Wonderful Trays!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQ4H9vC8QSAReeIE9Bkglvw4XHmS7nG4p8_LLw0tKeV1Kt3Pst1wpD0FsFlo0jnjkl9_wG7p18afbNO0eWmDs9EgXx32_5E72hsim4TpHmK7aCW-wmsI2ah-Wbjx2yYV548V7ShBmQfH-/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.52.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTQ4H9vC8QSAReeIE9Bkglvw4XHmS7nG4p8_LLw0tKeV1Kt3Pst1wpD0FsFlo0jnjkl9_wG7p18afbNO0eWmDs9EgXx32_5E72hsim4TpHmK7aCW-wmsI2ah-Wbjx2yYV548V7ShBmQfH-/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.52.32+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really, really like these painted trays by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahhansenannapolis/about/">Sarah Hansen of Annapolis</a>.  They come in 3 different rectangular sizes, a round, and a valet, like the terrific red coral one above.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So nice you'd be tempted to group them on a wall.  Custom options available too.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxlLyQ0sREddgnrMQjjI0tKHqZOWmu54Ku1XtiH1HTgQB_rNZjdO09z1m5RPExKUWDdV98hUZqvdL7mq1iM7AuH2m-xuPEkMs9ZlT4-hNZeGXDqF58YqeAWHuZZqtdnq83i56xBV8kOqH/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+6.01.57+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmxlLyQ0sREddgnrMQjjI0tKHqZOWmu54Ku1XtiH1HTgQB_rNZjdO09z1m5RPExKUWDdV98hUZqvdL7mq1iM7AuH2m-xuPEkMs9ZlT4-hNZeGXDqF58YqeAWHuZZqtdnq83i56xBV8kOqH/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+6.01.57+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2M6jjFDmKM4dK34g_nlpkvzdXPy3lG50LH1D82mLgk_nF_lJxx0muiqtexLPjaJvEZnyGRrIGFTfQx2NwAtQFR8MxLDfjTgwyn2UbGSf01HJUSJdPK4Q0p2wtdVZqbkxG_TLeeLbNyEY/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.54.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl2M6jjFDmKM4dK34g_nlpkvzdXPy3lG50LH1D82mLgk_nF_lJxx0muiqtexLPjaJvEZnyGRrIGFTfQx2NwAtQFR8MxLDfjTgwyn2UbGSf01HJUSJdPK4Q0p2wtdVZqbkxG_TLeeLbNyEY/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.54.54+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyBU4OxupE6H9I6oKsfzF4SKlPe-g5PKODWembFZ8fWBvK-5Wb4yQwnd7exphD_8gaFUyS9eJ7oOUrUqPQbgAwqHq8k0_6Ham2rY_szQFqt-aaOBzL1Fq_59Tg_QRIZkqZoviqHFq9WHX/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.53.54+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyBU4OxupE6H9I6oKsfzF4SKlPe-g5PKODWembFZ8fWBvK-5Wb4yQwnd7exphD_8gaFUyS9eJ7oOUrUqPQbgAwqHq8k0_6Ham2rY_szQFqt-aaOBzL1Fq_59Tg_QRIZkqZoviqHFq9WHX/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.53.54+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6ZVS1UaZ72TiHNUp3K9AWCyaRKZwcJx-Y5Z0yMdTRqIrbgqw10RIoTdyf7a2oPCUnEfmOugNeVnyE1hhR1NuTu-m54zd2zWH6D6g4TD2wIOIYU5yQZxX8nszXHCm88DrUJ42N2yqF4JA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.55.39+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6ZVS1UaZ72TiHNUp3K9AWCyaRKZwcJx-Y5Z0yMdTRqIrbgqw10RIoTdyf7a2oPCUnEfmOugNeVnyE1hhR1NuTu-m54zd2zWH6D6g4TD2wIOIYU5yQZxX8nszXHCm88DrUJ42N2yqF4JA/s400/Screen+Shot+2013-03-19+at+5.55.39+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">more <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarahhansenannapolis?ref=seller_info">here</a></div>

Wonderful Trays!

