Napkin Pillow Covers

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_q7zuKZ5Uw52mm0UwmsgYhWsaDSZj-pPGC23RmRXok1apYhaInVksxTsP2LGP5zCdvcXVik0inKW7u1EXpCIcgPZLjjy_GpVgt17jjl6OgvL8LJn_1z171TYnVrqhB6PtvZrHBmDPzI/s1600/napkin+pillows09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL_q7zuKZ5Uw52mm0UwmsgYhWsaDSZj-pPGC23RmRXok1apYhaInVksxTsP2LGP5zCdvcXVik0inKW7u1EXpCIcgPZLjjy_GpVgt17jjl6OgvL8LJn_1z171TYnVrqhB6PtvZrHBmDPzI/s1600/napkin+pillows09.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've been on the search for new pillow covers to refresh the family room.  I showed you some pillows last week and I've saved some on Etsy.  None of them I've pulled the trigger on.  Last week I made a run in Target and came across these clearance napkins.  There are four in a pack and are 20 inches squared.  I knew I could make pillow covers from them.  They were the color I was looking for and the pattern was cool too.  They were also on clearance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeGY7XkzatY097LrKtdgBkDCfBYXAXyyt-oqBozd792n1oM2TDHuNEXbp-OM7BoJJ6tLYxuhFBxrvrd2GN6g0sLaIiLWCGOlEOD9aCxCc0lGlzo9zkf3ZjS2tTJIgtu_PCy_RmH8kJis/s1600/napkin+pillows10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeeGY7XkzatY097LrKtdgBkDCfBYXAXyyt-oqBozd792n1oM2TDHuNEXbp-OM7BoJJ6tLYxuhFBxrvrd2GN6g0sLaIiLWCGOlEOD9aCxCc0lGlzo9zkf3ZjS2tTJIgtu_PCy_RmH8kJis/s1600/napkin+pillows10.jpg" width="480" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I now like having pillow covers that are removable and can be washed, especially with kids.  I could have made envelope covers but zippers are more my thing now.  With an envelope closure, you can only use one side of the pillow.  A zippered closure allows for use of both sides.  Using this <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2014/01/easy-throw-pillow-zipper-enclosures/" target="_blank">tutorial</a> for zippered pillow covers, I made two new pillow covers for the family room.  Instead of buying new zippers, I took them off old pillow covers I was no longer using.  I've told you about stocking up on feather pillow inserts at TJ Maxx.  I had two ready to go in the closet.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">On the left side I paired one with a gray and white pillow cover from H&M.</span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNWvez87zwWGghT8rKTpgi7DqsYcYHh8TtXn6tWlHTU_b6ZnD345Lv9RCCfit9DO6YLApxOuLTwg3x7SJfTSOfIgB-b_HW904d-Rs4S23804Of_eyOmbTg3SSYrK2JP9cLtMYWhovp34/s1600/napkin+pillows01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNWvez87zwWGghT8rKTpgi7DqsYcYHh8TtXn6tWlHTU_b6ZnD345Lv9RCCfit9DO6YLApxOuLTwg3x7SJfTSOfIgB-b_HW904d-Rs4S23804Of_eyOmbTg3SSYrK2JP9cLtMYWhovp34/s1600/napkin+pillows01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And on the right side it is paired with the green pillow cover from H&M.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMD9ZzsUccrPic9GbYM-rMsp-sb0hOERfNNCPcXza51K_RrZIWmASKpLhAvx2zOY-56Qz6GwSGga_4griCWY6am9CvjLSlS28AGwFqyAY2j40i0wtBcOPopFwsWuP1jekKQOKh3d_Vic0/s1600/napkin+pillows02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMD9ZzsUccrPic9GbYM-rMsp-sb0hOERfNNCPcXza51K_RrZIWmASKpLhAvx2zOY-56Qz6GwSGga_4griCWY6am9CvjLSlS28AGwFqyAY2j40i0wtBcOPopFwsWuP1jekKQOKh3d_Vic0/s1600/napkin+pillows02.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">They look great together on the sofa.  The new covers help bring in more blue along with the gray and green.</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUbwqm4LhuHNShuzQWjUSOcCc8orl8hLS2Bt257VeyfejV2QXwWKuVLllMHWz_QgAF2NJ_ifGKJ3Ax7LJCcGE6IciotMgmUPHGiea5oxodh3toY1xeXMSQR4gnCfD5KV1qLb4LvacSjg/s1600/napkin+pillows03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUbwqm4LhuHNShuzQWjUSOcCc8orl8hLS2Bt257VeyfejV2QXwWKuVLllMHWz_QgAF2NJ_ifGKJ3Ax7LJCcGE6IciotMgmUPHGiea5oxodh3toY1xeXMSQR4gnCfD5KV1qLb4LvacSjg/s1600/napkin+pillows03.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a 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style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So glad I made a Target stop that day.  I was able to refresh the sectional for a total of $7.00, the price of the napkins.  I think I want to add one more pillow here to pull the colors all together.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have you ever used napkins for pillows?</span></div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">You're reading <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/09/napkin-pillow-covers.html" target="_blank">Napkin Pillow Covers</a> by Andrea, originally posted on <a 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Napkin Pillow Covers

