Champage Long Tutu Skirt, Black Bow Sandals and Black Bow Hair Clip {All DIY}

Hello,

I am very much in love with tutu skirt lately. I love  how the skirt drapes and I can tolerate with just enough gathered around the waist and enjoy wearing them. This time I want it to be longer than the last time I made {here}. And I think it looks elegant when the length falls anywhere below the knee.

I am also learning more and more about photography.  I taught and brought my husband Steven to the park to  photograph me.  I want to use the natural light but the sun was not low on the horizon enough to get the sun reflecting on my upper body. I only got a little on my hair. But I love how these pictures turned out to be.

These purple sandals are good as new. I have not been wearing them since I bought them about  5 years a go.  When I saw Guiseppe Zanotti sandals over at Pinterest, here; I was inspired by it. Tutorial for these Black Bow Sandals is here.

I love wearing my hair up do. Since I have a few of black hair clips bought from Target; I thought I can add a bow to the hair clip. It was so easy to do. You can use different color and motifs of material for the bow. Check out tutorial, here.

Thank you so much for visiting me. And have a beautiful Fall day!

 MONDAY
 Piggy in Polka Dots {Party In Polka Dots} by Shelley
Pursuit of Functional Home by Judy
Twelve O Eight {Inspiration Monday} by Tanya
Lines Across {Monday Funday} by Rachel
Sumo's Sweet Stuff by Sumo
It's So Very Cheri {It's Party Time}
Homemaker On A Dime  {Creative Blogger Party & Hop} by SJ
Creative Mondays by Claire
Colours Dekor {Colors Dekor..The Weekly Story} by Patricia
The Dedicated House {Make It Pretty Monday} by Kathryn
Home Coming {The DIY'ers}

TUESDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia by Kristin
The Blackberry Vine {Tuesday To Do Party)
Lady Bug Blessings {Handmade Tuesday} by Kristen
Not Just A Housewife {Show Me What Ya Got} by Stacy
Cup Cakes And Crinoline {Project Inspired} by Mary Beth 
Our Delightful Home {Show Me What You Got} by Mrs. Delightful
A stroll Thru Life {Inspire Me Tuesday} by Marty

WEDNESDAY
The Blissful Bee {Work It Wednesday} by Amy
The NY Melrose Family {Whimsy Wednesday}
Savvy Southern Style {Wow Us Wednesday} by Kim
Raegun Ramblings

The Trendy Tree House {Create and Share} by Tara
Clean And Scentsible {Inspiration Exchange} by Jenn
Lil' Luna 
Green Willow Pond {What We Accomplished Wednesday} by Deborah
Creations by Kara
The 36th Avenue {The 36th Party} by Desiree
The Diary of a Real Housewife {The Blogger's Diagest} by Jennie

The Pleated Poppy {What I Wore Wednesday} by Lindsey 

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily
2 Yellow Birds Decor  {Thrusday Temptation} by Jill 
The Charm of Home {Home Sweet Home} by Shery
 Creating an Artful Home by Jen
French Country Cottage {Feathered Nest Friday} by Courtney
My Romantic Home {Show and Tell Friday) by Cindy
Chic on a Shoe String Decorating {Flaunt It Friday} by Kate
Liz Marie Blog {Inspire Me Please} by Liz
One Artsy Mama {Shine on Friday} by Amy
The Grant Life {The Life of the Party} by Kelley
Saving 4 Six (Welcome To Think Tank Thursday) by Carrie 
Made to be a Momma {Homemade by You} by Katie 
The Shabby Creek Cottage {Transformation Thursday} by Gina
A Glimpse Inside by Allison

Perfectly Coutured {Three-fer Thursday} by Bethany

FRIDAY
Dear Creatives {Inspiration Spotlight} by Theresa
If It's Not Baroque {Week End Creativity Round Up} by Lauren
The Dedicated House {Anything Blue Friday} by Kathryn 
A night Owl {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly
Craftberry Bush  {The Inspiration Gallery} by Lucy
Happy Hour Project {Happy Hour Friday} by Adrienne
Diana Rambles {Pin Me Linky Party} by Diana
Truly Lovely {Fancy This Friday} by Kassy and Kayli
Finding Fabulous {Frugalicious Friday} 
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly 
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen 
Little Inspiration {Create & Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie

The Mrs and The Momma {The Best of Friday} by Kristen

SATURDAY

Suburbs Mama {Suburbs Mama Sunday} by Rita
Nifty Thrifty Things {Nifty Thrifty Sunday} by Vanessa
Flamingo Toes {Think Pink Sunday} by Bev
Pink When {DIY Sunday Showcase} by Jennifer
I Heart Nap Time {Sundae Scoop}
Twigg Studios  {Sunday Show Off} by Aimee
Crafts A la Mode 

Little Blue Bottle and Little Blue Doll

Hello,

Greetings from Delray, Florida!

