Super Short Sneak Peek

I was so excited a couple days ago to come home to my fabric I ordered for the bedroom! I went straight to work cutting it for the frames behind the nightstands. I bought too much so stay tuned for a possible sale of the remnants. I'm always overly cautious about my fabric! Oh, and the frames are cheapie poster ones from Michael's that were on sale + I got to use my teacher discount! The frame cost about $9 and in better lighting, it looks really substantial and like it cost a lot more. Go me!

I took this pic with my phone at midnight last night so bear with me. It's certainly not the best, nor is it truly representative of the colors, but at least you get an idea. I can't wait to share some more updates with you all very soon!

I'm still not totally sold on our current headboard and the nightstand vignette needs a fresh eye. I tell ya, it never ends! Plus, I've got some more mini-makeovers in store for the rest of our bedroom and the office! I might be saying buh-bye to the chevron curtains...

Once summer school gets out of my life I will feel normal again and the projects are going to go to the top of my priority list!

xoxo

Happy To Sad And Back To Happy Again

Phew...exhausted yet? I went through a range of emotions yesterday. It wasn't the end of the world, but I got really bummed when Dave and I made the trek out to Calico Corners and I found the Vienna Flower fabric. It was too beige, too muted, and too boring. Sad face for sure.

I thought maybe my computer screen had led me astray and almost gave up on finding the fabric, as I thought it only came in two colorways.

When we returned home I couldn't get over how the differences were so strong and went back to researching the fabric. The magazine's colorway was so vibrant and had indigos and purples and the Calico Corner version did not.

I came upon this site and copied and pasted the fabric info and it took me to the actual site where the designer ordered the fabric used in the room.

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Turns out, my eyes weren't fooling me and neither was my screen. I about jumped up and down for finding it! You can bet that I was convinced I needed it. When you can't get something out of your mind you just know, yaknow? ; )

Plus, I became absolutely entranced in this video of the behind the scenes makeover story. I am in LOVE with it all. I feel like that master bedroom + bathroom is pretty near perfection. Designer Cameron MacNeil hit this one out of the park!!

And, I would just like to say that House and Home knows how to inspire and keep readers interested! Their magazine is beyond fabulous and their website is even more helpful. I am smitten.

xoxo

Curtain Call

It's no shocker that I change my decor in my home more than the average Joe. It keeps me sane and happy and since my tastes change from minute to minute, it's something I have learned to go with the flow. Thank goodness that Mister of mine does too. Bless his heart for dealing with my ever-changing ways!

The current curtains in our master bedroom are currently on the cutting block. I bought these bad boys *almost* a year ago while we we San Diego for my sister-in-law's wedding. In fact, these same curtains put my luggage over the weight limit and I had to cough up an extra $50! I was not a happy camper, but such is life.

I still love the curtains, I really do, but I am fed up with the way they are hanging. They're too stiff and they bother me. I know it seems silly, but I get so frustrated with them.

For awhile now I've had my eye on this fabric by Anna Marie Horner. I spied this fun fabric via a random blog a few weeks back. I can't find that same blog now, but I did find this picture that showcases the lovely print even better!

Since I've decided to replace my current gray curtains, I've made my mind up to incorporate a graphic print {such as the one above}. While I {no surprise} LOVE a couple of options from Anthropolgie, my pocketbook cannot afford that damage. I could do 4 panels in the fabric you see above for just one Anthropologie panel. For a frugalista like me, this is a no brainer.

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The graphic blue pattern from Anna was not my only choice...I also loved this geometric gray pattern.

I definitely know I want a larger scaled pattern, and while I think this one is great in so many ways, the print is unfortunately too little for what I have in mind.

So, long story short, I'm 90% sure that I'm going to bite the bullet and purchase the Anna Marie Horner fabric you see above! I hope I love it in my home as much as I love it on that pillow. So tell me, is anyone else feeling similar curtains woes? I'd love to empathize!

xoxo

Fabric Crush

I've loved this image for awhile. It is from one of my magazines that I've had in my living room: Easy Decorating. I am in L-O-V-E with the over-sized Greek key print and I cannot find the fabric anywhere.

In the back of the magazine's source list it states it's a Duralee fabric. All of my searches have led me astray and I have come up empty handed. Sad face.

