

Hello, Dear Ones! First of all, I want to thank you all for the sweet words and congratulations on my one year anniversary in Blogland! My little Chloe Dawn, the little stinker, getting up so early to type a post for me and she couldn't wait to read all the posts! Yes, she can read, work on the puter and she did get some more cheese! She loves cheese!
I just want you to know how much I love you all and appreciate you coming to my tiny blog and making me feel so happy each day! Now tradition in Blogland is to give a gift to show your appreciation on all these anniversaries! Well, Dear Ones, I'm running behind! Can you believe it!? Me!? ;) I'm almost finished with my special gift to pass on to one of you, but not quite! So give me a few more days and I'll be posting about my giveaway. I promise, you'll like it! :)
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Now on to my Met and Blue Monday posts...first I'll start with my Met Monday hosted by our Dear Susan at Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure to go and visit her and see so many wonderful transformations today! Then pop on in to see our Most Smiling Sally at Smiling Sally
to be blessed with the most Blueness you would ever want to see!
I'm working on my guest bedroom and last week I showed you the little sewing rocking chair I recovered. This week I'm going to show you new curtains I've made.
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Now if you're wondering in my post title about the gift for me - I won Rebecca's giveaway at
A Gathering Place! I won this most wonderful beautiful little sachet pillow!
A Gathering Place! I won this most wonderful beautiful little sachet pillow!
Well, that's about it for today. Stay tuned and soon I'll be back with my one year anniversary gift for one of you lovelies!
Be a bunch of sweeties,
Shelia ;)
I'll leave you with a little Note Song~
If My Pillow Could Talk To You
If my pillow could talk
If my pillow could talk
If my pillow could talk
It would tell you 'bout
My sleepless nights
(My sleepless nights)
Tell you 'bout the rivers I cried
Ever since you said goodbye
(Since you said goodbye)
If we just could have talked it over
Before you ever put me down
(Oh, you put me down)
You know I love you much too much
To think about you running around
If my pillow could talk to you
(Yeah, yeah)
Know how much I miss your kiss
(Yeah, yeah)
It would tell you how much
I toss and I turn
Waiting for you, darling, to return
Yes, my pillow could tell you too
Not one word they said was true
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
If my pillow could talk to you
(Yeah, yeah)
Know how much I miss your kiss
(Yeah, yeah)
It would tell you how much
I toss and I turn
Waiting for you, darling, to return
Yes, my pillow could tell you too
Not one word they said was true
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
~sung by Connie Francis
If my pillow could talk
If my pillow could talk
It would tell you 'bout
My sleepless nights
(My sleepless nights)
Tell you 'bout the rivers I cried
Ever since you said goodbye
(Since you said goodbye)
If we just could have talked it over
Before you ever put me down
(Oh, you put me down)
You know I love you much too much
To think about you running around
If my pillow could talk to you
(Yeah, yeah)
Know how much I miss your kiss
(Yeah, yeah)
It would tell you how much
I toss and I turn
Waiting for you, darling, to return
Yes, my pillow could tell you too
Not one word they said was true
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
If my pillow could talk to you
(Yeah, yeah)
Know how much I miss your kiss
(Yeah, yeah)
It would tell you how much
I toss and I turn
Waiting for you, darling, to return
Yes, my pillow could tell you too
Not one word they said was true
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
If my pillow could talk to you
(Could talk to you)
~sung by Connie Francis

Oh Shelia! I love what you have done with those curtians! I have a simmilar problem and was thinking about doing the same thing! Now that I see how good it looks, I will hurry up and finish the job! I love your little sweet sachet pillow! So pretty1 Happy Blogiversary!...Debbie
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your year old blog! Woohoo! Shelia, your curtains look wonderful - great idea to lengthen them! I think it made them even prettier. Also, I love your little rocker beside it with its cheery color. Linda
ReplyDeleteThe valance you had on the window was lovely and the two fabrics were wonderful together, but I really love the new drapes. So pretty. Congrats on winning the gorgeous little pillow. It truly is stunning. Love it all. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean - what you think is a small project turns into days. But it is well worth it as the curtains lock wonderful. I love the green band with the trim. Great job. I can hardly wait to see the finished room. Sally
ReplyDeleteLove your new guest room drapes - what a great idea to add the panel at the top.
