Friday, February 8, 2013

First DIY in new home


My first official DIY for our home! The girl's window seat in their room! I chose this Garden District fabric in Caiman Pink and I am so pleased with the result.  The girls love it! It has already improved the feel of the room. I put a layer of wadding underneath as I didn't get rid of the fabric that was already on the seat. And just started working on the stretching and stapling of the fabric. I was very happy I bought the more expensive upholstery fabric (for many reasons, but mainly cos it was so easy to use) and the added bonus was I chose one with a geometric print, which made it so much easier to line up correctly and it was in itself a guide. I also stretched the fabric as if I was stretching a canvas...something that I was glad to have learnt at uni doing my art degree...stuff I learnt is coming in handy ;)

The photo of the fabrics are some I already have...they don't really "go" but I am going to see what I can do with them for a few little throw cushions.

I have also covered the window seat for baby's room, which I will post about later :) next project, find my sewing machine and buy block out curtains!



Saturday, February 2, 2013

Do Everything...



When I heard this (somewhat corny song) I nearly cried...cos I think being a mum often seems really worthless and repetitive...

When it seems like I've broken up a slapping fight for the 30th time each day, or swept the floor after each meal or play dough creation, or cleaned up a puddle of wee (or...poo :-/) , or wiped yogurt out of their hair, or been woken up again in the night to shoosh them back to sleep, or brush their hair through a screaming episode, or calm a distressed little person over the wrong socks or shoes or outfit, or negotiating them to eat something that was their favourite thing two days ago...the daily list goes on and on and on and on...and it feels...tiring.

I know I am certainly not the only one. That's why when I heard this song it resonated with me and made me feel like I am doing something...even when I tell myself that these little somethings are nothing. They are.  I hope this song makes you feel like that too.

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