lavender

I've been a big fan of lavender lately; the color and especially the herb. When my best friend and I were little I was always the pink girl, having to have everything and anything pink, and she was always the purple gal. Am I changing over to purple?? Well, probably not, but for right now I'm seeing lavender fields.

The scent of lavender is such a soothing and clean. I wanted to make some lavender sachets to put in closets and clothing drawers and to hang them.

So I have been making these sweet little sachets. Some made from vintage fabrics, some new, but all are filled with lavender.

Some are in my Etsy shop :)

my own union jack pillow

I've been checking out the Shabby Chic website to see all the beautiful things for sale. When I saw the Union Jack wall hanging and pillow.. I knew it was for me! Being of English heritage I fell in love with it. I thought I would try my hand at making one.

I picked three coordinating fabrics I would use for the pillow. I decided to make a small version and I thought if it turned out alright I would make a larger and maybe a wall hanging. I think it turned out pretty good, next time I might make it more like the British flag.

Close up of the shabby fabrics I used. Look out for another coming soon...

The beautiful original by Rachel Ashwell.

things i've been working on

I finished up these pillows today. Most of the items are already in my Etsy shop. And others will be added soon! I have had so much fun picking out fabric and making these fun pillows.

This little cutie I made out of a vintage needlepoint of a stork. I added vintage baby fabric on the back of it. Perfect for a baby's room. $9



Pretty floral fabric pillow that is very chic looking. Will be available in many different sizes.

Set of 2 quilted pillows. $13

Patchwork pillow made with two coordinating fabrics. Floral pattern and a pretty toile pattern. Accented with a lace rose corsage. $9

Another vintage lace bundle. Set of 6 different laces in varying sizes and colors. Total of 17 yards. $6.50

I also created my new banner today. I wanted to change things up for the fall season. Hope you all have a good week, and thank you for all your comments!!

new items

Recently I made a cute little apron. I am hoping to add another category to the Boutique, Aprons & Accessories. I had so much fun making this one, that I have plans to make many more.

Here is my 1st one I made. It is made out of an old vintage sheet. When I saw the pattern, I immediately thought of how cute it would be as an apron.

On the ties I added vintage buttons on each side.

I added a flower and a button to the side.

This will be in the shop. $15

If you haven't already checked out the new items I added to the store, be sure to check them out here!! I also added a category, Estate Sale with SALE items!!

**this handmade pillow is not in the shop yet, but should be by Saturday. $13**

Vintage silver vase $12

Mind Wide Open Creative Contest- "Remembering Lily"

Over at Mind Wide Open, they are having a contest to get your creative juices flowing. I had to include this image of a girl, and use any medium to creative art with it. Also given was the work "Remembrance" to inspire you.

I decided to make a pillow, and named it "Remembering Lily".
I created a story about the pillow and the image of the girl.

I used "remembrance" by including an old postcard this girl, Lily sent to her parents while away at school in Paris. Also items that this girl might have worn, like the buttons, lace, anything that her parents can remember her by while shes gone at school.




I also used lace, vintage buttons, fabric, silk flowers, and paper.





So please head over to Mind Wide Open and vote for me!!

pillows, pillows, and more pillows!

I just added this very chic pillows in my Etsy store, there are more necklaces and a couple more different pillows in the shop.

Be sure to check them out!!

Paris Pillow

More fun items are in the shop, including this Paris Pillow I created. I will be putting up matching throw pillows up later today.

Have fun checking out my store! :)