Pink and Polka Dot

Before and After Chair Slipcover

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I just finished and delivered this chair to my client. The back cushion was originally attached to the chair, so I detached it and used my trusty hot glue gun to attach the backing piece. She loved it!

A closer look at the detail...

LOVE is...

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Love is...when you're boyfriend sends you a box of Frosted mini wheat cereal from the mainland to Hawaii...AND he still buys it 16 years later.

What is love to you?

I bought myself a Valentine's present

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I think I'll call her "Bessie." She looks like a "Bessie"...doncha think? I received an email from Melissa today...

"I am one of your readers and if memory serves me you have been wanting a cow painting for a long time. They are on sale here today. enjoy!"

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Melissa for letting me know about these cow paintings and for my new favorite site... Antique Farm House! Just sign up with your email and you can be notified of their sales also! Whoop Whoop!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

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Go check out Shelley's blue chevron slipcover. She re-did her room and it's to die for. I love all it's funkiness! So much so...I invited myself to spend the night.

Cyndi made this oh so fluffy sofa slipcover with tons of ruffles! Heart! Make sure to go take a look...she did a little something unexpected to the back!

Gina made a pair of matching slips for these two chairs! I love her work...and this fabric is loverly!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

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I love this recycled barkcloth slipcover from Sew That's It. It's screaming "I'm gorgeous!"

This office chair also gets a slip from Sew That's It. The girl has skillz!

Julie, a follower on facebook, posted this loverly wing chair slip she made. Doncha just adore the pleated skirt?

If you want to make your very own slipcover...just click on the button over on the right... "The Lazy Girl's Guide to Custom Slipcovers." You CAN make your own slipcovers!

I believe slipcovers were made for Beagles

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My sweet friend made this dreamy floral slipcover. I love that her beagle, Sophie is perched atop of it with her lanky long legs. Do you believe slipcovers were made for pets?

Top Referers of 2011

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Thank you so much for all the support you've given my little blog! Thanks for buying that "Lazy Girl Slipcover eBook!" I'm ever so grateful! Just wanted to give a little shout out to say Gracias!

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Lake House Slipcover

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Before with Brown Slipcover

After with gorgeous floral slipcover

This is a sleeper sofa that will be going into my client's lake house. I love the soft, subtle colors of this floral. Hope they enjoy it!

I've already got a couple of clients on the list for January and have room for one more. If you're interested and live in the Triangle area of NC, email me to get your name on the list.

If you're feeling creative and want to tackle your very own slipcover...you can download "The Lazy Girl's Guide to Custom Slipcover's." Just click on that button over on the right! And if you have Pics of your slipcover's, send them to me...I'll be starting Friday's Featured Slipcover's again in January. Have a great weekend! xo

Finally...putting up the Christmas Tree

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By now...my house is usually decked all out with Christmas cheer. Not really feeling it right now. By this time, usually, The Charlie Brown Christmas CD has been played about 4.5 million times. I just turned it on for the first time today as the tree was going up. Today the girl's and my husband put the {Charlie Brown} tree up and decorated it. They saved me 3 ornaments to put on the tree...a beagle, a mini pair of flip flops and last year's Twilight ornament. Do my girl's know me or what?

I've been slipping furniture and I'm booked 'til January...so I can enjoy some Christmas cheer...or provide some without being a psycho maniac. I haven't done one shred of Christmas shopping at this point and I'm not doing Christmas cards this year. Man, I sound like scroogette!

I just read Emily's post and it immediately calmed my heart down. Go read it now. I want to appreciate the making of cookies and having the girl's home over the holidays...a simple Christmas. What about you?

Some of my favorite things...

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Nester is having a Favorite Things linky party...so here's a list of my fav's!

Wet n Wild Lipliner in Willow #712 :: It's been a favorite for years. I was just getting down to the bottom of the pencil when I spotted them at Walmart and bought 4...just in case zombies attack and I'm not able to get out. Only $.99 each

Yorkshire Tea :: After trying this tea, you will never go back to any other. I promise. Cross my heart.

Red Bicyclette Red Wine :: It has become my favorite. It's light and not too strong. I like red wine, but can't drink a strong, heavy one. This one is perfect to me!

My friend Carrie gave me a zippered pouch similar to this one AND I heart it! I keep everything in it...including my wet n wild lipliner. It's from Ellen at Handmade Recess. She has the most adorable stuff. I met her when I went to Nester's Slipcover Party. She's just as adorable in person.

Go check out everyone's fav's! You might find a new one!

Handmade Holiday Decor ~ Free eBook

2011-11-28T11:36:00.003-05:00

The turkey's gone. The crazy family's gone. Time to break out the Christmas decorations! Whoop Whoop! Last year I did a girl's craft night...right around Christmas. I provided all the supplies and appetizers. Everyone brought a bottle of their favorite vino and their own personal glue gun. They also chipped in a few bucks for supplies. Everyone went home with great crafty pieces and inspired to do more!

Myra and Mandi put together this free eBook with contributions from about 20 of your favorite blogger peeps...including your's truly. I felt so honored. They included two of my cheap and easy handmade Christmas decor projects. And there are so many other great ideas! You can pick one or two of these projects and have your very own craft party. What's not to love? Girl's hanging out crafting and drinking wine! Seriously. Get to crafting!

