Christmas Mantel

For all the fabric lovers and fabric hoarders, this is a great way to use scraps to make holiday crafts that coordinate with your home. Last year I made some fabric Christmas trees and stockings and there is a link to some great instructions on that post.

The smaller ones are made from empty spools of thread and the larger ones are made from pellon from the workroom.

I wanted to bring in some non traditional colors so I used a fun fringe on the stockings.

 

 

 

Next year I’m thinking about a mantle scarf. This one is really

pretty but I’ll probably attach a fringe to the edge.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                            Source: thatsmyletter.blogspot.com via Janet on Pinterest

Happy 4th Birthday to my sweet Zoe !

I’m linking to My Uncommon Slice of Surburbia’s Party

 Ten June and Southern Hospitality and Stories of A to Z come have a look around and get some ideas.

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Goodbye Snookie Family Room

I’ve been tackling the family room one project at a time and thought I’d give you an update. You’ve heard me talk about wanting to change the paint color because BM Dark Mustard was feeling like Snookie’s spray tan ! It was such a warm color that it was too much for NC summers.

So, Mr. Stitches and I painted it SW Rice Grain. If I ever mention painting again remind me that I couldn’t walk for 2 days after, it was like a 9 hour step class !

The first thing my son said was, “Wow, it’s so clean in here !” Clean is good, right ?

Then I gave my sofa away and got this slipcovered one from Craig, you know Craigslist.

Then I switched rugs with the kitchen. I love the paisley one in there…. need to take a pic for you. Finally, the goose end table got a fresh coat of gold paint. Did I tell you how glad I am that gold and brass are coming back ?

I know what you’re thinking, “Where are the drapery lady’s drapes ?”  Well, I won a Somfy motorized drapery track at the WCAA convention and it just arrived yesterday ! I’m going to push a button and they will open and close…… awesome. But, I have to make new ones because the old ones won’t fit. You see that peacock blue sample up there ? I’m loving that color, just need to find the perfect fabric. My Christmas tree is on the right side of the window so I’ll get them made and ready to install after the holidays.

What about you….. Have you started any decorating chain reactions lately ?

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Need Some Gift Ideas ?

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet ? I have two presents out of the way….. woohoo ! I wanted to let you know about a great online store that has some really pretty gifts, Novica Live. Working in association with the National Geographic Society, Novica offers handcrafted items from more than 2,000 artists around the world. I love this beaded rattan basket………..

I may have to put this silk batik scarf on my wish list, the colors are perfect for my new family room. I didn’t tell you that I’m redecorating, did I ? Yeah, these colors are perfect. Now, if you’re thinking, “What is she going to do, put it on and sit on the sofa ?” No, I would throw it over a chair or frame it and hang it on the wall !

They were so nice to give me a product of my choice to review here at In Stitches.  I chose this cotton hobo bag, Chiang Mai Chic, made by an artist from Thailand named Jamriang. I love it and have been carrying it nonstop since I received it. It’s one of my favorite styles and the leather trim is a nice touch. I highly recommend it !

I’m not mad, just practicing not showing all 32 of my teeth in pictures like I usually do !

If you need to start Christmas shopping (or making your wish list) then visit them for accessories, wool scarves, men’s accessories, home decor and much more.

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Fabric Friday

I’m working on something whimsical today…..

Kitty Toile meets Laura Ashley.

This Scalamandre fabric is “Killkenny Cats”, they are having a tea party and frolicking in the garden.

I’m still a fan of toile prints in small doses. Back in the day (I’m officially old enough to say that) this is how we did toile bedrooms, everything from the walls, windows and bedding was in toile.

                                                 Source: traditionalhome.com via Alison on Pinterest

 

This is the perfect amount for me now……… I’m not sure who did this room but I love it and the relaxed romans make the space.

                                                                         Source: google.com via Rebecca on Pinterest

                                                Source: alixofbohemia.blogspot.com via lilitan on Pinterest

 

Ha, I found these on Pinterest and I actually own a pair, might have to wear them today !

Are you a fan ?

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