While browsing the Pottery Barn site, I cam across these beauties. They would be really easy to duplicate especially if you had a supply of pinecones nearby! I just think that they are really pretty and wouldn’t mind trying my hand at making some.
Pottery Barn Pillows January 16, 2007
Oh My Goodness! Just look at these pillows from Pottery Ban! I am so in love with both of the red patterns and they would match our living room really well! 
The pillows are a bit vintage in feel and would look great in any number of decors!
I think that I like the second pattern better than the first one though. I think it would match better with the florals I have. Don’t get me wrong, I like the pillows, but I am NOT willing to spend about $30 for one. I am content at just looking at them and maybe finding something a lot cheaper that will give the same effect.
Speaking of cheaper, I wish I could make pillows, I have some fabric at home that I bought for that purpose, but just don’t know how to do it. Maybe eventually I will….. It is perfect too! It has the cream, tan and red in it and is stripped. Very chic!
Good Idea – Christmas Shopping all Year Round January 15, 2007
Yesterday while browsing Old Navy, I found some Christmas ornaments that my mother would love. They were on clearance for $2.99 with an additional 50% off. I got them for $1.50. Hubby and I thought it would be great to start picking up gifts for next years Christmas instead of waiting till the last minute. I know a lot of you already do this, but it does make a lot of sense. By doing it this way, you can find all sorts of good deals and clearance items that others would like. OF course, once you buy the item, make sure to label who it is too and keep a list of items purchased somewhere so that you don’t purchase the same thing twice. If it is something that can be returnable, make sure to tape the receipt to it and then store all the items together. That way, you can just get out the Christmas present box and wrap them all together. What a great idea!
Another Decorating Idea January 11, 2007
I found this idea from Mrs. Wilt over at The Sparrow’s Nest and it is quite charming! She got the idea from Dub & Sam who provides a very nice tutorial!
Picture taken from Mrs. Wilt’s website.
We have a DVD holder in our living room and these little stars will look very cute nestled in there. I was thinking about shades of red, burgundy, gold, and green and of course some floral papers and maybe even some french script ones as well!
I might even put up some small photo frames and the stars. hmm….. I will think of something great for that spot!
We shall see how this turns out.. of course I will need to go and buy some papers, but those can be found cheaply!
UPDATE: Guess what I found in the mail!! A coupon for 5 pieces of free paper from a new scrapbook store that is opening up near me. And a coupon for a free Archiver’s black canvas tote with any purchase! I am so excited! That means I can go in there and get my free paper, and then the following week, I can go in thee and buy some more paper and get the tote free! Hot dog!
Calling all Bakers January 10, 2007
I am looking for a good, easy, no-bake cookie recipe. Seems mine never turn out the way I like them. I like them almost dry. (does that make sense?)
Anyway, if you have a good no-bake recipe or tips, please leave them in my comments. Thank you so much!
One of my Christmas Presents January 3, 2007
Every year for Christmas we get scratch off lottery tickets in our stockings. This year I won $46. Whoo-Hoo!!! I went out and bought some things. (Santa told me to spend it on me. lol)
I got a few things from the consignment store and Goodwill (all new and never worn!) (you will see this stuff later on)
I also got a new centerpiece for my table! I am so excited!! I found the urn at Kirklands and it was love at first sight! (not to mention that is was on sale for $15!!!!) Then I went to Walmart and Target for the filler. I LOVE it and it looks so much better than the candle I had there before.
