Are you addicted to Pinterest?

Because I am ;-) What a brilliant source of inspiration! Since I have discovered this website, my to-do-lists exploded. So many things I want to make, I want to cook, I want to decorate, I want to give as a gift...

Of course there are hideous things or stupid tipps (especially the whole weight loss which are actually ads), too, but overall I have to say: I am thrilled!!!

So in case you haven’t discovered it, yet, it is really worth a look: Pinterest

If you want to find out, what my fantastic finds are (which I keep rambling about), you can also click on the little Pinterest button in my right sidebar and it will take you straight to my folders:

At the moment I have 14 boards with topics ranging from Accessories to Yummy (Food). You see, all my favourite topics ;-)

Oh and just before you go, I have to warn you. Pinterest is highly addictive. You will forget to bring your children to bed, you will be late for work or dates, you will stay in your pyjamas all day, you will burn your food in the oven and stay up too long... but it is worthwhile ;-)

Cupcake Party – Doyleys Garland

I love parties! I love to go to parties! I love to throw them! I think there are many things to celebrate, not only birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas and Easter. Therefore I now dedicated my Friday posts to parties: to creative party invitations, to easy-to-make party food, to party decorations that make all the difference... I hope you feel inspired by the festive atmosphere on Fridays and celebrate many small and big events.

Yo might have already seen my paper lace doyley garland in front of my window, but today I want to show you how easy and quick it is to make.

All you need is: paper lace doyleys (mine were 4.5’’), a sewing machine, contrasting (or matching) thread, sticky tape

Basically all you need to do is feed the paper doyleys carefully through your sewing machine. I used a zigzag stitch but you also use a straight stitch. Leave a bit of space between the doyleys because otherwise they will be exactly next to each other and I think it looks more like a garland with a bit of space between them. Add doyleys until you have the desired lengths of the garland. Cut the treat and hang onto the wall or window using sticky tape. The garland is so lightweight that sticky tape will hold several meters of garland.

That’s it. Including hanging it takes 10 minutes max. Which leaves you more time for other decorations, for preparing food and drinks or for dressing up.;-)