Click here to download your free copy of Handmade Holiday Decor

Out of pocket

2011-11-26T09:20:00.003-05:00

So...I've been out of pocket. I had surgery earlier this week and did what every woman with children does. I thought I was going to die and tried to spend as much time with the people who matter most. Don't we always do that? I've only ever been in the hospital to birth my two children with no complications at all. As soon as the doc said surgery, I started having a panic attack...thinking that as soon as the general anesthesia kicks in...that's hit...I'm history. Then you start reviewing your life, hoping you were somewhat of a good example to your daughter's and that you were the kind of friend you would want. I'm telling yall...I was freakin' over here. But, I'm good now. Alive and able to tell about it. However, it did feel like someone hit me in the stomach with a baseball bat...repeatedly! And it still hurts when I sneeze or laugh. I had a laparoscopy.

Here are the things I've done after surgery:

1) Stalked multiple people on facebook.

2) Watched re-runs of Vampire Diaries...just sayin'

3) Watched "Under the Tuscan Sun" for about the 567 millionth time. Some of my favorite quotes:

"Unthinkably good things can happen, even late in the game. It's such a surprise." ~Frances

"Regrets are a waste of time. They're the past crippling you in the present." ~Katherine

"If you smash into something good, you should hold on until it's time to let go." ~Marcello

3) Watched "Old School" with Will Ferrell which led to watching some of my favorite SNL skits...like "Cow Bell" "I'm on a Boat" and any SNL skit with Justin Timberlake.

4) Went Pinterest crazy! Everytime my husband came up to check on me...I was on pinterest. He was all...like "What is this?" I said, "It's like ripping pages out of a magazine...only easier." He doesn't get it.

5) Reading every review possible about "Breaking Dawn Part 1"...because I haven't seen it yet!!!

As you hit forty, I promise your body will start to fall apart...not that I haven't been fighting it the whole way by working out, coloring my hair, and trying to dress half way hip. It is what it is...

Happy Turkey Day!

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Chair Love via Pinterest

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I'm not sure about reupholstering...because that sounds like a lot of work and I'm lazy...but I'm gonna try my hand at making a slipcover like one of these on my wing chair! Stay tuned!

Another White Sofa Slipcover

2011-11-02T16:10:00.002-04:00

I just finished this white sofa slipcover for a client. Of course...I forgot the before pic. Underneath her new clothes...she is a dark olive green. Totally freshens up the space! It's simple and sweet and easy to rip off and wash! She also had some grain sacks that I turned into removable pillow covers! I love how they turned out!

Day 27 ~ DIY Fabric Pumpkins

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Ruffled Fabric Pumpkins via The New Home Ec.

Day 26 ~ It's my Birthday

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Today is my birthday and I'm taking a Birthday pause! Photo circa 1976. It's kinda scary...

Day ~ 25 No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Sandwiches

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Scrumptious Pumpkin Cheesecake Sandwiches from Chocolate Shavings. AND they're No-Bake! Find the recipe here.

Day 24 ~ My Halloween

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Day 23 ~ After Halloween Clearance

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Every year, I have a Halloween Tradition with my friend, Tina. We go immediately to Starbucks...get jacked up on caffeine and hit the 'After Halloween Clearance.' Last year, I got this witch. AND I love her so much! She talks and is super creepy! My kid's love it...I can't say that any of the other kid's on the street love her. As a matter of a fact, I haven't seen them since she went up? Hmmmm? Start a tradition and grab a friend for some caffeine inspired halloween shopping...the day after!

Do you have a Halloween tradition?

Day 22 ~ DIY Haunted House Silhouettes

2011-10-23T20:04:00.002-04:00

Make your own Haunted House Silhouettes and be THAT house! The one everyone loves to come to because it's so scary! Find the How-To at Craftzine.

Day 21 ~ Poison Apple Apothecary

2011-10-22T10:54:00.002-04:00

My friend, Carrie, turned me on to this cute yummy etsy store called Poison Apple Apothecary! This is a Special Edition Candy Corn Creamy Whipped Sugar Scrub! Hurry before she runs out! She has all kinds of scrubs and potions!

Make sure to check out Carrie's 31 Days to a Beautiful Blog! She's my Fairy Blog Mother!

Day 20 ~ More Fall Eats

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I just found these to die for recipes from Jessica at Food Gawker! Caramelized onion and goat cheese galette! I just love how she has it displayed on the burlap...love! I'll have to make this for a girl's night because my family will never touch anything with goat cheese!

...And for dessert...Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake bars! I love cheesecake! I'm not a big cake fan...so I always get cheesecake on my birthday! This looks delish! I simply must try it!

Do you have a favorite recipe to make during the fall?

Day 19 ~ Pumpkin Monkey Bread

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Pumpkin Monkey Bread...yum! Get the full recipe and how-to over at Sugar Crafter!

Day 18 ~ Pumpkin Food

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Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. Emily did an ode to the Pumkin Spice latte here.

Krispy Screme donuts...yum! How cute is the pumpkin glazed donut...makes you almost not want to eat it...NOT!

Ben & Jerry's Pumpkin Cheesecake icecream. I mean...I love cheesecake, but mixed together is delish!

What's your favorite pumpkin food?

Day 17 ~ 32 Days to Breaking Dawn

2011-10-17T07:22:00.002-04:00

This counts as a Halloween post...right? Who's going to the midnight show?

Day 16 ~ Halloween Slipcovers

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A Spooky Scenes Coffin Couch Slipcover from Target.

I'm loving this Halloween slipcover made from a tablecloth by The Swell Life.

Halloween Ghost Chair Slipcovers from Family Fun.

I think I'll make some Halloween Slipcovers for next year. I'll be on the hunt for some cool tablecloths the day after Halloween!

Day 15 ~ Paint it Orange

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I've loved this piece since the first time I saw it on Handmade Recess. Ellen has the cutest etsy shop and I've got one of her bags. I also met her in real life at Nester's Slipcover Party!

It's such a courageous color and I love how it turned out! Have you painted anything orange? Would you?

