Recovered Chair

My mother-in-law was so sweet to pass down this chair full of potential. It doesn't show the comfortability that I know so well but it's there! I'm thrilled to have it and it's definitely a family momento...it's been passed around several of us. The fun part is how to make it even more wonderful! So, here we go! I got some "hot" fabric at our local Hancock's and LOVE IT!

I took some basic measurement and charted it out on a sheet of paper. I think the hardest part of turning measurements into patterns is how to buy the yardage. I struggle with this and often have to ask those information gurus at the fabric store what to do. They are so helpful and make me feel good about what I'm buying. So, laying out the pattern pieces (in my head) we came up with what I needed. I really just followed what was on the original cushion with a small adaptation on the zipper.

Buy good fabric!!! You WILL need to wash it! No matter how careful you are, no one else will be as careful as you! (Case in point?....daughter with dirty feet)

Here's how the back turned out.

The front shot...

It's too cold right now, but picture this on the porch, you reclined effortlessly, with a wonderfully chilled drink on a hot summer afternoon, and sunglasses on so you can take in all the brightness around you!!! It will be here soon.

And, here's the little pillow in case sleepiness happens to follow!

Anthro Anyone?

Ok, if anyone has ever been to Anthropologie, then you know how delighted you are when you see the big sign "SALE" in front of the store! I was in Anthro Heaven when I walked in to this beauty of a building.

A while back, I bought these napkins from Anthro and they had the cutest little trim. Sooooo, I got a tension rod and some cute clipies and hung them as small curtains in my kitchen and breakfast nook. They were so sweet and charming with all the colors I love.
These have become the inspiration for my new kitchen. We are in the land of kitchen remodel right now (pics to come, I promise) and this keeps my vision going when all I have to look at are studs...(and Ken).
When I went into the sale extravaganza, here's what I found.....MATCHING BOWLS! Can you hardly believe it? And they were on sale for a whopping $1.99 each. I ask you, how can you go wrong? So the vision is secure and moving forward! We are building a little shelf that will have these three bowls displayed right above the kitchen sink. And don't worry, I bought more than three...I'm way too practical for decorations with no use. With that price, I won't even flinch when my kids (or I) drop one on the floor...life happens!