signage.

me and my sweet (hot) husband trav get our project on about twice a month. this weekend, we had a fun time doing this amazing "driftwood" project! my good girlfriend adrianne at dream book design did a tutorial on this and we had to try! thx adri!

here it is:

it's a verse we strive to live by. micah 6:8 : to do justly, love mercy and walk humbly. it's a good daily reminder (especially since it's hanging in our dining room area)! 

and guess what the best part is?!?!?!

WE ARE SELLING THEM!

come one - come all and get your christmas presents on (yes- you can start thinking of christmas even though it's 100 in phoenix today!)! 

they are customized, so we can write whatever you want on it! the dimensions are 28x48. 

all this for a smoking $90! 

please email us info@503couture.com for more info- or facebook us- or call me if you have my number! 

have a fabulous thursday :)
xo

Pinterest=Inspiring!

Hi Friends,

So... Sorry it has been a little while since our last blog post! I have been super busy and have started many new adventures this last month! 

Starting my sewing adventure... Mostly, learning as go, but it has been quite the job! I didn't know it required soo much time. But it is very worth it as soon as I start making fun little things for London. :) 

I also started my couponing adventure (which i have been blogging about). Also, a learning as I go type of thing but I am determined to SAVE money!

Also, my obsession with pinterest! Basically, it is a website to save all your DIY projects, furniture, recipes, home decor, photography, and the list goes on. You can follow people to see what they "pin" and you can "repin" onto your board. It is very fun! Especially for those of you who LOVE to be creative!

Here are a few inspirational pictures of the overall look I am going for the makeover (all saved on my pinterest boards). 

Take a look:

Love the hints of blue, the dark table with the white chairs. 

Now for the curtains... So hard to choose what style I will be going with... 

mix and match curtains 

                                                             printed curtain                           one-color curtain

As you can see, I still have a few final decisions to make (and open to your suggestions!) But, I am being inspired constantly with pinterest! If you want to join, you must have an invite. Please leave your email address and we will invite you over! 

-Ashley 

If You See It ... You'll Wear It!

Hello 503 Couture Friends!

Lately, I've have realized that I have all this great jewelry, but I am only wearing the same bits and pieces and ignoring the rest!  In girl world this is a big NO-NO!  In a mission to end this vicious cycle I realized that if I 'saw' my jewelry collection I was more likely to wear a larger variety of it.  Guess what?? It worked!  Here are a few of my latest designs .... hopefully, it will give some you some ideas on how to use those extra frames you have laying around :)

I found this great frame and bought the fabric as well as the push pins with pearl heads to add a little bling! I leaned it against the wall and not only do I have some great room decor, but a great way to see all my necklaces!

Here is another one I did for my earrings.  I found this frame at a thrift store for $4 dollars!  Cleaned it up a bit and of course applied some friendly sandpaper and hello!  I just love the lace and how pretty it turned out.  Using lace made it perfect for hanging my earrings with all the holes already there!  Love this piece and the bright green is just fun!

This project is easy, inexpensive and totally fun to create!  You can't go wrong! Just grab an old frame, clean it up, sand it down, add fabric and you have a beautiful way to display all your jewelry!  If you see it you will wear it ... take it from me!

Till Next Time,

Christa

Couponing 101: Getting Started.

It has begun! I have joined the band wagon and starting this whole couponing adventure! I am sure most of you have seen previews or seen the show "Extreme Couponing," watching people buying hundreds and hundreds worth of groceries and saving like 90% on their bill! Well, I have definitely been inspired to SAVE MONEY- and I thought some of you might want join in! So, I will be starting Couponing Series for me to help you (or you to help me... HA! Since I am sooo new this) on this adventure.

I recently just attending an "Extreme Couponing Class" this past week. I just LOVED what was taught there. In fact, I LOVED it so much that I have 3 Newspapers coming to my house weekly (yes, that is THREE papers... oh goodness, what did I get myself into). 

 Here is the basis of what I learned: 

1. Get Sunday's Newspaper with all the ads and coupons inside (basically you are looking for the Smart Source(SS) Ad, Proctor & Gamble (P&G), anything additional you like). Of course, you can choose not to get the paper but most of the manufacturer's coupons come inside of it.

2. Start a file system labeling your SS; P&G; Red Plum (comes through the mail) with the "Sunday's date." File them away. 

picture above is from: http://grocerysmarts.com/nevada/lists/splashg89cjm.php

**3. Here is the key... Every item in the grocery/pharmacy like stores goes through a 10-12 week 'rock bottom low' prices. When your item is at 'rock bottom low,' use the manufacturer's coupon to get the ultimate SAVINGS! (Buying multiple paper's means that you can get two, three, four, ten, etc. of an item... hence how people can become extreme.)


**Stock up on an item to last the 10-12 week cycle until the item hits the rock bottom price again, then stock up again. I use Grocery Smarts to help me find the best deals weekly. 

Let the Savings begin and please share your Savings with me!


-Ashley


P.S. For you Vegas couponers, check 
out Tip Resource and Grocery Smarts for tips 
and to help you plan your shopping trips. 

My London turned 1!

September 3, marked the day my little London came into the world. Motherhood has been one great adventure to be on... and it helps that I get this little cutie everyday.

Yes, I gave London her first haircut that day! She was super good... quite curious actually!

We wanted to have a small party for her. My sister was the master craftsman and created all the paper decor (the flags, the chains, etc.). I wanted to keep with a more girlie theme so she used mostly pinks and purple papers. She did great huh? 

(PS. I am currently in the midst of a kitchen makeover! So, stayed tuned for updates!) 

We added a this doily table runner I posted this in my last blog which you can Click here  to view it. I also had cute photo's captured by Maple Hill Photography framed and displayed throughout the party.

My friends, Adam & Jinnalee, helped me out so much by making these gluten-free carrot cupcakes. Honestly, I didn't know what to expect (and I am not just saying cause I have to) but those carrot cupcakes were AMAZING! The cupcakes had a banner that said "Happy Birthday!" 

Happy 1st Birthday my London Jayde. You have been such a joy to my life. 

Just remember, you don't have to go overboard to have a cute birthday party for your little one. Simplicity & Delegation come in handy! Just have fun and laugh, that is all you will remember later! 

-Ashley 

lacey lace!

hi ya'll (i have been watching friday night lights seasons 1-4 and have this texas accent all the sudden- haha) :)

this beautiful table was painted with love from the girls @ 503 and our sweet friend jordan! 

it's wood painted black with a white lace overlay. it would be cute as a side table! or a little kid's art desk. or your art desk?!?! 

the price is $50! that's a SMOKIN' deal! 

email us at info@503couture.com for questions, answers, laughter or love!

xo

joeley

Old Doily's into a Chic Table Runner

Joeley Harper, my sister, gave me these old Doily's she bought at a her Arizona estate sale shopping spree. They were pretty nasty but she saw potential in them. 

She said make them into a table runner and let it be your first sewing project! (Just recently, I took my a sewing lesson and learned the basics of my machine.YAY! It only took me 8 months to learn. HA!) 

I had to wash these doily's first- Iron them- Starting sewing! I did have a few mistakes during sewing, but needless to say, I finished it within an hour! 

Look at how cute it turned out. Of course I had to use this Chic Doily Table Runner as part of my party decor for my little girl's first Birthday! 

-Ashley