Day 14 ~ Halloween Tutorials

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Day 13 ~ Some Favs from Pinterest

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Day 12 ~ 20 Free Halloween Printables

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I just printed out the "Happy Haunting" bunting banner! Super cute stuff via scribed.

Day 11~8 Ways to dress up your drinks for Halloween

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All photos via Celebrations at Home. She also has all the details for making these ghoulish drinks. Be sure to check out all her other Halloween Party ideas!

Day 10 ~ Top 5 Favorite Werewolves

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Sooo...it's only fair to give the werewolves fair billing. 1. Jacob from Twilight

2. Alcide from True Blood. I read this whole series and never pictured Alcide looking like this...

3. Tyler from Vampire Diaries

4. In my books Wolverine is considered a werewolf...right?

5. Teen Wolf...now I'm dating myself!

Did I leave out your favorite wolf?

Day 9 ~ Top 5 Favorite Vampires

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You can't talk about Halloween with out talking about vampires...right? So here are my Top 5 fav's. 1. Edward Cullen...what's not to love? brooding, a man that can actually read your mind...hello? Show's up when you need him. And want's to make an honest woman of you.

2. Eric Northman ~ The Viking from True Blood. Rough and Tough on the outside, but sensitive and caring on the inside!

3. Stefan and Damon Salvatore from Vampire Diaries. The yin and yang of vampires. The good and the bad. What's not to love?

4. Mick St. John from Moonlight. He's a do-gooder vampire.

5. Last, but not least...let's don't forget Angel from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. That's all.

Did I miss one of your favorite blood sucker's? Tomorrow we'll talk werewolves!

Day 8 ~ Stair Decor

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Day 7 ~ Aunt Pearl = A different Halloween

2011-10-06T19:30:00.006-04:00

This time of the year always makes me miss my Aunt Pearl...even more than I already do. See, she and I would stay at my house to pass out candy to all the trick or treater's while my husband went with the girl's to collect free candy from stranger's around the neighborhood. I miss hanging out with her. I would usually make snack's to have at the house pre-halloween and she and I would sit around anxiously waiting for the dressed up folk to come to the door begging for candy. She loved it and so did I. I miss her. Last year I was so discombobulated...and I couldn't figure out why. It's because she wasn't here with me to pass out candy. So I ended up walking around with my husband and the girl's...which was fine...but I missed my Aunt Pearl. She passed away a year and a half ago. She was 94. Her mantra was to "Eat dessert first." So eat your dessert first today!

Day 6 ~ Start a Tradition

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Friday, October 28th. Do you already watch this?

Day 5 ~ Monogram Everything

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In the south, we LOVE all things monogrammed! Find the tutorial for the pumpkin here.

I made this plaque a couple of Halloween's ago! It's super easy and fun! This year...I think I'm gonna make one with a bat or witch! You can find the tutorial here.

Find the tutorial for the Monogrammed Bucket here.

Day 4 ~ Pumpkins and Mums

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If you're like me, you get your pumpkins and mums ASAP! Go to your local mom and pop nursery! Support your local farmer! I know when we buy a pumpkin or mum from a grocery store...we are still supporting a farmer, but it feels more authentic when you go to the actual farm.

Your kids can help you pick out the best biggest most orange pumpkin ever...and they get to see it in all it's glorious surroundings! Our local nursery has homemade ice cream...an even better reason to buy from them! And...you just might see The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown! Do you have a special pumpkin patch you go to?

Day 3 ~ It's baaaack!

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It's back for Halloween! I haven't seen this cereal in ages! So I'm going to tell you to go buy something. Run run as fast as you can to the market and buy a box of this cereal. It's chock full of yummy goodness and will make your milk change colors. Once again...your kids will love you for this! If you're not normally a sugar-based cereal eating family, this will be a special treat for Halloween only! My favorite is Count Chocula! Remember..."I vant to eat your cereal." You have to say it in kinda a vampire-y way. What's your fav?

Link up your Halloween Branch Display if you dare...

Day 2 ~ Branches and Crows

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Did you go outside and collect your branches? If not, stop right now, gather your kids and go into the yard or woods and collect some branches. They will love you for it! Promise! I purchased my crows at Dollar Tree last year. I saw some this year and if you missed them or don't have any...you can cut out some cute crows or bats using black paper. OR tie some cute orange or black ribbons to your branches for instant charm. Let the kids help with this too! Again, they will love you for it!

If you don't have a cute little bird house that you found at a yard sale for $3...Hate me...then use what you've got. I found this urn at a thrift store. You can use a glass vase and fill it with spanish moss for instant creepy. Spanish moss can also be found at Dollar Tree! Go now and get it! Monday we will have a linky party! I want to see everyone's branches and what you decorated them with.

Day 1 ~ 31 Days of Halloween

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So...call me crazy! I haven't posted in a couple of weeks and now I'm committing to 31 Days of posting? Seriously? Well if you're going to post for 31 days...it should and better be something you love! There's nothing I love more than Halloween! It's my most favorite holiday of the whole entire year! I know some of you don't do halloween, so along with my scary, creepy stuff...I'll post about some non-scary stuff...just for you...because I practice equality!

So...go ahead and pull all your Halloweeny stuff out and get ready to rumble! As soon as you pull it out, your kids will start dressing up and getting excited too! They secretly LOVE to be scared! Go ahead and pick up some branches in your yard for a project we'll work on and go buy some apples and caramels for another project. Oh! and don't forget the Halloween sprinkles! Green apples are my fav! You pick whatever yall like! Meet me back here tomorrow! AND make sure to go to Nester's and check out all the other 31 Day Posts!

