New Fabric

Happy Monday, all!

As I mentioned I've made a few changes around the house,

just little things here and there to cozy up the place.

Before I share though, I need to say my piece about taking pictures of my home.

There is a little part of me that struggles with this whole phenomenon --

taking pictures of my house and posting them on my blog.

#1. Because I am not a designer, nor pretend to be.

#2.  Because it feels like showing off.  Not that I have this amazingly wonderful home,

 but sometimes when I take and post pictures it's a bit like, "hey, look at me, look at me"

HOWEVER...

I suppose that is inherently the nature of blogging, AND

I really, REALLY, enjoy looking at pictures of YOUR homes, YOUR families, YOUR life

and I don't think it is in any way "showing off" when someone else does it.

Decorating is a hobby.  I don't take it or myself too seriously,

but I do get great joy from creating a warm & cozy home, and

sharing it with others who feel the same is fun, yes fun, so I'm going to get over myself.

I've said my piece...now onward we go...

FABRIC!!!

I have a small addiction.

I buy it often.  Even when I have no immediate or intended use for it.

Here are three I bought recently:

These are the pictures that inspired me:

The red check (surprise!) on the sofa. (Southern Living)

The floral on the tablecloth (Cottage Living)

And here's how I used them:

Three new sofa pillows.  And one for a side chair.

 And a new slip.

I would LOVE to upholster a chair in the check too. 

 Maybe.  But I'm a bit afraid it would stain too quickly, especially in a room we use ALL the time. 

I might have to buy the yardage and save it

(See?  I have a problem! I'm forever worrying favorites will be discontinued. 

My poor parents had to bring back Laura Ashley fabric from England

once that had been discontinued in the US.). 

The cute linen stripe I used for a slipcover for our very dirty ottoman. 

Again, I would have rather had it re-upholstered (in velvet - think the cottage in the movie "Holiday") because it has pretty tuffting, but I really need something that can endure stains and be thrown in the wash. 

I washed it this weekend and it's a bit rumpled, but I like it that way.

I do have another fabric related project in the works for this room. 

New drapes!

I'm still searching for just the right ivory/off white fabric,

and some bamboo blinds on the back three windows. 

Might be a few months before it happens though. 

You know, New Year's resolutions to spend less on the house and all....  :) wink!