I really, really like these painted trays by Sarah Hansen of Annapolis .  They come in 3 different rectangular sizes, a round, and a valet, ...

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New Old Sconces for my Dining Room

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcfAL89i1tpSimd-m-d2d6Z2C0lds-byPKZaJlQLuKRcernMf-3vVz3oH7TJRroLoDSBBtSB-Ns_u59nnE-hpt-T3rwsVImXXKMX1849CiR9gWFbVK-b-U3jU5L3jY4CcnV8_0b6WGADw/s1600/P1130117.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683404226975979922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkcfAL89i1tpSimd-m-d2d6Z2C0lds-byPKZaJlQLuKRcernMf-3vVz3oH7TJRroLoDSBBtSB-Ns_u59nnE-hpt-T3rwsVImXXKMX1849CiR9gWFbVK-b-U3jU5L3jY4CcnV8_0b6WGADw/s640/P1130117.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>A while back I bought 4 vintage sconces for $40 a piece from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plaire?ref=seller_info">Plaire</a>, a terrific esty seller. Two have been hard wired for our bathroom reno and these two (with new cords) are now adding some much needed accent lighting in my dining/library room. Originally I thought of hanging them but now I like them just on the mantel.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HaAkGfERD9S8m5W_XdQqb52Z0eWW8nDwHWPRuC1vA3YBD5lD3vu4uzMWKs7YWiaDmpeELKj7toWGm9EmlGc_O9b0VGIroGxOR_2d5POINCTVxQxUcLNxbLCZd4o-SZv92xuNpTponvlz/s1600/P1130119.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683404085417836914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0HaAkGfERD9S8m5W_XdQqb52Z0eWW8nDwHWPRuC1vA3YBD5lD3vu4uzMWKs7YWiaDmpeELKj7toWGm9EmlGc_O9b0VGIroGxOR_2d5POINCTVxQxUcLNxbLCZd4o-SZv92xuNpTponvlz/s400/P1130119.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>A little bit of brasso and windex did the job (or enough before it got too tiring to keep polishing!)<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAlMBGvbmusY3q9JYW6vQuzNCq7nEfhUS-JoLJMMGB-7y0yfbJIwJZQQPR488XwYD6FH6wwt0AxxmSIxNROkJ1ArxBTOdCO5MY8tEOujxZuL4dkJjUX2qjhkT8YNYmJvrmkYdal5Wf9ix/s1600/plaire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663333443056278130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAlMBGvbmusY3q9JYW6vQuzNCq7nEfhUS-JoLJMMGB-7y0yfbJIwJZQQPR488XwYD6FH6wwt0AxxmSIxNROkJ1ArxBTOdCO5MY8tEOujxZuL4dkJjUX2qjhkT8YNYmJvrmkYdal5Wf9ix/s640/plaire.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>

New Old Sconces for my Dining Room

A while back I bought 4 vintage sconces for $40 a piece from Plaire , a terrific esty seller. Two have been hard wired for our bathroom re...

