9.03.2009

I'm Back!

Hi everyone! How've you been? I have missed you all!

I had a great couple of weeks where I really cut back on my activities. Like Nina, I was really starting to feel like this:

...and I wanted to just pull my hat over my eyes like Henry and take a good, long nap.

So I did! Of course, I didn't stop working on all my little projects, because, well, that would just be silly. But I read a few books, took some naps, (ah, went thrift store shopping), and generally gave myself a break.

Want to see something I did while I was gone? After a year of looking, I finally found a frame to match a project I've been wanting to do. (Yep, I am cheap. Could've bought one dozens of times but didn't want to pay full price! Thank God for Goodwill!)

Pretty frame, huh? (Ahem.) Well, I had this cute toile fabric that I'd had monogrammed awhile back (by the same woman who did this), just hoping that I would find a frame to fit it. I finally found a frame, and couldn't get home fast enough to spray paint it a nice chocolate brown and hang it above my bedside table.

Please ignore the glamorous wire in the photo and focus on the cuteness of my monogram. OK? :)

I'll be back next week to show you more projects that have kept me busy in my absence. Have a great weekend!
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44 comments:

  1. The Little Red ShopSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    Welcome back and have a beautiful holiday weekend!

    : )

    Julie M.

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  2. Naturally Caffeinated FamilySeptember 3, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    this post is so cute! love the new frame and monogram (and I would have waited it out patiently like you did, haha!) hope you and those sweet cute kiddos are doing great!

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  3. AmberSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:25 AM

    LOVE the monogram on the toile! Sometimes I'm patient like you to find what I want at Goodwill or a tag sale, but sometimes I just break down and find it on sale because I feel like I have bad luck finding what I "need"! I'm glad you found the perfect frame you needed for your monogram!

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  4. JodeeSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    Welcome back! That turned out soooo cute!

    Hope you have a great weekend!

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  5. duchessSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:29 AM

    Very cute & love the fabric. I was completely distracted by the cuteness factor until you pointed out the wire. :)
    Glad you had a nice break - enjoy your labor day weekend.

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  6. KelliSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    I love it. It really adds something to the wall. Great job at being patient. I can be like that too.

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  7. AmandaSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:03 AM

    Glad you are back, missed ya! Hope you are back to posting daily again soon.

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  8. Ally's CornerSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Oh my, that is beautiful!!!!! Very cute picture of Henry.

    Ally

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  9. ShannonSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Welcome back! I've missed your posts. That frame is perfect for your monogram! Love it!

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  10. Ruby Red SlippersSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:11 AM

    Love your project-Isn't it the little things that make us so happy!?
    I bet Nina and Henry are also singing a new tune after this post! :)
    (And it is good to see ya!)

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  11. Shell in your PocketSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Very pretty...

    What cute pictures of your kids!
    sandy toe

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  12. ShiloSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    The pictures of the kids are so precious!
    Love your little toile project! Isn't it rewarding to make yourself wait for something and then have it come together so beautifully?!
    Blessings! Have a great weekend!
    Shilo

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  13. ShiloSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    The pictures of the kids are so precious!
    Love your little toile project! Isn't it rewarding to make yourself wait for something and then have it come together so beautifully?!
    Blessings! Have a great weekend!
    Shilo

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  14. Marci @All Things WonderfulSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    WELCOME back! Love the Toile Frame. That pic of Nina is Adorable.

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  15. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    You have a beautiful monogram - looks great in a frame!

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  16. Let it ShineSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:09 AM

    Looks so cute! I a monogram junkie! Those are precious pics of both your kids.
    My first time to comment on your blog, but have been following for awhile. I enjoy reading about your family and projects - they are both adorable. And our daughters are about the same age :)
    Take care -
    Alyshia

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  17. JbooSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:18 AM

    Welcome back -- you were missed! Oh my -- that turned out so great! I knew you'd be working on projects during your break! Have a great weekend!

    Janet

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  18. Southern Fried GalSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    Cute! Welcome back.