Day 2 ~ Branches and Crows
Day 3 ~ It's Back
Day 4 ~ Pumpkins and Mums
Day 5 ~ Monogram Everything
Day 6 ~ Start a Tradition
Day 7 ~ Aunt Pearl = A Different Halloween
Day 8 ~ Stair Decor
Day 9 ~ Top 5 Favorite Vampires
Day 10 ~ Top 5 Favorite Werewolves
Day 11~ 8 Ways to dress up your drinks for Halloween
Day 12 ~ 20 free Halloween printables
Day 13 ~ Some favs from Pinterest
Day 14 ~ Halloween Tutorials
Day 15 ~ Paint it Orange
Day 16 ~ Halloween Slipcovers
Day 17 ~ 32 Days til Breaking Dawn
Day 18 ~ Pumpkin Food
Day 19 ~ Pumpkin Monkey Bread
Day 20 ~ More Fall Eats

Slipcover Gals Unite

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This weekend, I went down to Wilmington, NC to meet Shelley and Gina at K38 for dinner! We talked about all things slipcovery. They are both such encouraging women!

I hit some thrift stores and some of the consignment stores while there. I always get so inspired when in this store...Thrill of the Hunt!

Shelley also brought her sister, Angie, with her. They are hilarious yall! Seriously, I was laughing the whole time! I was trying to talk Shelley and Gina into doing a slipcover conference in the south...or some kind of slipcover get together? Help me talk them into it!

Sure-Fire Signs that your avoiding your blog

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1. All your laundry is done. There is nothing else to wash.

2. You almost adopt the cutest beagle puppy on the planet...because that's what you really need is MORE responsibility trying to train a puppy...when the beagle you already have is slightly psycho.

3. Move furniture around...AGAIN.

4. Bake lots of stuff with sugar like chocolate chip cookie brownies with ganache frosting...then oatmeal chocolate chip cookies...all in the same day.

5. Paint some furniture and then move it AGAIN.

6. You're counting down the days to Vampire Diaries Season Premiere.

...just to name a few things. Also, I have a couple of slots left for slipcovers this month. So if you're interested in having a custom slipcover made and you live in the Triangle area of NC...email me.

What have you been avoiding?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

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Adorable dining chair slipcover by Bungalow. LOVE!

Maury from A Fabuless Home made this chaise beautiful blue slipcover.

Laura from I'm not a Trophy Wife made cute slips for her patio furniture.

Remember...your slipcovers are for you! They don't have to be perfect...just good enough for you to live with! Great job ladies!

If you've been featured, you can grab a button here! Have a great weekend!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

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Slipcover your table and chairs...like Much to do with nothing!

Check out this slipcover by Cyndi's Recreations...just in time for fall!

Gorgeous Turquoise Coral Ottoman slip by Gina from Slipcover Chic.

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Another Turquoise Dresser

2011-08-15T09:46:00.003-04:00

I finally re-painted this dresser. It was a gorgeous green with a distressed glaze. And I went and monked it all up! So I slapped some turquoise on it and distressed the edges.

I love this picture...it's of my grandparents at a party or dance. My grandfather is in the middle with his arms around my grandmother {on the left} and another friend. Some word art...using scrabble tiles. I found a box of cards at TJ MAXX and framed this one.

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I found these knobs when I was in California...Heart them! I have to be careful to not start slapping turquoise on everything. Stay tuned...I also refinished my kitchen table.

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

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This is from an adorable etsy shop called Vintage Chic Furniture. She is in New York and makes gorgeous one of a kind slips!

Freckled Laundry recycled this thrift store shirt into a dining chair slipcover...oh so lovely!

Remember this slipcover I made for the wing chair. I'm selling it! If you live in the Triangle area in NC, let me know if you're interested in purchasing it. I'm selling it for $200 and sorry...but I can't ship. Only local pick up. Have a Great weekend!

Before and After Turquoise Dresser

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I had to use the same drawer pulls because they are not the standard 2" or 3". They are...like 2-3/4" And I will have to order them online. Until then I just painted them black...not my favorite, but at least my husband can open his drawers. Manly men like turquoise dressers. I sanded it a bit...just enough to scrape it up and then I primed it and put a coat of turquoise paint on it. I think it's called "garden pot" from Lowes. I distressed it with my sander and put an antique glaze over it. Much better! Have you painted anything turquoise lately?

Painter's Remorse

2011-08-08T09:28:00.003-04:00

Have you ever had painter's remorse? And say to yourself, "Why didn't I just leave well enough alone?" Yes" Me too!

I hate that I painted this gorgeous green dresser...gray! The great thing about paint is that...it can be sanded off or re-painted! Have you ever had painter's remorse?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-08-05T09:34:00.011-04:00

Easy No-Sew dining slips from a pillow case by Momtastic.

Jackie from Teal and Lime made a pair of gorgeous slipcovers from a Target table cloth!

Amanda from Reloved Rubbish slipped this ottoman with stenciled german flair!

Leah from Sew Spoiled made this cute slipcover for her ironing board and she has a tutorial! AND her iron is pink yall! Slips are not just for furniture...why not cover your burnt on ironing board?

Cheap and Easy Owl Art

2011-08-03T10:44:00.003-04:00

Well...easy for me. My daughter painted this loverly owl painting and I only helped a little bit. I heart it and can't wait to put it on my wall!

I started out by recycling an already painted canvas. I just slapped some turquoise paint on it...and sketched out an easy owl on a branch.

She did all the painting...I added a few highlights here and there and gave her a few tips. I will eventually get MY COW painting! Cheap and Easy! Go get your kids some canvases and let them PAINT!

