Wednesday, March 23, 2011

A bit of a quiet March Break, but an enjoyable one! I've been doing some housecleaning, hanging with the pup and spent some time with the girls and the new babies in our circle. So fun:)

I've also been working on redoing the guest room. I painted the room a soft cream when I first moved in and then never really decorated it. It's been driving me crazy! I don't really have much of a direction right now, but I made these pillows last night in an attempt to get moving on it.

I'm new to sewing so putting in a zipper just isn't happening!
You can kinda tell I didn't get around to sewing the bottoms yet:)

I did some thrift shopping without much success, but I have a couple of other stores to hit up before the end of the week so you never know!
I'm off to visit a friend today, but before I go, here is a picture to remember the beautiful Elizabeth Taylor...

R.I.P. Elizabeth Taylor 1932-2011

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15 comments:

  1. Lucky GirlMarch 23, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Your pillows look great! Congrats on keeping the stripes straight which is always a big fear of mine :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I love those pillows. I had "unsewn" bottoms for about a week on some pillows! Shhhh!

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  3. Swirls of HappyMarch 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Love the pillows!!! Sewing is fun (I barely just learned how to sew a button, lol).

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  4. KerryMarch 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I MISSED the fact that Elizabeth Taylor died, so thank you for making this very important tid-bit known to me! ;)

    Love the pillows! For someone who is new to sewing, you did a fantastic job!

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  5. KerryMarch 23, 2011 at 12:56 PM

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  6. Two Sides of the RainbowMarch 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    Glad I'm not the only one who hasn't finished their guest bedroom yet : ) Ours is beach house inspired. I love your stripes.

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  7. Grace @ Sense and SimplicityMarch 23, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Your pillows look great. Why dont' you just stitch the pillows closed with the machine, rather than trying to do a zipper at this point (it is easier to put in at the beginning). You can use a looser stitch, in case you need to clean the pillows, and just pinch the material and sew as close to the edge as you can.

    I hadn't seen that Elizabeth Taylor had passed away - seeing as how I'm blogging at my lunch break at work. She really was one of the most beautiful women.

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  8. ElsaMarch 23, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    The pillows look pretty great! I need to pick up some sewing skills, but I'm pretty addicted hem tape :-)

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  9. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I really need to learn how to sew! Glad to hear you're enjoying your break!

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  10. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}March 23, 2011 at 9:41 PM

    Gorgeous pic of Ms. Taylor...really no one like her! RIP. And I think the pillows are looking awesome! I'm just totally impressed that you are sewing...I'm still too skeered...(c:

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  11. InteriorGroupieMarch 23, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    I had no idea about Elizabeth Taylor. sad.

    Your pilllows look amazing though, love the navy and the stripes! I recently got a sewing machine from my grandma and want to learn for these exact projects but haven't yet given it the old try...good luck with finishing them up! (can't you just peel and stick velcro or something??)

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  12. MichaelaMarch 24, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    Cute pillows! It'll be fun to see the room come together!

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  13. emilyMarch 24, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    Those pillows look great!

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  14. natasha {schue love}March 24, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    I love the navy blue...substantial color! I can't wait to see the rest of the room!

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  15. elizabeth@themustardceilingMarch 24, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    Your pillows look great, love the striped fabric. I am just now learning to sew....I haven't had the nerve to tackle patterns... yet.

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Love hearing from you! Thanks so much :)

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