I've been on the search for new pillow covers to refresh the family room.  I showed you some pillows last week and I've saved some o...

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New H&M Pillow Covers

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Last week I ordered several new pillow covers from H&M Home.  They are for our loft that we are going to be working on soon.  I just recently discovered that H&M carries a home line.  I was pretty shocked.  I have a few pieces from their clothing line and the quality is ok.  You get what you pay for.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraL16drM7oqK17A5kslHfIEltSKSSPm9eLZ8a4_HwvuYq-zDPUSIchKeD5sVpsTIuKXIpfV4br55gAB4MwXayTuebTP1StSw2W2ZhH_u-5_7I_EVS80momMcJ9Z7_K8V85KbXaHseZU8/s1600/pillows01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraL16drM7oqK17A5kslHfIEltSKSSPm9eLZ8a4_HwvuYq-zDPUSIchKeD5sVpsTIuKXIpfV4br55gAB4MwXayTuebTP1StSw2W2ZhH_u-5_7I_EVS80momMcJ9Z7_K8V85KbXaHseZU8/s1600/pillows01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is a pretty decent selection of covers.  They have so many styles and colors to choose from and the prices can't be beat.  Most are cheaper than it costs to make one of your own.  I went with graphic prints and bold colors.  Our loft is going to be a family space so I wanted to bring in fun colors.  Bright colors will make for better moods...hopefully.  The covers have hidden zippers on the bottom, which I love.  With the kids around, it's going to be easy to take them off and wash them.  I was a little hesitant before ordering because you can't return items to the store, only by mail, and you have to pay for return shipping.  I took a chance and ordered anyway.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoBaVxFHpNjoVR1LM7LiuvQNgfBHEGxrX5D_NvvQhCr5YPIo7Oh0u5uDEqhntew5KYoLxnUq8hfkZfWVWMNKap9sCBM02yePM3w8BdjXE0jpsgnuUzO4dzfQPzXT0cF_aF90tcG2rdfk/s1600/pillows02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoBaVxFHpNjoVR1LM7LiuvQNgfBHEGxrX5D_NvvQhCr5YPIo7Oh0u5uDEqhntew5KYoLxnUq8hfkZfWVWMNKap9sCBM02yePM3w8BdjXE0jpsgnuUzO4dzfQPzXT0cF_aF90tcG2rdfk/s1600/pillows02.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also stocked up on feather pillow inserts from TJ Maxx.  Trick is to wait until the pillows are marked down on clearance, buy them, and replace the covers with some of your own.  Pillows inserts are more comfortable and can be fluffed back up when you're done laying on them.  No more flat pillows.  It is a little bit of a splurge to replace all the existing pillow inserts with feather ones but I think it's so worth it. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6XJY5oiJHrXMTGEolR-W2j0PiApkfpE0hYiPW7VHAImIpQb0-CABipYZY5SUv_Xguse8KF4-F6CSxDkxEzRvtX3Ca0o7I9wvuHmN0trW0Jij0CZdTbEluteYBlMagRpE7_96AqhuMzU/s1600/pillows03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX6XJY5oiJHrXMTGEolR-W2j0PiApkfpE0hYiPW7VHAImIpQb0-CABipYZY5SUv_Xguse8KF4-F6CSxDkxEzRvtX3Ca0o7I9wvuHmN0trW0Jij0CZdTbEluteYBlMagRpE7_96AqhuMzU/s1600/pillows03.JPG" width="640" /></a> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Look at how bright the colors are!  Very impressive.  Even though they were cheaper, the quality is good.  The lines are crisp and the seams are strong.  The striped covers are cotton and the two solid ones are a thicker canvas.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAIDjJqPS76cFsIIXMsol8ERmWzpbcE7u6_BcjGD7QaoiCvduX8MpAyyQqCFQFXHb_1x_Tm3jRBimV2qwi56A6gWWxHZxmB7_7G7546RNNrLr1g4bIDi3GJ7fJN5Va16rvviVCgdH8xQ/s1600/pillows04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="412" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDAIDjJqPS76cFsIIXMsol8ERmWzpbcE7u6_BcjGD7QaoiCvduX8MpAyyQqCFQFXHb_1x_Tm3jRBimV2qwi56A6gWWxHZxmB7_7G7546RNNrLr1g4bIDi3GJ7fJN5Va16rvviVCgdH8xQ/s1600/pillows04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Then there's the infamous karate chop to the middle.  I know they won't always look this perfect, especially once the family is all over them.  At least I have pictures of how they look now.  </span></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezG3LqvqcFVwIQpgy2tGtzI0V4j4HtsPGhpbEuu9ft5OHdv1If15R0QCIogAh-p34cn2VvrdOw86STWkftH_N_8pME4SLU-lLDEbEfiC-m8U8gnfph4i5NF7lBrKIiGv1mVeYwvB8q1g/s1600/pillows05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgezG3LqvqcFVwIQpgy2tGtzI0V4j4HtsPGhpbEuu9ft5OHdv1If15R0QCIogAh-p34cn2VvrdOw86STWkftH_N_8pME4SLU-lLDEbEfiC-m8U8gnfph4i5NF7lBrKIiGv1mVeYwvB8q1g/s1600/pillows05.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I think I'll definitely go back for more covers from H&M Home since they are so affordable and look good too!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Have you ordered from H&M Home?  Do you use feather inserts?</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.tipjunkie.com/post/handmade-projects-add-yours-218" target="_blank">Tip Junkie</a> * <a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2014/02/frugal-friday_20.html" target="_blank">The Shabby Nest</a> * <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/03/march-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> *</span></span>