Do any of you fabulous readers know where I can find it? Or am I really out of luck?

xoxo

Perfect Poppies

I'm about to purchase this lovely Amy Butler fabric for a project I hope you stay tuned for. It was love at first sight and I hope it's as perfect in person as it seems to be on my computer screen.

That's it for today. Have yourself a great Thursday!

xoxo

ID This Print, Please : )

Hey blogger buddies, does anyone have any clue who this absolutely fabulous window fabric is by?

I'd so love your help and guidance. I can't seem to get the image out of my head! I found it here on an absolutely lovely blog, and a new favorite of mine. Be sure to check it out--inspiration photos galore.

Thanks loves!

xoxo

Chair Makeover-Round 2

I blogged about this cute little chair awhile back. I found it at an antique mall in our area and had to have it! It came home with a friend, too!

The first chair was a breeze to reupholster in comparison to this bad boy! I have to admit, I just kind of made up the rules as I went along. It took me a complete 2 days to get it finished, and it still needs trim to cover up the staples. Thank God for a power staple gun and a little bit of persistence and patience!

Here the chair is like I purchased it:

And here is the fabric I chose to give it new life, compliments of here. It's an Amy Butler fabric from her Midwest Modern collection.

I went to town on the chair ripping the old fabric out and getting rid of the very old foam for some new foam.

First we had to unscrew the bottom of the cushion which David had to do because those screws were in there very tight.

Then I continued tearing off the old fabric and set it aside to use as a cutting guide for the new fabric.

Finally all the fabric was off and I was left with just a frame ready to be spray painted a glossy white!

I managed to salvage the old button fasteners and bought a cover button kit {from Jo-Anns} to make my own.

These 2"x2" squares served as a backing for when I threaded the bendy wire through the button and could secure the button to the fabric and foam batting.

Here's how the button looked being ready to be thread through the fabric and then I could separate the two wires to secure it tightly!

All 6 finished buttons!

Chair painted white, cushion finished {for the most part}, and working on the back {the worst part!}

Finished product!

Detail shot...can you see my buttons?

Like I said, I still have to add some trim to hide the staples, but it's pretty much done! As soon as I get that corner of the room finished, I'll share more pics of the bigger space! : )

Home Sweet Hollywood

My addiction to reality TV is still going strong. I just love having a peek into people's lives and homes! In my 90210 days I was never a huge 'Donna' fan, but rather a 'Kelly' and 'Brenda' girl. Additionally, I thought Tori Spelling was kinda annoying. But, here she comes with a reality TV show and I'm hooked---and dare I say it, I really like her. I've been watching her episodes and noticed that her bedspread is made of the same {or pretty darn similar} fabric I posted about that I want to use for my bedroom window treatments.

Here's our sweet little master bedroom. These treatments are the old ones from the living room, but I really think I want the fabric above! P.S.--Anyone have any ideas for some splashes of color in this room??? : )

I am so silly, but I get so giddy when things I like/own make an appearance on TV : ) I've also been digging this chair all season, too!

I can't wait to see what she does in her new home....and I am now awaiting the next season!

Sew It Goes

This afternoon David and I headed out to Fairview to make a few stops at Home Depot, fabric stores, Hobby Lobby, Best Buy and the mall. I had a couple things on my list and pretty much got what I needed. My DIY planters are glued and drying over night--I'll post pics on Sunday probably, because you are not supposed to move them for 24 hours. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go here.

David and I had some funny times at the fabric store today. We pulled up and the parking lot was jam packed---when we walked in there was a mini-seminar going on with numerous women of all ages milling about and having a great {loud} time. David was totally out of his element and couldn't find another guy in the whole store. He was such a trooper though, and I adore his patience with me!

Why was I at a fabric store? Well, I think I want { my mom ;-) }to make new curtains for the bedroom and possibly a chair cover/pad for my office chair {please stay tuned for this post later}! This is the fabric I am loving right now for the bedroom and I went in search of it.
I have not found a fabric that screams out to me for the office chair just yet.

I didn't find the above fabric, but I did find some other fun ones that I took pictures with on my cell {please excuse the quality--the colors are not representative of their true hues}.

This one looks fun for our back porch sitting area! It's a black and white Moorish pattern.

This one is a brown and green smaller version of the ever-popular trellis fabric!

This one is brown and green, too, and I think it has potential for the bedroom.

My mom doesn't know she's in contention to be my #1 seamstress, but she will as soon as she reads this {love you, mom!}.

Sweet Dreams, I need to hit the hay! ♥