I was so excited to see this cute little apron I made featured at Whisperwood CottageIt makes me happy to see her again and know she went to a good home and is on display in Amy's newly renovated kitchen.

Chicago

Last weekend our family took a little trip to Chicago to the American Girl Place. I have been there a few times before, but this was the first time for my youngest daughter and my oldest daughter didn't really remember going the first time. It was so much fun to watch the girls take it all in. They had the unveiling of their Christmas window the day before we got there.

Since we did American Girl we decided we had better do something for the boys. So we went to Lego Land. I had no idea that there were actually lego artists. Pretty Impressive.

Chair Redo 3

Another chair has found new life. Found this one at GW for 15.00 and boy was it ugly!!!!! I failed yet again to get a before pic, but I did take a pic of the avocado green fabric I was so eager to rip off it. AfterI found some beautiful creamy white fabric on the remnant table for only 15.00
Now she's at home in my new bedroom.

The New Bedroom

I'm excited to share photos of my new bedroom. I only had one before picture, but I'm so proud of my new room because it cost me under $100 to complete.

After

To cut down on cost, I used the same bedding and just changed curtains, paint color and added a few pillows and a throw. But, simply rearranging the furniture made all the difference in this room.

I'm still working on some of my pillows, but I just couldn't wait to post these pics.

Settee Redo

Just look at this darling little settee (did I spell that right?) Look how cute it is. It just wasn't matching the all black and white room my client had it sitting in. So what's the solution?

Reupholster it,

then add some contrasting pillows.

This little (settee?) went from cute to sophisticated in about a day.

A Virtuous Woman

I was reading my bible this morning and came upon this scripture. It reminded me of my mom. She really is a virtuous woman and I'm so blessed to have a mom like mine. Lord help me to be a virtuous wife and mother.

Proverbs 31: 10-31

10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

11 The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.

12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.

13 She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.

14 She is like the merchants' ships; she bringeth her food from afar.

15 She riseth also while it is yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.

16 She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.

17 She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms.

18 She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.

19 She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.

20 She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.

21 She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.

22 She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.

23 Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.

24 She maketh fine linen, and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.

25 Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.

26 She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.

27 She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.

28 Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

29 Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.

30 Favor is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised.

31 Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.