ReplyDeleteThat's a sweet sachet pillow you won - so delicate - lucky you!
Hope you enjoy your week.
I LOVE your guest room curtains...they are beautiful! Congratulations on your win! Can't wait to see what you have up your sleeve for your giveaway.♥
ReplyDeleteOooooh, sweetpea, I love the new curtains and window treatment. You did good, honey!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Connie
Happy Blogiversary! :)
ReplyDeleteSoooo happy you LOVE your Sachet Pillow/Hanger. Me, too! Always a joy to create and I'm soooo happy your name came out of that hat!
Blessings to you sweet friend. Continue to adore you and your blog!
xoxoRebecca @ AGP
Now that is so creative and the curtains look so pretty. I do not sew more then a button or a quick hem so I am in awe of your talent even if you glued on the trim:) Now your winning is just so dainty and I love the little lace trim. Thanks for sharing all of this with me.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Your curtains look beautiful! I am thinking about doing something like this, so it is awesome seeing yours. You are inspiring me to "get r done"! I love the little giveaway you won too.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Traci
love the new curtains! they are gorgeous! and your present is very pretty too!
ReplyDeleteLove the toile! I so admire you for making these!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
Shelia the curtains are beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift you received.
I can't begin to tell you how happy I am you started blogging. Happy Happy Happy Blogiversary.
Thsnks so much for your compliment on my feet!!:-) When I saw those photos I thought how much my feet are beginning to look like my Mother's feet. My hands have looked like hers a few years. My feet and hands are bigger than hers were, but the shape is the same.
Hi Sheila !
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that I have been to your blog lots of times but, never added to follow..watch out - I just did....LOL !
Love your new curtains and I won't tell anyone about the glue gun - I LOVE THE GLUE GUN !
Wow, what you won ,that little sachet is so sweet ! Lucky you !
Hugs ~ Kammy
Hey girl- you whipped up some mighty pretty curtains. Don't you hate when you think you will be able to fly through a project and you just stay in slow motion the whole time!!!They look great.
ReplyDeleteRhonda
Congrats on winning the sachet pillow!...and congrats on your FIRST year of blogging!!! Isn't it fun?
ReplyDeleteLOL~!~
Wow, the curtains turned out fabulous, Shelia, and I love the colors!
ReplyDeleteThat sachet is so beautiful. What scent is it? I love all the detail on it.
Justiney ;o )
I love your curtains and that adorable rocking chair! I love that fabric. Congratulations Sheila on that beautiful little pillow! It's absolutely precious! God Bless! Lauralu :)
ReplyDeleteI just love when things are not "matchy-matchy"! I cannot even sew, I am sooooo impressed!!!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
Hello there Sweet Shelia; Congrats on your first year of blogging, and that oh so beautiful gift you won. My she dose lovely work, it is just so gorgeous and chic. What a lovely post, dear one, I feel the same way about you sweetie... have a great week.
ReplyDeleteoh and I just love the new curtains, you did a beautiful job on them, and how smart you are to add more fabric.. I love how they look with the beautiful chair you redid..... love it...
Hugs;
Alaura
Hi Shelia! Your curtains turned out beautifully! That was a great idea to use the hot glue gun for your trim. I always break the needles on that stuff, too. ~ Robyn
ReplyDeleteSheila,
ReplyDeleteI see you all over bloggyland and now you have come to see me! Thank you so much.
You did such a nice job changing your window treatments. I can just imagine you up on a stool trying to get the length right. Projects always take longer than what we expect them too.
Blessings to you!
