New Hardware Style for my Curtain Holdbacks

I haven't always been thrilled with the metal brackets I have used for curtain holdbacks, always wanting something "prettier" but still functional. Although, the metal brackets are very durable and functional. After a customer brought to my attention that they also would like something "prettier" for the hardware, my hubby helped me brainstorm for a new style. Amazingly, it only took one evening to create a concept, and all of the supplies are local!

So here it is...a straight wooden dowel rod that you simply place your curtains behind. It is so very simple, isn't it? I handpaint the dowel rods and bases a coordinating color to go along with the shape that you choose. Then the base is screwed into the dowel rod, and the shape is glued to the front of the dowel rod. I include two drywall screws so you can then screw the base into your wall.

Here are a few pictures:

A pair of daisies in wisteria with dark purple accents and dark yellow centers...front view and side view:



Then a pair of basketballs, front view and side view:



And then here is the original metal bracket style, which is still available, as well as the wooden dowel both shown on the whale. Just let me know which style you would prefer for your curtain holdbacks!





You can order curtain holdbacks in nearly any shape and theme at my website http://www.littleelephantcompany.com/. If you don't see what you want, just let me know, and I would be happy to make it!

Construction Trucks - Cement Truck, Backhoe, Dump Truck

Inspired by the Eddie Bauer bedding "Little Builder," this cement truck is simply every little builder's dream. My 3 year old wanted to to keep it for his own collection of shapes, as he loves Tonkas in general.

The cement truck's cab and body are a denim blue with a light blue and sage green cement mixer. The window is white and layered onto the truck. The wheels I handpainted onto the body in black and then layered the sage green center of the wheels on top.

A perfect addition to the backhoe and dump truck in my
regular line (or have the regular shapes custom painted, too, like this set), the custom handpainted cement mixer will complete any Little Builder's nursery decor.

Contact me today to custom order your own cement mixer. Remember, nearly all designs are available in nearly all my products - wall letters, growth charts, curtain holdbacks, and more!

Quilt Clips for Pottery Barn Kids "Abby"

I think Pottery Barn Kids must be one of my top 3 favorites in baby bedding lines. Their designs are rich and colorful and always have some whimsy sewn in.

This set of daisies I created to coordinate with the PBK "Abby" bedding. I used bright red, sage green, pale yellow, light pink, and white colors. Notice the "stitching" details on each of the flowers - a zig zag, a horizontal, and a vertical. I then contrasted the details on the leaves to compliment the petals. What also makes my quilt clips stand out, is that they are handpainted in custom colors and layered to make them "pop" when you hang your quilt.

Would you like a set of your own daisy quilt clips in the PBK "Abby" design? Just email me, and I would be happy to send you a custom invoice for your order. Don't forget that all of my designs come in practically all of my products - 9 inch wall letters, curtain holdbacks, growth charts, name signs, hair barrette holders...

Quilt clips are the perfect final touch to your child's bedroom. They add artwork to the room and keep the quilt safely out of the baby's bed.