Posh House Originals

FEATURED by ETSY...and a special surprise!!

2011-08-31T12:06:00.000-07:00

Posh House Originals was featured by the nice people over at Etsy today on their Etsy Finds: A Daily Shopping Guide newsletter!

We were thrilled to be included. You can check out the entire newsletter here.

Also....we are excited to announce that we reached 100 sales this month and WE HAVE YOU ALL TO THANK!!!

As a thank you for your support we are offering 10% off of all sales from now until September 15^th. To get your 10% off coupon code, like our Facebook page.

A Posh House Giveaway from Ashley at Expecting Miracles!!

2011-08-06T21:02:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, Ashley over at Expecting Miracles will be hosting a Posh House Originals giveaway to celebrate her 200th blog post!

When Ashley first contacted us to let us know she would be hosting a giveaway, we immediately went over to check out her blog! And, let me just tell you...we have found a new must read blog to add to our list!

Ashley has an amazing story to tell and a truly refreshing and sunny outlook on life. Everything we look for and love in blogs.

Good luck to everyone who enters to win and a BIG thank you to Ashley for hosting the giveaway and letting us share it with our readers!

~ Melissa and Katie

20% OFF Baby Gear Blanket and Burp Cloth Sets

2011-07-25T11:45:00.000-07:00

We told you Posh House was going to have Summer Sales! And we do!

20% OFF Baby Gear Blanket and Burp Cloth Sets

10% OFF Kitchen Towel Sets

Of course, hurry while supplies last!

Happy Monday

~Katie

10% OFF Contemporary Kitchen Towel Sets

2011-07-23T06:46:00.000-07:00

Hurry! We are offering 10% off our Contemporary Kitchen Towel Sets! SALE 7/23-7/24!

While supplies last!

Happy Shopping,

Katie and Melissa

New Products and New Blog Design Underway!

2011-07-18T17:38:00.000-07:00

We want to say a BIG HUGE, Thank You to all who have made our dream come true! We appreciate your business and all of your referrals.

Our Boppy Covers have been a BIGGER hit than we could have imagined! It has been sooo amazing.

We are so excited to get back in touch with you guys. Our little fingers have been sewing away, trying to introduce one-of-a-kind fabrics and new products as always.

And, well... Katie (myself) has been taking a little hiatus here and there during this pregnancy but I'm so glad to have my head buried in my sewing room again! And, well, as far as Melissa goes...She has been lounging by her pool daily - as she deserves!

We will be having a Summer Sale 2011 soon! Stay in touch as we will let you know!

Our New Blog design is a work in progress.. Hope you love it because we do!

As you may or may not have noticed, you can now access our Shop and any extra info through this site (take a look at the top)!

Best,

Katie and Melissa

DIY: Faux Potted Plants Wrapped in Burlap

2011-02-09T10:13:00.000-08:00

So, I've had these cute little faux ferns for awhile...

I saw them in a store and they screamed, "BUY ME!"

Just a little side note, I'm pretty much obsessed with little faux succulents and mini potted stems of flowers..

If you came to my house, you would see them placed here and there and everywhere!

Here we go.. I'll show you what I did to dress up these little guys and get them ready for presentation.

First, find a little small green stem or mini faux ferns like these. Grab a little spanish moss or whatever you would like to top off the "soil" area.

Faux Ferns and Floral Moss

You'll want to have a glue gun, scissors, burlap, twine and plastic or ceramic containers for your plants!

Next, measure out your burlap. Make sure you can bring it up to the top and gather it later! You will cut the burlap into circles.

Cut Burlap Circles

Plastic Containers

Use hot glue to secure the plant into the base of the pot. Now, use your hot glue and cover the top of the "soil" area and quickly press a hand full of moss on the top. Pat down to secure the moss.

Glue plant to pot. Glue moss to top "soil" area.

Last, grab your burlap circles. Slowly hot glue under the rim of the pot and adhere the burlap. You will then have a potted plant with gathered burlap around the top. To finish off your project, tie a little twine around the top. This will make it look cute;)) And it will help give the burlap a gathered look.

And here is your final product! You can place them on a window seal or around the house! I love to put them on a stack of books.. Tops it off perfectly!

I've decided to bring the Spring inside... We just received another boat load of SNOW! Arrrgggh:(

Enjoy~

Katie

You ROCK!! Etsy Round-Up

2011-02-08T11:31:00.000-08:00

My husband's cousin is a very talented singer and his adorable wife is pregnant with their first child, a boy. They have decided to name him Lyrik...and with that I have decided to combine their love of music and his (sure to be) future as a rock star to come up with a really special baby shower gift for them revolving around, what else...guitars!