Sheila--I always feel as if I have talked to a friend when I read your blog. I empathize with being short and having a project take twice as long as planned!! Your sachet pillow is beautiful--so glad you won! Your curtains were worth the wait.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't Rebecca make the lovely things? I am addicted to her lovelies...
ReplyDeleteThose drapes are just adorable. YOU are SO clever! It just isn't fair that you live so far away...dern the luck!! :)
And everything Rebecca said in that card is so true, Shelia...everything! You bless us all with your sweet comments and wonderful outlook on life. Many hugs to you dear friend!
Mona
LOVE the new draperies -- very chic, with the coordinating fabric added at the top. And hot gluing trim really works on curtains? I think you have opened up a whole new world for me!
ReplyDeleteCass
I adore green... FAB new drapery!
ReplyDeleteShelia, Love your new curtains and can't wait to see the rest of the room. Congrats on winning that darling sachet pillow.
ReplyDeleteI repeat I am so happy I found your blog and one day I will be heading to your town,,,,Happy MM.
Barbara
Happy Monday, dear Shelia.
ReplyDeleteYou are all spiffed up and looking beautiful. Your inspiration for your curtains turned out great. I can hardly wait to see the rest of the room.
And, the girt you received is so pretty. I love sachets to make everything smell sweet.
Mmm, that tiny pillow does smell delightful! Congratulations on winning this super gift.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are so clever to fix those marvelous curtains, most Sewing (and Gluing) One.
What a good ideal for the curtains Sheila.They look great ! And I adore that little sachet pillow.So feminine looking.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelia,
ReplyDeleteThe new curtains look great! You did such a nice job making them longer and pretty at the same time. Now they look custom!
~Michelle
I LOVE those pretty new curtains..what a great job you did on them. Your hot glueness secret is safe with me...I am so so good at keeping secrets!! I am also so so good with a hot glue gun!!
ReplyDeleteThe little pillow is just as cute as a button..I think it is just perfect for our 'cute as a button, Sheila'....we all love you, you little tiny thing, you!
xo bj
Love the curtains, both sets!
ReplyDeleteCindy
The curtains are gorgeous. Congrats on your anniversary. I'm celebrating my first 6 months blogging and am doing a shopping giveaway..please try to come by for a visit and be sure to signup for a chance to win.
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila,
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with the curtains! And that little bag is absolutely goregous! Thanks for sharing and Happy Blue Monday!
Blessings,
Sandi
Ohhhhh I so want to learn to sew... I can sew a straight line, but its the cutting and putting together that scares me. Cute little bag too my Granddaughter would be all over that! hehehe I just love your curtains and the fabric is awesome! Stop by my blog for my 100th post giveaway if you get a chance!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
~Really Rainey~
Shelia, dear one, your drapes are fabulous! You did a great job on them, and what a cute pillow with that blue ribbon! Oh, it is cute.
ReplyDeleteLove to you and Happy Blue Monday...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Shelia, dear one, your drapes are fabulous! You did a great job on them, and what a cute pillow with that blue ribbon! Oh, it is cute.
ReplyDeleteLove to you and Happy Blue Monday...
XO,
Sheila :-)
I love what you were able to do with your curtains. There are some great ideas in this post. Happy anniversary! Here's to another great year. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteYou are just so talented, Shelia! The curtains are gorgeous! And belated Happy Anniversary, just got back from a trip so I am sorry for the late greetings!...Christine
ReplyDeleteHello Sheila, I love the new curtains...And I know you are happy with them! Congrats on the sweet little pillow! Nancy
ReplyDeleteI really like the solid added to the toile. Really gives it some pop. I did a similar thing on my shower curtain on my post today for the same reason. You never know when these little "missteps" turn into something even better!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Shelia, your curtains are lovely and you are so talented!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on winning Rebecca's sachet. It is beautiful.
Hugs, Barb
Hi Shelia - thanks for visiting my blog today - how come we've never officially met before? I've seen you in passing and I can't believe that I've missed out on the "sweetness" that is you!!