New H&M Pillow Covers

Last week I ordered several new pillow covers from H&M Home.  They are for our loft that we are going to be working on soon.  I just rec...

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New Family Room Rug

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It was time to make some changes in the family room.  Originally the accent colors in the room were blue and red.  The old rug was perfect as it combined those colors plus more so I could always change the accent colors if I felt.  That was my intention anyway.  I liked the old rug but the colors in it weren't my favorite anymore.  I wanted to start removing some of the red in the room.  I mentioned this to hubby and he was on board, as long as I could get rid of the old rug.  Not a problem!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I begin searching for rugs that I liked.  I knew I wanted a graphic print in a neutral color.  I wanted to be able to switch up art or pillows without worrying about them clashing with the rug.  This trellis one from Target kept popping up.  If you remember a few months back I posted this picture on Facebook of the blue one.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1002160_596852397042413_15360725_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/1002160_596852397042413_15360725_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I had bought it in 5x7 for the living rug but it was too small so it ended up going back.  They didn't carry the blue in 8x10 yet.  I checked Target's site every week hoping that they would eventually come to their senses and make this blue larger.  There was a tan in 7x10 but I didn't want anything in tan.  I wanted a contrast to the tan sectional.  Target finally made the blue in the 7x10 online but something else happened.  During a weekly Target run, I saw they now made a gray.  I loved it.  I was rug searching before I even began to really think about replacing the family room rug.  Remember, I was supposed to be looking for a living room rug since that room doesn't have one yet.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I sold the old rug within days and I quickly picked this one up.  I couldn't wait to try it out.  It's like it was meant to be.  The darker color grounds the space and the tan sectional pops right off of it.  Just the right color and the pattern isn't too busy.  It's a low pile but it's comfortable under foot and doesn't shed.  The only thing is since it's darker, I can see the little fuzzies and random threads that get tracked onto it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fopZnhyCDeM3L5qswOIx5km_-6hXXeUtRENNJPHLwuAtDzxeZp5uGLzDxeFMjkbrh_X2MRIbqMmHhmgX-o0tL7tamgWMhI29dMoji7baZztTOGLkKhdaGd6UbIaqFSyh7zLXhGMFYng/s1600/new+rug01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4fopZnhyCDeM3L5qswOIx5km_-6hXXeUtRENNJPHLwuAtDzxeZp5uGLzDxeFMjkbrh_X2MRIbqMmHhmgX-o0tL7tamgWMhI29dMoji7baZztTOGLkKhdaGd6UbIaqFSyh7zLXhGMFYng/s640/new+rug01.JPG" 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/AVvXsEhegFTqgFMpV8V8AXIe58EndrXuhFQbBvgagT8Y88D4UtcoVWCRauzzyiBxoic-Uy9jBoCoiupFeQ15oQ8CgbCxSGA0ssfN1Z35r9Ua-XEahykvB4O3x3E3KbT0Mu_NZHmmSKy40S_-Hzg/s1600/new+rug04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhegFTqgFMpV8V8AXIe58EndrXuhFQbBvgagT8Y88D4UtcoVWCRauzzyiBxoic-Uy9jBoCoiupFeQ15oQ8CgbCxSGA0ssfN1Z35r9Ua-XEahykvB4O3x3E3KbT0Mu_NZHmmSKy40S_-Hzg/s640/new+rug04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since the main reason for replacing the rug was to remove the red, I thought the old red pillows needed to go too.  