My inspiration started with this burp cloth set we sell in our shop. It is a very popular pattern and typically sells out just about as fast as we can get it posted!

While on my hunt for great guitar themed baby shower gift ideas, I stumbled across some really cool guitar themed treasures on Etsy. So, without further ado..here is our weekly Etsy Round-Up.

Links to the items featured in this week's Etsy Round-Up

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Now, I'm off to the store to prepare for the next wave of snow they say is headed our way tomorrow! :)
~Melissa

Fun Man Finds for Valentine's Day

2011-02-07T14:52:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you all are thinking about what to get that special guy or girl in your life...

Here are some awesome guy's gifts I found back at Christmas and thought I'd share again!

I am slightly a procrastinator, so I need to get on the gift shopping NOW!

Men's Propeller Cuff Links from Felt Your Heart Beat

Evergreen Soap from Lipponcott Soap Co.

Awesome Printed Flasks by Liquid Courage

Love this Wallet from Robbie Moto

Manly Shave Kit from Dirty Deeds Soaps

Leather Belt Buckle from Flight Path Designs

Coffee Cozy from Pink Gasoline

Vintage Brass Tags from Wish by Felicity

Moccasin Slippers from Natalya 1905

2011-02-06T19:10:00.000-08:00

I sure hope you snow bunnies aren't turning into little snow monsters...! And for all of you outside of this snow blur, I'm sure you're enjoying your beautiful life as usual.... Well, at least I hope so!

We went out today to buy MORE boots for my hubby. He's a researcher type of buyer. No, he doesn't buy on a whim or anything...Everything is methodically done {boring}. This style of shopping definitely goes against my style of shopping!! Opposites attract, right!?

And finally, errrr, I mean, for the first time, our 3 years old wondered off at Bass Pro and got LOST. I was sitting on the shoe bench waiting for her and my hubby to return when all of a sudden, I see Daniel... With no Hudson...Ahhhgggk, where did she go!?

We went on a wild goose chase, running around the entire second floor of Bass Pro. If you've been there, you know its ginormous! Finally, I heard a child scream.

Low and behold, there was my child with a face full of tears, screaming "mommy.."

It made my heart sink:(

Moral of the story: This is why mommies tell their children to stay close! Duhhhh!

On with the day..

So, it's Superbowl Sunday!! Woo-hoooo!

This is what I'm doing instead! Reading fun blogs and writing a post:)

Our Valentine's Day post was featured on this BEAUTIFUL blog! Take a look!
It's so pretty!

The Posh Event

We were featured on Everyday Posh

Our Valentine's Day Blog Post featuring Etsy Sellers

Here's a pretty treasury we were included in by SameSameMaryJane

The Orange Sherbet Squirrel

Cutey Vintage Squirrel - M...
OhDearWatson
$18.00 USD
Insert Artwork Here 8x11 A...
scarletbeaut...
$13.00 USD
Sorbet Collection - Croche...
Sweetbriers
$10.50 USD
peachy pink rose earring s...
letterhappy
$8.00 USD
Hey Foxy - 9x11 inch Origi...
paintedbliss
$45.00 USD
Lime Green Prehnite Peach ...
SilverSmack
$43.00 USD
Coconut Lemon
morganstreet
$6.00 USD
3 Pack of Buttons
ShopOlio
$6.00 USD
Perfect Purse Pouch - Crea...
JuJuBaju
$10.50 USD
Vintage 1960s LUSCIOUS MAN...
ayek8
$19.00 USD
Congratulations Cloud note...
thebeautiful...
$4.00 USD
Vintage Sherbet Coordinati...
poshhouseori...
$16.50 USD
Vintage Set of Twelve Oran...
RichardandRu...
$24.00 USD
Flaxseed Owie Bag - Hot a...
EnchantedDan...
$4.00 USD
Cashmere Blend Tangerine R...
thejunebride
$13.50 USD
Vintage Tea Towel Bird- Ba...
MontclairMad...
$16.00 USD

Winner of the Cosmetic Bag Giveaway!

2011-02-05T05:09:00.000-08:00

Our winner of the Cosmetic Bag Giveaway is Melanie Beau and Bella!

Please email your contact information to poshhouseoriginals@yahoo.com! We will get your sweet little cosmetic bag in the mail as soon as this winter weather takes a break!!

Hope you continue to follow our little blog.

Melanie Beau and Bella just won the small birdcage cosmetic bag from this set!!
By Posh House Originals

Congrats,

Katie

Me + 2011 Spring Color Palette = Heaven

2011-02-03T15:44:00.000-08:00

I've played monsters, I've played babies, I've played art, I've watched Wow, Wow, Wubsy and now I'm watching Dr. Seuss....woo-wee!! Really, that's just naming a few of the many {adventures} we've had today. I know you all are drooling with envy...

