Don’t Shop Adopt / Zazzle Made Cat T-Shirts

If you like cats then you will love a cat-designed t-shirt. All of the Zazzle-made shirts were created for the cat lover who believes that it's better to adopt a cat from a shelter than to buy one. I created this cat design from one collage art design. Each element is layered by hand to create this fall-season feline design

The t-shirt design features a pumpkin patch, a cut-out illustration of adorable cats, and a fall season tree background. The design is shown on a basic short sleeve black t-shirt.

Don't Shop Adopt Cats / Fall Season Style Unisex T-Shirt
by giftsforcatlovers

Both my husband and I have this basic t-shirt and find it to be a comfortable tee that is perfect for everyday wear. This heavy-weight tee is made from 100% cotton. We find this shirt to be comfortable due to the loose fit and natural fabric.

Cat Adoption / White Cat Photo on Black T-Shirt
by giftsforcatlovers

You will love the attention to detail as this shirt has double-needle stitching at the bottom of the sleeve and at the hem. A quality-made t-shirt that is reasonably priced.  All shirts are offered in a variety of styles including unisex and come in a variety of colors.

Must Have High Waisted Capri Workout Legging

 Shop Zazzle for must-have high-waisted capri workout leggings and find amazing colors and designs. I bought a black denim print Capri legging at Zazzle and I love it. The feel of the fabric and the compression fit is not only comfortable but it gives me a perfect shape. Even my husband likes the legging. 

You bet the Capri legging is a must-have for every woman.

The legging wears well as I have worn them to power walk, exercise, and work in the garden, and after a whole lot of bending, I found that the knees did not stretch out. This legging kept its shape even though I squatted, twisted, and turned. The stretch recovery is wonderful and the waistband stayed in place, I didn’t have to pull it up which means the fit is excellent.

Classic Black Denim Summer Yoga Style Capri Leggings
by Susang6

I washed the legging in the delicate cycle took it out shook and hung it to dry. After several washes, this Capri legging looks just as good as when I bought it.

I will definitely be buying another pair of Capri leggings for the warm days of fall. If you have not bought this style of legging you should. You will love the way the fabric feels on your skin and the way the compression fit makes you look. 

Know that I prefer black outfits and thought the buffalo plaid or zebra print Capri legging would be darling with a black tunic top and black ballet flats.

Here are a few of my dark color capri legging must-have favorites.

Cute Black and Gray Buffalo Plaid Capri Leggings
by Susang6

Chic Black Zebra Pattern with Silver Glitter Capri Leggings
by Susang6

Vintage Style Roses with Gold Throw Pillow

If you are someone who loves beautiful furnishings for your vintage home then you will love this elegantly designed throw pillow.  This square throw pillow was created from a photograph of vintage victorian wallpaper. 

The image is not perfect due to the age of the wallpaper, I did use photoshop to restore the photo and I think considering the age of the wallpaper the design is quite lovely. 

The elegant vintage floral decorative pillow features an urn filled with mauve-pink and burgundy roses on a soft gold color background and gold filigree accents.

Elegant Vintage Floral Rose Victorian Style Throw Pillow

Use this vintage-style pillow as an accent for your sofa or bed. This lovely pillow will add ambiance to the décor of your home. For a sofa, I would recommend two or more.

Know that Zazzle-made pillows are made from high-quality simplex knit fabric. The 100% polyester pillows are soft to the touch and wrinkle-free. This isn’t a thin fabric.  All Zazzle-made pillows feature a heavyweight stretch material that provides a beautiful color definition for the printing of the design.

There are three fabric choices for this throw pillow; polyester, cotton, and outdoor. Know that a  vintage rose print square pillow like this would be a thoughtful gift for a housewarming or another occasion.

Fabulous Handfasting Wedding Invitations

 If you are planning a wedding ceremony and intend on implementing handfasting where the bride and groom's hands are tied together to symbolize the binding of two lives, then you will love these fabulous wedding invitations.

Many couples from different religious backgrounds are choosing to handfast over the traditional wedding ceremony. They like the romantic symbolism of the tying of hands.  Research indicates that handfasting was actually an engagement ritual. When two people decided to be married they would celebrate their engagement with a handfasting ceremony. Today handfasting is a ritual that signifies s the couple's commitment to each other.

 

Otherworld invitations feature a variety of handfasting invitations from regal silver flourish in dark green, to a lovely red rose, and more. You will find an invitation color scheme for every wedding theme at Otherworld invitations

All Otherworld invitations are fabulous with details that you will not find at other invitation shops. So if you are planning a handfasting wedding and are seeking a fabulous wedding invitation then look no further. 

Here are a few favorite handfasting wedding invitations.

Elegant red and black handfasting wedding invitations 

Stunning and Fabulous Red and Black Gothic Floral Handfasting or wedding invitation perfect for your special day.

Regal Silver Flourish Hunter Green Handfasting Invitation

Beautiful and luxurious Regal Silver Flourish over a deep dark Hunter Green from the "Shadow Jewels" color palette, with stylized hand lettering sure to leave an impression.

Beautiful dark Navy Blue and Tan gold Rose with gold wedding rings tied together by a flowing navy blue bow. View this invitation and other designs without the gold wedding rings to stand out for an unforgettable invitation to your most important events at the wedding collection.

Bright Summer Floral Greenery Handfasting Invitation

Share unforgettable memories with the Bright Summer Floral Greenery Handfasting design

Sweet Sage Green & Pink Floral Broom Handfasting Invitation

With an Ode to Traditional Handfastings, the Sweet Sage Green makes a delightful contrast for this 'boho' style collage decorated with pink roses, beads, ribbon, and foliage in a gorgeous and unique watercolor display.

Rustic Blue Dried Flowers Handfasting Wedding All In One Invitation

This beautiful Rustic Blue Dried Flowers Handfasting or Wedding design is perfect for your special day featuring pretty blue flowers and dried grass florals. This invitation has everything you need and does NOT require any envelopes! It even comes complete with a tear-away RSVP Postcard!

Lemon Citrus Accessories for Kitchen

Create a cheerful ambiance with lemon citrus printed accessories. Lemons are the color of the sun and are a good way to add warmth and positive energy to your kitchen.

 Lemon Citrus Kitchen Accessories 

One way to add lemon decorations to your kitchen is to buy printed kitchen towels. Shop for kitchen towels online at Zazzle and find darling designs created by independent designers. Use the towels to dry your dishes, wipe down your counters, and accent your baker's rack. You can drape one on the rack or you can roll a variety of towels and put them in a basket. Set this basket on your countertop so the pretty yellow and white towels can be viewed.

Lemon Citrus Kitchen Towel 

Personalize Lemon Print Kitchen Towel 

Another way to add citrus decorations to your kitchen is to buy fresh lemons and set them in a clear bowl. Use this bowl of lemons as a table centerpiece.

Add a fresh look to your kitchen with lemon citrus accessories. Create a tablescape with a yellow lemon print on a white background tablecloth Or cover your table with a lemon-designed runner, placemats, napkin, and plate. Set the bowl of fresh lemons in the center. Enjoy this tablescape throughout the spring and summer seasons.

Cheerful lemon printed tablecloth

Every Day or Special Occasion Lemon Print Paper Plate

 All products featured here were created by independent designers. Thank you for visiting the fabulous fashion and decor blog do come again.

Animal Pictures / Pet Photo Designed Shirts

 

Show off your love for your fur baby by wearing a shirt with a photo of your dog or cat or another animal on it. Shop for template t-shirts, hoodies, or sweatshirts at Zazzle and find the style that you like. Then follow the steps for customizing to upload your photograph or to edit the text.

A darling shirt for a cat lover

Shop for a variety of shirt designs as there are many styles to choose from. The short sleeve cat t-shirt (shown) is basic cotton with a relaxed fit. This shirt features a cutout photo of an orange tabby cat and an overlay of tulip flowers and a butterfly. Wear this shirt for the spring season and on holidays such as "Mother's Day" Buy as shown or remove the design to upload an image of your fur-baby. 

