creativity sometimes takes over

I don't know if it is the holiday season that has recently put me into creative overload, but whatever it is, my mind is overflowing with ideas, and this weekend was no exception to starting new projects. I would like to blame Chris too, because he introduced me to Google Reader, which now takes up a huge chunk of my evening relaxation time :). I have found so many amazing blogs with tutorials, pictures, ideas, and so much inspiration to start creating that I don't know how to stop the wheels in my head from spinning out of control! I did a few projects this weekend, and I'm glad to say that one of them actually put my sewing machine back into use.

My first project that I finished (finally, a few months after actually starting...) was my living room pillows! They were really really ugly, and unfortunately I didn't take

pictures to document the level of ugliness that these pillows embodied. Ugh. Anyways, I found this perfect paisley pattern and fringe that matched the couch perfectly, and added the splash of color the room needed. Of course, they don't all sit on the couch like this, and the fringe isn't shiny in person, but it's nighttime and the lighting is less than desirable for taking pictures. And, please, don't judge the ugly green carpet - after Mac is house-trained and we are done treading grout and paint throughout the house, we will be replacing it :)

I also had the privilege of going with a few friends to salvage some things from a building that was going to be demo-ed, and found some amazing things. Chris was an amazing husband and unscrewed probably about 50 doorknobs and plates, and helped me dismantle every single one so I can use them for my projects. I don't have pictures of all of my finds, but this is ONE of the drawers full of hardware:

I plan on painting most of them (I'm not a huge fan of brass...) and using them as art pieces. I think Chris is glad that I don't plan on using any of them on actual doors in the house!

I also started another project, but it is a work in progress, so once I get it completed (or more completed...) I'll start that post. I'll give you a hint about what it is: It includes paint stripper, orange rubber gloves, and lots and lots of patience. Oh yeah, and a really nasty-looking-yet-has-big-potential-for-something-cute table I found :) Happy Almost Turkey Day!