May 22nd, 2013 § 6 comments § permalink
I think we can all agree on our mutual obsession with distressed wood these days. Unfortunately, buying reclaimed wood has about as much competition as the last cupcake at at a kid’s party (or mine..), and the dollar signs to go with it. So, I made my own DIY version, and you almost can’t tell the difference!
Simple to make with just a few supplies, you can find my full tutorial on DIY distressed wooden shelves, here, on the Ikea blog.
May 20th, 2013 § 15 comments § permalink
So today I turn a quarter of a century old. That kind of makes me sound full of wisdom and adventurous stories, huh? I thought so, too.
In all seriousness, I can say that I’ve had quite the blessings in the last year. I definitely would’ve never believed any one if they told me that at 24 I would have had career opportunities that landed me on Martha Stewart Living, Ikea, television (albeit nervous as all get-out), being names a Top 10 up and coming DIY blog, or more importantly, in your inbox every morning. So, thank you for always reading and being interested in the little things I have to make here, it’s made this last year worth every minute!
With all of that being said, and considering I’m not exactly a party animal, I plan to celebrate with cupcakes and sleeping in for a few days. Now that is a party (or a small miracle), my friends!
photo by Parker Fitzgerald, design by Sugar & Cloth.
May 17th, 2013 § 4 comments § permalink
It’s been kind of a whirlwind week! Tuesday morning I filmed a few DIY’s with the Live Well Network at Native Citizen in Houston. Let me just say that I apparently need to memorize everything I say word for word, because off the cuff smoothness I cannot do. It’s a shame DIY’s can’t be explained through sarcastic jokes, because I’m great at those.
Now I’m in Dallas with Smilebooth training to be a tornado fighter… not really, but checking into a hotel and having to be warned to hide in the bathroom if I hear tornado sirens is totally not cool, especially for a girl from West Virginia. Needless to say, getting to my computer to blog wasn’t my top priority.
While I’m away getting my Twister on, I thought I’d share a few photos from the filming on Tuesday and to make you want all of the vintage goodness in Native Citizen as much as I do. If you’re local, definitely check it out!
Surprisingly, there was a little paper mache action going on too!
May 14th, 2013 § 2 comments § permalink
I’m quickly learning that I can’t always keep up with everything myself, so I’m trying to let go of the reigns a little bit and ask for help. This is where you come in!
If you’d like to contribute to Sugar & Cloth with DIY’s or unique columns, I’d love to hear from you! I’m also looking for someone in the Houston area that would be willing to work on a per project/as needed basis to help with DIY projects and in-store events (there’s also never any shortage of cupcakes!).
If you’re interested, please email me at ashley[at]sugarandcloth.com with the subject line “Contribute” and a link to your portfolio, website, Instagram, or any relevant material that showcases your work and ideas. Can’t wait to meet you!
photo source, design by Sugar & Cloth
May 13th, 2013 § 3 comments § permalink
Summer is the perfect time to justify the need for a quality, oversized bag. From beach trips, long weekends, picnics, trips to the market, to pool parties, I can think of at least 10 ways to plead my case on this topic.
Plus, Red Envelope sent me the sweetest leather Baggu tote from their Gifts For Her collection and I needed a reason to show it off. Don’t judge me, you know how it goes! It basically hasn’t left my side since I opened it up!
photos by Brooke Schwab Photography
1 Baggu leather tote from Red Envelope, $159 // 2 Zara shopper, $149 // 3 Zara suede combination shopper, $89 // 4 Kate Spade Stripe Alicia tote, $298 // 5 Kate Spade Love is in the Air tote, $198 // 6 Zara leather bowling bag, $159 // 7 Anthro Nantucket weekender, $298 // 8 Zara bowling bag with zips, $189