I kept the chevron pillows and added a couple others.  I wanted feather pillows with removable covers.  Feather inserts can be pretty pricy but I trick I've learned is to hit up the clearance pillows in TJ Maxx or Marshalls.  They always have feather pillows there for cheap.  </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It may look weird to others that you have all these mis-matched pillows in your cart.  </span>Take the ugly covers off and put on your new covers.  The yellow one is the original cover from TJ Maxx.  When I bought it, I was intending to change it but liked the yellow contrast.  The darker blue is a cover I got on etsy.  </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdvGjUeCUxZ50B2JKigXsIBFF-C1tFCG1IxmmbNaiaO8e5cwqcYO-ZbXTlCqswcBOBsQU7FbaB83LPZVijfv3TmJ8B_JmccPA02ItMxZ5tcsLgxqb94dMBlp3Hhyypk-QLFHIUMz2k04/s1600/new+rug05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdvGjUeCUxZ50B2JKigXsIBFF-C1tFCG1IxmmbNaiaO8e5cwqcYO-ZbXTlCqswcBOBsQU7FbaB83LPZVijfv3TmJ8B_JmccPA02ItMxZ5tcsLgxqb94dMBlp3Hhyypk-QLFHIUMz2k04/s640/new+rug05.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I still have plans to change the ottoman in here.  We want a larger leather one with storage like this one but I was thinking a fabric one could be an option.  I'd have to find the right pattern to not compete too much with the rug.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8gwjD5U5HnG8ZFNHrOW5Pyz_iamsIHl5GWcG7fChsSg6gSmlZbWWy6N7_DdGmTRRqDogKnnP-nFFhUv61O_lWMUI_lP09d6QTqgEupq3H6e-oZKNAJoQeUoguD-ZcNjsXI6ncBUCtsA/s1600/new+rug08.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin8gwjD5U5HnG8ZFNHrOW5Pyz_iamsIHl5GWcG7fChsSg6gSmlZbWWy6N7_DdGmTRRqDogKnnP-nFFhUv61O_lWMUI_lP09d6QTqgEupq3H6e-oZKNAJoQeUoguD-ZcNjsXI6ncBUCtsA/s640/new+rug08.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Let's look at the old rug and pillows:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEKkRNbOe2ibefdYzavSaEKdrgDu0XWeXgOsLU8BgByu6Y6PgwOKpSjGneuxlikrmgl9oVxhOXeZqorCAyEULWAAzi75ySABD7a2O9hfP2Rj3TvNGmw4700dox1xafBkFJene7B5WEDc/s1600/family+room03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEKkRNbOe2ibefdYzavSaEKdrgDu0XWeXgOsLU8BgByu6Y6PgwOKpSjGneuxlikrmgl9oVxhOXeZqorCAyEULWAAzi75ySABD7a2O9hfP2Rj3TvNGmw4700dox1xafBkFJene7B5WEDc/s640/family+room03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">And now the new:</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr90hKOrlOwMkmGLDKhETO5f7lUYsMnKBcP1dufh-YNGqeveXptquRvOdl4tHTVMO6tRpmgThcbsgRksrxdgXBEk0NswS5MSJjr0oAAjHKmqwVSS8M4NDoOFV6QZqNUq3oOpFIBSBauGE/s1600/new+rug01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr90hKOrlOwMkmGLDKhETO5f7lUYsMnKBcP1dufh-YNGqeveXptquRvOdl4tHTVMO6tRpmgThcbsgRksrxdgXBEk0NswS5MSJjr0oAAjHKmqwVSS8M4NDoOFV6QZqNUq3oOpFIBSBauGE/s640/new+rug01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm so glad we made this unexpected change.  The room feels calmer and so much brighter even though the rug is darker and patterned.  Now I'm still on the hunt for a living room rug.  Hopefully there won't be any speed bumps along the way. </span><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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New Family Room Rug

