decorating – Page 3

My friends and family are the inspiration for most of my projects, and I am so grateful to them! It takes so much creativity just to figure out how to run a multifaceted business from home with kids on two different bus schedules, all the while having to plan dinner, do housework, worry about bills AND try to find a way to have a fulfilling life on a budget. It’s no wonder my hair is falling out…seriously, it is. I could make a wig out of what gets trapped in the shower drain!

Even so, nothing has fulfilled me creatively than creating items to share on AquaSeventy6. So, thank you again!

The following project was inspired by some fabric I came across while mindlessly browsing the web. It was so beautiful that I had to share it on my Facebook page. Minutes later, my friend Natasha asked if I could use the fabric to make her some throw pillows….OF COURSE!

I ordered the fabric from a trusted shop on Etsy (small business supporting small business!) as well as some coordinating fabrics for the backside. When the main fabric arrived, I decided to cut out the print and applique it on another fabric…..and here is what was born…

Isn’t it beautiful?!

Here are both sides. What you can’t see is the zipper I added to each pillow so that my friend can toss the covers in the wash whenever she needs to.

I love this pillows so much, that I am planning to recreate them for myself…if I ever make time! I hope you all enjoyed today’s bit of eye candy! xx

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There is something about seasonal/holiday decorating that makes me super giddy. Maybe it is the fact that I only bust this stuff out once a year. Perhaps it is the festive mood that is evoked. But no matter how you slice it, I really dig holiday decorating. I haven’t quite gotten around to decorating the inside of the house…but the outside is off to a good start.

Last year I made this snake wreath. I thought it got lost in the move, but you can imagine my spooktacular glee when I discovered it this weekend! If you want to make your own, see directions at the end of this post.

My boys love to help in the house decorating! But hands down, their favorite is always the inflatable! My favorite quote of the day came from my 2 1/2 year old, Easton.“Mommy, I not scared of dose ghosteses or dem pooosycats.”
Happy haunting, everyone!!
Snake Wreath of Terror:
1. Weave plastic snakes (I bought mine at the Dollar Store) in and out of a grapevine wreath.2. Spray paint black (or any color you like…or not at all…or buy the glow snakes!).