It has been 5 days since we arrived in our small condo in Delray Florida. It is very nice to still enjoy the sun as it is getting a little cooler now in New York. I love coming back to Delray not only because of the constant sun is shining but I love finding bargains around the area also. 

I am sorry for I have been absent for a few days and I miss being busy blogging and taking pictures like I usually do. Steven told me that he needs my time with him a little during our small vacation here in Delray, Florida so that is what I have been doing.

Anyways, today is our last day and tomorrow we are going back to New York.

Two days a go I found a few bargain items that I want to share them here with you.

Usually upon arriving in our home here in Florida I immediately went out and buy some fresh cut flowers but this time I did not. We were so busy with friends and going in and out that I totally forget about it. I thought of buying some just now but since we are going to go back to New York tomorrow, I do not want to waste the flowers so I picked some from our front yard. I do not know what those flowers are. Do you know what they are?

I bought the little blue doll and the blue perfume bottle in the front yesterday from the same bin. They were USD 4.00 each but since I know the seller very well I asked for USd 3.00 each and she agreed. Aren't those lovely? The blue glass in the back I bought a while a go at Home Goods. I think it was USd 2.99.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Happy Tuesday Everyone!

 MONDAY
 Piggy in Polka Dots {Party In Polka Dots} by Shelley
Pursuit of Functional Home by Judy
Twelve O Eight {Inspiration Monday} by Tanya
Lines Across {Monday Funday} by Rachel
Sumo's Sweet Stuff by Sumo
It's So Very Cheri {It's Party Time}
Homemaker On A Dime  {Creative Blogger Party & Hop} by SJ
Creative Mondays by Claire
Colours Dekor {Colors Dekor..The Weekly Story} by Patricia
The Dedicated House {Make It Pretty Monday} by Kathryn
Home Coming {The DIY'ers}

TUESDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia by Kristin
The Blackberry Vine {Tuesday To Do Party)
Lady Bug Blessings {Handmade Tuesday} by Kristen
Not Just A Housewife {Show Me What Ya Got} by Stacy
Cup Cakes And Crinoline {Project Inspired} by Mary Beth 
Our Delightful Home {Show Me What You Got} by Mrs. Delightful
A stroll Thru Life {Inspire Me Tuesday} by Marty

WEDNESDAY
The Blissful Bee {Work It Wednesday} by Amy
The NY Melrose Family {Whimsy Wednesday}
Savvy Southern Style {Wow Us Wednesday} by Kim
Raegun Ramblings

The Trendy Tree House {Create and Share} by Tara
Clean And Scentsible {Inspiration Exchange} by Jenn
Lil' Luna 
Green Willow Pond {What We Accomplished Wednesday} by Deborah
Creations by Kara
The 36th Avenue {The 36th Party} by Desiree
The Diary of a Real Housewife {The Blogger's Diagest} by Jennie

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily
2 Yellow Birds Decor  {Thrusday Temptation} by Jill 
The Charm of Home {Home Sweet Home} by Shery
 Creating an Artful Home by Jen
French Country Cottage {Feathered Nest Friday} by Courtney
My Romantic Home {Show and Tell Friday) by Cindy
Chic on a Shoe String Decorating {Flaunt It Friday} by Kate
Liz Marie Blog {Inspire Me Please} by Liz
One Artsy Mama {Shine on Friday} by Amy
The Grant Life {The Life of the Party} by Kelley
Saving 4 Six (Welcome To Think Tank Thursday) by Carrie 
Made to be a Momma {Homemade by You} by Katie 
The Shabby Creek Cottage {Transformation Thursday} by Gina
A Glimpse Inside by Allison

FRIDAY
Dear Creatives {Inspiration Spotlight} by Theresa
If It's Not Baroque {Week End Creativity Round Up} by Lauren
The Dedicated House {Anything Blue Friday} by Kathryn 
A night Owl {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly
Craftberry Bush  {The Inspiration Gallery} by Lucy
Happy Hour Project {Happy Hour Friday} by Adrienne
Diana Rambles {Pin Me Linky Party} by Diana
Truly Lovely {Fancy This Friday} by Kassy and Kayli
Finding Fabulous {Frugalicious Friday} 
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly 
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen 
Little Inspiration {Create & Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie

SATURDAY

Suburbs Mama {Suburbs Mama Sunday} by Rita
Nifty Thrifty Things {Nifty Thrifty Sunday} by Vanessa
Flamingo Toes {Think Pink Sunday} by Bev
Pink When {DIY Sunday Showcase} by Jennifer
I Heart Nap Time {Sundae Scoop}
Twigg Studios  {Sunday Show Off} by Aimee
Crafts A la Mode 

Winner Announcement of GIVEAWAY (2 Tier Elegant White Raised Edge Cake Stand)

Hello,

Once again thank you so much to you who participated this Giveaway. I was thrilled reading all of your lovely comments about this cake stand and I truly apologize if you are not so lucky this time.

It is always a little sad for me when it comes to announce the winner because there is only one winner who will finally get to own this cake stand. And I truly want You All to win.  (Sigh...)

Anyway, from the bottom of my heart thank so much you for following curiositaellya blog.

And now the winner is,

"Shane R"

Congratulations to Shane R!

Please contact me to collect this cake stand.

~~~oo00oo~~~

Thank You so much!

Happy Autumn and Good Luck! (White Cake Stand Giveaway)

Hello,

This is a quick note to wish you Good Luck to those of you who are participating the White Cake Stand Giveaway {here}. Although this giveaway is still going; I am thrilled for you to win this pretty cake stand and how I really do  wish that you all could win this cake stand but the truth is I have only one {my apologize!}. I know this cake stand will find a new home and the new owner will have a good use for it. I love reading all of your comments about it and each of you  shows love about this cake stand as much as I do. As you all know I love creating this cake stand and from time to time I love hosting a tea party and I am sure you do too! My deepest appreciation to all of you who participating this giveaway and posting lovely comments about this cake stand. Thank you so much! I will use random.org to choose one winner. I can not pick myself so I am going to let him do it. And You All will witness this. Thank you so much my Blogging Friends! And thank you for following me.

And with autumn/fall and winter is just around the corner I am taking this opportunity to wish You All a happy autumn and changing of season. To some of you this season is a season of many celebrations with family and friends like Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. So I know you are now busy preparing and welcoming it. God Bless to us all.....................?

Ellya

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies.

This cookies tastes just like the title, melt-in-your-mouth, moist and delicious with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg pumpkin cookies.  Perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving celebration.

Pumpkin Cake Topper tutorial {here}.

::Recipe::

Melt-In-Your-Mouth Pumpkin Cookies

~ 2 cups butter, softened

~ 2 cups granulated sugar

~1/2 teaspoon baking powder

~ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

~ 1/2 teaspoon salt

~ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

~ 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

~ 2 eggs

~ 2 teaspoon vanilla

~  15 once pumpkin

~ 4 cups all-purpose flour

~ 1/2 cup butter

~ 1/2 packed brown sugar

~ 1/4 cup milk

~ 1 teaspoon vanilla

~ 2-3/4 cups powdered sugar

1. Preheat Oven to 3530 deg. F. In a large bowl, beat 2 cups butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulate sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla; beat until combined. Beat in pumpkin. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.

2. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes or until tops are set. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; let cool.

3. In a small saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until melted and smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Spread frosting on cookies. {Note; as I was doing this I think it is better to let the icing cool for 1/2 an hour because then it will not too runny when spread the icing on cookies}. If desired, sprinkle with additional cinnamon. Makes about 60 cookies.

~~~oo00oo~~~

Good Luck Everyone! 

 MONDAY
 Piggy in Polka Dots {Party In Polka Dots} by Shelley
Pursuit of Functional Home by Judy
Twelve O Eight {Inspiration Monday} by Tanya
Lines Across {Monday Funday} by Rachel
Sumo's Sweet Stuff by Sumo
It's So Very Cheri {It's Party Time}
Homemaker On A Dime  {Creative Blogger Party & Hop} by SJ
Creative Mondays by Claire
Colours Dekor {Colors Dekor..The Weekly Story} by Patricia
The Dedicated House {Make It Pretty Monday} by Kathryn
Home Coming {The DIY'ers}

TUESDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia by Kristin
The Blackberry Vine {Tuesday To Do Party)
Lady Bug Blessings {Handmade Tuesday} by Kristen
Not Just A Housewife {Show Me What Ya Got} by Stacy
Cup Cakes And Crinoline {Project Inspired} by Mary Beth 
Our Delightful Home {Show Me What You Got} by Mrs. Delightful
A stroll Thru Life {Inspire Me Tuesday} by Marty

