Labor Day

And since I was at home all alone yesterday (Lukie had to work), enjoying the day off...my faithful pups were sure to never leave my side as I cleaned and worked around the casa...

here is where they snoozed (practically on top of me) as I put the book pages up in the corner built-in shelves. : )

And here is Kody and Heidi's new toy that she hasn't let out of her sight/mouth since we brought it home last week. She was very happy that I wanted to take a picture of her with it.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Tuesday!

Canton Inspiration

Five precious friends of mine and I hit up the flea markets
 of Canton, Texas on Saturday!

We had a wonderful time together searching through
all the little booths and eating ridiculously unhealthy treats. : )

Jordan and Ashley were the big winners of the day, with some
 wonderful vintage finds (Paintings, Prints, Trays, Boxes etc...)
 that they bargained for. And Kristee found some vintage
jewelry and a clutch. I on the other hand
managed to get away with only one wonderful sandalwood
scented candle. I did gain a lot of inspiration and ideas though!
 Sadly...I didn't bring my camera so I have no pics to share.
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One idea that I've seen several times before, but I've never really

 thought about using in my own house was this...

Using pages out of old books as wall covering. We have some built-in

shelves in our living room that I have tossed around the idea

of backing with wallpaper or fabric. When I saw Laurie Anna's 

ADORABLE booth in Canton with these pages

on the walls, I just loved it -and I know I change my mind often

-so this will be much easier 

to change than pasted on wall paper. : )

Here are a couple of pics I snapped real quick.

I like how the pages provide a neutral backdrop,
but with more texture and interest than paint.

Crafty Time

Lucas gave me a sewing machine for my birthday and I've been trying to work on my skilzzz.

So I went on down to Hancock's Fabrics and found me a

"simple" apron pattern and some silly fabrics.

I have actually NEVER used a pattern before soooo...this was interesting.

It was like reading a differnet language in that little packet, and the fickle little pieces

of tissue were like a crazy person puzzle.

 It took me about 1 hour to cut out the pieces (while I was watching Rachel ZOE)

 and about 3 hours maybe 4 to stitch it all up.

but I finished it!

Please don't ask to look too close! haha....probably definitely not the best craftsmanship.

woo hoo! I was hoping to share this pattern with some gal pals from church at a little "fun sewing time get-together," we will see if this one makes the cut. They all might want to kill me once they see how MANY pieces you have to cut and realize how long it takes! I'd like to find something quick and easy that would take only like two hours from start to finish. If any one knows of a cute/quick apron pattern...holla at ya girl.

I die

Kari Schlegel (25) of Dallas shared her space with D-home magazine.

I almost fainted when I saw her closet...haha

oh my heavens. how delightful.