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Greek Key Pillow

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The new chair in the family room was looking pretty lonely.  It didn't have a pillow friend to play with.  It was time to do something about it.  I thought about finding some fabric to make a pillow cover but then decided I didn't feel like doing it.  I started searching Etsy for a great print that I thought would mesh well with the other pillows.  This greek key pattern kept popping up.  I liked it so I went with it.  The hard part was choosing a color.  I saw blue and white, red and white, but ended up going with this brown and natural from this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JomaDesigns" target="_blank">shop</a>.  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFwwDpy241HDWf-sirdd3PEBE8weNwW4P1ptRVDwNsQKUW-a5V9W-OxxAGMO9Bjf3MvgD8cDMBL6zzCNygMK8iQs-HR_vrQVQ_qvgDfPD7lIDFenc-c6MhIBO5MlsjTcF2SqNwjDbEkE/s1600/new+chair05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFwwDpy241HDWf-sirdd3PEBE8weNwW4P1ptRVDwNsQKUW-a5V9W-OxxAGMO9Bjf3MvgD8cDMBL6zzCNygMK8iQs-HR_vrQVQ_qvgDfPD7lIDFenc-c6MhIBO5MlsjTcF2SqNwjDbEkE/s640/new+chair05.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love the pattern. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrIMQi1bnJXq8AoHnTucArT6TV7rlodhz5L7WY99A6feh2aOnndxtqD0-yesLdxizqZyZkxYZBcgdE9pfo94cRg8MDoeylJxRA6FROP4q4PIKj2-waIkbTo4jaPTchtUr3hlEuTKQ1BA/s1600/new+chair06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFrIMQi1bnJXq8AoHnTucArT6TV7rlodhz5L7WY99A6feh2aOnndxtqD0-yesLdxizqZyZkxYZBcgdE9pfo94cRg8MDoeylJxRA6FROP4q4PIKj2-waIkbTo4jaPTchtUr3hlEuTKQ1BA/s640/new+chair06.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The square pattern was meant for this square chair.  Now my chair isn't so lonely.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhY6Y0V3u1YG72sLMXVTl7yuqVptbIzhwiAcOpZ09h0VPHIxFTZYy7Y_N73rgLwhyxQ7tVUfMyxjdLEePOBf7V-q8MV5-4VXEicw4Ru0Vus1Ngc5ttGORb0tsR8AkTXtP4tbNXWs_omFk/s1600/new+chair07.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhY6Y0V3u1YG72sLMXVTl7yuqVptbIzhwiAcOpZ09h0VPHIxFTZYy7Y_N73rgLwhyxQ7tVUfMyxjdLEePOBf7V-q8MV5-4VXEicw4Ru0Vus1Ngc5ttGORb0tsR8AkTXtP4tbNXWs_omFk/s640/new+chair07.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvraaXuCcOH0skdJn6dhrBE7wctO-4yGKEF1AyAJFzplHyubHrU2Su1ewBYtfNI1xLtccARpjN8pxx1z5wloxKv57gMUo4SQThaPAIO7mW5PE4nC5qhgFMZ_6QKNq6zq2X_dDLRWPKFLk/s1600/new+chair08.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvraaXuCcOH0skdJn6dhrBE7wctO-4yGKEF1AyAJFzplHyubHrU2Su1ewBYtfNI1xLtccARpjN8pxx1z5wloxKv57gMUo4SQThaPAIO7mW5PE4nC5qhgFMZ_6QKNq6zq2X_dDLRWPKFLk/s640/new+chair08.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Etsy had so many options to choose from.  I saw several that I want to order for the master bedroom.  Where do you shop for your pillows?  Ever consider Etsy?  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Greek Key Pillow

The new chair in the family room was looking pretty lonely.  It didn't have a pillow friend to play with.  It was time to do something ...

