What I'm Working On

After making that grain sack table runner I was in the mood for sewing. I started  working on a project for my master bedroom a few months ago, got part of the way finished, hit a snag then took a break from it. So the table runner got me back in the mood. When I'm facing a difficult sewing project I like to warm up with something simple to build my confidence up haha. I tell ya, sometimes  I feel like I have to re-learn every thing about my sewing machine each time I use it!

So here's the teaser on what I've been working on.....

Any guesses?

I have big plans for that bedroom that include redoing every thing except the floor covering, that will have to wait. Seriously, I haven't done a thing to make that room comfy and cozy in the three years since we moved here, other projects keep pushing it further and further down the list. But the time has come, I'm sick of looking at it and keeping the door shut so the uglies don't show. So I'll be showing you bits and pieces as I get them finished.

And just for fun, I found this picture of what our mobile home looked like when I first saw it....this is taken from the dining room looking into the kitchen. That far door you see on the upper left leads to our master bedroom, the ugly but soon to be pretty master bedroom.

And the same view in the pic below, closer to the kitchen, we removed that ridiculous counter that was closing every thing in.

See what I mean about white paint? It's darn near miraculous I tell ya, makes even laminate mobile home cabinets look awesome! 

This is where the counter used to be, it feels so much larger now that it's gone.

Whenever I get bogged down on a project, like my master bedroom, I like to look back at how far we've actually come in transforming our home. It was in pretty rough shape when we got it, nothing structural, all cosmetic but whoa did it need a face lift! I hope to make some headway with the current sneak peek  project and be able to share it with you by Thursday or Friday. I need to push myself so I'm setting that as a deadline.

Blessings,

Teresa

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Recall Notice

I saw this on FB and decided to re-post it here on my blog.

RECALL NOTICE:
The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.

This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units.

This defect has been identified as "Sub sequential Internal Non-morality," more commonly known as S.I.N, as it is primarily expressed.

Some of the symptoms include:
1 Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.

The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required.

The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure.

Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.

No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control

Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (BEST Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list, and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that facility. Thank you for your attention!

- GOD

P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail'!
Because HE Lives!!!!

Easy and Cheap Grainsack Table Runner

I bought some dish towels that reminded me of grain sack with no particular thought in mind of how I was going to use them.

I tucked them away until today when I was cleaning out my sewing room and voila! the idea came to me to make them into a table runner.

I just butted the ends of three dish towels together and sewed them with an Entredeux stitch, you could also use a zigzag stitch. It took about 5 minutes and that included threading the machine, a cinch!

I picked some Hydrangeas and Gardenia for the table and they look and smell wonderful!

Yes that's my ironing board in the background, still have a couple more projects I'm working on so it's staying out. I'll share those with you in a couple of days.

So the table runner, for $9, not bad huh?

Blessings,

Teresa
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My Cottage Farmhouse

Hi ya'll I'm so excited to link up to the Summer Tour of Homes hosted by Gina at The Shabby Creek Cottage, So come on in and take a look around, I'll be sharing the rooms  I've finished so far. When I say 'finished' we all know that nothing is ever 'finished', it's always a work in progress. But for now it's finished enough.
 Here's my latest project, turning a fountain into a planter.

Walking up the front steps you are greeted with this sweet little bird flag.

And my pink Impatiens

This is what you see when you walk in the front door.

I just recently moved this mirror to this spot, I think I like it here because the area is a little dark and it reflects a lot of light. It also serves as a last spot check before leaving the house.

This new calf head is on the transition wall from the living/dining area and the kitchen. I just added this frame around him, not sure about the shape, I might look for a round frame. I love adding wreaths to my decor, it just seems to pretty everything up.

Doesn't she have a cute profile? The dining room is on the right.

But that cow is not the only beef on this ranch, nope she is in competition with a real beauty.

My gorgeous Eulalie by Cindy Austin. I absolutely love this picture, she is an incredible artist!

I did a total redo on my mantel/fireplace surround. Adding appliques, bead board and reclaimed wood for the mantel. My husband and I made the farmhouse table from an old bed and heart pine boards cut from a beam.

We really enjoyed making this table, it takes up a large space in our dining room but we have a big extended family.

My little vanity redo, it didn't have a mirror so I added beadboard and an applique, I also cut the height of the frame area. Beadboard and appliques are pretty much my answer to everything haha.

I love animals and I found that quite by accident that my love for them is reflected all over the house, I seem to have a virtual zoo!

I picked up this antique birdcage at the flea market for only $15, I was super excited about that.

I moved one of the chairs from around the table to allow for more walking room, I think it looks pretty cute under my antique frame.

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and that is definitely true at my home. We recently redid everything in there from painting the cabinets to laying down a beautiful wood floor.

I saved some money by making the roman shades myself, it's super easy but time consuming. Love the windows over my sink.

This is what I see when I look out my kitchen windows. A big beautiful Pecan Tree.

You can see my laundry room off of my kitchen, there is a back door there.

Painting those cabinets from brown to white made all the difference in my kitchen.

I love sitting here in the morning and having my coffee, I can see the horses grazing out the window

My potbelly cabinet, love it, it holds all of my spices and the drawers hold my dish towels.

This little truck was just too cute to pass up, I bought it at Hobby Lobby on a 50% off sale.

Here's a quick look at the guest bathroom, another total redo.

And lastly the laundry room.

I would be remiss if I didn't include my dog Semper, the sweet horses and my chickens.
Semper pretty much runs the house, he also chews up all my socks, yep love that dog :)

I adore this picture.

This is my chicken coop area, it's nice and shady for those hot Alabama days.

These two cuties are Buster and Princess, they are Blue Cochins.

Mr Slate and his wife Silver are a little jealous that they are cooped up and their buddies aren't.

So you might notice the rooms I DIDN'T show you, like the living room, office, master bedroom and master bathroom, yep, not showing those yet, still lots of work to do in those rooms. I'll be adding more rooms as they are finished, wish me luck!  Oh and in case you didn't know, I live in a double wide mobile home, my goal is to make it my dream farmhouse. You don't have to really live in a farmhouse to make it one, right?  So that's my home, thanks so much for stopping by, come again anytime.

Blessings,
Teresa
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New Farmhouse Decor

 I stopped by my favorite Antique Store the other day and picked up some wonderful items to go with my Farmhouse theme. First up is this great Cow head. I added a pretty boxwood wreath to dress her up.

 

She hangs on the wall right before you enter my kitchen, hubby hasn't even noticed her yet, how does that happen cause she's pretty big? lol

 

I might find a pretty oval frame to put around her, what do ya think? 

I love collecting little birds, I have them all over my home. So I'm always on the lookout for them.

I found this great antique frame also, It used to house a mirror but now just the backing shows and I like it that way.

 Someone had made this cute chair planter that hangs on the wall. I have a chair like this one and I think it would look cute hanging on the side of my garage.

Loved this dresser painted with what looks like chalk paint. The old silver pieces on top are so charming.

 There is a man at the antique store that makes these bread boards by hand, he gave me a great deal on this big one that I am using for a centerpiece on my farmhouse table.

I fell in love with this great china hutch painted with chalk paint and distressed but there is no way I have any room for it in my dining room.

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I love old doors and this one with the boxwood heart wreath was super pretty

 Here's another little bird I picked up.

And still another item that I bought with a bird perched on top, love it.

I have  fallen in love with anything Farmhouse theme related, it just makes me happy to look at it. How about you what's your theme?

Blessings,
Teresa

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