My Genuine, No Sew, "L'il Bit Shabby" Pillow!

I love accent pillows and make them when I can, but when time, money for materials and fabric on hand are short.....you gotta make do!

So, I love to move things around a lot and when I find more than one perfect spot a replacement is needed to fill the void! 

And this chair, definitely, needed a"quick fix" to fill the spot where I stole the pillow from.

  Here it is without the pillow!  :(

 This is where I love it, now!

I made the pillow to match my ottoman.

 So, I found this pillow (not my style) @ the Goodwill for just under $2 and planned to cover it with some of the leftover fabric. Low and behold...there wasn't enough. Just a scrap barely big enough for a "bow."

So, for now, I flipped it over, wrapped the burlap scrap around it, tied it in a "raggy knot" and added a rhinestone pin.

  

VOILA...a totally, "No Sew Pillow" saved the day!

 My "No Sew" and "l'il bit shabby" replacement!

I know it's not a spectacular creation, but it is still really, really cute!

 In it's new spot.

  Short and sweet... it's TGIF for my hard working "honey" so, that means..."date night."

Gotta go get ready to make him "swoon!

Love, Hugs and Kisses,

JP

hmmmm...wish I had a red wig!

;););)

Joining these wonderful parties @

 http://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com/2012/10/party-time-bouquet-of-talent-linky.html

 http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/

http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/2012/10/potpourri-friday-46.html

 http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/10/feathered-nest-friday_18.html

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More "Designer Glitz" with a French Inspired Twist

Gonna keep this post short :)

I thought that you might like to see the vanity bench re-do that I showed to you in one of my very first posts.

It was pretty outdated and blah, but it was a tag sale steal for just five bucks...woo-hoo!

Here it is before.

And this is it with a paint job, french fabric and lots of..."Designer Glitz!"

A mix of buttons and rhinestones...old and new.

The back is "glitzed up" too!

Even with a vintage, jet necklace.

Here it is with some other french inspired creations.

C'est Manifique!

The first post...."Some Designer Glitz"

http://sweetinspirationsbyjpdesigns.blogspot.com/2012/06/some-designer-glitz.html 

Gotta get some sleep. Tomorrow's another day! 

Love, Hugs & Kisses,
JP 

P.S. another re-do that seems to be a "hit!"
My Rustic, "Shabby Glam" Washstand



Now, onto linking to some "very special" parties @

savvysouthernstyle

 http://missmustardseed.com/2012/11/furniture-feature-friday-favorites-a-link-party-13/

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/10/its-inspiration-friday-no-85-welcome.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AtThePicketFence+%28At+The+Picket+Fence%29

http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/

http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/2012/09/creative-things-thursday-features_27.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FJRQQY+%28The+Vintage+Farmhouse%29 

A French Creation "Upscaled" from the Trash

A while ago I found this vintage, vanity tray by the side of the road!!! 

It's, drab brown, finish and glass were scratched from years of use, but it had great, cast iron handles and I could see that it still had some great potential!

Not just for serving, but for a beautiful, dresser top display. Just picture a sweet, little vase filled with   make-up brushes and some pretty, fragrance jars and bottles on top!

If only I would remember to always take before photos.... I never can wait to see it finished.

So, I decided to transform it  and give it a "french inspired" theme with a "glitzy" twist!

Hand stamped linen and vintage, themed postcards line the back. And a trio of peach "fleurs" embellish one corner to balance the pop of color from under the glass. 

A string of "designer glitz" adds the finishing touch!

Now, wouldn't you just love to make a version of your own? Oh, the endless possibilities!!!

I'll, definitely, be looking out for more of this style to make some other varieties...cottage will be first on my list maybe with some pretty blue!

Well, gotta go...gotta go...gotta go!

Today is "household day"...ya know, all of those "unfun" things that  just "have to get done."

Have a great day and hope to hear from you, soon!

Hugs and Love to You All,

JP

xoxoxo

http://vintagey.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Metal-Hanging-Heart-32-x-22-Jardin-Botanique.jpg

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105422452/vintage-vanity-tray-french-inspired


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http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2012/09/wow-us-wednesdays-84.html
 

Some "Designer Glitz!"

Well, I sure am pooped!!!

I've been going like crazy making more of s selection for my "Designer Glitz" line, in my shop, It's a little bit, shabby chic, but with a bit more glitz!

I had this little, piece of french linen around for a while now that had been sitting in this pile of odds and ends that I wanted to use. Then,  I remembered that I had this nice, old frame that needed to get freshened up.....so,  I put together some scraps to make a flower and a little bit of glitz and this is what I came up with.

Now...I love this picture but, I realize now that I am gonna have to do a re-take. That's NOT a big, shiney, white egg...it's a white, vintage porcelain knob!!!

The rusty rod just blends, way too much with the rustic wood that I have displayed it on. So, it's back to the photo shoot, I'll soon be!

This picture turned out sweet...and there's that egg again. This time I think that it looks more like what it really is, I hope!

Then, I made a french inspired, canvas pouch as something to wear or just hang off a chair or something.

Now, last but not least, is this little, Paris pillow that is now just waiting for someone to want. And in case it's you, I've got that great, little vanity bench that I posted in my very first post, Shabby Glam and Designer Glitz. It's been waiting for it's facelift for a few months now, so I think that I'll make a match!

Well, now it's time for me to sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeep. I'll be back next time with the bench re-do.. my first  DIY for the scrappy, fabric flower and a french inspired window that I can't wait to show you, too!

Til next time...be well and keep enjoying life!

JP

Yes, I will do a few versions of this one....how about you?