Use what you have Party

2011-08-01T06:29:00.005-04:00

My youngest turned 8 last week. I sent out evite invitations 3 days before the party. I know...birthday faux pas. My excuse is that I was in California the week before and truth be told...I'm not a very good planner. My friend's know this and love me anyway. I didn't run out and buy a bunch of decorations...just used what I had. She wrote Happy Birthday on our chalkboard.

I set up this portable table and threw some fabric over it. I hotglued the pink pom pom trim to each corner and called it a day. I did spend money on the food and paper products. Oh! and those tissue paper pom poms. A buck each for those babies. I wish I could leave them there all year to hide that ugly TV hole. I, also, used two pennant banner's, that I already had, for decorating.

I made homemade pizza. When I took it out of the oven, it slid off on the oven door and folded in half like a taco. Just slid it back on the pan and unfolded it. Those girl's were none the wiser.

Get your party on. I put brown craft paper over my coffee table for the nail station. Do you see my chair over there with the white throw over it...because it's been sitting in my house for about a year AND I still haven't made a slipcover for it. Like the shoe maker's kid's without any shoes.

We had a painting contest. Guess what I made them paint? YEP...a cow! I figured I could find my Artist and commission her to do that larger canvas I want so badly!

Of course nails had to be done. The older siblings helped with the younger ones while I watched. NOT one nail...did I paint.

I love this idea and stole it from Lindsey. The girl's and dad had fun with this!

We're not big cake eater's in our family. The Birthday Girl asked for Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies with Ganache Frosting. I aim to please!

Summer Hiatus

2011-07-26T10:12:00.004-04:00

So...I took a little summer hiatus. We just returned from California where bacon is apparently covered in chocolate and many friends were reunited with. We lived in California for almost 10 years and returned to NC...my home state...almost 10 yrs ago. I love the south. We went to the mid-state fair, saw friends {yes, that's Lindsey up there from Pleated Poppy}, ate ALOT of yummy food, went to Hollywood so my girls could see the Hollywood sign in real life:0), walked Hollywood Blvd., Venice Beach {yikes} and the Santa Monica Pier. I'm super happy to be home and I love my bed more than ever! There really is something about going away to make you even more grateful for what you've got at home! We had a blast!

i heart thrifting

2011-07-07T17:01:00.004-04:00

I'm participating in the "i heart thrifting" event this Saturday! Are you? If so, please introduce yourself here in the comments and I can't wait to meet up with all y'all in real life! My friend, Carrie, and I are going together. Hopefully, we will all find that most perfect treasure!

Roz Art

I'm still looking for a HUGE cow painting similar to these. Please tweet me if you see one while you're out and about. Use hashtag #ilovethrifting. Go to Mr. Goodwill Hunting's Blog for a list of participating cities. Happy Thrifting!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-07-01T07:00:00.000-04:00

The Sewing Nerd made a slip for her sectional! I love the mix of fabrics!

Jen from Tatertots and Jello made this adorable ottoman slipcover!

I'm loving the geometric modern print on this chair by Something for the Road!

Make sure to grab a button here if you've been featured! I've loved getting everyone's slipcover emails!

Re-Painting a dresser with littles home

2011-06-21T07:20:00.002-04:00

Of course...you should all of a sudden decide to paint a dresser when your kids and friends are home playing wii...jumping up and down to "Dance Dance Revolution." Why not?

You always want to risk the fact that they might accidentally rub up on the paint. BTW...they didn't.

Remember this dresser? It started out in my daughter's room...then in the bonus room...now it's downstairs in the living room. I think I'm going to make it my husband's go to spot. So, I don't have to keep looking at his junky papers all over the kitchen counter. I painted it a light gray and DON'T love it. I'm going to add some turquoise cabana stripes to it. And if I hate that...I'll just paint the entire piece turquoise. I heart paint! What have you painted lately?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-06-17T10:42:00.009-04:00

Check out this amazing sectional slipped by The Creative Imperative! This girl deserves HUGE props! I have R-E-S-P-E-C-T for anyone who slips a sectional! Amazing job!

Heidi from Honey Bear Lane slipped her sofa. Don't you love the shape...and you can never go wrong with classic white!

Allie from Proverbs 31 Girl slipped her free chair in white cotton duck with a gorgeous knife pleated skirt! Fab.u.lous.

If you've been featured, don't forget to grab a button here! And if I haven't featured you yet, please email me your pic. I LUV seeing your slipcover's!

Summer Fun

2011-06-14T10:34:00.003-04:00

I'm really enjoying these first few days of Summer with my girls! When I read this post at Nester's, it made me take stock of how many summer's I have left with them. Enjoy your summer.

This Summer

2011-06-01T09:39:00.005-04:00

What will you be doing?

A New Stripper

2011-05-23T21:26:00.006-04:00

When 7 year old's paint their nails by themselves. Why I don't buy an $800 table from Pottery Barn. The title was a little long. No, this is not about a stripper or a stripper pole. My daughter decided to paint her nails by herself, but she had to take the old polish off...by herself. So...of course and with the drop of a hat...acetone fingernail polish remover was spilled on my kitchen table. It took up 3 layers of paint and some varnish. Seriously? And we put this on our nails and skin? IT TAKES UP 3 LAYERS OF PAINT OFF A TABLE!

So, now I know if I'm ever in a bind for a stripper...I can just use acetone polish remover. I told her it was ok because I was going to paint the table white anyway. She just helped me get it started. Thank goodness this was a $20 thrift store find and it'll be good as new with a little paint! What have your kids done for you lately?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-05-20T07:32:00.001-04:00

The Drapery Lady made this adorable gray settee slipcover.

Betty from Custom Slipcovers slipped this wing chair with a gorgeous geometric fabric.

