me want. Me want real bad.

What do you think? Are you as smitten as I am? Would you just love one as a wedding gift?

Do you have one? I would love to hear how you care for yours because one of these days… buhahaha… I will have one.

Happy Creating! Ciao! Jessica

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Pick-Me-Up Guilt-Free Buys

July 29, 2014 venicepup

Hi!

I don’t know about you guys, but some weeks I’m just so relieved to have made it past Monday! On weeks like these, sometimes I just need a little pick-me-up! And yes, Starbucks is usually the answer, but for a few bucks more (or less in the Ikea case) you can take home one of these fun treats! Don’t you just love waiting for stuff to arrive in the mail?!?

Urban Outfitters Mirrors – 2 for $30, Target Herringbone mirror – $12.99, Johnathan Adler Coasters – $12.49, Ikea Wall Storage – $2.99, Crate and Barrel 2 Guest Towels – $4.97, World Market Love Pillowcases – $14.99, CB2 Canisters – $24.95, Zgallerie Sconce – $39.95, WestElm Tassel Pillow – $29.95, Anthro Hand-painted Vase – $28, H&M Rug – $29.95

Have you treated yourself to something fun lately?

Secret? I just bought myself this book….

Golly, I hope it’s good. (I’m trying not use better language after one of my twins got busted at school for saying “Dang It!” I wonder where he got that… oopsie)

Make it a great week, y’all! Happy Creating, Jessica

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Fun at the Flea Market – January 2014

January 21, 2014 venicepup

Welcome back everyone!

Ready to see all the fun goodies I spied this month? I know that you can’t actually buy any of these, but at least you can get an idea of what’s out there in the flea market world and how much things are going for.

Maybe there is a treasure or two you think I passed up? I’d love to hear which one you would have pulled the trigger on!

$250 for this gorgeous chinoiserie fireplace screen.

$145 for an amply sized chandelier. I love the light tones!

$1450 for the pair, but if you think about it, it's only $725 for really amazing chairs that are in perfect condition. Great for the head of your dining table! — $1450 for the pair, but if you think about it, it’s only $725 each for really amazing chairs that are in perfect condition and almost 6 ft high. Great for the head of your dining table or in the bedroom to hang your suit coat on!

$85 for these industrial letters that are 3 1/5 feet high. Would be cool next to a fireplace or in an office.

$40 (yes that's right!!) for an army inspired, but totally new, foldable bed. I was thinking this would be utterly cool in a teens room. — $40 (yes that’s right!!) for an army inspired, but totally new, foldable bed. I was thinking this would be utterly epic and functional in a teens room; at the foot of the bed, against a wall as a “sofa” or stored under the bed for friends!

$125 for this wood, glass and chrome coffee table. My pic sucks because this thing is really beautiful! — $125 for this wood, glass and chrome coffee table. My pic sucks because this piece is really handsome – and so on point right now trend-wise, but it’s vintage which gives much more character than something mass produced!

$30 for two 10 inch long brass hippos. Could you resist? I couldn't!! They make me smile. — $30 for two 10 inch long brass hippos. Could you resist? I couldn’t!! They make me smile.

$80 for this super rad "lab" looking table. I'm sore about this one, hommies. I thought it'd be a great occasional table by the sofa since it's all kinds of adjustable. — $80 for this super rad “lab” looking table. I’m sore about this one, hommies. I thought it’d be a great occasional table by the sofa since it’s all kinds of adjustable.

$1200 for this glass and lucite table with zero scratches and mucho appeal.

$650 for a retro chic dresser with perfect pulls. I just love those pulls!!

$60 for an abstract sculpture - it's about 4 feet high. It would look fabulous in that lonely corner of your house! — $60 for an abstract sculpture – it’s about 4 feet high. It would look fabulous in that lonely corner of your house!

$650 for this serious rocker with new upholstery and cushions. Not the deal of the century but still a really stunning chair.... nursery perhaps with that lemon color? — $650 for this serious rocker with new upholstery and cushions. Not the deal of the century but still a really stunning chair…. nursery perhaps?

$85 for the pair, and he wouldn't split them up. So sad! I wanted the one on the right. Whaaaaaa! — $85 for the pair, and he wouldn’t split them up. So sad! I wanted the one on the right. Whaaaaaa!

$15 for a baby blue mountable task lamp. Obvs this is mine now. So perfecto for my work area! — $15 for a baby blue mountable task lamp. Obvs this is mine now. A perfect, and needed, addition to my work area!

$900 for this 7 ft round table that could either be attached or used as two demilunes. A total gem for the right entry or hallway. — $1,100 for this 6 ft round table that could either be attached or used as two demilunes. A total gem for the right entry or hallway.

$150 each, which is way high in my opinion but they are kinda cool in that faux concrete finish. Hey, it's something different! — $150 each, which is way high in my opinion but they are kinda cool in that faux concrete finish. Hey, it’s something different!

$600 for the pair, a really good deal for these lefty nightstands. The two tone wood is unique and the hardware really stunning. In the picture they look like they need work, but nope, they're good to go after a little polishing. — $600 for the pair, a really good deal for these lefty nightstands. The two tone wood is unique and the hardware really stunning. In the picture they look like they need work, but nope, they’re good to go after a little polishing.

$2 bucks a piece for these lucite numbers roughly 5" tall... I was really, really thinking about these to grace the front on my house. If only I could pick a color already! — $2 bucks a piece for these lucite numbers roughly 5″ tall… I was really, really thinking about these to grace the front on my house. If only I could pick a color already!

Mama grabbed this treasure for $40! I originally thought it would be a great kids table with a new top, but once I put it in the living room I don’t think I can move her out. It’s solid wood, heavy, and almost brand new, although the seller had it in her own house for over 25 years! Wouldn’t a little paint only on the inside, take it over the edge?!?

$60 for this porcelain lamp finial. This one of a kind gem is 100 years old!

What do you think? A lot of fun pieces to check out and drool over. I always give you the starting price the vendor gives me because in most cases I’m not actually going to buy them so I don’t get to the negotiation part. When the piece does come home with me, then yes, you get the nitty gritty details. So, figure if you are out and about and see something similar, don’t forget to make a reasonable offer. And don’t forget your cash!!

Treasures abound!!

Happy Creating and Happy Hunting! Jessica

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