Hello Monday

This weekend, I was able to find some fabric to make new throw pillow covers for the Summer futon cover. I’ve had a lot of difficulty over the past two years trying to find fabric that went with it, so I’ve often just left the normal winter black and grey covers on.

As luck would have it, this time I was able to find some perfect upholstery fabric, and at 40% off no less! I chose a detailed paisley floral pattern for the front cushions, which had all the robin’s egg blues and turquoises in there, along with the browns and tans. It was like it was made for this couch. Even one of the ladies at the store commented on how perfect it is. The back cushions will have the light tan cover with a more subtle flower pattern.

I have the pieces all cut and now its just a matter of sewing them all together tonight. I’m using my Simple Cushion Cover tutorial for this one. I actually pulled it up on my phone when I was at the store to check the measurements. I knew this blog would come in handy one day!

I also found some great zippered pillow covers for the bedroom, with a fun geometric flower pattern as well. They were 50% off, so I scored them for $17.50 each. Not bad considering the fabric would have cost about that much. They match perfectly with my new beige and green pillow and some light blue sheets I just bought, but I’m worried that they white is too white. Maybe some tea staining is in their future. I’ve just never done it before, so I’m a little nervous.

Speaking of the bedroom, look what I found this morning when I hopped out of the shower. Whiskey had taken all the bedding and wound it up into a little nest. Good thing I’m putting the new sheets on tonight. I didn`t even make the bed in the end, because he looked so comfy and I`m switching it all later anyways.

Another pooch I got to spend some time with this weekend is my parents’ doberman, Shadow. After all this time, her flipped up ear still cracks me up. I was trying to get a picture of her looking at me with her little “gator eyes” as we affectionately call them, but she wouldn’t look straight at me.

Nope, she was determined to look anywhere, but at me. I just love how the sunset caught the shine of her hair. As crazy and out of control as she can be when she is spinning around you, she is one of the smoothest and shiniest dogs I know.

After what felt like a super quick weekend, I’m back at work and just publishing this on my lunch break.

I’ve kicked off the shoes and am rubbing my feet on these tennis balls trying to get some kinks out. I only wish I had something like this to get the kinks out of my back when I`m at work too!

Lunch today is leftover chili from the weekend, with a nice glass of water on the side. It was one of those dishes where I just threw all the veggies from the fridge into the pot. I love veggie-packed stews like this. And its a great way to get rid of everything and start fresh for the week.

I have to admit that I am itching to get home to sew up those pillow covers and see how they look. It will feel good to have one more thing off my Summer/Spring Checklist!