WEDNESDAY
The Blissful Bee {Work It Wednesday} by Amy
The NY Melrose Family {Whimsy Wednesday}
Savvy Southern Style {Wow Us Wednesday} by Kim
Raegun Ramblings

The Trendy Tree House {Create and Share} by Tara
Clean And Scentsible {Inspiration Exchange} by Jenn
Lil' Luna 
Green Willow Pond {What We Accomplished Wednesday} by Deborah
Creations by Kara
The 36th Avenue {The 36th Party} by Desiree
The Diary of a Real Housewife {The Blogger's Diagest} by Jennie

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily
2 Yellow Birds Decor  {Thrusday Temptation} by Jill 
The Charm of Home {Home Sweet Home} by Shery
 Creating an Artful Home by Jen
French Country Cottage {Feathered Nest Friday} by Courtney
My Romantic Home {Show and Tell Friday) by Cindy
Chic on a Shoe String Decorating {Flaunt It Friday} by Kate
Liz Marie Blog {Inspire Me Please} by Liz
One Artsy Mama {Shine on Friday} by Amy
The Grant Life {The Life of the Party} by Kelley
Saving 4 Six (Welcome To Think Tank Thursday) by Carrie 
Made to be a Momma {Homemade by You} by Katie 
The Shabby Creek Cottage {Transformation Thursday} by Gina
A Glimpse Inside by Allison

FRIDAY
Dear Creatives {Inspiration Spotlight} by Theresa
If It's Not Baroque {Week End Creativity Round Up} by Lauren
The Dedicated House {Anything Blue Friday} by Kathryn 
A night Owl {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly
Craftberry Bush  {The Inspiration Gallery} by Lucy
Happy Hour Project {Happy Hour Friday} by Adrienne
Diana Rambles {Pin Me Linky Party} by Diana
Truly Lovely {Fancy This Friday} by Kassy and Kayli
Finding Fabulous {Frugalicious Friday} 
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly 
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen 
Little Inspiration {Create & Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie

SATURDAY

Suburbs Mama {Suburbs Mama Sunday} by Rita
Nifty Thrifty Things {Nifty Thrifty Sunday} by Vanessa
Flamingo Toes {Think Pink Sunday} by Bev
Pink When {DIY Sunday Showcase} by Jennifer
I Heart Nap Time {Sundae Scoop}
Twigg Studios  {Sunday Show Off} by Aimee
Crafts A la Mode 

Pumpkin Cookie Topper {Tutorial}

What you need,

1. Large cup cake liner

2. Glue

3. Bamboo skewer to apply glue

4. Tooth picks

5. Pencil

6. Pair of scissor

7. Old business card

1. Draw a small pumpkin shape approx. 1-1/2" x 1-1/4"} on an old business card as a template.{I wish I know how to attach PDF file to give my little pumpkin drawing. If you know how to attach pdf file please let me know. But I found this site for you to draw one on your own. Here}

2. Cut the base round shape of cake liner.

3. Trace the pair of pumpkin shape on both side of template. You need two of mirror images of pumpkin shape  paper.

4. You will now have a pair of pumpkin paper

1. Apply glue vertically on the back of one pumpkin paper and put one toothpick on the top. Let it dry.

2. Put glue on top of tooth pick and put other pair of pumpkin paper on top of toothpick. Now you have one pumpkin cake topper. Repeat the entire process for as many as you want for your cookies.

Water Color Flowers Pillars

This series created when one day I was feeling lost. Although I have expressed many joyful moment in the past and have created pretty and happy posts; I must admit that I am only human with feelings that I can not control.  It is hard for me to be vulnerable here on my blog because  usually I am a happy person. As I mentioned before, life is not always smooth. There are always holes a long the way; some are small and some are big. And we can not avoid to fall into one of them. We can only hope that we will not fall into a deep and bigger hole. No, I did not fall into a big hole. It was pretty small. And usually I can climb back up pretty quick.

To combat this feeling usually I start counting my blessing and telling myself how lucky I am. I remember what my mother always says to me since I was a little girl; "you have to look down not to look up, because if you look down you always taller than anyone, and if you look up you will stumble and fall!" I think this is always stay in my mind each time I feel lost or down.

