Easy Fall Decor

I have seen many beautiful Mantel Fall Decor on people's blog lately. I wish I had a mantel to decorate, but I don't. And with limited space in my home; I managed to decorate a fall decoration in the small corner of my home. 

I was driving when saw a huge nursery with a sign says "Fall Festival". I stopped and bought a few mini pumpkins. When I arrived home I did not know what to do with the mini pumpkins and for a few days they were just laying around in the kitchen. Then I saw an old golden frame laying on the floor;I picked it up and make a chalk board out of it. Saw some fallen leaves on my front deck out in the patio but it dried very quickly so I cut a few leaves from a fake fall leaves branches bought from Michaels and tied them together to hang on the board. Since I was going to put the real falling leaves to begin with I just drew 'the falling leaves......" on the chalk board. It reminded me to an old song.Do you know which song I meant?

Here are what I did with those pumpkins and the falling leaves chalk board that are now sitting on the hope chest in our living room.

 I tied each pumpkins with a vintage lace trimmings. But the one I really like is the one tied with a dark blue velvet ribbon. I wish I had them in different color. I think it is pretty on a white pumpkin.

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 Diagest} by Jennie

THURSDAY
52 Mantels {Thursday Are Your Days} by Emily

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} by Jane
504 Main {Tickled Pink} by Holly 
A Stylish Interior (Stylish Friday Finds} by Karen 
Little Inspiration {Create & Inspire} by Kimberly and Angie
Blissful and Domestic {Feature Friday Linky Party} by Danielle 

SATURDAY
Lemon Paper Designs {Craft, Create, Inspire} by Claire
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 

Camera Ready {Linda, Coco and Chanel}

While in Delray Florida, our friend "Linda Powers' was kind enough to be a model as I am learning more about photography.  Linda is my friend since many years a go when she was living in New York. Now Linda own a  high end vintage clothing boutique in Boca Raton, Florida.

As I am more and more enjoy taking pictures  (started out with taking pictures of vignettes and food for my blog postS); now I found that I also enjoy taking pictures of people. And for sure I need to learn more about this. But I am learning as I go while taking pictures of anyone or anything as part of practicing what I have known so far. And for sure I need to enroll myself  more in photography courses in the future.

Thank you so much for looking!

 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 

Black Bow Sandals and Black Bow Hair Clip {Tutorials}

Look how cute these bow showing on the pages of magazines are? These are from Lucky and Marie Claire magazines September 2013 edition. When flipping the pages and saw these, I can not help but to create one for myself.
To see a complete look; here.

Here is the tutorials.

What you need.

~ Fabrics of your choice. Mine is tafetta.

~ Fabric marker

~ Hair clip bought from Target

~ Sewing needle

~ Scissor

~ Ruler

~ Black thread

~ Sewing machine (not shown on picture)

~ Glue gun (not shown on picture)

1. Draw 2 rectangular (to fit your hair clip) on folded fabric.

2. Using sewing machine, sew the 3 parts of the both rectangular pieces

3. Cut on the outer edge of stitches to make two rectangular pieces

4. Using bamboo skewer push one end and turn inside out

1. Now you ended up with two rectangular pieces

2. Folded in the unstitch side and sew it in

3. Now you have two finished rectangular pieces

4. Using sewing needle and by hand sew a basting stitch in the middle, do not secure and PULL the string to create a gather.

1. Now you have two pieces of half finished bows.

2. Create and sew 1/4" wide of a long piece. Just like on the picture.

3. Put the two bows overlapping each other. One slightly higher than the one in the back. Tie it with the long piece sewn material.

4. Cut the extra long piece in the back.  Now you have pretty double bows.

1. Using glue gun, glue the bows in the center on the hair clip

2. Now you are done and you have created 'a bow hair clip!'

~~~oo00oo~~~

Before you start; make sure the bow is the right size for the shoes and on sits on the top of your feet. 

I am sorry I have not to taken pictures while doing this. But this is very easy to create. I am drawing step by step  diagrams for the bottom part of the bow and the top part is similar tutorial as above except you are only using one bow.

Tutorial.

Fist, folded the material to create a rectangular shape to fit the horizontal length of the bow.

Then using a sewing machine, sew the two sides showing as white lines.

Then cut diagonally from bottom right corner to slightly up to top left. Then sew the edge as shown as white lines. Cut the extra triangular bottom part as you no longer need it. Repeat the whole process again so you will have two pieces of the exact same one.

Join them together as shown on below picture bye sew them straight and horizontally on the blue line.

Using glue gun, attach the bow to the bottom part you just created. Now you have one bow. Create another exact one for the other sandal.

Here are the 'before' and 'after' pictures.

Thank you for stopping by!

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