Only kidding, that recap of my day could have really detoured you from this post.
{pouty face}

Snow Day!

On to the better half.....

I really started searching for some "adult" content to add to my day. I've been having to suppress the urge to SHOP for new decor! Like that's different from any other time.

But those darn February storefronts, you always make me feel this way. I go to Target, bathing suites out. I go to Hobby Lobby, Easter Extravaganza Blowout, and Etsy..It's all your fault:)

I WANT SPRING!

I'm in LuV with the 2011 Spring Color Palette from Pantone. This is what it boils down to in my mind.

Orange Pillow, Grey Elephant Ipad Case, Lavender Stripe Toy Bins, Green Twine,
Floral Blue Clutch, Honeysuckle Couch, Pearl Necklace, Button Necklace

If you were here, you would see me sitting in my favorite Natuzzi aqua leather chair {scored my all time favorite chair at an amazing SALE at Macy's} starring into outer space.. Dreaming of all the things I want...

Ok, now I'm starting to sound like a kid again. {sigh}

Here are some more 2011 Must-Have Colors and Little 'Specialties' I thought you'd enjoy like myself...

This takes the cake on PERFECTION! The photo features every last detail of Spring 2011

Featuring Dream Spun Kids

{Pettiskirt Purple Bubble Romper}
Dream Spun Kids

"She's all about pretty ruffles and sweet lace in our tiered ruffle romper."

2011 Spring Fashion Finds

Simple and colorful! Just my style.. I will take the grey dress and shoes, pleeease! Thank you.

The Dylan Collection

Looking at Pottery Barn or Restoration Hardware

{oh why, oh why do I do this to myself}

These are two of my most dreamiest decor stores. They are carrying over the natural, textured, and weathered pieces from Fall.. Burlap pillows and soft whites! Mmmm, I luv! Remember from or 2011 Decor Trends post, a mix of modern and vintage with lots of woods and metals is in style as well!

Sounds like a good mix to me..That means you can keep the old with the new and bring in anything your little heart desires:)

Honeysuckle, Rosett, Coral Rose, Regatta, Pea Pod, Blue Curacao,
Beeswax, Lavender, Silver Peony, Silver Cloud

See you on the other side of the snow,
Katie xoxo

Gathering the Essentials

2011-02-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

So...I sit here waiting...waiting for the 9"-13" of ice and snow they say is headed our way today. I think there is something about telling people who are not used to extreme winter weather that 9"-13" of snow is headed their way that makes them freak out a little bit.

I went to the store on Sunday and it was busier than I have ever seen it. Apparently, my husband and I were the only ones there who don't watch the news on the weekends and didn't know what Mother Nature was about to throw our way because we only found out about the impending forecast after talking to one of the clerks to ask why they didn't have any ground turkey left. Ooops! Glad I do my grocery shopping on Sundays.

Anyway, while the rest of the city was out stocking up on milk, eggs, bread and generators yesterday... I spent my lunch hour running around town picking up some of the real essentials...interfacing, fabric and zippers! Yeah, that's right. I might get snowed in, but at least I'll have plenty of sewing projects to keep me busy. Who needs food anyway...I've got interfacing!

While not battling the crowds at the grocery store, I spent a little bit of my weekend turning a pile of this...

into a few new lovelies for the shop...

Key Print Pillow Cover

Yellow and White Pillow Cover

Chocolate Brown and Cream Pillow Cover

Grey and White Pillow Cover

Black and Cream Houndstooth Pillow Cover

Teal and White Pillow Cover

Black and White Pillow Cover

Tropical Cosmetic Bag

Yellow and Grey Cosmetic Bag

Here are a few new products which were recently added to the shop from our home decor line...

Vintage Orange Coordinating Book Stack

Shabby Chic Inspired Floral Print Cork Coasters - Set of 4

Turquoise Honeycomb - Embellished, Set of 6 Clothes Pins

Mustard Yellow Fleur De Lis Shabby Chic Picture Frames - Set of 3

Until Next Time,
~Melissa

The day ran away from me... Inspiration came late at night

2011-01-31T18:35:00.000-08:00

Inspiration came late in the day... I was sitting down to write a great, well thought out post this evening and off went my mind into la-la land. Yes, this happens way to often. However, tonight was like a beautiful dreamy land that I didn't want to leave..

I logged into our Shop and found that we were picked for {I don't even know if words can explain it} a BEAUTIFUL, dreamy treasury! I'm lost for words.. The colors are soooo soothing and sweet...So perfect for this cold dreary day.

