ADDING SOME NUMBERS

I love the all the images I see in the magazines and on the blogs where numbers are added. I had picked up these 2 pitchers a Goodwill last week and thought they would be perfect to update with some numbers. I called my friend Kim who has the cricket and she was nice enough to whip these up along with some word for my wall (hope to get them up this week).
The numbers are my wedding anniversary. October 26th. Surprisingly that was Hubby's idea. So sweet. I love how they came out and hope to keep fresh flowers in them always!! Way to dark. Still playing with the new camera. Taking a class in Feb so hopefully these pictures will improve.

Happy Monday!

INEXPENSIVE PILLOW

I saw this idea over at Brighton Cottage's blog http://brightoncottage.blogspot.com/ She was having her cousin Carolyn guest post.

I started out with 2 black placemats from Walmart. They were 1.98 each. I got this burlap strip (I think it's used in upholstery) and the letter decal from Joann's Fabrics. That cost me about 3.00. So easy just had to iron the letter on.

I sewed the burlap strip to the one placemat then sewed around the edges leaving the one smaller side open. I stuffed it with some FREE blanket snow stuff I had left over from Christmas. It was actually in the trash and I had to go fish it out when I came up with this idea.

I stuffed it then sewed the final side and voila I have a stylish pillow for approx 7.00. I love it. Even Hubby commented on it when he saw it.

Here's the view looking into the living room. I got a new fancy camera for Christmas so am playing with it. From the looks of this picture I need to play some more!

I am so excited. I have a round coffee table sitting in my garage just waiting to be put together and painted. That is the next project. Just have to finishe getting those darn Christmas decorations away so I have some room to work.

A CLEAN SLATE

Happy New Year!!!

I rang in the new year in bed with a snoring husband by my side. We had a nice dinner, played Wii games and rented The Hangover once girlie girl went to bed. Very enjoyable and relaxing.

I look forward to all the endless possibilities this year has to offer. Still working on the resolutions but for now just enjoying the idea of a new beginning and clean slate.