Thursday, October 10, 2013

Surprise Package!

Have you ever had one of those days where you cannot get motivated?  Your fourth or fifth cup of coffee hasn't kicked in (and never did)?  Welcome to my Wednesday!  

We have to remember that every day cannot be as productive as the last, its okay when it isn't.  Taking a break can be the best motivation and recharge you.

That being said:  SURPRISES can make any day a better day!  My daughter Britt, was in Cincinnati last week and squeezed in a trip to Ikea.  


A sweet bounty!  Check out the dog rear-end!  In my favorite color no less!  I will have to find a special place for that.


I happen to love these napkins and napkin holder!  They will make a bright addition to the dining room table.  Have you ever gotten cool napkins and never used them because you don't want to 'waste' them?  Me.  I'm sure if I mention that to Britt she will promptly take one and wipe her mouth on it proving to me that they are just napkins.


And now to the fabric.  The icing on the cake.  The piece de resistance.  



I love this one.  I love the line drawings.  Splashes of color.  All together it makes for a very interesting piece and I am sure one day it will become something spectacular!  


I kind of went 'ga-ga' over this one!  Its a home dec fabric with great color and design.  My first thought was that I have to make a bag from this.  My second thought was I can't make a bag out of this.

I am not a confident purse/bag/tote maker.  I would like to be.  I think I could be.  But I am not right now.  And then, what kind would I make?  I get overwhelmed looking and usually end up giving up!  If you have any suggestions, I would love to hear from you.  I would even let you make it for me!  

I was happy yesterday looking at all these treasures.  Happy that my daughter made my day better with a seemingly small act of kindness!

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  1. Gotta love those daughters! She knows your color choices pretty well, huh?

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  2. LOL, your making-a-bag thoughts. I love IKEA, and do you know that ModerNash will go buy your fabric for you and bring it here? I have an outstanding order right now. It costs more (obv), but I had to order something else, so I just tacked that stuff right on.

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    1. Jenny, I honestly have never heard of ModerNash! Very cool that they will be your courier though! About that bag...it is bound to happen!

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    2. Ok ok ok SO when I was at the Ikea in Cincinnati, I chatted up the lady working in the textiles department & found out she was from TN too. She said that Ikea has plans to open a store in Nashville! Don't know when, but it's happening. *cue angels singing*

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  3. You're a lucky Momma, Jayne! I've only been in an IKEA one time -- did not know they had fabric too! I love the line art print too! Keep these fun posts coming!

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    1. Mynda, I have only been twice to Ikea! Too bad there isn't one here in Nashville! And Yes! I am a lucky momma!

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  4. I am curious - what will you do with that doggie butt? Britt is a very special girl!

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    1. Pam, it's sitting on my microwave right now!

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