365 Days of Italy Ava

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Day 53

Autumn Window Boxes

My sad window boxes have set empty since summer.. Ideas go around and around in my head but that 5 second thought disappears as I enter the house and pretend I never saw anything.. I kept thinking that I could skip Autumn but Sunday was such a beautiful day, it was time to tackle this small project

We went to a couple of stores looking for inspiration but that little voice in my head kept saying "you're better than this Laura, you're better than purchasing..get creative". So I come home on a hunt for my autumn totes..15 totes later (mostly all Christmas) I find a few measly pumpkins and synthetic fall leaves.. My husband then informs me that they tote I'm looking for may be in the rafters in the garage.. FOR REAL!! Basically he could of told me 15 totes ago.... I don't dare ask him to get it down since I already have him busy painting the kitchen..

So this is what I came up with:

Yes, those are squirrel bite marks on the pumpkin

Want more inspiration:

Reference: http://www.myhomeideas.com/outdoor-living/gardening/fall-window-boxes-10000001098256/cm/

Monday, October 22, 2012

Day 52 ~ New Arrivals

What's New at Italy Ava this week?

First I want to let all my fans know that on Saturday, October 27th, Italy Ava is donating 10% of all items sold to the Evan Carrow foundation. Evan’s family wants to ensure that this message is ongoing and sustained over time. The “Born To Be Alive committee continues to work on ways to raise awareness of teen depression and suicide. If you can't make it to the store on Saturday stop in and by a t-shirt, 100% proceeds go to this foundation and Italy Ava sells them year round. Read more on Evan's story:

http://www.italyava.com/Born-to-be-Alive.html

Thursday, October 25th
Witches Night Out
Wear a witches hat and get a discount

New Inventory

The Bubble Necklace

Available Friday

Starting Tuesday our clutch, messenger bags, and handbag arrivals start filtering in..

Later this week our back-order of boots is finally arriving

Fashion

Hi-Lo Flying Tomato Maxi Cardigan

Our seamless NikiBiki tops will be here Tuesday. Same dreamy fabric as the leggings and tanks we carry. These tops are great for sleeping, thermal wear, they replace the tank for colder seasons making your blouses a bit warmer.. Colors: Leopard, Black, Nude, Ivory

Indigo Wild

We are excited for our Christmas soaps, laundry detergents, wood balls, sprays, and hand soap this week..

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Day 51 ~ The Almost Fabulous Cottage

The Almost Fabulous Cottage

When I thought about doing this blog, I wanted to make sure part of it covered home decor and cottages. So I'm super excited tonight to be doing my first blog on a "Almost Fabulous Cottage". After visiting the Fahl house today, I think Angie needs to change her blog to "The Fabulous Cottage"..

I met Angie back in 2010, on the Marshall Home Christmas Tour..and we've been friends since. If I could sum Angie up I would say she is extremely organized, put together, classy and very creative. So what do we have in common? Creativity & Cottages, quaint, cozy, homes with a ton of character..

Meet Angie and her beautiful family:

I'm a 20 something mother and wife that is obsessed with organization, design, and all things black, red , & white. We recently moved into a fabulous little cottage and are slowly making it our own. I am blessed to have a wonderful husband that is on board for my many to do lists. I am also very lucky to have an extremely talented best friend who paints, sews, creates, and listens to me ramble about my many decorating ideas. I am also thankful for a mother that has allowed me to decorate, arrange, and organize since I was a very small child. My mother has a great eye for design and has always inspired me to make things my own. I'm also equally thankful for my antique loving dad who fills my home with wonderful pieces that he builds to my specifications.