Classic White Shabby Chic Style Slipcover by Posh Living.

Featured Slipcover Girl!

2011-05-18T07:32:00.001-04:00

I've been getting emails about making slipcovers. And yall don't live near me...you have so much confidence in my slipcovering skillz! I absolutely have to measure your piece of furniture in order to slipcover it. This means you must live within a stone's throw of me. Sorry.

It got me to thinking though...about featuring all you gals who make slipcovers in other areas. Please email me if you make slipcovers for a living and want to make slipcovers for someone else. I would love to feature different slipcover gals.

I know of a few people...like Gina from Slipcover Chic who lives in Wilmington, NC. She does phenomenal work. Go check out her site! I just received an email from a gal in Greenville, SC who needs some slipcovers. Is there anyone in that area who makes them? Email me...please!

Random Stuff and a Bag

2011-05-17T08:45:00.002-04:00

I've been outta the loop lately...going to soccer tournaments, end of year parties, graduations, etc. Lots of busy stuff going on at the end of the school year. I did, however, find time to make this cute beach bag. I love the gray and orange ruffle! What have you made lately?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-05-06T08:49:00.004-04:00

I just finished this white slipcover for my friend's wing chair! I can't wait to give it to her!

Janet from The Empty Nest made this darling damask slipcover for her $40 Thrift Store Chair!

Arbor House Lane had twins...two gorgeous wing chair slips with a contrast of damask and denim.

Did I fall off the face of the earth?

2011-05-02T09:25:00.004-04:00

No, I didn't fall off the face of the earth. I had a short stint in the hospital last week, but everything is fine! I'm good. Just took some days off to recupe. My dr. told me not to lift anything over 5 pounds...does that include laundry baskets? My husband has told me repeatedly NOT to move or lift any furniture. Why is it when you want to rest, you can't? And when you're told to be a couch potato {per Dr.'s orders} you can think of 4,653 projects you need/want to do RIGHT now? Seriously...tell me to do something and I want to do the opposite. I was born with a slight rebellious side...my husband would say it's more than slight.

So I went to the library and picked up some books and while I was there, I found out it was National Photography month. So I'm going to read some southern chick lit, brush up on my french and practice my photography. I may or may not post for a bit...depends on if I'm allowed to lift my laptop ;0)

I'm going to regret not buying these end tables at $15/each. I couldn't justify it though after reading my friend's ebook...Seduced by Simplicity.

Also, if you've sent me an email and I haven't responded, please be patient. You can send me another email to remind me, I won't get mad. Promise.

Leave the House

2011-04-25T06:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-04-22T07:00:00.001-04:00

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!"

Max the Steer

2011-04-19T07:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-04-15T07:00:00.001-04:00

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!

Crushing on Cow's

2011-04-13T07:00:00.002-04:00

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

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

2011-04-09T08:01:00.003-04:00

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

2011-04-08T07:00:00.001-04:00

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

2011-04-04T18:04:00.012-04:00

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.

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-04-01T07:00:00.001-04:00

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!

White sofa slipcover Before and After

2011-03-28T09:52:00.004-04:00

This is the third sofa I've had in this house and I don't think I've shown a before picture...so here they are...Along with my new spicy pillows. Pillow slipcover tutorial coming soon.

You can make your very own slipcover by downloading my ebook for a mere...$10! Just click on the button below! And please send me a pic of your finished slipcover! I love seeing something old...made new again! Linking to Miss Mustard Seed.

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-03-25T07:00:00.001-04:00

LOOK at this recliner slipcover by Blue Roof Cabin! Go now and LOOK! It's wicked!

And this wing chair slipcover by Honey Bear Lane, reminds me of my inspiration photo. It's absolutely stupendous!

And I'm absolutely in love with this whole entire corner. Yes, it's another recliner slipcover by jessica...and she did a fantabulous job! Dont' you love her gallery wall too?

If you're working on a slipcover, please send me a picture so I can feature you! If you been featured, make sure to grab a button.

Spicy Pillow Slipcovers

2011-03-24T09:23:00.004-04:00

Inject a little energy in your space with some spicy new pillow slipcovers! It only takes a few minutes and the result will revive your space! I found the turquoise fabric at Walmart...5 yds for $5. I found the gray floral at a local fabric store. It's called Catalina by Laura Berringer for Marcus Fabrics.

I have some gray and white striped fabric and was thinking of doing this chevron tutorial...but I'm lazy...so probably not. I'll just buy a yard of chevron fabric.

And YES, I let Ally lay on my new pillow slipcovers because she's loyal and will sit with me through four seasons of 'Friday Night Lights'...back to back...with no complaining.

Do you have some fun fabric lying around? Use it to spice up your pillows!

edit: Linking to Centsational Girl's Spring Linky Party.

A Must Read

2011-03-23T09:48:00.004-04:00

Imagine yourself in a Home you LOVE from Storybook Adventures. This is a friend of mine in real life who sold everything, moved into an RV and just settled back into their cottage. Go read her adventures.

Giveaway Winner!

2011-03-20T12:56:00.004-04:00

I know, I'm a day late and a dollar short...but here's the winner!

Sound's like April loves turquoise too! Make sure to check out Carrie's shop! She also does blog design and is a witty writer! And...she will go eat Mexican with you at a moment's notice!

Giveaway!

2011-03-15T20:46:00.008-04:00

Absolutely precious...Baby gray chrysanthemum ring

My Fairy Blog Mother, Carrie, has opened her VERY own ETSY store. Soooo...we are doing a little giveaway!

Sweet bobby pins on a sweet model!

Yall know I'm all hot and bothered by turquoise right now. This little hottie makes me swoon!

