Saturday, April 28, 2012

burlap projects - part I

Happy Saturday! We are patiently awaiting the arrival of our little one that is due any day now.  Soon, hopefully, I'll be busy learning how to be a good mommy, changing diapers and most importantly holding and loving our new baby.  With that I felt I should share with you one of the projects I recently completed.



Now that our living room is nearing completion it's time for some window treatments.  I whipped up these burlap curtains using a $10.00 roll of burlap from the hardware store.  They needed a good wash and air out but the smell has gone away now.  I still want to do some valances for the windows and for the office nook but I'll get there.




These were super simple to make, just panels with a rod pocket.  I didn't even bother with a hem because I wanted a worn look.  Of course I used crochet flowers to tie them in the center because I have sort of an addiction to crochet flowers.  I'll eventually have them in some form in every room.  The flowers are actually pinned to the curtain in the center with a loop of yarn wrapped around the flower and the curtain.

I have some other burlap projects in mind since I only used a portion of the roll but I'll get to them later, I hope. 

Thursday, April 19, 2012

baby's first scrapbook

Here it is...my first ever scrapbook.  All I need now is the baby to photograph.  Soon, I hope.


I got the inspiration from this book by Better Homes and Gardens.  I used an 8.5 x 8.5 album because that's what was given to me at my shower.  I think the size is perfect for this layout since all I have to do is cut down a 4x6 photo to 4" square.  I think I can handle that, even with a new baby. 



I made the center tags on my computer in just the color I needed.  If you want to use them you should be able to find a printable version HERE.  I'm new to Scribd so I can't guarantee that it will work.  If it doesn't work I'd love to know if there's another option.

Friday, February 17, 2012

flower cushions and baby blankets

I have to apologize for being absent lately.  We are in the middle of renovations in two rooms so that has kept us pretty busy.



I finally finished my flower cushion so I thought I should share it with you.  I'm so happy with how it turned out that I think I might make a smaller version for the baby's room.


I also finished a little baby blanket for one of the many arrivals due this spring.  Again, I'll most likely make another for the baby's room with a little bit of yellow added.

I have lots of projects to work on for the new living room and 'parlor' so stay tuned for progress.  I hope to be painting walls next week so hopefully it won't be long before you see some of the other projects like making my couch look pretty with some thrift store fabric, some more pillows, closet home office organization and whatever else I think the rooms need.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

favorite paint colors

We're getting ready to do the living room over so I thought now would be a good time to share with you some of my favorite paint colors from Benjamin Moore.  


  • Row 1-jamestown blue (HC-148), buxton blue (HC-149), whispering spring (2136-70)
  • Row 2-revere pewter (HC-172), sage tint (458), wythe blue (HC-143), salisbury green (HC-139)
  • Row 3-mosaic glass (485), greenmount silk (HC-3), beacon hill damask (HC-2)


Please feel free to let me know what some of your favorites are.