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A Botanical Tea Towel for Fall and a Fabulous Surprise!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY13ou8ENYoEWw5BX70BnTNm7Mw539690oYK9Fnho3RoszROCV5Jx2zrvdhwTuEqqQXXqBl3rQ9l_ppcFN9iCJONCpIaglkxTa23ZJMbYx06jbjh2gbBx2T85XEYCMUPRZSe_IkE8j4Etj/s1600-h/Chinese%252520Lantern%252520Tea%252520Towel%252520square%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Chinese Lantern Tea Towel square" border="0" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOxdB4Kh0WP9_muH0HuiJNc6kVMqnEj7ye_99hIp-55se5qHyVVr_RT0_nlJTQVi-LkLOUqPBjwqTzXGxfH1z13Hy5ZZtWMYMvsEiUw_p8c58kJpGuITKmxl14XgC7e3XO3Nxc1DjwFO8/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chinese Lantern Tea Towel" width="616" /></a>I have a new fall-inspired tea towel for you…starring one of my favorite botanicals…Chinese lanterns! I remember being fascinated by this lovely plant as a child and my love for them has not diminished! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1jnXYE5j07ZPP4z66_0mvyOt8G4xDoYdM6WqPB4SucqugdqGvkBRplFCoS5wluva3H1qqHRSTKZFD5VVpqtV-SzSLNEnQsXhONoKufJE-mnDojWXioPcRydmqh0hKZ6PpnEftPMO2nUaZ/s1600-h/Chinese%252520lanterns%252520transfer%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Chinese lanterns transfer" border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtZRvMg_rrVWSlCdFjhMd1cyMpGY-z2oKz_oy1zb-1jWPj4ig99BD_s1WRrb-mXFM0bFn-s7v4DrSrsFQMV1clS8na2Escz8X9CEfMSfSdx6uz5AeVGTZnw8o_KeAS6jvSWyUzg5mXgbT/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Chinese lanterns transfer" width="372" /></a> So I was really excited to find this wonderful vintage illustration <a href="http://plantillustrations.org/species.php?id_species=787341&language=English&lay_out=1&full_size=0">here</a> and it just seemed natural to me to choose them for my fall tea towel design! You know me…I couldn’t resist adding a little frenchiness to the graphic, too. The plant is actually called  <cite>Physalis</cite>…or more popularly, Chinese lanterns...and in French…lanterne chinoise, amour en cage or coqueret du Pérou. I have already flipped it for you to use as an iron-on transfer. I just followed the directions on the package and applied it to a vintage-y flour sack towel from Target…4 for $4.00…an easy and inexpensive way to add some fall to your kitchen! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz5GoeHqqO1nL1VPpZ-AjPHb1H7W5axq3S2eha-8JKcRNX1cxEmySb9NkJCrmtkfdduBlilPVH0P4cJLqjjgsfpZ-yjxh3-GYE3q6R5j0EtWnx0P0exbG6oaBu0jebtwxjWM5THwdjX_J1/s1600-h/bk%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="bk" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX5N90_27CEoOkWzrCnfoSZm0j9LDJinvwIiQWFN00vczkqdlz6BO5aRkrpQEXZs9vshqkH0kgZVL1CFxvKnnYo43CXvGh4rYaxfrlnGypqQbFSCVNRJnpJhP14265-NZtZqiOpN2u1o19/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Baby Kitty" width="580" /></a> Now Baby Kitty wants you to see my fabulous surprise…a sweet gift from Jackie, one of my wonderful readers… <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKci73KqRnt617o2O31Bd59KP4LgXCwvSSwOAmj_UNl179Aopo6gBBndtJSmxFN6nsmIoV81oFfnkFObHQ6_k-xlMrh86ro1RUnSpwkKxpyLDmVPcgDZxtN_RKAuqeYoj-T4PE54hEE4EQ/s1600-h/tablescape%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img alt="tablescape" border="0" height="663" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt1uPS1MmQcT6ArdZPgK5FhuDP8dQfIibzofdPQcQBW05YIh8CXiTb0IxrYvVp4t3QUouhrTqYejC20FRLsdSCSE-Fhh3t0xf_xRWt174uqHHi37tmpUDrWkbgGKcl-Bqlw-DlEiA_RCZn/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chinese Lantern Tea Towel" width="576" /></a> …lovely vintage silverplate in my favorite grapey pattern! Grapes are my favorite motif...so much that I think you could sell me grapes on a stick! Does she know me or what? <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGuILH1OWLTIiT2o2X06KMqX0eAZyR5Hir__D6MYks9pTgVDZxgd4_LZqzCnlgFqhTPPWV_aP73GyuqSqBtb7JPPrXOmr4q_x0nSS6nhH5WHEBDWC66hIfRoXu-c8_KXj0083-0j92mPOJ/s1600-h/Silverplate2%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Silverplate2" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitZuaC1eIioCZpFfWLs1k44nJhaxrRVhFigHACKuqoNCd6O8N93WyTX_8O_qUX9iFBsassME0yONQvEJoE1QshPEOyqijPzQbmjmNB1CtfQ19ZlOBjqvmGUt2gg5byRgsgiFauyTK-bAsG/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Grape Silverplate" width="580" /></a> Just look at the detail on the handles…little clusters of grapes surrounded by leaves and even tiny tendrils…amazing! Don’t you love the patina on old silverplate? They date from 1912…one hundred years old and lovelier than ever! Thanks so much to sweet Jackie for thinking of me! I am overwhelmed by her thoughtfulness and generosity! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOuqvuBZoj3IcknYOqd_fZe9KrOJ2nv3VaAcoHgPY1Ir8jij2SY7R5sqjNvuOFpt49Xu1ppscX1jcf4TT8FiHIP7D3A3b2-ftqgq94GgjL05nPO7_0GeGY6wr6H3Or1ZTg-eIl_ON1dom/s1600-h/Chinese%252520Lantern%252520Tea%252520Towel2%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chinese Lantern Tea Towel" border="0" height="772" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7l9PAoql1DBVnqyhMZyYRRXfgmFR4cQyT8SCPOzpXTAxB9fp4VanYMpcBWJA303cL7re1jgf0tCYc0OB4KJVH3Q7oIKmdasGLIv8snmVaOoDLt4XJystrTtpZbzE8LcDkmc9r_tZYlBot/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Chinese Lantern Tea Towel" width="580" /></a> Here’s a final look at the tea towel…fun and full of fall color!  And I have made a decision…I am definitely planting some Chinese lanterns next year! Have you ever tried them? I’d love to know how they did! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my project and my wonderful gift! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants!   <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party   <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday   <a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a> for Masterpiece Monday   <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday   <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday   <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a> for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday <a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/">A Stroll thru Life</a> for Tabletop Tuesday   <a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/">Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up! on Tuesdays   <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday's Treasures   <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/">Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays   <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a> for Fall into Fall   <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a> for Transformation Thursdays   <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a> for the Open House Party on Thursdays   <a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/">Stone Gable</a> for Tutorials, Tips and Tidbits on Thursdays   <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show and Tell Friday  <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday    <a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/">2805 </a>for Potpourri Friday   <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday   <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Vintage Inspiration Friday   <a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/">The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday   <a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/">Craftberry Bush</a> for Happy Hour on Fridays   <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Funky Junk Interiors</a> for Saturday Nite Special   See you next time! 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A Botanical Tea Towel for Fall and a Fabulous Surprise!

I have a new fall-inspired tea towel for you…starring one of my favorite botanicals… Chinese lanterns! I remember being fascinated by this ...

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DIY French Poetry Pillow...and...Envelope Closure Tutorial

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpITrYUL5NsSHFrbx8q0YT6pdg2KlzvvWuciXxQ75HTjqAWlkj2f50is0XRCv1STNHgyhei3mcksm4Zw0-ZYu2SN8jMWtmRv-do3lsQ-9t5RUHyF7zUiMeanFaNRF0WeWxaykentAgbRU/s1600/044good2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpITrYUL5NsSHFrbx8q0YT6pdg2KlzvvWuciXxQ75HTjqAWlkj2f50is0XRCv1STNHgyhei3mcksm4Zw0-ZYu2SN8jMWtmRv-do3lsQ-9t5RUHyF7zUiMeanFaNRF0WeWxaykentAgbRU/s640/044good2.JPG" width="636" /></a></div>I’ve been at it again…I’ve made another pillow! But this time I wanted to do a little something different, so I created my own fabric design using my favorite French poem. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxG9iNXHbSX3iPz5B3ja5Mvo2V073nUEzrfVyOhxNgwevdcNfhkEPUgcS_sbjb6vjl1JNEuxkfEsoH2j46Z0wIABYOv7ry4OCvQscXZBMxFRadAXb_q6WeTBADeXKUXGCX1VXCaxbvKsl7/s1600-h/006%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Kitty" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIFbZ2cMF_c5jOWnCNMRciKUXU7XZWbTwkrTKbAfVvpOlmlo6ft5kBFBdKg9XZpi-g7uVVXofaKCByJACr3sI0hPcLbBbpZPa8u3K3bgSluxKd2aEMh2SdMwTVj3O03OeNIgR7kqG7uAzf/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Kitty" width="644" /></a>Of course, we can’t talk about pillows without the help of our own pillow princess…the lovely Miss Kitty…who loves to pose among them! Here she is lounging with my<a href="http://confessionsofaplateaddict.blogspot.com/2011/09/tutorial-pottery-barn-inspired-frenchy.html"> Pottery Barn inspired frenchy pillow</a> in the background…her favorite pillow ever, she says. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzaanEGs91Lg7vqVdiU7Kd4gtQkI82Ix5qcbpBGHg5GGVhgT2leVp48_1cg8Kn_j-oMUd5_fGUj1DTPlQZhE42h2dKuq7iCbSToitVLo_uYXVTwmqtHtMmVOWf5xvYMNMYh5DMiaEExT0L/s1600-h/markers%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEJBfyXcX01TC9ZXCd2U1ufYwUpuhaND9kYrc-Fc7DVcK4umSchaQdihe3KtYv-XVJkJfauLpfPNaHMBbmUbOcYbvPNgBHBLMoGviJ_mn6etv3cm8oGPILZtrxfOe_bSGqB5tfz8lBjGl/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" width="644" /></a> It was easy and almost free since I already had everything I needed! I started with a scrap of leftover drop cloth and two fabric markers. Of course, you could use any two colors, but I chose black and brown for a more vintage look. Next, I printed my favorite poem<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1848995199"> </a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1848995199">La Lune Blanche</a><a href="http://www.mag4.net/Verlaine/poemes/lune.html"> </a>by Paul Verlaine in a fun frenchy script called <a href="http://www.dafont.com/amandine.font">Amandine</a> and used it as a guide. You could, of course, use your favorite poem! Next, I simply hand-copied the poem on to the fabric. Just take your time and remember it’s OK if it’s not perfect. It’s supposed to be handwriting! My pillow form (a $3.00 down insert from Goodwill) was 19 x 19 inches, so I filled up a 20 x 20 inch piece of fabric with lines from the poem, alternating colors as I went. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh70VEJiKcEAKwHdIBweMZBV-OUyTKYpwnZ3IWU34hZbFObijxQkGdlHLhNtgaDWYEqygGODntMag_bxiA8Y3EB49liqsLYXMS1PTJjt9RQsxm27Ze5FcNq9lFG28qjLdBPZ0Pn7A4bb2S_/s1600-h/page%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT How to Get a Straight Cut on Burlap" border="0" height="325" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqoLzD7I1FM4jlLOyy0GN3WEUuyuOmDMfkQdY_YDDTUN6SJrIH5YHdDJoYr_SVLgYNTV654K1ZUBjGEq4npE0qdqKGIzOV0oqwMjLSksNVHF7OJav3z8dA4FXSoNa-U7XVSQnh7CDiP-L/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT How to Get a Straight Cut on Burlap" width="644" /></a>I decided to use burlap for the pillow back, so first I cut my fabric. Do you know this trick for cutting straight on burlap? Just measure, find a thread at the correct spot and pull it all the way through. You will have the perfect guide to follow while cutting! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjva6TJXEhG35tALwBo2z20OCV2Xn4ficC51TD0w_8SUu1aD456IhZ7STRpLzo9Yj-bi-KZnZU2HMHBlpOeSWWfpuxGONDDwNseKe9kPnYaVVxE2kCuu-_UDCwcr16QUrGwh0yAcwoHlV3q/s1600-h/page1%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" border="0" height="605" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjht4CK4dgkw-pFlw7WybT9IKtStQegxuGJ89Z_T63kedQ_dEYJNvw5pQCZ5i8FZ_2tTULrihe-FEYi1SMJqgQ6s_rXllUlg1DP9_aFyQMfC2WJFySepUot5um63UIQSS0etB9n_r1Sml6d/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" width="605" /></a> Some of you have asked where I store all my pillows…in the attic! And it’s getting waaaay too crowded up there! So I decided I will make envelope closures from now on so I can just take the covers off and reuse the forms. It really doesn’t take any longer. Here’s what I did… 1. After I made the front, I cut two pieces of fabric to form the back…one 3/4 of the length of my front fabric and one 1/2 of the length. My pillow front fabric was 20 x 20 inches, so I cut a piece 15 x 20 inches and another 10 x 20 inches. 2. On one of the 20 inch sides of each of the back pieces, I folded the fabric under 1/2 inch or so and then folded it again, then pressed and stitched to create a finished edge. 3. Next, with right sides together, I put the longer piece down first on top of the poetry fabric, lining it up, then added the shorter piece next, making sure all of the edges met. Be sure your opening runs from side to side and not top to bottom. Then I stitched it all the way around. 