She's giving away one item of your choice to one lucky reader. We won't make you jump through any hoops.

Just hop over to her etsy store and peruse the items. Then come back here and leave a comment on what your fav is.

If you want an extra chance...go "like" her facebook page. Then come back and leave an additional comment. Simple and sweet.

The giveaway is open until Friday {3/18} at midnight. Winner will be chosen by Random Number generator and announced on Saturday {3/19}.

Random Stuff and Spring Fever!

2011-03-15T08:39:00.005-04:00

I have Spring Fever! It was 80 degrees here on Sunday...so I threw on my shorts and frolicked in the sun a bit! Today it's 47. I can't seem to resist the the urgent need of jumping in my car and heading south to some sand and warm water. It's almost unbearable!

I'm in a spring cleaning and re-arranging...sprucing up kinda mood. I just pulled out some funky spring fabrics to make pillow slipcovers.

I'm working on refinishing a dresser. It's gonna be turquoise! I still need to finish a slipcover. I'm trying to keep myself busy until our Spring Break arrives in April! I've been to Goodwill several times to dump off stuff...wondering how in the world it accumulates so quickly. And I'm praying for Japan. What random stuff are you doing?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-03-11T07:26:00.008-05:00

Funky Fresh office chair slipcover by Teresa from Cozy Cottage Slipcovers. Wow...I love this fabric!

Love the flirty little skirt on this slipcover...by Ann from Stylish Once Again! Showing some leg!

One who never disappoints is Custom Slipcovers by Shelly. This fabric screams "spring" to me! Gorgeous!

Gallery Wall

2011-03-10T08:13:00.003-05:00

My friend "T" was inspired by Nester's gallery wall feature and decided to do her own. She shopped her house and used what she had. The only thing she bought was the black/white canvas of her kids. I think it's fab.u.lous! And I'm getting ready to copy her. We have the same exact floor plan. And I have the same exact paint color on my wall...Shoreline Tan from The Seaside Retreat Collection at Lowes. I copied her on that too. And I'm going to copy her and rip the carpet off my stairs...because I'm a copier like that.

I made this frame for her son one year for his birthday! She also framed kid art/love note! Adorable! Can't wait to try my own gallery wall! I'm off to shop the house right now!
Do any of yall have a gallery wall?

Wing Chair Inspiration

2011-03-08T05:51:00.006-05:00

I'm working on a slipcover for a wing chair. This is my inspiration! EDIT: Ok...reader, Amber B. clued me in to who's kitchen this is. This image is from House Beautiful when they featured Designer - Windsor Smith. Go look at the rest of her house! Gorgeous! I am in love with this kitchen! And the pleats on that wing chair are.to.die.for! What are you working on?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-03-04T06:04:00.000-05:00

Janell from Isabella and Max made these simply lovely dining slips from, none other, than drop cloth! We love drop cloth, don't we?!

A simple modern white slipcover for this wing chair from Apartment Design.

Another gorgeous wing chair I found via squidoo. The title is "Are you a slipcover virgin?" Love it! Pleats...swoon!

If you have a slipcover you're working on, let me know! I'd love to feature you and your slip!

Seriously...7 Boxes?

2011-03-02T08:32:00.002-05:00

As I opened the pantry door in an effort to clean and organize it...I realized this. We have seven open boxes of cereal. I can't be the only one with seven ongoing boxes of cereal in their pantry, can I? How many boxes do you have?

Fun Slipcovers

2011-03-01T07:45:00.005-05:00

Stylish slipcovers for your golf cart! Who knew you could be so cute? These are from Cart Chic.

A fun slipcover for your table! Turn your table into a cottage playhouse from Artful Parent!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-02-25T08:16:00.006-05:00

Flabbergasted by this fantastic geometric ottoman slip from Westhampton DIY! I am astonished by anyone who can make lines or blocks go in the same direction! Love it!

A classic white slipcover by Beck's Chic Life. You can NEVER go wrong with a white slipcover! NEVER!

Check out this ottoman slipcover that Lisa made with a drop cloth and some fabric scraps!

Are you working on a slipcover? If so, please send me a picture so I can feature you. You don't have to have a blog, you can email me a photo. Get to slippin'!

An English Flat

2011-02-23T10:30:00.003-05:00

I did not take my Nikon...just a little pocket camera. I found out I'm spoiled and I LOVE my Nikon and missed it very much. How cute is this little vacant sign? When you lock the door, it says "ENGAGED." Adorable!

What's not to love about board and batten...unfinished wood doors...

and a clawfoot tub? I was dying over this bathroom...so stinkin' cute!

Yes, I believe those are IKEA cabinets and butcher block counter top. Even though, English refrigerators are not as large as ours...they make up for it in retro cuteness!

Hallway hooks and stairway to the right. I'm not going to steal all my friend's thunder. She's going to be starting a blog about her adventures in the U.K. When she gets it up and running, I'll let you know. Won't it be fun to live vicariously through her?!

She and I took a day and went shopping and eating and stumbled onto this store. My heart started palpitating. I bought some adorable souvenirs and myself a "Cath Kidston" bag!
Tomorrow I'll tell you some ways we can inject a little "English" into our own homes!

A quick jaunt to Newcastle, England

2011-02-22T09:09:00.003-05:00

I went on a quick trip to England to help my girlfriend with her kids. Her hubs was already there for work and she needed another set of eyes and some extra hands. They are living in the cutest place and I'll have pictures of there new flat tomorrow. Just wanted to give yall a quick update and let you know I didn't fall off the face of the earth. I ate a lot of food and drank a lot of tea! I'm off to go find an electric tea kettle right now and I think I may try to make this yummy pain au chocolate. I mean...seriously...what's NOT good about chocolate wrapped in a croissant? I just used "yall" and "flat" in the same paragraph.

