Beaux R'eves

Monday, March 30, 2015

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,

Sharing at:
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

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,

Sharing at:
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ 
The Charm of Home
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch To Yours 

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