Monogrammed Mondays: Lamp Shades

Too cute for a nursery or a sophisticated bedroom!

THE PINK GIRAFFE~ found HERE

A FABULOUS DIY Tutorial~found HERE


Adorable Sets~found HERE 

Back to Sewing: 1st Edition

I have had alot of inspiration to get back to my roots and start sewing again recently.  Yes, I have been sewing since I was 5 (thank you Grandma Faye) and actually majored in Costume Design in college where I got a little burned out.  Since then the most I have taken on is the occasional pillow, shower curtain, and duvet cover.  I was lucky enough to gain a fabulous mother in law in my marriage to Mr. R who, among with other wonderful atributes, is a phenomenal seamstress.  Momma D taught sewing for 30 years and I am hugely envious of her "sewing room" in Spartanburg.  After our trip last weekend and checking out her latest creations for the Reynolds baby girls, including smocking (YES she smocks!), I am thinking of venturing back into the world of sewing.  Lucky me, Vogue patterns had an amazing sale yesterday, patterns for $3.80 a pop and the sewing process begins!

Just One of Those Days

In case you have not heard there is a little storm off the coast named Irene.  Charleston at this point seems to be on the much luckier side than our friends to the north.  Right now its raining and we do have a fair amount of wind causing some power outages and trees down.  I know I am thinking of my OBX and VA cousins and wish them only the best (as well as everyone else in already declared state's of emergency). 

This weather makes me sleepy and it does not help that I was up half the night hugging the toilet.  Note to self and all others, stay away from Hardees/Red Burrito.  However, I am starting to wonder if its a little bug since my tummy is still not A-ok after some of Campbell's best and some saltines. 

What do I want right now more than anything?  My bed, with a big down comforter and a black puppy dog and orange kitty cat snuggled up with me.  Mr. R would be a nice addition too.  Wouldn't some of these swoon worthy beds be a welcomed treat this afternoon?

            

all via Pinterest

And for the furry ones:

         

all via pinterest

Sweet Dreams!

via MY BED

Monogrammed Mondays: Appliques

Happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend.  I sure did, even got to spend a DAY with Mr. R (a first since before Memorial Day). 

I want to send a special Back to School shout out to our niece Miss K, who starts FIRST GRADE today and my bro-in-law RAR who is officially a TEACHER today!  We are also staying up to the minute with updates on the impending arrival of niece #4.  Could be any day/minute!  More on that and a Columbia baby shower later.

On to the wonderful world of appliques.  I view these as one of the most elegant versions of a monogram.  They are also the most customized and usually expensive.  They make fabulous wedding, baby or graduation gifts or create a blissful bedroom.  They have become quite popular with designers and mainstream companies like Pottery Barn are now getting in on the action.

Drumroll please...here we go!

BEDDING:

Don't you want to just dive in?
from Bella Lino

Bright & Fun
from Bella Lino

Complimentary with one of my all time favorite fabrics
from Schumacher

OVER THE TOP...
even too much for me.
via Pink Wallpaper

A modern take.  Wouldn't this look great in a
child's room?
via Leontine Linens

 HOME ACCENTS:


Gorgeous Hand Towels via Leontine Linens

More Hand Towels via A Slice of Life

Adorable Tissue Cover via The Pink Monogram

GIFTS & BABY:

Ipad/eReader Case via Boatman Geller

GORGEOUS night gown (hospital jammies?)
via Leontine Linens

Jewelry Rounds: I was actually given one of these
when I was in high school and it is still
one of my all-time favorite gifts, AND I still
use it!  via The Pink Monogram

Baby Burpers...however I think they are too
delicate to actually USE!
via Leontine Linens

A $60 Shower Cap...maybe for
Grandma's Permanent?
via The Pink Monogram

Lingerie Bags-Perfect for the Bride!
via The Pink Monogram

OPTIONS:
One last look at different options for the appliques.  Swooning...ooohhhs and ahhs!  Have a wonderful week!


via Lauren Corbyn Interiors