ReplyDeleteYour curtains turned out fab-o and all without sewing!
Congrats on your "blog-o-versary!!
Happy Monday to you - and come back anytime - you're always welcome -
What a great solution! Congrats on on winning the sachet and Happy Blogaversary.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sachet pillow.
ReplyDeleteI just love the curtains Sheila! So, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnd the little rocker is a treaisre! I love that it is not matchy matchy. I like things better that way! : )
Your little surprise gifts ae so sweet and just perfect for you!
Love,
Sue
Hi Shelia! You did a great job on those curtains--what a difference they bring to that window!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your lovely giveaway win and on your blogging anniversary!! I'm looking forward to YOUR giveaway!
L, Dana
Shelia, Your drapes turned out so cut- I love to mix patterns and you did a great job w/them. I am so behind on reading everyone's blogs, so I missed your anniversary- Congrats, girl!! I always enjoy the song lyrics after your written posts. And thanks so much for coming to visit me regularly. You always have something nice to say to everyone-
ReplyDeletehave a great week,ok? hugs, Sue
CONGRATS on your One Year Blog'aversary! I really love and enjoy your blog! Looking forward to the year ahead! :)
ReplyDeleteYour drapes are beautiful! Love the fabric. And the little sachet gift is precious!
Lucky you to find the Noritake Sweet Swirl Glasses. I don't know if they are still open stock or not. I was married 16 1/2 years ago, and mine were part of my wedding everyday china. The glasses I have are tea or water glasses. I didn't even "request" the wine glasses, which is what yours sound like. My momma would have had a fit! LOL! I bet the pink is beautiful! Great find! :)
~hugs, Rhonda :)
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteI love that cute rocking chair!!!!
Oh, I love those curtains! I especially love toile and you had the perfect solution for too short curtains! I think that hot glueing the trim on is pure genius. I wouldn't want to sew it either.
ReplyDeleteWow, I think that is probably one of the most beautiful sachets I have ever seen! Love that lacy trim on the bottom and those gorgeous flowers. I will have to check out her blog to see if she sells those on Etsy.
Kady
Sooo awesome! What a great idea adding fabric to the top it looks so good! What a cute pillow you won too! The pillow song is cute lol.
ReplyDeleteAll the best,
Allison
Shelia, your draperies turned out beautifully! I love them, and I really wouldn't like the look nearly as well if the fabric on the rocker matched the drapes. Seeing one corner of this lovely room makes me anxious to see the finished room. It is going to be a beautiful room. Congratulations on your win. That sachet pillow is gorgeous! Getting to visit your blog is gift enough for your readers. You don't need to worry about a giveaway. laurie
ReplyDeleteShelia, Congratulations on your prize! Your curtains are lovely, and I like how it's not so matchy matchy with the small rocker. Funny how we keep things for so long then finally bring them out to use. I've got many a things hiding in my closets too, just waiting...
ReplyDeleteOh you are killing me with your sewing talent girl!!! I love those curtains..and the fabric on that sweet chair is so pretty, Pickle!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on winning that glorious little pillow thingy...ohhh that is just beautiful and the detail...ohhhhh. I can't wait to see what you're cooking up for the giveaway girl...I know it will be 'Pickle Perfect'! Love ya sweetie...have a great week!
Morning dear Shelia~
ReplyDeleteYour curtains are fabulous~ Oh, I wish I had your talent. :) They are beautiful and what a sweet note and sachet....so Y-O-U!
Big hugs~ J
Ooh, aah. I like the toile curtains. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHowdy
ReplyDeleteOh wow the photos are fabulous ,
because as always you have created
something fabulous with those sweet curtains.
Thank you so much for sharing .
Oh and Happy Blue Monday !
Congrats on the delightful pillow prize :)
Also congrats on your blog anniversary.
Blessings of joy to you in the days ahead.
Happy Trails
Hugs