for the love of fabric

fabric

definition:  cloth, material

synonyms: bolt, fiber, goods, textile 

Fabric has been a constant love in my life.  The colors, textures, patterns and endless choices can keep me in fabric store heaven for hours!  

One long time love is linen.  The natural fiber of linen and the beautiful way it drapes is perfect for clothes, bedding, aprons, accessories, pillows...

I would like to introduce you to the Chelsea pillow...   The Chelsea pillow is a romantic pillow made with a lovely white linen.  The pop of color adds a little touch of sunshine!

More linen creations...

full size headboard upholstered in linen

slip-covered linen footstool

linen slip-covered drum shade pendant

Cotton is also a great fabric to work with.  It's crisp and easy to handle.  This apron was made with a vintage cotton sheet.  

The linen and cottons above are great neutrals but there's always room for a little color...

mustard/taupe three piece sofa

Hope you enjoyed the show and tell...

~Laurie

Most of the above items can be found at the Monticello Home and Garden Show.  For more pics and sneak peeks click on the link...Worthy Goods.

Dreamy Inspiration

Here's a little midweek inspiration.  Maybe these dreamy photos will inspire a few weekend projects...

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Look for inspiration on purpose today!

~Laurie~

 

favorites

fa·vor·ite

a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference

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When my kids do or say something especially endearing or flattering towards me, I say to them...

You are my favorite!

I can't explain why, but they love it when they are my favorite.  

It's a win/win for me because both my kids have sailed through childhood knowing that they are my favorite.  

Occasionally a friend earns favorite status which does not go over too well with my offspring.

Chelsea is my favorite today because she is home for Spring Break and made us a fabulous dinner!

Home made tortillas.

Chelsea waved her magic cooking wand and turned the tortillas into fabulous chicken enchiladas.  Refried beans, mexican rice and salad were served on the side. Delicious!

Chelsea,

You are my

Favorite!

and Dad's too...

Chelsea also has a cooking blog.

Click below to see what she's been up to, I'm sure you'll be impressed!

A Duck's Oven

Tread to Treasure

Running is a little like the famous line from Forrest Gump.
It's a box of chocolates.  You never know what you're going to get.

It's also a place I haven't been for six weeks.  Yesterday morning found me suited up and ready to go.  I wasn't expecting much and planned the shortest route possible.

Guess what...
It was really fun!

For some of you running and fun should not be in the same sentence.  Think about something you do that isn't always fun but good for you.   Have you ever come back from a walk, run, the gym etc. and wished you hadn't done the work out?

No, never. 

Whether it was a great or not so great work out you did it. That always feels good!

For a junk dealer like me running past these great old barns makes me drool...

 
 Yesterday after my run I got to go in this building and do a little picking...

This adorable and perfectly rusty, crusty vintage cart was a favorite treasure scavenged from the picking adventure...

Suit up and get out there.  You never know what you're going to get but I bet it will be something really good!