Ok, so enough adjectives and lame descriptions.. I will just show you what inspired me at the very end, keep scrolling our you might miss the dreaminess:) It was a beautiful combination and then I heard a song.. It just all melted together and the rest was history.

The song was by The Band Perry, "If I die young.." It's such a beautiful song and her voice is soooo soft like the items in this treasury. I then looked up the lyrics and, well, they aren't exactly what you want to daydream about.. But for now I am pretending and living in the moment. Anyhow, the song has a dreamy sound which made me feel so simply pure. My senses took over with music to my ears and beauty to my eyes.

To re-enact my by BLISSFUL moment...Turn on ITunes, download "If I Die Young" then dream away at the treasury below...

{I'm envisioning these beautiful glass jars on my mantle....}
If only I could convince my hubby to have a white mantle.. Then I'd have him go buy me roses:)
Photo by The Sweetest Occasion ~ This is an AmAziNg blog..

{Dreaming of this on my coffee table...}

I want that couch!

Photo by Heart Handmade UK Blog

{The Band Perry...I was imagining them strumming away in my living room}

I hope this warmed your little fuzzies up like it did mine, as I have this song on repeat right now.

Don't forget about our Cosmetic Bag Giveaway! Details for entering are in our "Home Decor Trends of 2011" Post

Won't you please follow us on Twitter @PoshHouseBlog and "Like" us on Facebook so you can get all the latest on our Shop and Giveaways!

Much love and sweet daydreams,

Katie xoxo

P.S. Melissa has an AmAzinG post for you guys tomorrow, stay checked in with us by "SUBSCRIBING" to our blog....

Take a look at this simply elegant treasury......

"So Soft and Feminine" by Clicking Sticks

1950's Teen-Dream Shee...
CorazonVinta...
$45.00 USD
In the Garden--Vintage Bea...
BlueSunEmpor...
$15.00 USD
Vintage Girl Derriere - B...
janeheller
$30.00 USD
Vintage Antique Style Pink...
braggingbags
$39.99 USD
Celebration Deco Flags
ZakkaAroundT...
$46.00 USD
Vintage Turquoise Coordina...
poshhouseori...
$16.50 USD
Reserved for JuicyJ
LilAnniebell
$25.00 USD
Early 1920s Pretty Pink Co...
adelinesatti...
$78.00 USD
Vintage Pastel Chiffon Nig...
robinhartman
$38.00 USD
8mm Natural Fuchsia Pink T...
BeadFrenZ
$2.50 USD
The Mint Julep
everywednesd...
$35.00 USD
Romance II- 11x14 Fine Art...
HeyZee
$55.00 USD
SALE 25% OFF - Purple Finc...
NatureMandal...
$22.50 USD
1970s Nightgown Robe and P...
BlendedSplen...
$6.00 USD
Vintage Aqua Glass Bottle ...
beautifuldet...
$40.00 USD

Valentines Day....It's a {Lovely} kind of day

2011-01-30T17:11:00.000-08:00

So how has your Sunday been going?? Everyone's Sundays tend to go a little different. Sometimes we are running around visiting everyone we can possibly see like it's the crazy, neverending, Christmas kind of day. Other times I'm day dreaming about cleaning the house and hoping to maintain the cleanliness for longer than an hour.....Last resort, turn on HGTV and dose off and on while I hop online to look for inspiration or a good ol' blog post to warm my little heart! Don't kid yourself, it's not as relaxing as I just made it sound but it's fun to pretend life is that simple....

So as I day dreamed and had this afternoon ALL to myself, I kept seeing pretty pink and red items dancing in my head... I'm not one to get overly into the lovie dovie day... In fact, it passes by like most friend's birthdays, never realizing I even missed a thing! But NOT this year, I'm prepared! I've been thinking about it allllllll day!

I thought I'd share some really beautiful red and pink items that might just make your heart melt.....

{Featured Shops I HEART on Etsy}

XOXO Board Game Pieces from Artful Vintage

Owl Love You Forever from Red Tile Studio

Kitchen Utensils Set of 7 Eco Felt Utensils from Royal Rugrats

Tres Chic Red Wicker Chalkboard by Shabby McFabby

Posh Dots Printable DIY Gable Boxes from The Posh Event

Red Love Paperie Garland of Hand Cut Hearts from Paper Polaroid

Fabric Rosette Statement Necklace with Brass Leaf from Studio Elenus

XOXO,
Katie

Doors Wide Open.....Come in + Cosmetic Bag Giveaway

2011-01-29T09:26:00.000-08:00

Running on little sleep is becoming the norm around my house. Some days I like to think that I am wonder woman but then I quickly get reminded that I am powerless and succumb to the fact that there are only 24 hours in every day and that's not going to change anytime soon....

