A DIY Halloween!

My Beehive! Haloween 2011

Halloween had me buzzing this year, carving my pumpkin and getting my costume ready at the last minute.  I decided to be a "Beehive" this year!  Martha Stewart's beehive tutorial helped me excecute it.  The hairstylist's video was easy to follow and wonderful to visualize the steps.  I split my hair into 7 sections, instead of 5, and braided the yarn in, instead of twisting it.  I created the bees with black, yellow, and white pipecleaners then let them buzz freely about my hive!   
My friends creative costumes have me already thinking of costumes for next year!  See some of my favorites below. 

Enjoy, 

Margo Isadora

Mochi the Witch

DIYed Sheep (she spent many hours sewing each cotton ball onto her top)

A Sparkling Christmas Tree!

Frida Kahlo, flower crown DIYed using HonestlyWTF's great tutorial

Crochet Inspiration

Bus Wrapped in Vintage Blankets
By: Magda Sayeg, Mexico City 2008
Photo: by Cesar Ortega of Knitta Please

 Crochet is an versitile medium, which injects a vibrant punch into anything from accessories to automobiles. Whether it's the beautiful crochet artwork of Olek or the classic granny square, I have always been inspired by its endless possibilities.  Lately I'm seeing more crochet used in design.

  My grandmother crocheted a sweet dream blanket for me, and lacy crocheted snowflakes during the winter, among other beautiful pieces.  She recently taught me the basic stitch and I ran with it.  I'm in the process of crocheting a whimsical beehive/bucket purse out of ripped tee shirt pieces (similar to the ones in the fringe necklace). (see image below.)

  I look forward to being able to design more complicated crochet creations in the future.  But right now I am quite inspired by the crochet work of others!  

Enjoy,

Margo Isadora

Crocheted Tee Bag in Process!

Bottom of my Crocheted Tee Bag!

Simeli Bike Jewelry

Anna Sui Vest

Retro Maxi, Pattern Available on Etsy!

Wood & Wool Stool

Great Crocheted Mini!

Chevron, Plaid, and Striped Crocheted Bike!

House of Holland AW11

House of Holland AW11

Katie Probert's Beautiful 'Harvest Hoop-la Crochet Scarf'

Inviting Trailer

Crochet in Nature

Crochet... filling in the cracks in our daily lives!

Paint Chip Art

Profile Paint Chip Art by yours truly! 

I have always been attracted to the colorful paint chips that line the walls of paint and hardware stores. When I was little I would collect as many of the candy colored cards as I could.  Recently I got a fresh stash from Home Depot and returned home ready to create.  I started cutting and before I knew it they were transformed into whimsical profiles of people.  It was fun to make these eye catching and inexpensive works of art.  Below are some of my pieces, along with other beautiful paint chip art. 

Enjoy,

Margo Isadora

By: MIS

More Faces... By: MIS

Patterned Tie ~ by MIS

Tie Close-up! MIS 

Graphic Paint Chip Art

Paint Chip Art Dining Room Burst of Color!

Not paint chip art per say...
but just imagine if it was done in paint chips!

Fun Paint Chip Coasters!

Hope this has inspired you!
 Pick up some paint chips, a glue stick and a pair of scissors... and get to work!

Missoni for Target

Missoni for Target is a match made in heaven!  I have been lusting after everyone of the 400 pieces in this epic collection; Target's largest designer collaboration yet. The Italian designer's line hits Target stores on Tuesday, September 13th!  

I couldn't wait to see these vibrant pieces, so I ventured into the city on the first night of school, to visit...

This pop up shop looked quite promising! I arrived a half an hour in advance, but the line which began at the shop (6th Ave & 42nd St) was already down the block and around the corner on to Broadway.... We waited after almost 3 hours and still did not get inside the promised land.   

The signature Missoni zig-zag prints and other colorful patterns have always inspired me.  It is wonderful that Missoni has partnered up with Target, bringing their great textiles and designs to the masses! Check out some of my favorite pieces below!  

Enjoy, 

Margo Isadora

The Anxious Missoni Obsessed Waiting...

The Promise Land!

One Lucky Lady!

We all cheered for her as she passed by!

Peaking in... unfortunately I didn't get any further than this!

The classic Missoni Zig!

HOT Bike!

Ahhhh...

Need!

Just ADORABLE!

Lets have people over for coffee & tea every day?!?!

Next summer's suit?!

Back to School ~ Pom Pom DIY

Heading back to school after a fun summer can be a challenge. I knew in order to survive my post summer blues I would need a hot backpack for school.  I decided to transform my grey backpack into a bag that I would look forward to using each day! As you know, I believe that one can add pizazz to any outfit/accessory with the addition of fringe or pom poms.  M&J Trimmings has an incredible selection of trim, and the perfect pink poms for my bag.  I hand stitched the trim to the flaps of my bag.  To speed up the process you can use a sewing machine if you like.  Check out the DIY tutorial below!

Enjoy, 

Margo Isadora

Supplies~ Backpack, Trim, Needle and Thread!

Pin your trim!

Pin your trim all around the areas you want to adorn.
(cut to size and repeat as necessary)

Whip stitch all around your pinned trim!
The thimble helped as the leather was tough to hand sew.

Pom Pomed and Ready for Action!