Here is a black sweatshirt that I created from a photo of my Pitbull dog. The sweatshirt is exactly what I need during the winter and I really like that, I could customize it with a photo of my dog.

 Know that if you love this sweatshirt with my dog's photo that you can buy it as shown.

As far as fabric and care the sweatshirt as it's made with 10 ounces of a cotton-poly blend. The inside is textured like fleece and I think it makes the shirt feel cozy and warm. The sleeves are set in with a double-needle stitched neckline and the bottom band really helps to keep you warm.

This is a template sweatshirt you can buy as shown or design your own animal or pet photo shirt.

Here are a few of my new pet photo-designed shirts for him, her, and the kids 

Dog and Cat Dad Funny Father's Day T-Shirt

Easter Golden Retriever and Rabbit Spring Holiday Sweatshirt

Cute Dog Cat / Animals in Hats Girls White T-Shirt

Golden Retriever Dog Mom White T-Shirt

The t-shirt is 100% cotton which is perfect for warm spring and summer weather. (note some shirts are a cotton blend) read the Zazzle.com product description to know the fabric and care.

I recommend washing the t-shirt and the sweatshirt in the permanent press cycle, cold water, and tumble dry on low heat.

Know that I bought my first Zazzle shirt five years ago and I am still wearing them seasonally. 

                     

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Small Bedroom Space Saver Tips

So many of the new homes have really small bedrooms. It seems that the master bedroom is a decent size but the other bedrooms seem to pay the price. Like many people, I have a decent size master bedroom but my other bedrooms are small. In order to make the bedroom appear larger, I needed to save some space.

Save space in a bedroom by buying a twin-sized bed with drawers located directly underneath This bed with drawers will eliminate the need for a chest of drawers. You can create a more spacious look in your bedroom with built-in bookshelves with cabinets instead of freestanding shelving.

Here is a room set that I did to show my customer how she could save space in her daughter's small bedroom. 

see pillow I used in this set here 

.Another way to save space is to buy a raised bed that has a built-in desk underneath. These raised beds look like bunk beds only there isn’t a lower bed. Kids seem to love this bed ensemble.

My niece had a really small bedroom so her Dad created a loft sleeping area for her. He then created a study area underneath the loft. By raising the bed to the loft area her bedroom was more spacious.

My sister saved space in her small bedroom by installing a Murphy Bed. When the bed is locked into the wall your room will look very spacious. My sister has her office in that room along with a potted palm tree and a comfy chair. When she needs the room for guests she will utilize the Murphy bed.

When shopping for furniture select a small frame bed and a nightstand as large furniture would make the room look less spacious.

Buy plastic storage containers and put a few on the top shelf of the closet for past-season clothing. This will free up space in the drawers and your clothes that are hanging will not look cramped.

Well, those are some ideas that I thought I would share with all of you on how to save space in a small bedroom.

Beer Steins For Daily Use or Occasion Gifts

Beer steins come in a variety of styles, and shapes and are made out of stoneware, pewter, porcelain, glass, and ceramic. Some have hinged tops with a thumb lever that is used to open the lid so that you can drink from the stein. and others have open tops. Steins are used for drinking beer however at my house we use them as a display on our mantle and in a glass case. Rarely do we drink beer from them but that is not to say that we have not enjoyed them over the years during the holidays and at an Oktoberfest dinner.

The classic beer stein that you would find in Germany or Bavaria is made out of stoneware and the designs are quite unique. The steins are usually sold for special occasions like a housewarming party, a holiday, or for a special event. Many people collect the steins because of their style and ornamental designs.

Since my husband is a collector I make a point to buy him a stein every Christmas. He has a few pewter steins with hinged tops that are from the early 1900s and are handmade German steins. These antiques never come out of the glass cabinet. They are truly prized for their craftsmanship. He also collects the Budweiser Clydesdale steins, the holiday series that began in 1980. Like any collector, my husband will buy steins that are part of a series, antique steins, and steins for everyday usage.