Gray Tray Transformation

2011-02-14T08:50:00.003-05:00

Easy Tray Transformation! What you'll need:

ugly tray
1 can of Krylon gray primer spray paint
1 can of Krylon gray gloss spray paint
stencil from Jones Design Company
white paint pen

First, I scraped the gorgeous leopard picture off with a razor, then sanded the inside just a bit. Taped the handles and sprayed the primer on. Then I sprayed the gray paint on. I shrunk the stencil to a smaller size and printed it on cardstock, then traced it onto the tray with a pencil. I used my white paint pen to trace over it and that was it! Super easy!

What did you work on this weekend?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-02-11T07:51:00.009-05:00

Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage made this adorable beachy slip for her ottoman!

I love this funky ottoman slipcover by Missy of the su casa group on casa sugar. And look at her dog all snuggled up on her white slipcovers. See you can have white slips with dogs.

The Country Chic Cottage slipped her coffee table...genious!

Cute Pleated ottoman trimmed with ribbon...by Addicted 2 Decorating.

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Countertop Diaries

2011-02-09T18:06:00.007-05:00

Kitchen by Prairie Cottage...swoon!

I would paint my countertops in a heartbeat if they were laminate, but they're not. They're Corian and they're UGLY and I'm petrified the paint will peel off in sheets. I kept reading of people getting their counters painted for a few hundred dollars, so I thought I'd give it a whirl and get a professional to do it.

So I got a couple of estimates. I called one company called Amazing Refinishers. He was professional did his measurements, went to his car and came back with a written quote for $777.00 I thought that was a lot for some paint, but maybe I'm just a cheap diy'er...which is the probability.

Then I called Miracle Method...who I had a bit of a time with. One guy came out and said it'd be around $1000 however he never sent me a written quote. Then another guy called a couple of weeks later and said he would come back out for another quote. He eyeballed my kitchen and said that it would be $1460. He didn't pull out the first measuring tape so I'm not sure what went into his quote but for $1460, I might as well invest in granite...but I'm not. I'm still researching...maybe I'll find some slabs of granite laying on the side of the road.

*Disclaimer: I'm sorry if you have my same countertops. If it's worth anything, my mom and sister love my countertops. I wish they'd come steal them.

Slipcover Class ~ For Real

2011-02-08T08:19:00.004-05:00

slipping with Nester and Tiny Twig

So I found a place in the ninth hour for our slipcover class. It will be Saturday, February 26th. 10-4. Lunch will be provided. The class is being held in Garner, NC at Heather Hills.

Basic Requirements:

Basic Sewing Skills (you must have a machine, be able to operate it and bring it with you to the class).
Also, bring necessary sewing tools...scissors, thread, pins...etc...chocolate!
Bring a piece of furniture that you can easily transport yourself.
Have your fabric pre-washed and ready to cut.
Registration is $100 per person.

You will leave with a newly slipped piece of furniture to brag about to all your friends, a skill they will all be envious of, a full tummy and a new friend in moi. What more could you ask for?

How to register: Email me with Slipcover Class in the subject line and tell me...

Your sewing skills...
The piece of furniture you are bringing to slipcover.
Where you are from?

Then I will invoice you through paypal for your registration. I can only accept 10 students at a time. So this is a first come first served basis. Yay! Can't wait!

Wing Chair Slipcover

2011-02-07T10:42:00.002-05:00

I had this fabric left over and used it for a client. She loved it! Thankfully! The name of the fabric is Premier Prints Barber Taupe/Robin.

I love a before and after picture...so dramatic! I'm still searching for a place for our slipcover class...apparently everyone in America is getting married and has showers booked every Saturday until July. I mean we could do it in the middle of the week...NOT! I'll find a place...promise. Are you working on a slipcover or do you want to?

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-02-04T06:23:00.007-05:00

Another lovely drop cloth slipcover for this goodwill sofa from Sugar and Spice. Simple and Sweet!

Diane from In My Own Style made these simple slipcovers for her dining chairs. Love the knot on the back!

Gray Linen Wingback Chairs by Michelle from Jamieson Interior s. Swoon!

Gina from Slipcover Chic shows us how she slipped this sleeper sofa with attached cushion backs. Beautiful as always.

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Blissdom Crud & A Linky

2011-02-03T09:14:00.004-05:00

I have the Blissdom crud...it seems that some other's do too. I've been in bed hacking like crazy.

...I'm still trying to find a place to hold the slipcover class, but hopefully the first class will be in March. There was an overwhelming response...in a great way! Yall want to get your slips on! Yay!

In the mean time...here's a Valentine's Bunting / Pennant tutorial. I did this last year and it is oh so easy peasy! Let's just have an impromptu linky party! If you have a valentine's craft or tutorial you want to share...link it up!

Blissdom 2011

2011-01-30T19:34:00.006-05:00

Blissdom was a blast! I stalked, ate, drank and listened to great music from Crystal Bowersox. I heard great speakers...Brene Brown and Scott Stratten.

What I took away was: tell your story be authentic and vulnerable don't waste emotional energy on the negative ones. It really is all about the relationships. I love this community and all the old friends I got to see and the new friends I was blessed to make!

Friday's Featured Slipcovers

2011-01-28T06:42:00.000-05:00

Check out this dreamy little ottoman that is part of a little girl's nursery made by Much to Do With Nothing.

Coastal Nest made this adorable chair slipcover from drop cloth's to match the adorable sofa slipcover.

A Happy Valentine also used drop cloths to make this charming wing back chair slipcover! So simple and sweet!

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