My Pillow Project

After convincing myself that I can no doubt create most everything the HGTV designers can, I was most excited to receive a new sewing machine for Christmas this year. I mean, seriously . . . cut some fabric- sew it together . . . right?

I'll admit my attitude changed a bit after a 45 minute "threading the bobbin" ordeal. I realized this wasn't quite as easy as I had imagined (or at least as easy as all my HGTV friends had made it seem).

After my afternoon of finally getting the thread situated, I decided to start with something I knew would give me clear and thorough directions: Sewing Patterns for DUMMIES . . .

. . . although it soon became apparent that I'm not a "dummy" at all . . . I must be flat out ignorant.

"Bias tape," "zipper foot," WHAT? I thought this was a pattern assuming I've never heard of these things . . . BECAUSE, I'VE NEVER HEARD OF THESE THINGS!

Once I eventually came to my senses and ditched the pointless pattern, I finally decided that I should just use my HGTV knowledge to lead the way.

You will be happy to know, (after 5 long hours) I finished my little pillow . . . and I must say, it turned out quite good . . .

from far away, that is . . .

Congrats, Mike 'n Kim!

We're excited to say our sweet friends Mike and Kim are now ENGAGED!

Congrats, guys! We look forward to many more fun times ahead!

Our Rummage Raid!

Bright and early Saturday, my sister and I ran out to the fairgrounds for the Junior League's annual rummage sale . . .

(Jennifer running with Cate to beat the crowd!)

I was pleasantly surprised to see everything wonderfully organized . . .

. . . to which I immediately headed for the furniture section.
There, I was able to quickly put a "sold" sticker on the cute piano bench I found.

Turns out it's a perfect fit.