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Chevron Pillows

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I was making my usual weekly Target run.  I always check out the home section.  It's a must.  I have an incurable itch to changing things around the house.  They are remodeling the Target near me so it looks like they are trying to get rid of a lot of items.  Many of them are clearance.  I came across these babies.  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtu-GuTOCwuzPLNguLX9Z9gv1Kw6U2Dk7fv3jA2jn9wu7st2y_MDdesUyOFw1yEd8ooyGBHg0qThZ60mqXwWcO6hobnMI8MAN_UVllhKR46XENW9QzMyYMO8DUIxIveBs1BVi0BsQaG8/s1600/family+room+updates11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNtu-GuTOCwuzPLNguLX9Z9gv1Kw6U2Dk7fv3jA2jn9wu7st2y_MDdesUyOFw1yEd8ooyGBHg0qThZ60mqXwWcO6hobnMI8MAN_UVllhKR46XENW9QzMyYMO8DUIxIveBs1BVi0BsQaG8/s640/family+room+updates11.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">They are Dwell Studio and have a zippered cover.  Can you believe they were marked down to $7.00?  I started to get one to see how I would like it but immediately grabbed another just in case I did.  Good thing I got two because the rest were gone when I ran back in the next day.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZJzNifduVoLGcRErpFYELbod-jwI6W0nmHSiSI-LW_4vY3ufYnwPLAVJ1mZ3TMEaUE3M2g4vQ9T1x8O4QxZay2JOCdEIlK43SdeNcFCyRDMYXEm6j4B1bvctIPlA9iJOg1ET9s26-6A/s1600/family+room+updates12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAZJzNifduVoLGcRErpFYELbod-jwI6W0nmHSiSI-LW_4vY3ufYnwPLAVJ1mZ3TMEaUE3M2g4vQ9T1x8O4QxZay2JOCdEIlK43SdeNcFCyRDMYXEm6j4B1bvctIPlA9iJOg1ET9s26-6A/s640/family+room+updates12.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TuBsdgQmC1HETQswZ_ZuLgNoRwPn6qDbwnJAgA-QNTgVHvFbA-DM-LcGnBCykOU6nD0JHAKLY4Q9Y5CnZFkS0YZHUwfZIh1OoAfTttr7cRamK85Edb79NIg0d9xkrM9bg3hGYYa7tvY/s1600/family+room+updates10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3TuBsdgQmC1HETQswZ_ZuLgNoRwPn6qDbwnJAgA-QNTgVHvFbA-DM-LcGnBCykOU6nD0JHAKLY4Q9Y5CnZFkS0YZHUwfZIh1OoAfTttr7cRamK85Edb79NIg0d9xkrM9bg3hGYYa7tvY/s640/family+room+updates10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOhq9D7x_peTUlCWFNr_ZAC7siCJsubICHNkBwLuf3JzNYPWPSBgewmbTvIIZUP3WtlWjO982WAnwAAlHGfqkWicdMBPs-NilZFcsJ5LHrLLnQ6GtGTAY056Kf1mIxpev3AjEDdIPdHs/s1600/family+room+updates13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOhq9D7x_peTUlCWFNr_ZAC7siCJsubICHNkBwLuf3JzNYPWPSBgewmbTvIIZUP3WtlWjO982WAnwAAlHGfqkWicdMBPs-NilZFcsJ5LHrLLnQ6GtGTAY056Kf1mIxpev3AjEDdIPdHs/s640/family+room+updates13.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Finally got my chevron and in the perfect color too.<br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing with</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/02/show-me-what-ya-got-60.html" target="_blank">Not Just a Housewife</a> * <a href="http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2012/02/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html" target="_blank">Confessions of a Stay At Home Mommy</a> *<a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2012/03/march-before-and-after-party.html?m=1" target="_blank"> Thrifty Decor Chick</a> *</span></div>

Chevron Pillows

I was making my usual weekly Target run.  I always check out the home section.  It's a must.  I have an incurable itch to changing thing...