For this moment, I'm going to enjoy this beautiful view for one more day..70 degrees today and snow in the forecast next week...Yes, I said 70 with a chance of snow next week! What a fickle state we live in...

{this week}
THE VIEW!

So here's one of my fave finds of the week..I couldn't wait to get my hands on this little guy.

Bills & Mail

Found this wooden bill, mail and key organizer. It has been primed, repainted and sanded for a shabby chic finish! I'm in love with this find! I can't decide if I want to keep it or sell it?? Hmmmm.....?

Welcome to my home! Here's what you'll see if you stop by.

MY FRONT DOOR

If only I had a "Before and After" pic of my front door...It was a weathered, dirty, maroon, pitiful mess of a door.

EUCALYPTUS, PEACOCK & PHEASANT FEATHERS

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE eucalyptus..It adds that "restoration hardware" feel to anything! And the smell is pretty glorious as well! I have it all over my house.

Originally this letter was BRIGHT gold....

Repainted, rubbed on dark brown paint and sealed the letter with a satin varnish.

Burlap Wreath

Thought these were fun and easy projects for a nice day like today! Now I'm going to enjoy a little family time with my hubby and daughter...Not sure what we will do today but hopefully it involves getting out of this house and doing something productive!

Happy Saturday,
Katie

Herb Boxes

Don't forget about our COSMETIC BAG Giveaway! Ends February 3rd! Get your comments in and start following us on Facebook or Twitter!

Decorating for Spring...Bringing the Outside In

2011-01-28T14:55:00.000-08:00

We are experiencing some amazing weather here today and it really has my head spinning with decorating ideas for spring. Oh, the possibilities!

Why is it with every new season, I want to completely redecorate my entire house. Notice I said...want to....I don't actually get to. I find the best approach when I get this itch to redecorate is just to re-purpose accessories I already have from around the house in new ways. That, plus, a few fun, new season-inspired accessories seem to do the trick....and keep the peace around my house. :)

Here are a few of my must-have items for bringing a little bit of spring into my house.

A big green boxwood wreath for the front door...

A few planters filled with pretty, fresh herbs....

And of course, the instant update for any room...a few new throw pillows...

Now, it's your turn....
I would love to hear what you guys do to bring a little bit of spring inside your home!

And, in case you missed the post on our Facebook page....we just got a new shipment of fun fabrics for the shop...which means lots of fun new pillow covers will be making their way to our online shop very soon!

Don't forget, the birdcage cosmetic bag giveaway is still going on, so if you haven't entered yet read all about how to do so here.

Now, I'm headed home to take advantage of this beautiful weather and start conquering the chaos that is currently known as our backyard! Details on our backyard renovations, along with before and after pics coming soon.

Happy weekend friends!

~Melissa

Home Decor Trends for 2011 + Cosmetic Bag Giveaway!!!!

2011-01-27T10:09:00.000-08:00

Christmas has passed and Spring is crawling near! All of us art inspired, thrift store hunters, fabric junkies, sewing freaks, self-proclaimed interior designers are looking at what's in style this year! We tend to let our inner design voice guide our choices of projects and new ideas. If you're like me, most of your best design and craft ideas come at the strangest times....In particular, I will be focusing away and straining my brain on a well thought out structured project and then BAM!! That perfect idea pops into my head and I hustle around, gathering all that I will need to start another project!

One of my many work spaces around the house.....

There's that little thing we say, "I have too many ideas and I don't know which one I want to start?" Or we say, "I'm stumped...No ideas are coming to my brain. What is wrong with me?" But this year I think we've fallen somewhere in between those two! Both Melissa and I have a huge LOVE for all design and decor that's classic, modern and chic. So here we go, we've talked a bunch about dividing our craft time into thirds. One third sewing, the second third something, and the third third something?! We get together on our occasional lunch outings and talk up a storm for two some odd hours, blabbing about our ideas or lack there of....

Let me share a little something real fast.......

We have literally shopped thrift stores and flea markets since we met in sixth grade. Both our mother's instilled this love for good thrifty finds. But don't kid yourself, you still have to be "thrifty" while shopping at thrift stores. Key note: going on the sale days! Just ask Melissa, her "Martha Stewart" closet is filled with millions of thrift store finds just begging to be up-cycled! Spending money anywhere just adds up. You may ask, "why do you need to wait for a sale at a thrift store??" I know, it sounds like an oxymoron...Thrift store/Sale...? But to truly get those great finds worth up-cycling or repurposing it's a must!

