Where have you been?

You might ask??  I decided to take a little break from blogging (and painting) and catch up on some good ole QT with the fam.  After our last Novel. show, our little family moved out to Sullivan's Island for the week to enjoy a little fun in the sun with my in laws!

It all started very innocently...

But as the week went on...

Well, you get the idea.  Not a whole lot of work was taking place during this peaceful and relaxing week:)

Next up was a little to trip to visit my parents with the boys.  We hit the road yesterday midday intending to stay until Wednesday.  INTENDING is the key word here-we didn't make it to noon Tuesday before I had the car packed up and headed south.  The boys were scaling the walls-lets just say in the time we were there, Mr. Big fell in the pool (no worries, I fished him out), I broke my toe (twice), R needs his ears cleaned because he was having a hard time hearing me;), annnd Mr. Big woke up at 5 am.  It's always fun going home and visiting with my parents and friends (sorry SP-I'll have to catch you next time!!!)  We had a fun but short trip....until next time...

I only managed to take a few pics while I was there 

I couldn't resist this picture...love how lush and green everything is this time of year!!!

I am obsessed with this fabric.  My mom says it's been on the chair 40 years-can you believe how well it's held up!!  Especially in a neutral tone.  I so wish I knew where I could find this fabric or something like it.  Funny how cyclical trends are isn't it?  

I started searching when I got home and ran across a great fabric site on Jenny's blog that I always forget about.  Have you checked out Spoonflower?  You can design your own fabric-how cool!!!!  I bet I could design something similar??  And the prices range from $18-$32 a yard.  I'll share a few of my favorites..

This leads me to tell you about a new project  I'm helping a friend with...custom painted hand towels.

Until next time

Eclectic Interior Design Group

Please check out my friend Sidney Wagner's blog, www.eclecticinteriordesigngroup.blogspot.com when you get  chance!  She is based in Charleston, SC and has her own business called "Eclectic Interior Design Group which is a full-service interior design firm specializing in residential and commercial design as well as professional organizing."  I tell you, I need her in my house ASAP!!!!!  It is definitely worth viewing!!!!  She is super stylish and well, lets just say, super organized and can help you with any interior design needs you have from professional organizing to closet and lighting design.

Attached are a few pictures of her recent work-impressed yet?  You can't miss her "Objects," www.ob-jects.blogspot.com online shop where you can purchase goods that were not used during an installation for a fab deal!!!  I just purchased a set of four wooden picture frames and can't wait to put some of my blue chickadee artwork in them.  I'll be sure to post when I do!