The Pillow Factory and Some Rambling

Happy Monday!  

Last week I showed you the new 

pillows for the Hearth Room.  

Well, since I had all of my supplies out 

I decided to make more pillow covers.  

With the house up for sale 

I have to keep everything neatly put away.  

Of course, as usual, 

I didn't get around to making them 

right away and all of my stuff sat 

in the kitchen dining area 

until Saturday morning.  

And, as luck would have it 

we had a showing later that afternoon.  

But, I know myself and I knew 

that if I put everything away 

then the pillows would NEVER get made!  

Maybe I just work better under pressure?  

Mr. Beaux thought I was a little crazy 

but I assured him I could get it all done.  

And we did.  

I have had these fabrics for a while now.  

I thought they were just 

what the living room needed 

to brighten it up a bit.  

I made simple envelope pillows with rounded edges.  

This fabric was actually a tablecloth from Zgallerie.  

It made it really easy to sew the envelope closure!  

I just used the seamed edge for the back.  

I like the mix of the graphic pattern 

to modernize the room.  

I don't think that the pups are too impressed.  

I also think that the patterns and colors

 of the fabrics are subtle enough 

so that they don't scream at you 

when you walk in the door.  

So, besides making a few pillows 

I got little done this weekend.  

We spent all day Saturday doing chores 

and preparing for the house to be shown 

only to have them cancel 45 minutes after 

the time that they were supposed to be at the house!  

Of course we were already 

out of the house with the dogs by then.  

I know that it goes with the territory 

and it is bound to happen but it is frustrating.  

I would have rather been Estate Sale-ing 

or having fun doing other things.  

Shhhh, I did sneak out on Friday 

to a couple of Estate Sales 

but I didn't buy anything.  

Although, I did find this magnifying glass 

a few weeks ago while my BFF and I were hunting.  

It was only $3.00 and I had been wanting one... 

I don't know if it is Vintage 

or if it came from World Market 

but I liked it so it came home with me. 

The pillows that were on the sofa 

are temporarily in the dining room.  

I say temporarily because I am in the process 

of setting the Easter Table.  

I got everything out on Sunday 

to decide what I was going to use 

for the table this year 

and of course we got a call requesting 

a last minute showing.  

At least the house was clean!  

This living in a fishbowl business 

has gotten me a little down I guess.  

I try to have a positive attitude 

but sometimes I feel like I am living in Limbo.  

I don't really want to do anything 

more to the house at this point.  

So, we just keep it show ready 

and hope for the best.  

I am glad the the weather is nice 

so at least I can start working in the yard!  

Thanks for listening!  

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves,

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Spring Pillows~It's All In The Details

I'm so happy that Spring is finally here!  

I have been doing a bit of Spring transitioning 

in the Kitchen and Hearth Room.  

I was browsing through the Ballard catalog 

a few weeks ago and I spied 

these adorable floral pillows.  

What made me look twice was the 

edge treatment on the pillows.  
They reminded me of the 
pillows that I saw at Nell Hill's.

These were the pillows at Nell Hill's...  

I love going there but...

their pillow covers are expensive...

And here are the Ballard pillows...  

Not as many pleats but still adorable 

AND they were only $33.00 with my discount. 

They shipped them really fast too!

Sooooooo, on my to do list 

was making envelope pillows out of 

the fabric that I had left over 

from the chair and ottoman that I had recovered.  

It didn't take that long to make them 

but it always seems like such a hassle 

to get the sewing machine out etc...  

In my next house I am determined 

to have a room where I can keep ongoing projects 

out and be able to close the door.  

Oh wait...  

Is that a Craft Room?  

YES, I want a Craft Room!  

Miss Beaux and I went to Target 

on Saturday to get her a few things 

before she headed back to school.  

We have a Target Ritual...  

First you get a Starbucks 

and then you cruise EVERY aisle.  

As we were cruising, 

I saw these Initial pillow covers.  

Of course they didn't have an "R" 

so we kept walking and sure enough 

we saw more of them displayed 

on another endcap.  

YAY!  

They had an "R" and in the right color!  

 And look at the fabric on the back!  

Perfect!  

My Pottery Barn throw that I ordered 

after Christmas coordinates as well.  

I have washed this on gentle a few times 

and just hung it dry 

and it comes out just as soft as when I first got it.  

I bought a potted Hydrangea at Costco 

this weekend for my olive bucket.  

I buy one every year 

and keep it in the house for a while 

before I plant it outside.  

I had it by the French Doors 

that go out to the deck.  

I just put it here for the pictures...  

I caught someone with four paws 

chewing on the leaves 

so now I have to find a place up high 

where puppies can't get to it!  

All of the pillow fabrics 

go so well with the rug...  

We spend a lot of time in this room, 

I mean a LOT of time...  

So it makes me happy 

when I am surrounded by 

pretty colors and patterns.  

Now when we pull the ottoman up 

to the sectional to put our feet up 

the patterns all make sense together!  

I don't know why I put off 

making the Buffalo Checked pillows!  

I think I am going to make a few more 

while I have everything is out!  

Don't forget about the Spring Giveaway 

from Nana's Bungalow!  

You can enter HERE. 

Until Next Time,

Beaux R'eves,

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