Category Archives: Home Sweet Home

In a moment of panic last month, thinking I had gone into labor, I whipped out a hammer and nails.  For months I had been wanting to put up a gallery style display on the wall in my family room/kitchen area.  The tapestry that was there had been moved to the living room above the mantel leaving this wall totally bare.  It drove me nuts.  I had a super long to-do list to complete before the baby arrived and this was right there at the top. It’s a very eclectic mix of things.  Very much my style.  I’m not crazy about matchy-matchy totally symmetrical displays.  This reflects my personality much better.  Laid back, casual, and a bit funky. I picked … Continue reading →

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A long time ago I had a great idea.  I would get outdoor fabric to upholster the seats on the new chairs I was getting for our kitchen table.  I would be getting the best of both worlds, cute fabric that would stay clean through all of Jenin’s spills and drips.  Well, it seemed like a good idea at the time.  The fabric boasted that it is stain resistant, which it is.  What it didn’t mention is that the fabric would fade miserably each time I wiped off the tomato sauce/chocolate milk/strawberry yogurt/oatmeal/etc. Look how great the fresh, new fabric looks on the chair?  Sorry about the picture, it was an after thought during some downtime while making cinnamon rolls, which … Continue reading →

Okay, maybe this will help me make a decision.I like how this pattern looks. I don’t like it in black. Rami does. I want more of a contrast. Maybe the green? Here’s a damask. Not really sure how I feel about this. I love it as a nursing cover which is what this particular piece of fabric is. I would get the mocha damask.I’m not so sure about the striped fabric now. What if I covered one chair in each fabric. This way I wouldn’t have to decide. Help! *Edited to add: I ended up ordering this one. Takes 2 – 3 weeks for delivery. Hope it looks good.

So I’m getting this dining set (minus arm chairs and server): I need fabric to cover the seats. I think I’ve narrowed it down to these: They are all outdoor fabrics from Joann.com. According to the web site’s description, this fabric claims to”resist not only mold and mildew, but soil and stains, as well. Should you spill food or drink on the fabric, it cleans easily with soap and water.” Where has this fabric been all of Jenin’s life? Now a rug. I need one to go under the dining table and one for the area with the sofa. Click here to see what those spaces look like. Ok so first, I’m thinking of this rug for the sofa area: … Continue reading →

Old is the new new. After at least a year of thinking about it, I finally went to the flea market in Alameda on Sunday. I am so glad I did. I was really overwhelemed by the amount of stuff there honestly. So much to check out. Unfortunately I went really late so I ended up going through really quickly. I went in with a plan to find two lamps. And two lamps are exactly what I found. Aaaah, I love them! They were the exact shape and size I was looking for. I really couldn’t believe I found them. I paid $35 for both! I also found a huge glass jar that I’ll blog about later. Next month I’m … Continue reading →