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Family Room Updates

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I originally used solid pillows for the family room.  I liked them for a while but they were so plain and it was starting to bug me.  I started the hunt for fabrics that were the same colors but would add more dimension to the space.  I told you before going into a fabric store is overwhelming for me.  I start to grab everything I like but I usually walk out empty handed.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I had come across Online Fabric Store through an online search.  They have really good prices and have some of the same fabrics you would find in Joann's or Hancock.  It was good for me since I can search at my speed and not have to rush into buying something.  I found some Waverly fabric that I loved.  It uses the same blue tone but has a pattern.  It is the Chippendale Fretwork.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I mixed this pattern with an Ikat pillow cover from Pottery Barn.  No, not an actual Pottery Barn pillow cover.  I made my own using one of their napkins.  No one says I can't have Pottery Barn look without the Pottery Barn price.  If you notice, most of their napkins and tablecloths coordinate with the pillow covers.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv9LBjds8j5gb7YfKlXpjrusMpIDEp07z98O8pouAXl6Ehs3mY_5uM5tFhKH0Ezu6K6uMvvCmjfF9udBX7zwhMU0GlFER8d4CjSaAxaqBM6hyphenhyphenIAoDUwMeiBVmUu563Emp8YA4_pe5SgXA/s640/updates02.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCrUZn3gvf2H1p0D6pFCFOZvBz9id0cSTVDonn_Qwwt9K_4wR1Mzd4RbFZyRpopSrGfFv7Nn8jkEatcETMdqfRCv-c5SM6N_BOwi8fKnwsz60m_7FChcbHgfSf4DwzFzYG5nlVpGqknNc/s640/updates04.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMMKejDivRS7mdLmy_feDhB4msAEyXtF4FU-iicvgvjrsrk0fXWSExjH8OBUlzIE-fQnYev9HBUEyYhqTJKZXvtKNrmud21fIzKYGzXTkIa27r6tl5FZVioRsYrc4ZAX8Fju62cxgoN8/s640/updates05.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOUEWdprgHXq79Yk4gL6dunk8bhA5LcHapnEosYNJhqryyzlVyi6vAzMulkU2X-8iPbIzW6TKQnpX6fFSOQDN0VLl1WiBiK0kUYkY3EKOCTpkXl_eju1Zf1Efozt8ljH-_WuVXf2SwTBM/s640/updates06.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I also found this little faux leather stool at TJ Maxx on clearance.  I didn't know where I would use it but I couldn't resist the price at $5.  It was originally $50!  For right now, he's under the window.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWrtst9mffri93Bu6ULLa9ugl_UA311mrLqc_-zakJaCzZIUqXVY6UxwkizQfC8MYpQ5LNid6I9pC8MGB3_y1BlTaa1O4CzY4t6Nio8YzMRiI-VYxzOD9HbSWpc2FPt8hm9jaNqC0vf0Q/s640/updates09.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">TJ Maxx was having a MAJOR clearance that day.  I walked up and a lady had already claimed most of the furniture.  Upholstered chairs were marked $25 down from $150 and she had a couple nightstands that were also unbelievably low.  Had I been a few minutes earlier, they would have been mine.  I got a few other pieces as well.  I love clearance.  Now whenever I go in there, I hit the clearance section hoping someone got happy with the pricing gun again.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I also changed up the paintings in the breakfast area.  The before pictures were nice but they didn't have enough color.  We were able to find some that had blues and reds and worked with the modern feel of our home.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-n3AcuVtqn3GCaTOw2TbHrmxsZzZbIS1NuEntmNcvHALhVgQa6LgKXPx4dr2he-RkkmQBCY8Ln8vDhbo3h876ZoN1M4zI8r-7y239FoFUbfwkGoYfr33N3DcK8Rx6YMoaU-P-o7yg2NA/s640/updates06.JPG" width="640" /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkURo2DnpF6CY4TwK2_7nPe9OAz5_QrluplGf3z4Hq1cvR9LKnaZZIfvj2oLVBWkJMTerH-Pv616HGCZGkfIENa838-1lQ_HaIa7ZDwAXKGr9Cu6oIrFBeL5JNTtWggVoc_5rFzc0G0kc/s640/breakfast11.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR68dktVdU8N3b3RhQSqrvg9LLUnaSRBbN6sJwjUtb8tLI1EJr39Nlr5KJmHp5ArwfosAnxXSoPka6V8tEcsXd7PY_lu2lT5belK69hBzWwGN7NnqX9LE99zaWUuJyK6rIkq5OnMbV54o/s1600/updates10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR68dktVdU8N3b3RhQSqrvg9LLUnaSRBbN6sJwjUtb8tLI1EJr39Nlr5KJmHp5ArwfosAnxXSoPka6V8tEcsXd7PY_lu2lT5belK69hBzWwGN7NnqX9LE99zaWUuJyK6rIkq5OnMbV54o/s640/updates10.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pX-EKNkHmBIf3ECn7RocnzTQQeiSTmpB4N_Ax4ocgU0f6h7ncAt5Kw7jxyHk6NkrbzltIv7EO6sTz_QZclbus6gMDYKoOddymiVNznx8aMP9LijUByV4pJg5wE2BH9R79LloWM7TJUA/s640/updates12.jpg" width="640" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmb0emIEyy6bYHtCRS2OHg5_tBNmDfuImsQGSZ6Pi0ybcu0F5SMQLzl4SUFPGnGb32QYJcoWjITjj4Hmz7ukhkHoBzUMMsonCdKnQJVhwOoRQqRe0elLgxFEE6tiRvFZGJZRn5FrQ7GU/s640/updates09.JPG" width="640" /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now the reds and blues are mixing nicely in here.</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" /><br /><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 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Family Room Updates

I originally used solid pillows for the family room.  I liked them for a while but they were so plain and it was starting to bug me.  I star...

