Christmas Craft!

I found this super cute and easy Christmas Tree craft project on TheSmallObject.com via the awesome blog How About Orange. I decided to try it out and.... I LOVE the result! Here are the steps if you want to make your own!

First I made patterns. 4 semi circles at 10", 8", 6" and 4". The Small Object has a pattern you can print out- http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesmallobject/2065152899/


Then I used iron-on interfacing on the underside to give the fabric some weight and reduce fraying.


Next I used a zig-zag stitch all the way around each semi-circle.


Then with a glue gun- I glued each semi-circle into a cone, overlapping about 1" on the bottom.


Finally, I stacked the cones and secured each one with a dot of glue at the point.


Voila!

New Furniture!

I love the new gossip bench! Its the perfect size and has already been put to good use. I still need to make a cushion though. I have left over fabric from the curtain and I think there's enough for it.



But the BEST is my new sewing nook! I LOVE it! We had an awful 5 hour long treck to Ikea and back in the freezing rain- and it was a real pain in the ass to assemble, but it was sooo worth it!!



I cant wait to get to work on some Clairebelle's costumes!!

Kidz theze dayz

A few days ago while exiting my local C-Town grocery store- I was stopped in my tracks by the new toy dispenser I noticed. I guess Im getting old- because in my day these contraptions dispensed the old standards of gumballs, bouncy balls, and maybe the occasional slappy hand or googly finger monster. No, no, no people. These are relics of the past my friends because todays toy dispensers provide children with these...



Bling Teeth.

I was appalled, embarrassed, disgusted. Who would buy these? Isn't it obvious? Me.



I wanted them so much I even asked a check-out girl for help when they wouldnt come out of the slot. Apparently you can "collect all 10" but I dont think I'll take it that far.

Paint and more paint...

I've been a very busy bee lately as I moved on from my sewing room to paint the kitchen. Kitchens are hard to paint 'cause there are so many nook and crannies! Im still not done with the second coat- but hopefully I'll get it done this week so I can post some pictures. Im so mad I forgot to take a "before" shot so you could see the stunning "after". Oh well. I'll just tell you it was white before and green after. I did buy this awesome little "gossip bench" for our entry. I thought it would be a cute place to set our keys/ mail- and a place to sit while putting on shoes and boots etc. Its supposed to get here today.



I also got out our stockings and this really tacky dancing Santa Eric's mom gave us. I also got some cheep-o tree ornaments from Duane Reade (our drugstore) and filled a few vases with them. No tree- but its still a little Christmas-y! Oh! Tara, my long time friend from home, was in town too!We did some shopping and I got this awesome pair of boots(Sporto brand)at DSW! They are SO soft and warm inside!



Well, I guess thats all for now folks!

Happy Turkey Day!

Happy Turkey Day! Even though I had to work and I wasnt with Eric or in Winston, I still had a lovely day. My dear friends Katie and Patrice hosted an "orphan" Thanksgiving, and it was so tasty! Mama Christu provided the yummy turkey, I brought stuffing and Pumpkin pie. There were sweet potatoes, mac n cheese, green beans, etc. It was delicious!



Love y'all!

Curtain Fabric?

Well Im very proud of myself because I single handedly painted an entire room! The room is my previously mentioned "sewing nook", but I went with "feather gray" (from Benjamin Moore) rather than blue. Actually Eric and I painted it blue first- then I decided I didnt like it. Now Im trying to pick out fabric for curtians, chair cushion, etc. and I've narrowed it down to these three Amy Butler prints. If you dont know Amy Butler fabric check it out! My favorite source is www.fabric.com. I've narrowed my choices down to three:




What do you think?

Bills Game!

We had so much fun on our little road trip upstate! Pro football was much more enjoyable than Nascar. It was VERY cold though. I told Eric I would prefer to go earlier in the season next year, then I would have had a great time- rather than a good but really cold time. Its always nice to get out of the city and the 6 hour drive went very smoothly, even through the scattered snow storms. I think we will definitely do this again!