Leave the House

Sometimes you need to leave the house. We had Spring Break last week and I knew if I didn't leave the house, I...along with my kids would.go.nuts. I would get paralyzed with projects and work and then frustrated because nothing would get done. And really, I know myself...if I don't leave, we won't have any real quality time together. My house is where I live and work. I'm very fortunate to have family scattered throughout Florida...so we packed our bags and hit the road.

It was incredibly relaxing. No sewing machines. No projects yelling at me to finish them. Just pure unadulterated relaxing with my kids and without guilt.

Little did I know, I would be inspired creatively. Sometimes you must leave your home to find your creative mojo again. Mine has been waning with the daily duties of being mom, chauffeur, cook, maid...etc. If you don't have a place to retreat for an entire week, do it for a day or two. Leave your house. You might just find your creative mojo.

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

Check out this flirtatious office chair slip found on unplgged.



Willow Bean Studio had twins! I still need to cover my own club chairs! Didn't she do a fantastic job?!


Imperfectly Polished slipped her SECTIONAL! Yay...it can be done girls!



She also slipped this oversize chair! Once you try it, you will become addicted to making your own slipcovers! I love seeing something old become new again!

Grab a button if you've been featured and if you want to make your very own slipcover...click on that button over on the right that says "The Lazy Girl's Guide to Custom Slipcovers!"

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Max the Steer

Max...the Steer. We met on a field trip last week. Little did he know I've been crushing on cow's. He's not a cow. He's a steer, but I'm still going to see if my daughter will paint this picture for me. Isn't he a.dor.a.ble.


I couldn't help but put my hands all over him! I really wanted to kiss him! What are you crushing on right now? Don't be surprised if I write about cow's for the next month. I'm in love!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

Kimberley from Restoration House made this stunning drop cloth slipcover!


Rachelle from Adventures in Creating made this gorgeous geometric slipcover!


Karla at Home made this lovely frenchy slip...and get this! It's over a leather chair!


Dawn from Creative Cain Cabin slipcovered her porch swing with two shower curtains!

Don't forget to grab a button if you've been featured!

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Crushing on Cow's

Wild Wild Things

I'm absolutely positively crushing on cow paintings right now! Every morning on my way to the gym, I pass by a pasture FILLED with cows. I keep forgetting my camera to take some pics! And right now I want a cow painting! Something like these:

Art Paper Garden

Peacock Garden

Roz Art

Roz Art

I love the colors in this one, but I'm afraid she might try to kiss me.

Remember on Modern Family how Dillon turned a photo into a painting. I'm thinking of maybe doing that...but with a cow, NOT my daughter and her boyfriend :0) So what are yall crushing on right now?

Fabric Giveaway Winner and a Discount

Selma is the winner of the $75 Fabric giveaway! Congrats Selma! And thanks to all of yall for participating and supporting me and my 'lil 'ol business. TODAY I'm offering a 20% discount for The Lazy Girl's Guide to Slipcovers. The discount is good til midnight tonight. Click on the button below and type in the discount code: SLIPCOVER

My name is Kristi and I am a fabric addict. I'm so excited to be sponsoring this giveaway hosted by Nester! You could do so much with $75 worth of fabric...like make a slipcover...of course.

I'm giving away a $75 gift card to fabric.com! Only one person will win the entire $75 gift card.

You could bust out a lazy girl quilt with some co-ordinating fake valances...for your guest room that you need to get ready for your summer guests! Woo Hoo!

You could spice up your pillows with some colorful spring fabrics or use it as a blankie and snuggle with your dog if you want...It's totally up to you!

To enter:

• Leave a comment saying what you'd like to do with your $75 of fabric.
• For a second entry, become a subscriber and leave a second comment saying you "subscribed."
• For a third entry, "Like" us on Facebook and leave a 3rd comment saying you "liked" us.
  

Giveaway open until Thursday, April 7th. This is open to Canadian and International. Fabric.com doesn't ship to all countries, so check their site to make sure they ship to your country before entering. I will announce the winner on Saturday, April 9th. Good luck and don't forget to go check out all the other giveaways at Nesting Place.

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

Megan from Restoring this Roost made a slipcover for her outdated office chair! LURVE!


Check out the skirt on this wing chair slip by The Empty Nest! She also did some ties up the back...so sweet!


Another wing chair slip with absolutely adorable pleats by Arbor House Lane! I swear, pleats, make the chair!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget about the Fabric Giveaway! Winner will be announced Saturday 4/9.

Fabric Giveaway

My name is Kristi and I am a fabric addict. I'm so excited to be sponsoring this giveaway hosted by Nester! You could do so much with $75 worth of fabric...like make a slipcover...of course.

I'm giving away a $75 gift card to fabric.com! Only one person will win the entire $75 gift card.

You could bust out a lazy girl quilt with some co-ordinating fake valances...for your guest room that you need to get ready for your summer guests! Woo Hoo!

You could spice up your pillows with some colorful spring fabrics or use it as a blankie and snuggle with your dog if you want...It's totally up to you!

To enter:

• Leave a comment saying what you'd like to do with your $75 of fabric.
• For a second entry, become a subscriber and leave a second comment saying you "subscribed."
• For a third entry, "Like" us on Facebook and leave a 3rd comment saying you "liked" us.
  

Giveaway open until Thursday, April 7th. This is open to Canadian and International. Fabric.com doesn't ship to all countries, so check their site to make sure they ship to your country before entering. I will announce the winner on Saturday, April 9th. Good luck and don't forget to go check out all the other giveaways at Nesting Place.

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

Darling ties on this Lingerie inspired slipcover by Home Sweet Homemade.


Jenni from Who Makes Up this Craft...made her very first sofa slipcover! Absolutely incredible!


Imperfectly Polished stitched this adorable toile ottoman slip! Precious!


Analea Hart made this lamp slipcover from an embroidered piece.

*Make sure to grab a featured button if you've been featured! If you've got a finished slipcover, send me a pic...so I can feature you!