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My New Old Bathroom Sconces & Great Etsy Seller!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAlMBGvbmusY3q9JYW6vQuzNCq7nEfhUS-JoLJMMGB-7y0yfbJIwJZQQPR488XwYD6FH6wwt0AxxmSIxNROkJ1ArxBTOdCO5MY8tEOujxZuL4dkJjUX2qjhkT8YNYmJvrmkYdal5Wf9ix/s1600/plaire.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663333443056278130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidAlMBGvbmusY3q9JYW6vQuzNCq7nEfhUS-JoLJMMGB-7y0yfbJIwJZQQPR488XwYD6FH6wwt0AxxmSIxNROkJ1ArxBTOdCO5MY8tEOujxZuL4dkJjUX2qjhkT8YNYmJvrmkYdal5Wf9ix/s640/plaire.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>For our lower level bathroom remodel, I purchased these 4 vintage electric sconces for $40 a piece from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Plaire?ref=seller_info">Plaire</a>, a terrific esty seller (more on that in a bit.) 2 will be rewired for use in the bathroom and the other 2 will be in used in the dining room. They're brass with antiqued mirror at the back. <div><br /></div><div>Unfortunately, in the shipping the antiqued mirror broke on one of the sconces. So unless I can find a close approximation, I will replace the antiqued mirror with plain mirror on both of the ones for the bathroom and remove the curved wire to give it a more modern look. The brass will be cleaned and polished and the sconces mounted on the <a href="http://www.newravenna.photoshelter.com/image?&_bqG=6&_bqH=eJyzdA5K8nYq8A4wdzWpNA8qSqrwysnNcDI0dsm3MjaxMjWwMjQAAivPeJdgZ9vyxLLUYjUwO97Rz8W2BMgODXYNivd0sQ0FqSspcQ5JTCowrSw2UYt3dA6xLU5NLErOAAAeoB8i&GI_ID=">New Ravenna Wave Glass</a> that will surround the mirror above the sink vanity. I also plan to use the tile as a feature above the freestanding tub.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7Huq6P3RSiyEwUgZywYW0trbZhFLNbitzQHzjxztnOeW7yzjVscY1UGfol4e9FntR50zHAMl1KUYm_S17hIP7AgSLOJGrtYz1eTareEmsMGqd7kTaohjeRL8VUSZOoPIkAxseJUtmDOQ/s1600/P1120346.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651171357126381298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7Huq6P3RSiyEwUgZywYW0trbZhFLNbitzQHzjxztnOeW7yzjVscY1UGfol4e9FntR50zHAMl1KUYm_S17hIP7AgSLOJGrtYz1eTareEmsMGqd7kTaohjeRL8VUSZOoPIkAxseJUtmDOQ/s640/P1120346.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width;" /></a>The brass faucet was a $75 vintage find on etsy and the $10 towel bar was found in a clearance bin in a local plumbing supply store. Wish I knew who the manufacturer is!</div><div><br /></div><div>Back to the great etsy seller Plaire; I was so impressed with how she handled the damaged sconce, exceeding my expectations. Definitely take the time to visit her store where you'll find great stuff like <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77805794/huge-antique-french-wire-fishing-basket"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><b>this</b></span></a>: </div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-_JiN0BRTKiklFlSPEJoddfDy-CNo2zmkAQ6gTRXJ-LV6eQVbonvB2gd_6p3p5nL-shHPzglDiBf_EFKiXJzhKCYIHtKzBA5PDBeUxLLbbQ6ya4clpLrQ549fPlz7HfiHRy_Zp3YVtZT/s1600/plaire1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663345453012239202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-_JiN0BRTKiklFlSPEJoddfDy-CNo2zmkAQ6gTRXJ-LV6eQVbonvB2gd_6p3p5nL-shHPzglDiBf_EFKiXJzhKCYIHtKzBA5PDBeUxLLbbQ6ya4clpLrQ549fPlz7HfiHRy_Zp3YVtZT/s400/plaire1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>antique French wire fishing basket<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMM3ZZYdJYbA4TQAmzf9K8BrxK3hcvvRJz9uYTuakXVMsIhtoeh_K1b1b6R7kmPMZRv-EeKo0RFzEKfV2qwPwOP8As3-0hj1V87XpFyU4YmV2oREPSievHKhS-tkXKG_dwElKsCyOCv9-/s1600/plabed.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663347267817865954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMM3ZZYdJYbA4TQAmzf9K8BrxK3hcvvRJz9uYTuakXVMsIhtoeh_K1b1b6R7kmPMZRv-EeKo0RFzEKfV2qwPwOP8As3-0hj1V87XpFyU4YmV2oREPSievHKhS-tkXKG_dwElKsCyOCv9-/s400/plabed.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Although this antique French headboard is SOLD, it gives you an idea of the pieces that come through her etsy store.

My New Old Bathroom Sconces & Great Etsy Seller!