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Sweet Girl's Room: No Sew Pillows

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBrwSb0vgkspy2EWYzPuVK3qQS1n9S30hyy02Q6GHYSEoQPmhIoatdqHqLjhB7lEN1yp9S2ZAbn-Zr7SEpxD43_gKAAP0XajbSMM2a1Nw07ZDQRfR6DkM-4d8x93abIYxe2K-1gZ3D3GX/s1600/kam+pillow09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixBrwSb0vgkspy2EWYzPuVK3qQS1n9S30hyy02Q6GHYSEoQPmhIoatdqHqLjhB7lEN1yp9S2ZAbn-Zr7SEpxD43_gKAAP0XajbSMM2a1Nw07ZDQRfR6DkM-4d8x93abIYxe2K-1gZ3D3GX/s640/kam+pillow09.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I knew for the girl's room I wanted to add some throw pillows to give her some more color.  She also likes to sit and lay on them.  I found some fabrics at Hancock that matched her room colors perfectly.  I don't sew (although I intend to buy a sewing machine in the near future), so I go no-sew all the way.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">You'll need:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fabric</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Fusible Web ( I use Stitch Witchery)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Iron</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Scissors</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1 - Measure the pillow you are going to cover with fabric.  My pillow is 19 inches wide.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNLlVzApzkQpiKostU7ecltYNRRl4FqXef_EnPRr9v6DpDEp5kPadY38Sdk2WSi3OGB-EB121Vj9adv89kyMlwjQvdo0EfNwdwq8scl7xPzw9QuSnHlM8r07qHtjBnv_TV2i8TZ4YaLNJ/s1600/kam+pillow01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNLlVzApzkQpiKostU7ecltYNRRl4FqXef_EnPRr9v6DpDEp5kPadY38Sdk2WSi3OGB-EB121Vj9adv89kyMlwjQvdo0EfNwdwq8scl7xPzw9QuSnHlM8r07qHtjBnv_TV2i8TZ4YaLNJ/s640/kam+pillow01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">2 - Measure and cut the fabric an inch larger than your pillow.  This will allow a half inch seam around the edge.  I only did this for the face of the pillow.  I cut the piece at 20 inches.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">3 - The remaining piece will be longer.  My original piece of fabric was 44 inches wide so my remaining piece is 24 inches.  You can cut it down the middle or more to the side.  This will be the back side with the envelope to insert your pillow.  I cut my pieces to 16 inches and 8 inches.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvH_rYS23alZcyamri4GJloWA3pP8PFhtb_sE0LrDGCvxFnHGS-gKGU1FCMtqOgeqmgRlBNP2KXtNhbmLoC3oA2MQEzC0EzNF9tJHDBtIdI0BGUIe_ClEaZmtwYDLcHOMUZRWa_mtoqsA/s1600/kam+pillow04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUvH_rYS23alZcyamri4GJloWA3pP8PFhtb_sE0LrDGCvxFnHGS-gKGU1FCMtqOgeqmgRlBNP2KXtNhbmLoC3oA2MQEzC0EzNF9tJHDBtIdI0BGUIe_ClEaZmtwYDLcHOMUZRWa_mtoqsA/s640/kam+pillow04.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">4 - Fold the opening edges in half an inch, insert your fusible web, and bond using the iron.</span>  <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbSmCj57xvVU_ulZFsqNiCfsj5lOKPeXIjlBZtbgdpuWSalFsnX8pyZmqMHhbXFfW-ffuST20YpxC6ejt6QdhnRTHXWQ2G67AzHSDVqLBTXvNjDIOXqvGX7a-bpvo4yPyayptPanxjYJM/s1600/kam+pillow05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbSmCj57xvVU_ulZFsqNiCfsj5lOKPeXIjlBZtbgdpuWSalFsnX8pyZmqMHhbXFfW-ffuST20YpxC6ejt6QdhnRTHXWQ2G67AzHSDVqLBTXvNjDIOXqvGX7a-bpvo4yPyayptPanxjYJM/s640/kam+pillow05.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">5 - Lay the face of the pillow up and lay the back pieces down.  The pattern sides should be facing each other.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTSNqW4a_j3p-QS2w1MLb-qflr3kzsoXhzBwjlg0vBJzaBrlXC1AI3ZNHvuKbak8jkwk1o3rriVjjyrZyWVWaVgm9mPZi1XlmuSLS9sTtKU7b5YZRpwl0d1p71bM54KBWCGJrLbRJQf8L/s1600/kam+pillow06.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimTSNqW4a_j3p-QS2w1MLb-qflr3kzsoXhzBwjlg0vBJzaBrlXC1AI3ZNHvuKbak8jkwk1o3rriVjjyrZyWVWaVgm9mPZi1XlmuSLS9sTtKU7b5YZRpwl0d1p71bM54KBWCGJrLbRJQf8L/s640/kam+pillow06.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">6 - Insert a strip of fusible web all the way around and bond your pieces together.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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