Vintage-Inspired Book Stack

Up-Cycled White Chic Coasters
http://www.poshhouseoriginals.com

So here's where the second third of our divided craft time comes into play. We have both recovered, refinished, revamped, re-everything and we are now going to pass these awesome treasures on to you! Vintage-inspired, modern-chic, you name it, we are going to do it!

Back to the subject at hand....2011 Home Decor Trends... I usually refuse to research trending topics. How could I do such a thing? I tell myself, a true crafter and designer doesn't follow trends but sets the trends. So, I did it. I GOOGLED it... I sat down to write this post and thought that I had to have something backing up my claim. And I'm so excited to report that Posh House has hit the nail on the head! Our new Spring line at Posh House Originals is spot on.

http://bit.ly/ClS6l

According to Michelle Lamb, the editorial director of "The Trend Curve" shared her design outlook for 2011. She states that "shoppers can expect to see furniture and accessories which combine classic elements with contemporary details, incorporating texture into upholstery fabrics, metals and wood." I'm getting so excited even thinking about the possibilities this year! You will see "puckers, pleats, tweeds, frayed edges, woven-in ribbons and embossing. Understated raw looks are rising." Michelle Lamb defines 2011's style as a "merging of vintage and modern." Traditional style is going to collide with modern chic details. A combination like this is going to rock your socks off! There will be no limits to this combination! My favorite of all and something that we have already began to include in our shop are reclaimed woods and upcycled items.

Trellis Design with Floral Accent Broach
www.poshhouseoriginals.com

It has been said that 2011 will be about adding balance to the trends and moving towards simplicity. Simplicity is a concept many people are adopting in every part of their lives. Lamb says, "it's about making the most of a single element. Decor will exemplify clean lines, geometry and a lack of embellishment. Products will be multifuntional and manufacturers will use transparent materials."

http://bit.ly/gLd1Vg

Oh boy, Oh boy, Oh boy!! Whether you are a craft junky, design enthusiast, or a shopaholic, this means the mesh of styles and textiles are endless this year....

Now it's time to talk COSMETIC BAG GIVEAWAY!!!

Here's how it works....Read carefully so you don't miss out on any details!!

Visit our Shop www.poshhouseoriginals.com and "Like" us on Facebook. If you already "Like" us on Facebook, go ahead and post a comment on our facebook page about which item you like the best! When you're finished come back here to our blog and post your favorite item or items in our shop and some of your 2011 design ideas for your chance to win this little white birdcage bag! It features a heavy duty grey canvas on the interior and is 100% machine washable. We will randomly pick a winner and you will receive this cosmetic bag!

www.poshhouseoriginals.com

We love to hear your ideas too. After all, that's how we all get our creative juices flowing! Good luck! The Giveaway starts Thursday, January 27th and ends Thursday, February 3rd!

Best,
Katie

Posh House Originals is Being Featured on SIMPLE Today + a Giveaway

2010-11-24T07:50:00.000-08:00

Today Posh House Originals is being featured on SIMPLE - a blog dedicated to sharing tips and product reviews with moms (or dads for that matter) who want the latest and greatest for their little ones! They feature and review a wide array of products and give honest feedback about how they worked, what they liked about them and what they didn't.

Head over there to check out their review of our burp cloths AND enter for a chance to win a burp cloth set of your own!

The winner will be selected randomly on December 8th, and will get to pick a free burp cloth set of their choice from our online store.

** All photos were borrowed from the SIMPLE review of this burp cloth set.**

On another note...Happy {early} Thanksgiving everyone!! We hope you spend the day surrounded by people you that love who make you feel thankful for all that you have. :)

Gaga on Cherry Street welcomes Posh House Originals

2010-11-16T21:14:00.000-08:00

We are so excited to announce our expansion into the local shopping scene! Posh House Originals is NOW available at Gaga on Cherry Street! We have been little busy worker bees the past couple of months and it has finally started to pay off just a little. We have big hopes and dreams with the Posh House brand and we can't say thank you enough to everyone that has been a part of our launch success! We look forward to more growth this coming New Year.

Posh House Originals "Green Shelf" items!

Our beautiful burp cloth sets!

For anyone that is local and loves going to great craft shows, we will be joining two shows this December! Come see us at Darnaby Arts and Crafts Show on December 4th at the UMAC and the Cascia Holiday Boutique on December 5th at Cascia Hall. We are working our tails off to bring fresh hot products! Hope to see all of you there!

We are constantly working on new items to add to our shop. Check back frequently for news, new products and giveaways.

We love hearing about your ideas and crafts that you enjoy! Don't hesitate to leave a comment or message us. Let us know what holiday crafts you all are working on at this time.

Because Everyone Loves Free Stuff, Right?!?!