For our lower level bathroom remodel, I purchased these 4 vintage electric sconces for $40 a piece from Plaire , a terrific esty seller (mor...

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Have you gotten yours yet?

<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqjRBxKqaEEK4d0WVvrhUqAABu8cSlM5tbuO1YIad-zuc1u4BmBXVP3bIc6ZC9aL2z9tqAnpuXXcxsPKRD5mB9voph1lybB8rgOT6nNBQCTaFMAVS547-OeTsGaUek13HkXZEM_kd0SX1I/s1600-h/waterlily.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296548123725391874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqjRBxKqaEEK4d0WVvrhUqAABu8cSlM5tbuO1YIad-zuc1u4BmBXVP3bIc6ZC9aL2z9tqAnpuXXcxsPKRD5mB9voph1lybB8rgOT6nNBQCTaFMAVS547-OeTsGaUek13HkXZEM_kd0SX1I/s800/waterlily.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> A little over a year ago, <a href="http://www.mynottinghill.blogspot.com/2008/01/beautiful-cards.html">January 18th</a> to be exact, I had the good luck to come across Cartolina Cards. I love the sumptous rich colors and beautiful images - and now - in addition to cards there's notebooks!! These recycled 4 X 6 notebooks are available online at <a href="http://www.greetq.com/Products.aspx?categoryid=117&brand=CC&params">Greet Q</a>. Be sure to check them out.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqRHTuvSmS39X0BDJImJNGPX2S_UXRc76y8T54GcQEdNPdbJaacxRNi0IPm3C8Vzw1SzJ10frq6Tv8OngYWsI1DqOmsmSMI-WX8LC-6ibxl6OVEemy3JuKre5DJgWDhTr4uFEMBk1X-ME/s1600-h/lotusflower.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296547696359415346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBqRHTuvSmS39X0BDJImJNGPX2S_UXRc76y8T54GcQEdNPdbJaacxRNi0IPm3C8Vzw1SzJ10frq6Tv8OngYWsI1DqOmsmSMI-WX8LC-6ibxl6OVEemy3JuKre5DJgWDhTr4uFEMBk1X-ME/s800/lotusflower.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3E7f1lftXZFyLBtps7VWzfsH_Oxn2HKXDXu4QN3D3nObJBpdfrDsIKY4OborHnYpGEw95V1Vs14w53zQnPTW9Ihke7ofcSCbQsvyyoD_J_6SlxAtSU_sogq_BMdfrTWZDAJ5n4A7rt4R/s1600-h/yellowbird.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296547643055536386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg3E7f1lftXZFyLBtps7VWzfsH_Oxn2HKXDXu4QN3D3nObJBpdfrDsIKY4OborHnYpGEw95V1Vs14w53zQnPTW9Ihke7ofcSCbQsvyyoD_J_6SlxAtSU_sogq_BMdfrTWZDAJ5n4A7rt4R/s800/yellowbird.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbUJZVIX2GkP8frEFVaes808795FDPulYz9tXyJdnRq8Y6CITkrCXItCh_AlEWRo3HCZ3OYTquUVH6sXftIbqrMaUcsdqWtreMjrkG9C2OF0OGIhXmZtSvrwZTQktaej0yf3kpjaGE6Sn/s1600-h/boox.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296550133039104546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWbUJZVIX2GkP8frEFVaes808795FDPulYz9tXyJdnRq8Y6CITkrCXItCh_AlEWRo3HCZ3OYTquUVH6sXftIbqrMaUcsdqWtreMjrkG9C2OF0OGIhXmZtSvrwZTQktaej0yf3kpjaGE6Sn/s400/boox.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 223px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br />Below is something I just couldn't resist when the most recent email from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5034485"><span style="color:#3333ff;">blue bell bazaar</span></a> came by. Love this vintage locket - can't wait till it arrives. Hope it looks as good on as it does in this lovely shell.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zgEkmprM3ipVTul9qmSQBQwTOSxoMDGlfgVzlMeuV3-INJgeC0t_1rUe1e_kEJcJ5GHwIcr3_kMBQIsvNZ6ylCJQfiSkiffLoDC4HQm_6ri_WPmiAhCgLYIw3PqpGykBrC0q8ePfU-k-/s1600-h/vintage.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296547516884091458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9zgEkmprM3ipVTul9qmSQBQwTOSxoMDGlfgVzlMeuV3-INJgeC0t_1rUe1e_kEJcJ5GHwIcr3_kMBQIsvNZ6ylCJQfiSkiffLoDC4HQm_6ri_WPmiAhCgLYIw3PqpGykBrC0q8ePfU-k-/s400/vintage.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a></div></div></div>

