Hello again! I feel like it's been a while...I have been struggling with a nasty virus that has given me nagging chest congestion, lots of horrid coughing spells and low, oh! so low energy...And all this after bragging to my doctor about how healthy I've been so far this winter -- ugh! -- next time, bite my tongue... Michelle's amazing self-portrait struck such a chord; a similar face stared back at me in the mirror every morning during these last few weeks...luckily though, unlike hers, my children were not sick!
With my energy on the rise, I made my way today to Molly's shop with some of my wares and took a few pictures. Unfortunately, the day was grey so all my photos are a bit off...nevertheless, here is one of them:
I finally finished some of the work shown in this post! I had a great time making the cushions, especially the flowers -- they were made out of felted wool sweaters. I've been dying to try this out and I'm quite pleased with the way they turned out -- their fleshiness and their overall look reminds me of magnolias! As someone who comes from Montreal where winters are way too harsh for magnolia trees, I'm so smitten by the sight of enormous magnolia blossoms hanging onto -- it seems just barely -- leafless branches!
By the way, isn't the bed magnificent -- Molly gave this old bed such a beautiful finish! (Unfortunately, my photo doesn't do it justice...) As soon as the sun shows its face again, I'll take some more shots of all this sunny magnolia bedding and show you more details...
Just in passing: thank you to all of you who kept checking up on my blog despite my silence -- I'm really touched...
You have such beautiful photos on your blog!
thanks for sharing:) Lovely work!
Posted by: Zelia | April 05, 2007 at 04:48 AM
Hope you feel better soon...and have a great and blessed Easter
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | April 05, 2007 at 08:33 AM
Hello again! I'm glad to know that your feeling much better. Try to go easy on yourself though. You don't want a relapse. Believe me, it is worse than the first time, other than the coughing fits and the achy feeling all over, the waterworks down below is a pain in the ass. pun intended! lol! Take care now, yah hear!
Ooooh! Loooove the bed! And those decorative pillows...yummy!
Posted by: Doe | April 05, 2007 at 12:34 PM
Aargh, isn't it the worst to be sick! Hope you're 100% really soon.
Your wares look beautiful! I love those cushions :)
Posted by: Lilli | April 05, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Magnolias really are just magnificent, aren't they? And your photo captures them perfectly! Congratulations on those lovely floral cushions - the whole bed setting just sings!
Posted by: mariannealice | April 06, 2007 at 01:38 AM
No Magnolia's! The blossoms on the cushions are gorgeous, a matter of fact the whole bed looks great!
Get Well Soon!
Posted by: Marilyn | April 06, 2007 at 08:50 AM
how beautiful and inspiring... what a lovely blog you've created!
Tiffany
www.scrapsadaisy.blogspot.com
Posted by: Tiffany Roberts | April 06, 2007 at 08:46 PM
yum i have gone to heaven now , no need to go any more.... those magnolias are too beautiful for words... thanks for sharing them you lucky thing!
Posted by: tash at poppyseeds | April 07, 2007 at 01:03 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!!! LOVE the colors:) Sure puts a smile on my face...hope it cheers you up too. Get better soon!!!
HUGS
Kari
Posted by: ArtsyMama | April 11, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Get well soon! That patchwork is so lovely!!!
Posted by: Zabrina | April 14, 2007 at 10:42 PM
I was over at Molly's shop on the weekend and just had to pick up one of your pretty pillows. OMG, they are SO SOFT and velvety and cozy. I just wanted to keep hugging it. And your exquisite attention to detail. VERY well done! Love your choice of fabric for the back, and the cute rickrack edging. And those darling felted flowers!
Wasn't today's weather funny? From heavy rain to wet sunshine :)
Posted by: Lilli | April 16, 2007 at 11:37 PM
I love those magnolias. We have the same ones here in KY. I wish I'd taken pictures of them. Thanks for sharing yours.
My grandmother used to cut one blossom and put it in a large glass bowl-the whole house smelled sort of like lemons. I think it was the extra large white magnolias. LOVE LOVE
Posted by: Julie | April 19, 2007 at 01:50 PM
Oh my goodness... that bed is the most beautiful thing! The colours are glorious -- and I don't usually go for pastels! I just stumbled across your blog and am definitely bookmarking this one for frequent visits. :)
Posted by: Ann-Margret | April 20, 2007 at 02:00 PM
This is stunning!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple--Chamara | May 16, 2007 at 10:21 PM