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16 February 2009

So much to do, no idea where to start!!!!






















We had a busy weekeend following our kids from soccer games to gymnastics meets, not much time for romance but a great time for us to spend together (except when we have to divide and conquer!!)...


I'm still working on decluttering the house, but it seems like just as fast as I fill bags with outgrown clothes and things we don't need anymore, more stuff appears out of nowhere!!!! Like beading a necklace without tying a knot at the end.... Which may explain why I feel the need to cut down on shopping (not to mention money seems to be quite scarce nowadays...)!! So, on my way to Monticello last week, I only stopped at one thrift shop and only bought one thing!! This adorable wedding dress that I bought for a song since it was 50% off!!! I love the ruffles on the back... I may tea-dye this one like I did this one!!!




















































At Monticello, I couldn't resist this adorable bed tray... Especially since the price was great!!!























Today, I have so much stuff to do I don't know where to start.... So, instead, I decided to start working on a project I have been wanting to do for a long time (yes, this is how I avoid tedious chores...)!!! Here is a preview of what it looks like right now... You can tell where I'm going...?? I am trying to get some things done for the Expo Antiques Show on the first weekend in March, where I will be selling with my friends Joy and Maryann. And I need to move my rear and get that Etsy account going!!!More details to follow!!!























Update: Still not many chores done (plus I had to go pick up my oldest daughter from school because she wasn't feeling good...), but I am done glue basting the buttons and I am ready to sew them!! Thank goodness my sewing machine has a button sewing feature, so it shouldn't take me too long... Can't wait to show you the finished pillow!!










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22 comments:

  1. Lisa JohnsonFebruary 16, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    It looks like a crown pillow to me. Love that wedding dress and bed tray too. See you on Wednesday if not sooner.

    Hugs,

    Lisa

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  2. Garden Antqs VintageFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Love your button project. I collect buttons and can't seem to part with them. Hope you having a great day, Theresa

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  3. FlossFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Boo-hoo! I have a lovely bag of buttons which my mum and I sorted from her collection at Christmas - now I hvae lost them! When I find them, I will remember your lovely design for inspiration.

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  4. Heather ~Pretty PetalsFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    Looks like SUCH a beatuiful crown something or other... and I am loving that bed tray!

    Have a great week. xo Heather

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  5. trash talkFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I love it all, but that crown!!! How beautiful is that going to be?!! Debbie

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  6. Antiques and More BlogFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Maybe it will be a framed piece of artwork. Can't wait to see the finished piece. Have a wonderful evening.

    Lisa

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  7. paulaFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    I absolutely love anything with crowns. I can tell this will be especially beautiful and can't wait to see the finished product :-) Paula

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  8. countrycharismaFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    The crown is just great; can't wait to see the pillow!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Love your button crown pillow-to-be. Thanks for your fun blog -- always enjoy visiting it. Good luck at Expo next month!

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  10. Christa from Chloe RoseFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:27 PM

    Oooh....I love the crown made from buttons.....I never looked to see if my machine has a button sewing function. My machine is a 25 year old Janome hand me down from my mother-in-law. I love it.....it's like a cadillac compared to my former one which was like a Ford Pinto.....it broke down more than it worked....:o). I look forward to seeing you at Expo. I'm trying to get things ready too.....

    Blessings-

    Christa

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  11. Cottage LifestyleFebruary 16, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Love, love, love it.

    Renee

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  12. MonicaFebruary 17, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Looove that button crown, Isabel!!! What a stunning idea!
    Beautiful wedding dresses too, all that lace is always useful for crafting, isn't it??
    Hugs,
    Monica x.

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  13. Martha, Vintage TriflesFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    Wonderful!

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  14. ColeenFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    I am lovin the button crown!!! Hope to see you at expo...!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:16 AM

    Marilyn again. Woke up thinking about your button crown design -- I'm really impressed! What about pillow shams? Or a linen lampshade? What the heck ... do a whole line of bed and bath and then license it all to Martha Stewart!

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  16. A Lovely ThingFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    What a great idea with those buttons. Very creative.

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  17. Joy JonesFebruary 17, 2009 at 12:12 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the crown project!!!! ~ XOXO Joy

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2009 at 11:26 PM

    this gown is adorable...one should almost get married to wear it...and this crown is even more beautiful, made of all those buttons....why are buttons so attractive to women?

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  19. FlossFebruary 18, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    Hurray! I found my vintage buttons! I hope that it will be OK if I put a link from my blog to yours, please, so that people can see your lovely button crowns and maybe get some ideas about what I can do with mine. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. Chrissy...The Apothecary ShopFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    HI!!!! Wow am I glad you came by!!! Look at that pillow, I just love it, you will see by my blog that I am mad about CROWNS!!!! Lovely post, I will be back!! Chrissy

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  21. sepiadreamsFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:32 AM

    Another Masterpiece!!!....Tiina...

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  22. Decor To AdoreFebruary 22, 2009 at 1:57 PM

    I love your crown pillow! Can't wait to see the finished beauty.

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