Organize the Whole Shebang: Smashing Souvenirs!

Jayne's studio was so fun to work on. Who wouldn't love to be amongst beautiful fabrics, beads, trims and creative company! Jayne is the creative handbag designer behind www.designsbyjayne.com . She is also a wonderful mother + wife. Her story brings tears to my eyes and I'm proud to be a part of her life. (Look for her story in a future post) Jayne gave me a ring when she was ready to take her biz to the next level... take a look, I think she's got it going on! Take a look at the BEFORE + AFTER PHOTOS yourself...

August 04, 2008

Smashing Souvenirs!

Today on AM Northwest, Portland's morning show...my monthly lifestyle segment was all about Simple + Stylish Solutions for your Travel Keepsakes. Take a peek at the segment HERE.

First + foremost think Simple + Stylish when shopping for souvenirs! Reader Beware...I'm going to go a little crazy with the S words to keep you from bringing home the mother of all S words ;)

S for Sensible: these ideas serve a purpose.
-Christmas Ornaments & Books

photo- Hallstatt, Austria

S is for Simple! These items are lightweight + easy to bring home 'cuz we both know the airlines will now charge you up the ying yang for an extra suitcase.
-sea shells- display in a jar
-pressed pennies- the kids love these + they are inexpensive!
-tickets, maps, brochures + such- scrapbooky type items can be framed to create unusual art.

Frame your random keepsakes to create a bit of art- this is from my honeymoon;)

S is for Stylish~ Kick it up a notch and purchase something you really love!
-artwork- how cool to have something made by a local artist decorating your walls.
-decor
-jewelry- my personal favorite!
-clothing + accessories- think beyond printed t's... a handbag or a local piece of garb; like my wool nanny + the professor cape from Scotland!

Art is way better than a postcard! Create charms out of your snapshots.

Add a charm to your bracelet, don a new ring (Santa fe) wear a coin (St. Wolfgang, Austria) or be the recipient of a fabulous bracelet from Italy...grazie Ellen!

AND last but certainly not least
S is for Snapshots: because you took a ton of them now display them!

Create an album from Photoworks-this one happens to be my big 4Oh in Las Vegas. My big bro took photos of the incredible architecture + art then cleverly added them to the album~

-custom charms- I LOVE. LOVE. LOVE these!!!! *see the photo above! I had these custom made... contact me for Natalie's info or leave a comment on her blog. Vintage Sparrow... and more on this as I adore them so much that I'm going to dedicate a post to them!
-frame it... cluster framed pics.