    Be sure to pop over and enter my blogoversary giveaway by tomorrow!

    http://southernfrieddreams.blogspot.com/2009/09/southern-fried-giveaway.html

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  19. southerninspirationSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    yes, indeed you were missed...what cute pics. And my eye was totally drawn away from the wire by the adorable monogrammed toile fabric and frame.......perfect together!

    suzanne

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  20. SunnySeptember 4, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Is that the Central Park toile in robin's egg and brown? It sure looks like it! I just special ordered 2yds of that for pillows!

    Glad you are back!

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  21. EloiseSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:51 AM

    Welcome back! I missed you. Love the new frame with your monogram. :)

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  22. DarleneSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    Awwww aren't sleeping children THE cutest things!?! Love your new frame with the monogram...too CUTE! Glad you rested up and are back.

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  23. UnknownSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:21 AM

    Love the monogramed toile! Beautiful! So glad your back!

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  24. julie & joeSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Beautiful monogram! Maybe I need to pull out my embroidery machine and make a few.

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  25. VictoriaSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Love the monogram! Very chic! Looking away from the cord.... ;)

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  26. JoannaSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    That turned out really pretty!

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  27. Beth@The Stories of A to ZSeptember 4, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    Glad you're back. Cute mongram. And I didn't even notice the wire ;).

    Blessings,
    Beth

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  28. sarah @ life {sweet} lifeSeptember 4, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Welcome back! I'm glad you enjoyed your break. :) LOVE the monogram frame...great find!

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  29. KristiSeptember 4, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    So good to see you back! Your project is cute! As are the photos of your kiddos!

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  30. MelSeptember 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    What cuties! Your project turned out great. Some things are just worth the wait!
    Have a great weekend!
    Missy

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  31. BluebirdSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    glad you're back, and that you had a restful few weeks! you did a fabulous job with that frame!!

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  32. Half Gaelic, Half Garlic!September 4, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Welcome Back!! I am glad you got a much needed little bloggy break....but I am happy to see you kept going on your projects:) I really love the frame with the monogrammed fabric.....what a great idea!!

    Hope you enjoyed your summer.....can't believe how much the kids have grown!! Seems like yesterday you were pregnant!


    Enjoy your Labor Day weekend:)

    Lisa

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  33. Jennifer {Studio JRU}September 4, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Such cute pictures!! Welcome back!

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  34. CourtneySeptember 4, 2009 at 7:42 PM

    So cute. I love the cicle frame!

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  35. The Pleasures of HomemakingSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:07 AM

    Welcome Back! You know I love me some toile! Very cute project!

    Manuela

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  36. SoBella CreationsSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:35 AM

    Welcome Back! I'm glad you had a wonderful time off from blogging.

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  37. Twice as NiceSeptember 6, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Your kids are just too darn cute!

    P.S. We still need your address!!!

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  38. Mandi ShandiSeptember 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM

    Glad you took a break. I have been taking a bit of a break as well until school starts this week. Love the new monogram and I can't wait to see what else you have been up to!

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  39. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateSeptember 7, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    That looks really nice!

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  40. cherrySeptember 7, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    WE all need a vacation...mine made me MORE tired rofl! LOVE your frame. cherry

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  41. UnknownSeptember 8, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    Oooh, that's beautiful! You know, I wouldn't have noticed the wire if you hadn't said something! :)

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  42. Dresses and SpursSeptember 8, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    Love, love, love your blog! I've been following your blog to check out all of your great creative craft ideas, they're AWESOME!

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  43. Lisa & GeraldSeptember 9, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Your little ones are so cute..Everyone need me time.. Glad to see ya back..

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  44. rebeccaSeptember 11, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    You are so creative. You give me so much inspiration. I would have never thought that cheesy mirror could look so elegant with a little spray paint and something beautiful to place inside. Who would've thunk it! Obviously, not me!!

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Thank you so much for your comments! Please know that I read each and every one. I would dearly love to visit each of you in return, but sometimes life's busyness wins out! :)