Have you gotten yours yet?

A little over a year ago, January 18th to be exact, I had the good luck to come across Cartolina Cards. I love the sumptous rich colors an...

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Cozy up to a Sweater Pillow

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGYwwU8ci18Fn3RmzwxRCZ_VWebWEwRiIeUYumw-qu5QpbJRXtMtoe_W9phxNrinv_P0-9Zjk37by4pg5RFhAQtQ0bMQ2LxmUvUnzbABrubnUQ1tFQeW8rIMsxn6-s7JN82NqtT_S5EU/s1600-h/c_SH1ACCLAP_colt_H08_D1_081021104906_CollectionTheme_hero.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272226244947007346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbGYwwU8ci18Fn3RmzwxRCZ_VWebWEwRiIeUYumw-qu5QpbJRXtMtoe_W9phxNrinv_P0-9Zjk37by4pg5RFhAQtQ0bMQ2LxmUvUnzbABrubnUQ1tFQeW8rIMsxn6-s7JN82NqtT_S5EU/s400/c_SH1ACCLAP_colt_H08_D1_081021104906_CollectionTheme_hero.jpg" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 368px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 368px" /></a> After a damp, chilly weekend I'm in the mood for a sweater pillow. They're a terrific way to bring texture and warmth into a room during this time of year. <span style="color:#666666;">If you happen to have some sweaters that<br />are past their wearing days but they still have some life left in them, you can</span><span style="color:#cc0000;"><strong> <span style="color:#000099;">make your own sweater pillow</span>.</strong> <span style="color:#666666;">For instructions visit Digs Magazine</span></span> <a href="http://www.digsmagazine.com/lounge/lounge_sweaterpillow2.htm"><span style="color:#cc0000;">here</span></a><br />(image on left from West Elm)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220566365512498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7-vRkWxRs2G8VUSaBOX7VDV66lJOzY2oi6nsi4i2m-kqOD_nl9zpQw8PEPN4mMn-ASCxPQxL6odovK1nC1btCdBB0-bisxJ8sZhfjsUYQTuhH5qD2NGqXc-AYJrOGp9vZlgA61aspak/s400/whitebutterflystudioetsy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Two cream sweater pillows above by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_9&listing_id=17332864">White Butterfly Studio on etsy</a> - $55 for the set<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfiOMxFGPzoG5T4D2WcLTJqWlE-Y9BsbWCTiNzAtz1fOvtQWsisWxG4ufycfsnmiWvO_3Ho0ZqMLOeu1kj3Maxsg3bFAxgs9-KmOqMeUG39cn___Tzn2BvjX4YLCjnLAMnsM9N-j2wdA/s1600-h/p_r604_pip_WE08C205i_F08_080620160618_PIP_hero.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220449781504450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjfiOMxFGPzoG5T4D2WcLTJqWlE-Y9BsbWCTiNzAtz1fOvtQWsisWxG4ufycfsnmiWvO_3Ho0ZqMLOeu1kj3Maxsg3bFAxgs9-KmOqMeUG39cn___Tzn2BvjX4YLCjnLAMnsM9N-j2wdA/s400/p_r604_pip_WE08C205i_F08_080620160618_PIP_hero.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 362px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>From West Elm, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?partNumber=WE-PRODr604&cmsrc=rel&storeId=17001&langId=-1&catalogId=17002&viewSetCode=E">Lutz & Patmos</a> cable pillow cover above and zigzag pillow cover below, $39<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDsTwx2E8yKFybQJlgtcuQ27wiyT-Lhv-7SUMOMwJp_oq5Vd0ZtzIvdiD4dpxnp_DWHlMwnyRlEnHr6SzS8HOmdmhRc7WHmpmYV_YmLMbnHp0RJQafOpyStb32gjQvVSWqMafMPG-2Sk/s1600-h/lutz+&+patmos+zigzag+pillowcover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220348755862098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDsTwx2E8yKFybQJlgtcuQ27wiyT-Lhv-7SUMOMwJp_oq5Vd0ZtzIvdiD4dpxnp_DWHlMwnyRlEnHr6SzS8HOmdmhRc7WHmpmYV_YmLMbnHp0RJQafOpyStb32gjQvVSWqMafMPG-2Sk/s400/lutz+%26+patmos+zigzag+pillowcover.