My New Pillows

So I finally got around to finishing my new front room pillows for the leather chairs.

I really like how they turned out.  I used both the front side of the fabric and the reverse for a little interest. What I loved about this pattern was all the gathers at the top and bottom...although that did take awhile to do....:)  I 'm not sure if I'm going to put on the flowers (see the link below to see what it would look like with them).....I might have to make a couple and see.

(just added them......yep I like.)


Here is the site with the pattern that I used.
Just Another Hang Up

Pot Head

That's right I'm a confessed pot head......that's gardening pots.  I have been looking for some pots to put in my Mother's Day gift (picture coming when deck is done) and the only thing I could find that fit the budget were some plain terracotta pots for $2.50.

 Now when I was buying these boring pots I saw some very fun coloured ones right next to them for $10.00.  That's right same pot just painted so......well now that I always have KILZ on hand and leftover Krylon from some of my projects........I got painting........ and well the possibilities are endless!!

These babies are going to be full of herbs for my deck (2 weeks...yeah).   We've already used the rosemary on a roast and the cilantro in a Cafe Rio sauce.  YUM

Do you know how much I love to garage sale?  Probably not......my husband does......ooops, but really where else can you find such cool stuff for such good prices. 
I picked up these (very heavy) gold bookends for only $1.00.  They had their original price tag on the bottom and let's just say I saved myself a lot.......oh yeah.

Here they are before paint.

during....

and after

They are going to go on top of the craft armoire.   I just need to find a cool vase and something else that grabs my attention to go with them.....maybe another garage sale trip is needed!!!!!