Coffee Pillows

I have mixed emotions about handmade pillows

I love them, especially vintage fabric and such.

But they don't sell in my craft booth.

It was a pleasure to sew some cute

 burlap throw pillows for my sisters birthday!

My sis had given me a few coffee sacks she bought

down in the city from her favorite coffee shop.

To get the project rolling,

I purchased some tan fabric & did a base layer 

 so the stuffing wouldn't show.

The print forced me to make them 

slightly upright in shape.

The sacks were a bit smaller than most,

I thought the burlap would be rough

and make an uncomfortable pillow.

They were pleasantly textured & 

so cute it didn't matter!

She loved them.

Linking up to:

My Romantic Home

Mirror Tray

When I was young, I recall giving a tray to my mother for a gift. 

 It was identical to this one I purchased.

My mom has since painted hers (yes, she still has it!)

 with Annie Sloan Chalk paint & used some distress wax. 

It looks amazing.

So when I spotted the tray above at a garage sale

for only .50, I knew it had potential.

I took the quick & easy route,

using white spray paint.

It turned out so crisp & sharp.

A few thin coats were required. 

 The bottom tabs unfold 

& the mirror/velvet/cardboard

pops right out!

It actually has some very lovely fine details.

I couldn't resist showing a few bottle creations 

and fresh pansy flowers on it.

I am crazy for bottles & have a huge crate full

to tackle.  You can expect to see some more

on my blog.

I hope you had a great holiday weekend!