Monday, February 20, 2012

A Couple New Things in the Nursery and Our New Emily Dickinson Pillow Covers


As I was scurrying around getting ready for our photoshoot last month there were a few projects on my list that my mom and sisters helped with. One of the things I really wanted to make for the little tree in Lola's room were these little stars. My mom had made some for her tree using a tutorial from the gorgeous blog Modern Country and then made some for Lola (or I guess really me)...=) I put some on her tree but then decided it might be cute to hang some from the ceiling to balance the other corner that has the hanging branch. And even though the tree is obviously gone now I kept these ones hanging in her room.

 



My sisters also helped me out. I STILL hadn't covered the euro inserts that were at the back of the daybed. You couldn't really tell in photos but it was always driving me crazy in real life. It was on my list of things to get done before the shoot but I couldn't decide what to make and then Dana sent me a picture of ones she had made for her new apartment. She told me she had just used a throw from Ikea and cut it up to make several new shams for her large pillows in her bed. They were perfect! I was running out of time so my sister Jamie made them for me! Because the fabric was stretchy they were a little annoying to work with but I LOVE how they turned out.



 




Also, we are excited to introduce our first new spring pillow cover today!
It is available in our shop both as an individual pillow cover:


I hope you all have a most wonderful week!















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27 comments:

  1. B's MommyFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Twinkle Twinkle little star... how perfect you are! A beautiful touch to a already exquisite nursery. Spring is in the air! Lovely pillow design. Looking forward to more of your amazing creations!! Hugs. Happy Monday!

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  2. ChristineFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    The stars are adorable. I think I will be making some.

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  3. Michele M./ Finch RestFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Wonderful crafts! Well done!

    And those pillows are awesome!!!!

    I REALLY love bird motifs - but you may have known that.

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  4. Ruth KellyFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    Liked your stars. My daughter put stuck glow-in-the-dark stars to the ceiling for her daughter.

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  5. AndreaFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I love the touches in the nursery. In fact, I'm going to need to try to find that blanket at Ikea and make some pillows up =) I'm all about nursery's right now, just putting on the finishing touches on ours (I'm due any day). I've been thinking about some sort of decor to hang from the ceiling. Pom poms? Branch sprayed white with butterfly cut outs hanging from it? Something similar to your stars....it soooo beats the plastic, flashing, loud, irritating toys that are available commercially that are not only ugly, but I feel they can over-stimulate the baby (at least for new borns =)

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  6. Linda/patchworkFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Those are great. The nursery is so sweet.
    And, those pillows are really pretty. More inspiration.

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  7. AntiqueChaseFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Jennifer!
    I have two of those throws and LOVE them! WHat a fantastic idea to cut them up for pillows. Did they unravel when you did? I know you mentioned the stretchy fabric was annoying but wonder if there were any other bumps in the road... I will go back and read it again! Marcy

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    1. Dear LillieFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:53 PM

      Thanks, Marcy! I'm sure about them unraveling, my sister made them for me. I will check with her though and have her get back to you :)

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  8. 3 PeanutsFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    LOVE the ruffle pillow covers made from the throws. I SO need to learn to sew!!!

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  9. Amy ChalmersFebruary 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Divine! That is the word when I think of seeing the little stars and the ruffled euros! Always so elegant but unpretentious. Yum.

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  10. Anne MarieFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Hi Jennifer!! I love them! great job and idea...hope you are doing well....you little darling is getting so big!!

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  11. Of Wool and LovelinessFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    A local shop owner in our small town put me onto your blog a few weeks ago. I wish you could see inside my house (maybe I'll put some pics on my blog soon) this is EXACTLY my decorating style. We have so much in common. Creamy whites, neutrals, feminine but in a non-fussy way, and slightly minimalist. We live in a small old house that we have remodeled, with our 5 kids, three of them boys, and I've learned to find a look that is comfortable and beautiful, without all the fussy accessories that make it hard to function with a big family. Your blog is just amazing, beautiful, peaceful!!! I feel like we are kindred spirits, and I 'never' say that, really! www.mamariendeau.blogspot.com

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  12. Diane | An Extraordinary DayFebruary 20, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Sweet!!! The pillow quote from Emily is one of my very favorite. I don't know how you manage to get so much done. Everything is always PERFECT to me!!
    P.S. Several photos came up empty on the blog....just and FYI

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  13. jess@balancing the dreamFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    I love the stars!! great natural look! You have such great taste, I LOVE your blog!!

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  14. lesleyFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    I just saw your growth chart on hgtv on fb... I'm sure you don't need that right now..
    It will bring lots of traffic I'm sure.
    best wishes

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    1. Dear LillieFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:08 PM

      Thanks so much for letting us know! We were really excited to see it, but definitely wish we could've had more in stock :)

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Everything is beautiful. Especially love the pillows made with the throw.Really nice.

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  16. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Jennifer those stars are so sweet and they look perfect in the nursery!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    The stars are adorable and the pillows are AWESOME..You and your family do beautiful work..

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Love all your new additions to the nursery!! I really love those pillow covers, I have the throws and was wondering whether you would be doing a tutorial on them. Beautiful work as always!!! Blessings!

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  19. Mark and KristinFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:42 PM

    Hi, your house is perfection! What an inspiration. I have a question that is unrelated to this post: I've been wanting some wingback chairs that are small enough to use as the end chairs for my dining room table--similar to those in your family room. Searched the blog to see if you've gotten this question before, so sorry if you get it all the time...but wondering where you got them...and if you think they'd be small enough to use as dining chairs. Thanks!

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    1. Dear LillieFebruary 21, 2012 at 1:07 PM

      Thanks so much! I got the chairs at a store called Savvy here in Williamsburg (they are made by Lee Industries). Technically they were listed as dining chairs, however I think you would have to have a huge dining room/table to make the work proportionally.

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  21. Jenny PlumbFebruary 21, 2012 at 2:38 AM

    I do love those stars! That fabric is some of my favorite to work with. Slightly rustic, and a perfect neutral. So pretty!

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  22. rêve de vivreFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    This is beautiful... Andrea

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  23. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    the little stars are darling! and those shams, love them! we don't have an IKEA here and it bums me out! thanks for visiting!! susan

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  24. Heather @ Glitter and GlossFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Beautiful!

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