It is very easy for us to blame others but yourself. In the situation like this; I always try to look back. And ask myself; 'am I perfect?'. Again my mother always remind me this; 'you can not blame others because you also not perfect!'. This is true because then you will not becoming more upset. You are able to dissipate your anger and stress and you will be relieved and happy again.

~~~oo00oo~~~

I really love this water color stem flowers. I created just spontaneously. With brush on my hand and loaded with water color on the tip of the brush I just started to draw the flowers freely without template. Of course I have the actual picture of flowers in front of me to copy but I did not draw with pencil first. And I love this exercise. It was very soothing and enjoyable. I love to see how the water flows and mixed with other colors to create texture and shape. Everything happened without plan and much of a thought; I just moved my hand and followed my instinct to capture the flower freely.

After I made 6 of them I stopped and did not know what to do with them. Then I accidentally rolled one of them to throw away with other scrap papers into the garbage bin. Oh no! Then I thought why not roll all of them since they are all elongated shape of stem flowers. And it was a difficult paper to roll since they are thick water color paper; but I managed to do it slowly. Then the thought of taking picture of them came into my mind.

 

Now, let's see how it looks if I tie them with ribbon. No, I think it would be better with fabrics and cotton lace trimmings. Now, I think they are looking pretty.

Happy Thursday Everyone!

Thank you so much for visiting me!

 MONDAY
 Piggy in Polka Dots {Party In Polka Dots} by Shelley
Pursuit of Functional Home by Judy
Twelve O Eight {Inspiration Monday} by Tanya
Lines Across {Monday Funday} by Rachel
Sumo's Sweet Stuff by Sumo
It's So Very Cheri {It's Party Time}
Homemaker On A Dime  {Creative Blogger Party & Hop} by SJ
Creative Mondays by Claire
Colours Dekor {Colors Dekor..The Weekly Story} by Patricia
The Dedicated House {Make It Pretty Monday} by Kathryn
Home Coming {The DIY'ers}

TUESDAY
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia by Kristin
The Blackberry Vine {Tuesday To Do Party)
Lady Bug Blessings {Handmade Tuesday} by Kristen
Not Just A Housewife {Show Me What Ya Got} by Stacy
Cup Cakes And Crinoline {Project Inspired} by Mary Beth 
Our Delightful Home {Show Me What You Got} by Mrs. Delightful
A stroll Thru Life {Inspire Me Tuesday} by Marty

WEDNESDAY
The Blissful Bee {Work It Wednesday} by Amy
The NY Melrose Family {Whimsy Wednesday}
Savvy Southern Style {Wow Us Wednesday} by Kim
Raegun Ramblings

The Trendy Tree House {Create and Share} by Tara
Clean And Scentsible {Inspiration Exchange} by Jenn
Lil' Luna 
Green Willow Pond {What We Accomplished Wednesday} by Deborah
Creations by Kara
The 36th Avenue {The 36th Party} by Desiree
The Diary of a Real Housewife {The Blogger's Digest} by Jennie

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily
2 Yellow Birds Decor  {Thrusday Temptation} by Jill 
The Charm of Home {Home Sweet Home} by Shery
 Creating an Artful Home by Jen
French Country Cottage 
My Romantic Home {Show and Tell Friday) by Cindy
Chic on a Shoe String Decorating {Flaunt It Friday} by Kate
Liz Marie Blog {Inspire Me Please} by Liz
One Artsy Mama {Shine on Friday} by Amy
The Grant Life {The Life of the Party} by Kelley
Saving 4 Six (Welcome To Think Tank Thursday) by Carrie 
Made to be a Momma {Homemade by You} by Katie 
The Shabby Creek Cottage {Transformation Thursday} by Gina
A Glimpse Inside by Allison

FRIDAY
Dear Creatives {Inspiration Spotlight} by Theresa
If It's Not Baroque {Week End Creativity Round Up} by Lauren
The Dedicated House {Anything Blue Friday} by Kathryn 
A night Owl {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly
Craftberry Bush  {The Inspiration Gallery} by Lucy
Happy Hour Project {Happy Hour Friday} by Adrienne
Diana Rambles {Pin Me Linky Party} by Diana
Truly Lovely {Fancy This Friday} by Kassy and Kayli
Finding Fabulous {Frugalicious Friday} 
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly 
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen
Little Inspiration {Create and Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie 

SATURDAY

Suburbs Mama {Suburbs Mama Sunday} by Rita
Nifty Thrifty Things {Nifty Thrifty Sunday} by Vanessa
Flamingo Toes {Think Pink Sunday} by Bev
Pink When {DIY Sunday Showcase} by Jennifer
I Heart Nap Time {Sundae Scoop}
Twigg Studios  {Sunday Show Off} by Aimee
Crafts A la Mode