The beer steins at Zazzle are perfect for everyday use or for giving at a housewarming. birthday, Christmas, or another occasion gift. The stein features a traditional German design that has ornate borders at the rim and base and a detailed handle. The beer stein is available in 2 colors; white with metallic gold and gray with blue color.  Another feature is that you can buy them as shown or you can upload your own photograph or logo and make your own.

What I liked about Zazzle’s beer steins is they have good look at them and we can use them daily if we want and do not have to worry if they are broken. They would also be thoughtful Christmas gifts or housewarming gifts for anyone who likes to drink beer.

Here are a few of my favorite stein designs. All were created by the independent designers at Zazzle. 

Vintage Map of Denmark (1801) Beer Stein

by Alleycatshirts

Vintage Danish Royal Coat of Arms of Denmark Beer Stein

by Danoise

Remembrance Christmas Tree Ornaments

When it comes to the holidays you may be missing a loved one who passed away, or you may be sad because you are thinking of your beloved pet.  If you find that you are feeling blue then it is helpful to create a remembrance Christmas ornament for your holiday tree.

  

It's always hard to have a loved one pass away. Please know that the remembrance ornament is a way to not feel so sad during the Christmas season 

My niece lost her mother to cancer when she was just a child and she is always sad during the Christmas holidays because it was her mom’s favorite time of the year. So this year I found a photograph of my niece and she has her hand on her mother's. It was such a nice remembrance photo of her family. I went to Zazzle and I created an ornament out of the photograph. Uploading my photo was easy to do and I could not be happier with the ornament that I designed.

If you would like to create a remembrance ornament then here is the template that I created. You may use it or you may choose another design. I find the metal backing is nice especially if the photographs are older. It is made very well and the ceramic ornament is protected from the metal encasing

Keepsake Family Photo Christmas Metal Ornament

by Susang6

I shipped the ornament directly to my niece and when she received it she said that she cried. They were happy tears, loving tears as she remembered the day that the photo was taken and how she had so much fun with her mom and her cousins.

 She told me now my mom is part of my Christmas celebration because of this remembrance ornament. From this Christmas forward when my niece decorates her Christmas tree with her remembrance ornament she will be keeping the memory of her mother alive through her memories.

This ornament I created this to remember my mother. All of the beaded and sequin ornaments on this tree my mom had made when she was recovering from breast cancer. She told me it was good to stay busy doing the things she loved.  

Remembrance Christmas Tree Ornament

by Susang6

Halloween Tree Decorations

Halloween trees have been popular for many years and I suppose it is because people like having a tree with lights and ornaments as a part of their home décor. Normally the trees are shaped and look like a Christmas tree however instead of green branches the tree is black or dark purple and I have seen a few that were orange color. 

A Halloween tree is fun to decorate and you can use it to accent your home décor or set it up on your front porch. It is a good way to let all the neighborhood children know that you have candy for them when they go out to trick or treat.

Even if you are not someone who goes all out when decorating for Halloween know that a tree would be all that you would need. You could buy one at Hobby Lobby or Amazon for your tabletop or set up a Halloween tree in a  dark corner in your foyer or living space.

Here is a tree that is perfect for your home or office.  It is decorated with plastic skulls and pumpkins.

As for lights, it is best to buy purple or orange lights for a black Halloween tree. If you do another color tree such as an orange one then I would recommend a strand of black lights. Thus keeping with the traditional colors of Halloween; orange, black, and purple.

Your decorations should be spooky and you can shop for small plastic skeletons and pumpkins at a hobby store. Use crazy glue to attach a hook to hang them on your tree. Shop for ceramic ornaments and other Halloween decorations at Zazzle.com  Many ornaments are templates which means you can customize them by adding a photograph of your children in their Halloween costumes from previous years of buy the keepsake ornaments with the design as shown, plus your personalized text.  The ornament would be a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves halloween. .

Shop for Halloween grosgrain ribbon and drape it onto your tree. Complete your tree by adding a black witch add to the top and a colorful and magical-looking tree skirt.

I put together a collection of  Zazzle ornaments and tree skirts that I found. All were created by independent artists and are unique designs.