For the Love of Burlap..

....and a little more insight into our house...

Lately I have been seeing pillows made out of Burlap everywhere. So of course I had to sew one (or maybe two) as well.

I was in desperate need to lighten our Living Room a bit. Everything is taupe and I really wanted some white/ cream pillows for our couch.

These are simple envelope style pillows with two buttons added. They measure 16x16. So small compared to the last few pillows I made. The pillows came together really quickly and definitely a lot less of a hassle then putting zippers in to the pillow covers. So needless to say these are not the last envelope pillows I have sewn for our house. I think it is time for me to join "Pillowcase Anonymous". Hmmmm... Do I have to worry???

Finally...

....the dresser is done.

Yesterday was Maya's big day. Her 6th birthday. I finished the dresser the night before. I found this last minute decoration idea and instantaneously knew it would be the perfect addition to her room. So of course the pom poms will have an extended stay in her room now.

It looks so cute though. Pretty girly.

The dresser was a fair amount of work. But I think at the end it was all worth it. She really loves it. Finally a pink piece of furniture in her room. Not that there isn't any pink in her room.

I had her pick the shelf liner at Target last week. Polka dots won over flowers. So Polka dots it was.

Work in progress...

So a few weeks ago one Saturday morning I went on a mission. Yard sale...
I found this beauty....


Pretty yellow... This was taken after I started painting it with primer. So I saw it in its yellow brightness. I instantaneously knew I had to have it. So hubby started to negotiate. Hmm $10.. We take it. Hubby did not quite get why we would need another changing table. But I was set. Well maybe for the next baby. no baby yet but a changing table is a good start isn't it??

Well I guess Maya had other plans. She saw it and wanted it just as much as I did. So she suggested painting it pink. After some thought I decided I'll paint it pink as a birthday presen for her and she can use it as a much needed toy chest for her big girls toys. Stuff she has to move out of the play room so it won't be easily accessible for Zoe.

And here is the beauty after painting it with primer. Excuse my messy Garage. I had to make a little room first for my project. So hopefully by early next week it will be pink. Of course I will post about it once it is done.

Pillows, pillows...

...and more pillows.

I have been working on these for the last couple of days.

A few weeks ago we decided our patio needs a much needed makeover. So off to Target we went to buy some new patio furniture.

I didn't really like the selection of their patio cushions and pillows. So of course knowing myself I was set on making some of my own. I went to Jo-Ann's and bought this lovely home decor fabric. I didn't bother to buy fabric especially for outdoor use. Instead I just got one of their regular upholstery fabric. I have to say I like the result. It looks fresh and I absolutely love the lime green and red color combo. Oh and I am always good for flowery fabric.

And I had a plain off white tablecloth to go with it.

So I think we will spend many days and evenings on our patio this summer. I can't wait....