New project

**EDIT** I am tweaking this idea a bit. I have bought some TORKA balls from IKEA. I have spray painted them matte white and then used a spray adhesive to get them tacky. Then I poured some of Martha Stewarts glitter into a large one gallon zip lock bag. After spraying the balls and letting them dry for about 30 seconds I dropped them into he bag of glitter and let my four year old shake it up. The outcome was not too shabby. They are drying as I type. I don't care much for the snowy/flaky looking glitter. I stuck to using the finer glitter as that seemed to cover better. I'll take a pic when they are done drying. I think the combo of glittery balls, frames and some sparkly birds and twigs I bought will be fantastic. And this year I am all about the shimmer.**END EDIT**

Christmas is fast approaching and I have decided on a theme for my tree in our new home. What better way to celebrate a new life for our family than photos of our life up until now. Here is my inspiration and I can't wait! We'll see how it goes. This is a short note since my home needs a good cleaning. Hope everyone is enjoying their week.

Sweet escape

At this very moment I write to you from the place in my home that go to relax, to sleep, to read, to get ready for the day and to escape. The place of course is my bedroom. I have chosen colors I love and that I know will soothe my soul no matter how tired or stressed out I may be. Today, I was just looking for a nice place to sit and think and so... here I find myself, tucked underneath my favorite brown quilt from IKEA. The blinds are open and the sun shining through them and it is mid-day. A beautiful Fall day that is inspiring me to do so many things.

I look around my room and realize I have taken much of the time spent in our new home to make this one room suit me and my hubby. And it does. It is the kind of room that makes me want to drink my coffee in bed and have lazy Saturday mornings with my daughter who often tip-toes in silently in the wee hours of the morning. It is...almost finished and I can't wait to have the perfect sweet escape. Whether it be from my stress at work, everyday life, my family, or the rest of my house which has yet to be finished...it is glorious.

I am currently tucking myself away from the sounds of my 4 year old daughter and nephew who are dancing to the Mickeymouse Clubhouse song for the 14th time(at least I think it's 14) and so I am blogging from my laptop which I do not have access to photos on. I plan to post some of the beginning photos of our bedroom and the phases I have gone through to get where I am. It's simple, but it's my work and simple is the way I wanted it.

Again, like the last challenge (finding comfort sites)I put out there... I challenge you to find a sweet escape in your home. It could be your bedroom, kitchen(especially if you love to cook), your bathroom(hey, what you do is your business) or even your porch. Whatever it is make sure it's some place that makes you feel warm and relaxed. Often times we find ourselves confined by the chaos that occurs around us in daily life. A blue room or a soft throw can do wonders for your well being. You'd be surprised. In fact....I'm feeling so relaxed I think I'll take a mid-Sunday nap. I haven't had one of those in a while. I'm sure the nap and I will get along quite nicely. Until next time.... be persnickety, because you can.

Birds, birds everywhere....

I have been working on a project for my daughters room. The goal: A finished mobile of fabric birds and branches. I found the idea here: SPOOL and also got a free pattern which worked like a charm. I made a few minor adjustments. I found the greatest family of fabrics at IKEA and have also made curtains for her room. But I just can't seem to finish it all and make up my mind on the color of branch. Ridiculous thing to stew over but color is the kind of thing that would literally drive me crazy if it's not right. Maybe you can offer some suggestions? The idea is below and some not so great photos from my camera phone of unfinished birds.(close but a little work left to go)

I'd like to paint a tree on the wall similar to this: TREE and cut out fabric leaves from the family I have been using. After cutting them I'd like to adhere them to the wall and then hang the mobile close to the tree so it looks s if it is coming off of the tree. Now for the color dilemma. The Buggaboo's room is white and blue so the tree would be white on a blue wall or green on a blue wall. I just can't decide...but when I do you'll get a finished photo. I swear my life seems so busy right now that it probably looks like I never finish anything. I promise, I do.
PICTURES OF THE PROJECT IN ACTION: