~Master Bedroom & Heirloom Quit~

 Can you believe Gary and I have lived in the old/new house now for 6 months. Time really flies when you are painting, decorating and landscaping.. So this is our Master Bedroom, it's the biggest Master Bedroom we have ever had. Our bed is a king and we even have space to get out of bed without running into the wall LOL. Come on in and I'll take you on a quick tour.
As you walk into the room the Master Bath is on your right (I didn't have photo's of it yet, that will be another post).

 We left the carpet in the Bedroom for now since it was new, but I think within time we will change it out  to match the wood floors in the rest of the house. The round quilt hoops you see hanging on my quilt rack were hand made for Gary's Auntie Marie's Mother. Auntie Marie gave them to me and they are truly a piece of history.

 We have a small sitting area on the left side of room, where I have my (orchid nursery). The room fills  itself with light and warmth every morning.

There is a french door that opens out into the backyard and pool area.

 We love to open the door and let the fresh air in. We  were able to use all our things from our previous bedroom. The red curtains use to hang in our family room at the other house.

Do you see the plant in the right hand corner..that's the plant that was in the entry way by the front door..

 The quilt hanging on the wall we purchased while visiting Gary's Sister Sue and Brother n law Brucez 
in Elizabethtown ILL. I instantly fell in love with it. Just look at all the colors, they are all my favorites!. and every stitch was stitched by hand...its just beautiful, I wish you could see it in person. The time it took to create this heirloom quilt just makes me appreciate it even more, and you all know how much I love hand made. The quilt is a queen size and we have a king size bed. I didn't want to use it since I don't know how old it is and I want to preserve it the best I can, while enjoying its beauty.

 The back of the quilt and all the beautiful hand stitching. The quilt had some water damage and a few stains. When we arrived home I took it the cleaners and they were able to get most of the damage out. I love it and it brings me much happiness to see it everyday hanging on the wall. Would any of you know how old it might be?

 The door you see straight ahead leads into the walk-in closet.

 The little nook is so cozy and a sweet place to read or take a nap. The red chair reclines out and is a double size chair so Gary and I can cuddle up together. This is the chair I had in the front room at our other house.

The chandelier I purchased on EBay, its original and dates to the 1930's hobnail art deco.

You might want to click on the photo to enlarge it. It is so pretty I think and it fit perfectly in out cozy little sitting room.
So there it is for now, our Master Bedroom...Like I say for now, you never know when I'm going to change something around. LOL

Have a sweet and peaceful week my friends. Talk to you all soon!

Today I'm sharing my post with Cielo from The House in the Roses and Susan from Between Naps on the Porch 

~Semi-Home Made Curtains~

Inspiration photo (you might want to click on the photo to enlarge) I love this photo so much! My friend Cindy from Oakview Cottage sent it to me. She knew I loved lace and thought this might be the perfect curtain for my kitchen window. Cindy was so right! it's like she was inside my head (scary) LOL.  Thank you Cindy so much for sending this photo to me, you are truly a sweetheart, who's opinion I admire.

So this is what I came up with. My curtains are semi home made, since I used pre-made curtains from Country Curtains. I ordered the white shear tie tops, I already had the lace curtains they were hanging in my front room at our previous home. They were also from Country Curtains.

I cut the lace curtains down and  sewed them over the shear tie top curtains. The tie tops and the lace curtains were different widths, so I had to measure a lot and resew the sides also a lot of ironing. They were pretty simple to make.  I think they look almost like the inspiration photo.

They are light and airy and have added just the right touch of lace to the kitchen that I love.

A fun sewing project  and it  didn't take to long. Gary had to raise the curtain rod for me and I puttied and repainted where the previous holes were (we worked as a team)

Gary is a sweet pie and just grumbles a bit when I ask him to re-do something for me..He always says "how long are you going to leave these up..LOL"

I said forever! that is how much I love these curtains.

Today I'm linking up with Cielo for Show off your Cottage Monday.

~More Baby Gifts XO~

 Remember the gifts I couldn't show you, because we hadn't had the baby shower yet (in the post below) well the shower was this last Saturday Oct. 16 for my niece Katie Marie. Katie Marie and  Francisco are having a boy who's name will be "Makai".
Makai is due to arrive on Dec. 24 what a precious Christmas gift so of course he had to have a Santa hat and a blue blanket.

 The blanket is crocheted and the hat knitted.

   For this blanket I used flannel and crocheted the trim. I used 2yards of fabric,  1 yard for each side.

A little knitted hat.

And a knitted sweater to keep the little guy warm and cozy.

 I also made a crib size blanket for Makai so he can cuddle up with his Mommy and Daddy and watch baseball games together. 

 Bernadette my youngest daughter crocheted this sweet blanket for her cousin Katie Marie, its just as sweet as can be.

This is Katie Marie the little Mama.

 Katie Marie  is a beautiful girl with a kind and loving heart of gold. Her smile can light up a room. Her Great Grandma called her "sunshine" and she is full of sunshine! She has been blessed!

LIFE is BEAUTIFUL and a Miracle! 

~Home Made Baby Gifts~

Were back from IL. and had a wonderful time.. I took oodles of photos to share with you all, but I still have some editing to do. I will share them very soon. But for now I will share some baby gifts I have been making.

  We are expecting three babies to arrive between Nov. 11 and Dec.25.
Since two out of the three girls have received their gifts I can share with you their presents.
First gifts are for my niece Candace who is expecting her second baby and it's a Girl "Alana Marie" due on Dec. 25. her sister Katie is also due on Dec. 25...funny and they didn't even plan it. I can't show you Katie's gifts for her baby Boy since her baby shower is not until Oct. 16....
So on with the gifts.... for baby "Alana Marie".

I made one of my  favorite sew blankets, I have shown you all before these fun and quick blankets. I always use 1yard to 1 1/2 yards of each fabric. I find it makes the perfect size for a crib and it's the best cuddly blanket that be washed over and over and over again and still look great.

Crocheted with 100% cotton yarn blanket and knitted hat.

Another knitted hat.

And a  Chenille knitted sweater with hood. It's so soft...

This sewn blanket went to Jaclynn of (I was never the Girl next Door). We have known Jaclynn since she was a little girl. This is Jaclynn's first baby and it's a boy (Jaclynn and Dan are keeping the baby's name a surprise until they see his sweet tiny face). If you read Jaclynn's blog then you know she loves dragon flies. When I found this fabric I couldn't resit it.

I tried to make a frog hat, it was my first try..The hat is crocheted and the eyes are sewn in very tightly with  buttons. Jaclynn if your are reading this please wash the frog hat inside out to protect the eyes from getting scratched in the washing machine....Always a Mom, I know...just looking out for my girls.

Next a crocheted blanket in (Raider) colors...it's a popular football team in the S.F. bay area.

 This is our sweet Mommy to be Jaclynn! opening our gifts. She got a chuckle out of the frog hat!

Just as cute as a button! this little Mommy to be. Isn't creating life the most beautiful thing!