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Discoball Drink Stirers

May 30, 2017~ Cocktails, DIY and craft projects

Hold the phone – you know who Iris Apfel is right? If not, you can read her wiki bio right // here //. If you are familiar with her though, you’ll know that her clothing style is what I assume my home decor is to other people: overwhelming, magical, bold, bright, colourful, eclectic and creative.  I mean for real, can we all agree that she is a gem and she must be as careful guarded as the likes of Betty White? hmmm, glad we all agree. Anywhoo, for this month’s edition of Inspired by DIY hosted by Jess of Domicile 37 and Kathy of Up To Date Interiors we’re challenged to create with Iris in mind. I created embellished disco ball drink stirrers with her in mind.

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

I was actually super stumped on what to do for this project. I had originally envisioned doing a styled dressed in our bedroom, but I’ve shown that space a lot. Then I thought I might do something in my office like The English Room’s One Room Challenge space // here // , but then I remembered that my home office is currently the staging grounds for my summer purge, so I decided to work in the dining room again. You’ll remember for last month’s challenge I made over our then sideboard in a glossy blue with funky wallpaper // here //, so working in the dining room seems to be my thing!

Before I get to the project, I’m sharing some of my favourite shots of Iris. You can also peep her apartment’s tour online with Architectural Digest // here //

*for the life of me, I cannot find the actual person to credit for these images of Iris. I’ve reverse image searched for about 20 minutes now and have gotten nowhere. It would seem no one credits authorship properly so I wind up in the depths of uncredited Pinterest images.

image from whowhatwear.co.uk

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

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Materials

  • Acrylic Cocktail Swizzle Stirrer Sticks – I thrifted mine at Value Village
  • Ryobi P305 18V ONE+ HOT GLUE GUN
  • 1 Inch Disco Ball pack of 6
  • Gemstone Embellishments
  • Assorted Pom Poms

Step 1: If you find thrifted stirrers with an existing bauble and you wish to remove it, do what I did and use your dremel with a cutting bit to remove the bauble. Don’t forget to wear protective eyewear!

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

Step 2: Using your hot glue gun, affix your disco balls to the top of each drink stirrer. I used my glue gun on the low setting so that I might be able to shape the hot glue so as to avoid ugly lumps.

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

Step 3: Start gluing gemstones and pompoms. I did this in no particular order, but I did take care to harmonize colours.

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

Step 4: Let everything dry and then wash the stirrers before using them.

While I was a bartender for a few summers and can mix a mean drink, I just don’t seem to have the creative wherewithal to create a unique cocktail in honour of Iris. To break-in my new stirrers I used a classic – the London Lemonade and have not been disappointed.

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

I swear, all my little thrifted bits and bobs just keep getting better with age. Remember in my spring home tour // here // how I told you about my secret obsession with thrifting cool cocktail glasses?

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

I’ve wanted to add white dots to giant palm fronds for like a year now. I first spotted it on a bar cart setup by Oh Joy! and instantly new I had to make my own version, I was just unsure for when/what. This is it.

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

p.s if you’re digging those monogramed napkins check-out my tutorial // here //

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

Using bits and bobs from around the house, I created colourful and eclectic disco ball drink stirrers inspired by legendary fashion icon Iris Apfel

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  1. Cassie Bustamante says

    May 30, 2017 at 6:55 am

    so fun! i would love my drink with that! 🙂 disco balls everywhere!

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    • Ariel says

      June 4, 2017 at 10:12 pm

      I think we both need a drink, cocktail stirrer or not. <3

      Reply
  2. Brynne says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:17 am

    WOOHOO! So fun, Ariel, and sooooo Iris! And those polka dotted palm leaves are perfection!

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    • Ariel says

      June 4, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      I thought you might like these! Just the right dose of whimsy for Iris while having enough maximalism to them that I’m still in love with them too.

      Reply
  3. Emy says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Love it! Disco balls are always fun!

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    • Ariel says

      June 4, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      *insert Disco Fever music*

      Reply
  4. Angie says

    May 30, 2017 at 8:29 am

    Yup! She’s so you! Whimsical and fun and takes no sh$&! Love it!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      June 4, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      You know it! Now bring me to Russia so that I can deck-out your new place!

      Reply
  5. Diane Rath says

    May 30, 2017 at 10:37 am

    what a fun, funky, fresh way to add some extra sparkle to your dining room and bar! and you already know how much I love those polka dot monstera leaves!!!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      June 4, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      I sure do! I’m all about that sparkle and shine girl, glad it’s showing!

      Reply
  6. Kathy says

    May 30, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Oooh! London lemonade with disco drink stirs, yes please!! Love the dotted monstera and those cocktail napkins!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      June 4, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      Thanks Kathy 🙂 Between classic Gin & Tonics and London Lemonades I’ve got my summer drinks covered!

      Reply
  7. jessica says

    June 6, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    I cannot wait for you to come out with a book. If anyone knows color…it is Iris…AND you!

    Reply
    • Ariel says

      June 7, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Girl me too! Know anyone who can help me out?! 😉

      Reply

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