2010-10-25T08:36:00.000-07:00

Posh House Originals has teamed up with Tales and Trails this week to host a giveaway for one of our Large Cosmetic Bags!

Head over to the Tales and Trails blog to read the rules on how to enter your name for a chance to win. The winner will get to select the Large Cosmetic Bag of their choice from our shop.

This giveaway ends on Friday, October 29th at noon EST so don't miss out! :)

DIY Costumes - Simple, Low Cost and with Originality

2010-10-15T12:10:00.000-07:00

20 Days until Halloween 2010...

Yes, it's mid October and Halloween is just SCREAMING around the corner. Have you found the perfect costume for your little monster yet? Are you not wanting to spend a fortune? Or are you just a last minute kind of parent? Whatever the reason may be, we have gathered some trendy DIY costumes that take little to no time, money or SEWING so let's take a peek!

Sure, your kid could be a pumpkin, a football player, or pink princess, but those are all the common costumes that show up year after year. If you are looking to try something new, one of these DIY costumes may be just what you are looking for...and we guarantee you won't see 10 other kids running around the neighborhood in the same costume.

Big Green Turtle
For those of you that can remember the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, how about this Turtle Costume Kit for $15.00? An adorable, ready to make turtle! You could add a sword or grenade and make your little guy a "Warrior Turtle". This Etsy seller has a variety of DIY Costume Kits. Find this costume online HERE.

If you don't want to order and rely on the costume to be shipped in time for your child's Halloween Bash then DIY it! Here are some helpful hints on putting together your little turtle guy:

Green sweatshirt
Green sweatpants
Backpack
Green fabric or poster board to cover the backpack
Light green fabric, poster board or felt
Glue
Safety pins

Directions

Using the fabric or poster board, cut out the shell shape. Next, cut out small and medium sized circles to put on the turtle shell; apply those with glue. Now you can attach the shell to your child's backpack with safety pins. Be careful where you place the safety pins, you don't want your little one to get poked while scavenging through his candy bag. If you want to go further with this DIY transformation, cover the backpack straps in front with your leftover fabric or felt. Lastly, just slip on that green sweatsuit! Your turtle is ready to crawl the neighborhood.

Batman on a Stick

For those that are simple minded and don't feel like making a single item, how about Batman on a Stick? I know that sounds like a type of sucker, popsicle or something you'd find at the fair, but for $5.95 you can purchase this Batman mask on a stick and head over to your closet and pull out those trusty old BLACK pants and shirt! That sounds easy, right? Check out this mask on a stick costume HERE.

For the real DIY types who like to get a little creative, go to your local hobby or craft store and pick up the following items:

2 pieces of black felt
1 dowel rod or popsicle stick (these are all near the unfinished wood products)
Scissors
Glue

Directions

Draw your Batman silhouette on a piece of scrap paper, lay it over the black felt and start cutting! Apply glue to 1 piece of felt, lay the stick on the far left or right side of the face, then put the second piece of felt on top. Viola, you have "Batman on a Stick". Let this dry for approximately an hour.

Pale Pink Piggy

For the main part of your little piggy you need a sweatshirt two sizes bigger than what your child would normally wear. You can find this at a discount store for around $5 each. You will also need a hot-glue gun and scissors.

Directions (via Parenting Magazine)

Cut the sleeves off a pink sweatshirt; fold in and glue raw edges.
Turn Sweatshirt inside out and glue Poly-Fil or batting to cover inside, front, and back.
Turn sweatshirt right side out. Glue on a tail made from a coiled pink pipe cleaner.
Add a pink turtleneck and pink leggings.
Hat: Cut two 7-inch-long triangles from one of the cut-off sleeves and glue them (fleece side out) to a pink knit hat for ears.
Snout: Cut an empty toilet paper roll to 1 1/2 inches. Cover tube with a glued-on piece of sleeve (fleece side out). Glue two pink ribbons inside tube (to tie snout on head) and a large pink button on front.

Blue Butterfly

Thanks to Family Fun for this beautiful bright blue butterfly. Your little bug will stay warm in this costume. The bright blue is eye catching so you will be able to keep track of that little fluttering butterfly of yours.

