a night in

 

I'm enjoying a night in tonight. I have a lot of crafting and prepping to do for the upcoming Renegade Craft Fair I'll be at, here in just two weeks! There's still so much to get done and it's led to quite a few late nights, but I have to remind myself how lucky I am to be doing something I love - then it makes it all worth it. I'm also really excited to share with you what I've been working on and list some new things in the shop! Hope your week is off to a great start! 

xo. Melisa

photo diy

My church recently celebrated it's 2nd year & we made the place look extra great for all of the festivities with some different decor. Every year we blow up photos from the last year and hang em from the ceiling. They're fairly easy to make and really add a lot to any event. So whether you're having a birthday or anniversary party, even if you want to spruce up a bare wall in your house - these turned out great and would be a great addition to any decor!

We had our photos printed online here . Since printing them on a thicker board or foam, was significantly more expensive, the mr and I decided to diy. All you need is some spray adhesive, foam board, an exacto knife, and some pretty photos!

Cover your board with spray adhesive and lay your photo on top. Make sure to press out all of the air bubbles! Let it dry for at least 20-30mins then start to cut. This can be a little tricky; if you line up the edges of the photo to the edges of the board when you first lay it down, it'll work the best. This is the most time consuming part, but that's just because we like to pay attention to detail.

All that's left is to hang! We used twine and tape to attach it to the backs of the photos. They looked great^_^

If you decide to try this, leave a link! I'd love to see how yours come out. Hope your week is off to a lovely start!

xo. melisa

photo credit: photos taken at church were taken by Kalli Photography

WEAR :: maxi + wu

 

 

details // dress: forever21, shirt: Jason Wu, Sunnies: h&m, Scarf: fossil, Shoes: Vera Wang

I'm loving all this nice weather! Cool breeze with the sun still shining... it's just perfection. I've been working a lot on new crafts for the shop. Pie N' the Sky will be at an event this weekend, so I'm trying to get everything for my booth in order! If you follow my instagram then you've been able to see my progress^_^ if you'd like to follow, I'm @pienthesky

Have a lovely evening friends!

xo. melisa 

daylight

today was such a sweet morning. i didn't go into work today so I could get a few things done at home, work on some crafts for an upcoming event, run errands, and of course, go vote! i love mornings when I'm not in a rush and I can just open up the curtains and take in the sunshine - it's been perfect. hope your day is off to a lovely start friends!

xo. melisa

like myself

do you ever just have one of those days where you feel like yourself? or rather, where you feel really comfortable being yourself, like for once you really know what it means to be you... you're not trying to impress, you're not searching for identity, you look in the mirror and see yourself for who you truly are, and you're alright with it. These moments are rare and special. It's these moments I cling to and call upon in my moments of insecurity. Deep down there is a girl who is confident and comfortable in her skin. I'm happy to be her today.

xo. melisa

photoshoot // amanda senior portraits

I just love taking photos! I'm not a professional by any means, it's just for fun and it makes me happy! These are a few shots I took of one of our students, Amanda. I love her red hair and how it stands out in these shots. 

Hope you have a great weekend. We have lots of fun planned here, and I just can't wait!

xo. melisa

WEAR :: five layer cake

 

 

details //  dress + sweater + hat: urban outfitters, tights: h&m, knee highs: vera wang, shoes: candies, rings: vintage + pie n' the sky

I love the colder weather because I get to wear lots of layers. Layers will be a new feature here on Pie N' the Sky where I'll feature my fall fashion favorites! I love knee highs and how they can add to any outfit, and keep your legs nice and toasty! Hats are really great at serving as an accent piece to your outfit, especially when it has a little flair. I borrowed a feather I usually keep on my nightstand to give my hat a little extra oomph. What layering pieces are you loving??

xo. melisa