enjoying a relaxed cottage style life
This is something that I have been wanting to do for a very long time. Well, let's just say NEEDED to do. We have these two chairs in our bedroom, purchased separately at either Goodwill or garage sales - I was so delighted that their color and shape went so well together. Over the years the fabric began to wear and some stains darkened … [Read more...]
Keeping the Sun at Bay With the extreme summer heat and intensity of the sun, I needed to address a situation in our dining room, the large windows face the setting sun. This causes the room to be quite hot in the late afternoons as well as difficult for those facing the window at mealtime. I knew I wanted to create shades for the windows, … [Read more...]
Sweet Treats for a Guest I shared with you earlier that I had made a couple of pillows from two little girls dresses. My daughter recognized the checked patter in the pocket pillow. I had intended to make another heart pillow out of the bodice, but seeing the scalloped top I got another idea. I saw that this could be made into a sweet … [Read more...]
From Pinterest I was so excited when I first heard about Pinterest. It seemed the perfect solution to those wonderful ideas I find from fellow bloggers and on the Internet. I had saved several beforehand through bookmarking only to lose them when I had computer problems. Pinterest fits the bill. Not only that – I can see … [Read more...]
Tote I felt comfortable with the pillow slipcovers I had created. I shared with you here I shared this pillow here and here Now, I wanted to try making a tote. I modeled this after this one I had - which I shared with you here. I like the size and the shape of it. I … [Read more...]
Confidence Booster I have very little formal sewing training. But, I do venture out there and try. This is my first attempt at making a slipcover for a decorative pillow. I first copied the graphic I used for the headboard of this twin bed from Graphics Fairy when I updated the guest room. I then surrounded … [Read more...]
I am living my dream. Blessed with a wonderful husband I call Dearest and three amazing children, plus an awesome son-in-law, I find joy in creating a Delightsome life for us all. Now an 'Empty Nester', I find my passions in decorating, gardening, crafting, cooking and woven throughout the fabric of my life is my faith in God and my LORD Jesus Christ. Click here to contact me.
