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I Heart Not Ironing

April 12, 2015 / BY Okio B Designs
*This post is in partnership with Downy Wrinkle Releaser Plus.* How can it be that someone who loves to do laundry, hates to iron? I don't even let my husband go near the washer and dryer.  But ironing?  That's an entirely different story.  For years, I have cringed at the thought of ironing and have actively avoided doing it.  Seriously.  Well, let me tell you, my prayers have been answered! The wonderful folks at Downy...

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Vintage Baby Shoes, Apothecary Jar

April 08, 2015 / BY Okio B Designs
Sharing some random pieces I worked on the last couple of days. It's been a rainy, spring break here.  I'm itching to get some spray painting in, but we're stuck indoors - again. This is another pair of vintage baby shoes that I embellished.  It's hard to see, but I hot glued some vintage lace on the sides. The pink twine is from Target's Dollar Spot.  I used it for my "laces."  The fleur de...

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Happy Easter!

April 04, 2015 / BY Okio B Designs
Wishing all of my bloggy buddies a very happy Easter! Jeanine ...

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Embellished Vintage Baby Shoes

March 31, 2015 / BY Okio B Designs
I never realized how many pairs of vintage baby shoes I had in the house until I bought yet another pair on Friday.  After perusing Pinterest for some upcycling ideas, I decided to keep it simple for this first pair. I started by stuffing each shoe with Poly-Fil to plump them up.  I wasn't sure if I wanted to make them into pin cushions or use them in my spring decor.  I opted for the...

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Friday's Thrifty Finds

March 27, 2015 / BY Okio B Designs
Found a bunch of great loot this morning at our local thrift store. Total cost for everything: $4.  Woo hoo! I have so many of these shabby chic style dishes.  I just can't resist  them.  It's stamped Made in Austria on the bottom.  Can you see the cabbage rose design??? How cute are these baby shoes??? I just had to grab this adorable bunny ornament.   I'm constantly looking for French book paper, which seems...

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Easter Flashcards

March 25, 2015 / BY Okio B Designs
I'm a little obsessed with making my own vintage-inspired flashcards.  I whipped some up yesterday for Easter/spring. I only made a few because, truth be told, I couldn't think of too many Easter/spring-y words. Plus it's still cold here and the weather has been less than inspiring. I'm open to any suggestions on additional words! Jeanine ...

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