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 362px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 362px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CkR2PgfOhQlkEjAZVpUBjllc-FGY0OajoIlMs5UWaKWOS4whi_CwFJOLPOJ5IMlxIwOEy4HsUuj1YYNAljd8JlMw7DEIAsF0dhEBPLbMvuV9v0RqpxTILsR8GcnvSxhDLcXhdgDTgEU/s1600-h/jmbrecht$18.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220641602346738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5CkR2PgfOhQlkEjAZVpUBjllc-FGY0OajoIlMs5UWaKWOS4whi_CwFJOLPOJ5IMlxIwOEy4HsUuj1YYNAljd8JlMw7DEIAsF0dhEBPLbMvuV9v0RqpxTILsR8GcnvSxhDLcXhdgDTgEU/s400/jmbrecht$18.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Irish wool sweater from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_12&listing_id=15886554">JMBrecht on etsy</a> - $18.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkO5sl1xkdGizI1Dt7Ws1V8IYIV8prkteiPEU8VUXiAJAluJCbymuPxHDiK4dfn2GBlKox436QNEaMExHnZAdqtujGSFb6xymfzCT9YM5nSCObOITefxa8uq8x8uF2YfzP2MoeWbwzdOU/s1600-h/heartfeltfunetsy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220220807509778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkO5sl1xkdGizI1Dt7Ws1V8IYIV8prkteiPEU8VUXiAJAluJCbymuPxHDiK4dfn2GBlKox436QNEaMExHnZAdqtujGSFb6xymfzCT9YM5nSCObOITefxa8uq8x8uF2YfzP2MoeWbwzdOU/s400/heartfeltfunetsy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 374px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>From <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_11&listing_id=16569090">Heart Felt Fun at etsy</a> - recycled angora sweater for $18. How adorable!! The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_10&listing_id=16569627">green</a> one below is equally cute. And, for the remainder of 2008, all the profits from her etsy listings (sales less listing fees, CoMS, and mailing supplies) are going to the building of a new Youth Center in the Greater Knoxville area. How good is that!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BRMZyBu0_oEo7q4iv5dQApj7cWQCeBq7d0sCcp5aOJJXehGmeamU8sQAXaL5MSUsJ8Y9DbRexcIdK7vGo_2DmKeBoMAhvwTwCP1RifVi_cyg6HPGXqags7uxzeRfzfrtTR1aPxUFYsw/s1600-h/heartfeltfun$18etsy.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272220165204108066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BRMZyBu0_oEo7q4iv5dQApj7cWQCeBq7d0sCcp5aOJJXehGmeamU8sQAXaL5MSUsJ8Y9DbRexcIdK7vGo_2DmKeBoMAhvwTwCP1RifVi_cyg6HPGXqags7uxzeRfzfrtTR1aPxUFYsw/s400/heartfeltfun$18etsy.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 289px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>

Cozy up to a Sweater Pillow

After a damp, chilly weekend I'm in the mood for a sweater pillow. They're a terrific way to bring texture and warmth into a room d...

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