bedroom redo...done, for now...

I finished my bedroom redo...yeah, for me finishing a project!

I'm actually quite happy with the outcome especially since the whole project only cost me around $70.00.

(I apologize in advance for the poor lighting...it was over cast all day.)

The walls in here are a pale green.

I worked with the major pieces I already owned and did alot of shopping at home.  Opening up cupboards and digging through fabric stashes.

This iron headboard was found at a thrift shop years ago for $20.00.  The pillow out front was a gift from a dear friend...the other two were made from quilt fabric I had in my stash.

This simple valance was from the same quilting fabric stash.

This beautiful quilt was a gift from my mom...the bedspread started the color scheme and was on clearance at Marshalls for $29.00.  I'm sure everyone has one of these little round tables stashed somewhere in their house.  I found a cream tablecloth in the linen closet and made the little topper from more of the quilt fabric stash I found.

Of course, you know this dirty, little dog Bear...If I'm in the bedroom, so is he.  He insisted on being in the pictures...you have no idea how many I had to crop him out of...Ha, ha!

This is my husbands side of the bed...As  you can see, he doesn't like alot of clutter( he likes room for a couple of water bottles at night).  The lampshade ruffle was made with more of that same fabric stash.  The little nightstand was my grandmother's.  It is one of the few family pieces I have and I cherish it.

I found this on clearance at Joannes Fabric for $4.99.  It fits the small space between  the door entrance and closet.

This row of frames is on the wall beside my side of the bed...I wanted something to fill the space but it had to be flush with the wall because the room to walk is quite narrow.  I found all the frames but one stashed in closets...

There you have it...

Onto the next room...

Have a wonderful week.

Patty

I've linked up to Southern Hospitality - Thrifty Treasures...

Dirty Hands, Beautiful Life - Shop your House...

Between Naps on the Porch - Metamorphis Monday

Coastal Charm - Nifty Thrifty Tuesday

Saturday morning... {D}

It's such a beautiful Saturday morning here...The air is still cool and crisp, the birds are singing their good morning songs and the aroma of my coffee is beckoning me to start my day...

I wanted take a minute to wish all of you a Happy, Blessed Mother's Day. 

Whether you are mother's to children in your home, or spiritual mother's to girls in your sphere of influence, it's an enormous blessing and responsibility.

If ever there were a word to describe being a day in and day out mom, it would be patience.  I know the incredible love and blessing is ever present, but the put the foot to the ground and walking the thing out, everyday mom stuff...takes patience.  It is not for the faint of heart...

Children come with their own bents, their own emotions, their own personalities and their own free will...

Take these flowers...each one is of the same family line but look how unique each one is.  One of them tends to wilt quickly if not given enough attention...One of them will not stand straight but would rather grow off to the side...One of them always seems to hold it's head up straight saying "Look at me."

"We also pray that you will be strengthened with all his glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need.   May you be filled with joy, always thanking the Father.  He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light."  Colossians 1:11-12

"Patience is more than endurance.  A saint's life is in the hands of God like a bow and arrow in the hands of an archer.  God is aiming at something the saint cannot see, and He stretches and strains, and every now and again the saint says-"I cannot stand any more."  God does not take heed.  He goes on stretching till His purpose is in sight, then He lets fly.  Trust yourself in God's hands.  For what have you need of patience just now?  Maintain your relationship to Jesus Christ by the patience of faith."    Oswald Chambers

If your children are growing straight and strong right now, enjoy.  If they need extra attention, lavish it...If their road is not straight, be patient and pray...Don't be discouraged...God has a plan...His bow is pulled...His purpose is in sight...Trust your children in His hands.

Have a blessed Mother's Day,

Patty

I've linked up to Spritual Sundays head over there and see what other blessings are in store...

springtime pots...

I thought I'd show you how my pots are doing since I last showed them to you a couple of weeks ago...

All the spring freshness has exploded and has just about peaked...

This is such a perfect time in a Southern California garden...

The weather is in the high 70's, low 80's...

We've had a little bit of rain just about every week this spring...

My herb garden is starting to spill over which means I better start pulling out some recipes and snipping it a bit...

I love this teacup pot...

These violas have been this beautiful since December.  I've trimmed them back a couple of times and they just keep rewarding me...

I know it's not in a pot but I had to share this beautiful coreopsis...It was just a four inch pot last year and look at it now.  The Shasta daisies are right behind it...

Did someone say summer garden?  Ha...Ha...

I have a feeling it will be here sooner than we think.

Next friday I'll share the roses...just wish you could smell them, too.

Blessings,

Patty

I've linked up with Tootsie Time for Fertlizer Fridays...

juice anyone...

I finally got my craft room table cleaned off just in time to make a few Mother's Day cards...

I've combined them with the orange juice glasses and jar I found at Goodwill last week...the plate is from Home Goods.  I found them in this retro orange and a perfect turquoise blue.

The card sketch is Card Position System CPS 165...the paper is K and Company...the ribbons and vintage goodness are from my stash.

I hope you're doing something extra special this weekend...

Much more to share tomorrow,

Patty

mmm...mmm...good...

Just a quick post today.  I couldn't resist showing you my freshly baked coffee cake.  

This time it actually tasted as good as it looked...I have had this little ladybug creamer and sugar bowl forever and just love it everytime I pull it out for a tablescape. 

I've been busy cleaning and getting ready for Mother's Day...making cards and little gifts for the special women in my life.  I will share with you as the week goes on. 

Blessings sweet ladies, 

Patty

I'm linked up to Tabletop Tuesday's over at A Stroll Thru Life...