A Quick Cover

I just want to share a quick way to change up your

bedding without buying a new comforter or quilt.

I love my white Matellase bedding because it's pretty

classic, simple and serene. 
It's easy to wash and since our cat 
sleeps on our bed, I do it often.

It's a coverlet which allows me to layer

my bedding {underneath it} or pare it down, depending on the time of year.

I do like pops of color though, so I usually put a folded quilt underneath

my pillow shams so there's a contrast but it's not over-done.

Well, I happen to check out the remnant basket at JoAnn's a couple of weeks ago 

and found a good size of Waverly's Ballad Bouquet in Robin Egg Blue in there,

so I bought it. I figured there would be enough to make a throw pillow and at

that price {discount for remnants}, I was happy!

I did have enough to make a pillow, 

the lazy way of course, because 

A.) This chick doesn't sew zippers {yet- gonna learn}, and

B.) I knew I could whip it out quick since I am a do-it-now, gal.

I sewed it on the outside so I could leave a little flap

around it making the pillow appear larger than it truly is.

My stash of pillow forms are 22x22.

Well, I decided I really like that print and color so I decided

to purchase some extra fabric to make a little throw

to replace the quilts I was using before.

Gotta love 60% off!

I bought 2 yards {should have bought 3}

and just did a quick stitch all the way around.

I figured this would be a great way to change things up without

spending a fortune on new bedding or quilts or whatever!

I wish I did get that extra yard because it would look even better

hanging off the side a bit but, I still love it.

I'm considering painting our drywalled walls a similar

soft blue {I can't believe I'm saying that}.

Hmm....  we'll see. 

You know me and my mind changing. 

I'm looking forward to replacing my faux flower bouquets with fresh picked 

flowers from the garden, this spring.

And pictures of your children in your bedroom are supposedly a no-no {whoever made that rule up must not have kids}, but I love my Petunia in this picture. She had money and was so excited.

Yes, there's a picture of the boys on daddy's side. :)

Then there's this guy, who I caught peeping on my picture taking session.

Sorry little guy, there are nuts in the house but not the kind you eat. 

And, lastly... I want to show you my moo.

I don't buy stuff like this often but I have always loved this cow head so

I figured, what the heck!

I love it.

And that's that!

We'll be working on the coop some more this weekend.

I finished caulking yesterday before our rain today so hopefully it'll dry enough 

{and warm up} to paint this weekend.

Those girls need to get out and do some scratching!

See ya soon!