Here are the supplies you will need. The following items can be be found around the house and at your local hobby store:

Pencil
2 sheets of corrugated cardboard
Utility knife
Tempera paints and paintbrushes
Cellophane
Glue
8 feet of cording
2 silly straws
2 googly eyes
Knit ski cap
Blue shirt
Tights
Socks
Sneakers
48-inch piece of batting
24-inch piece of nylon
Diaper pinsDirections

Directions

For the wings: Draw the butterfly wings on one piece of the cardboard that extends roughly from the top of your child's hips to the back of his head and no more than 8 inches beyond his shoulders (our butterfly has a wingspan of about 2 feet).
Draw a simple decorative pattern on the wings. Cut out the wing shape and pattern using a utility knife. Trace the shape onto the second piece of cardboard and cut out.
Paint one side of each wing shape. When dry, place one wing paint-side down on your work surface and cut pieces of cellophane to lay over the cutouts in the wing.
Glue the second wing on top so that the cellophane is sandwiched in place. Poke three holes in the wing and thread the cord through them so it hangs evenly.
For the antennae: Glue one googly eye to the tip of each silly straw, then tape the straws about halfway down the ski hat. Fold up the brim to hide the tape.
For the body: Have your child put on the blue shirt, tights and sneakers. Pull the blue socks on over sneakers. Wrap the batting around his middle a few times, then tightly wrap the piece of nylon over the batting. Use a few diaper pins to pin the nylon in place.
Put on the wings: Hold the wings up to your child's shoulders, then help him put one arm through each cord strap, so he wears the wings like a backpack. Run the cord ends around his waist a few times and tie in place.

Now go, go, go! Start looking around the house for any materials you may already have on hand and then head to your local hobby or craft store to pick up the rest of the items you will need to create your child's Halloween Costume!

A Twist on Traditonal: Halloween Party Set and a Special 24 Hour Discount

2010-10-05T13:17:00.000-07:00

We are so excited to introduce the first set in our collection of Party Decoration Kits! This Halloween party set features traditional black and orange Halloween colors, but we gave it a twist by adding unexpected patterns such as damask, stripes and polka dots to make it feel fresh.

This Halloween Party Set can be purchased on our website as either a Do-It-Yourself Printable PDF set or as a Pre-Printed Set. All of the items featured can also be purchased individually as well.

Over the weekend we put together a Halloween Party table to showcase our new Twist on Traditional Halloween Party Set! We hope this will get you in the mood to start planning a spooky get together of your own. All of the details about this party table, as well as where we purchased the items we used can be found below.

All the Details:

Table Decor:

We used platters, glass containers, bowls and a two-tier iron basket that we already had on hand. This is a great way to save money and use all those serving pieces you have sitting around.

We started out by draping our table with an inexpensive orange plastic table cloth from Hobby Lobby. Next we added a little texture by draping a creepy black spider web table covering that we found at Dollar General over it to add interest. We completed our table set up by adding another inexpensive black plastic table cloth, also from Hobby Lobby, behind the table.

The following Halloween items helped to finish off our table decor:

- Witches Way Buffet Sign - Dollar Tree

- Black Basket with Orange and White Liner - Dollar General

- Plastic Spider, Bat and Skull Rings - Dollar Tree

- Black and purple jack-o-lantern - Hobby Lobby

- Black Tissue Pom on the side of the table - Posh House Originals
- Black and White Striped Ribbon - Hobby Lobby

- Black and Orange Polka Dot Cupcake Liners - CupcakeSocial on Etsy

Party Food:

We made lots of easy to eat party foods and tried to stick to things that fit within the black and orange theme when possible. We include cheese puffs, black licorice, popcorn, "children of the" corn chips, caramel apples, "orange you scared" punch, orange and white cupcakes and "don't be a" chicken roll-ups.

The "don't be a" chicken roll-ups were made from a friend's mom's recipe (Thanks Joy). We added our own Halloween spin to it by changing the name slightly to fit our party theme. We have included a downloadable copy of the recipe below to help get your Halloween Party menu started!

SPECIAL 24 HOUR DISCOUNT:

We are offering 10% off your entire purchase from Posh House Originals for the next 24 hours. Use the coupon code October5 to receive your discount today!

Welcome to the Posh House Originals Blog

2010-09-29T13:21:00.000-07:00

Here at Posh House Originals we hope that you will find unique and contemporary accessories, clothing and home decor. It is our vision to design and hand make one of a kind products with the utmost attention to detail.

We are a team of two; one woman working in the corporate world and one stay at home mom. For many years, we have created unique gift items for family and friends, shopped flea markets and explored craft shows. We are both skilled at using our hands and enjoy making tangible products.

We developed Posh House Originals in 2010 when we realized there was a need for contemporary children's clothing and accessories in color pallets that are appealing to trendy moms and dads alike. Our ideas have continued to grow and we are currently incorporating several different products (including adult accessories and home decor items) and will be adding more soon. We love everything in our boutique and hope you will as well.

We hope you will check back often for the latest on new products, discounts and special offers. We also plan to use this blog as an idea board of sorts to share with you clever (and affordable) ways to bring a little posh to your life.