4. Finally, I trimmed the corners at a diagonal, turned it inside out through the opening…making sure the corners were completely turned out…and pressed it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVr6dzIHnr2R5SeUu13DZv-gS8qZ09a5dWvYn-yK2yHWB0RY0jx5zwdaLGpgAjrrrkUKNm16coj3fWUM85a4KwPGuLmuxwEkG9bOJIbWRP_mkRheuGDYJlZVrQJ17AOy0YuXoD4QLxiLbc/s1600-h/056%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" border="0" height="639" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8jo6DALC1sN8BvNIw4xCdzABKosxLJ_GMy5G1bQU9bWj1yoPHQUEIyyc9guuJ9Nip2_wcxD6f3m-N6BukgFtHhXLMto5B6iXCVgYbRZiTg_7THsSg5tJo8voyTtG7LJY-nEYIXuzHK-l1/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" width="580" /></a>Here’s the finished back…very neat and easy to do! No more piles of pillows in the attic for me! I’ll just store the covers in a drawer! Now just pop in the pillow form… <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFKFCdU26wTWbweVd7d58HVaAwvXN1TQsOmUVxDdDAV1NGXHuwC6Qc4XBLNduhnFbcmqoFCZE943fAKBEtfbVt8c8CD8MS0ndWWK49EPnF-h0RUae2G-k54Ra08yajB52e1JyyxPQtW4KA/s1600-h/026%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" border="0" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEt-pqrnKtckf1OvRhouIKDh29wsBrxu9PaJQeuP2EAtX6euaPGahcGaNSIin-qGtIbgqDx0rvh052os38OkLLfDRgy9KYcwO2oqL-N2w9K8m5OGSat86aBixPHVxR3DoUcRRAOkfuhSXc/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" width="581" /></a>…and voilà! I love it! This pillow is special to me, not only because I designed the fabric, but because it’s my favorite French poem…the one I used to make my students memorize! (Uh oh…here comes the French teacher in me! ) I love its musical quality! In fact, Paul Verlaine’s works are so musical, that they have been converted to songs! This one has several video versions…<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9meSt4S4Mc4">this one</a> with works of art in the background and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-_7mn-cK_o">this one</a> with a haunting melody and a mesmerizing drive through rainy European streets at night. And finally, here's<a href="http://caramelz.my/2009/12/lheure-exquise-philippe-jaroussky/"> another version</a> with music dating from la Belle Époque which includes the translation. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ1zUdFz5ku4kvXGvY_2StQso7x_xmYlsrLjder_ZJ9bHYuUVJslXp_ZjvfYCKiDifUUNueRkxmuCBGcGiy5MbhylAVTdJwHeY0siDikoSQu-8suVs3e2lP75jjot0pAq0Sp1wE7gHqwRV/s1600-h/042%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img alt="042" border="0" height="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFjFu27964FvArt7_e_paB80syEroHnNU_DOovvl1qeAn7WXa4HS-XP9Q_TMOEJ00eg4WG4S5yeXG5lF8EarFWReu4KK1p4d3yrG3CwP-vna1hm-cWEZJS5wPUW7XYAKK7VwqjXlk1r1h/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="042" width="578" /></a> And while I am on the subject of pillows…let me show you this beauty that has come to live at my house! I was the lucky winner of the giveaway at the Bunny Blog Hop from the ladies at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/04/bunny-blog-hopresurrection-garden.html">At The Picket Fence</a>, <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/04/spring-link-party-blog-hop.html">French Country Cottage</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2012/04/bunny-blog-hop.html">DIY By Design</a>, and<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1095441425"> On Sutton Place</a>! Ann at <a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/">On Sutton Place</a> very generously supplied the prize! Don’t you love it? And it looks right at home on my patio! Thank you so much, sweet ladies! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhA5URAZRLa0InVKK6AFx-G7esDbEoeRFtHZheOL6fYK-g_bHUcWttSmZfggsqqnXbcGPpkChdbvLhBsEGrJj9YwwYS2b1f6kIY5FbtIas2NelISjwIATjVeUOEBJ6uoD_mqXrPaldU22V/s1600-h/044good%25255B24%25255D.jpg"><img alt="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" border="0" height="581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh64udn-jYIu7WBVTIHbkKDdlRDD3shRqXWVbYTtb4hljx1aVyq_gt3h4l_sTvuk9qvH4VL9wr23LqHWeyP0pdsnMA2hFsltwbc7GS6wSQQvvqGp18wv_vpLu7eKhFxSSU2HfjpOayzR2xO/?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT French Poetry Pillow and Envelope Closure Tutorial" width="578" /></a>And here’s a final peek. Hmmm…now I’m thinking…maybe a fable from La Fontaine next? Or a few lines from a favorite French play? Or…nursery rhymes for my grandbabies! The possibilities are endless! Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed a little peek at my frenchy pillow! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants! Stephanie Lynn at <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/">Under the Table and Dreaming</a> for the Sunday Showcase Party Sarah at <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> for Before and After Monday (first Monday of the month) Mary at <a href="http://boogieboardcottage.blogspot.com/">Boogieboard Cottage</a> for Masterpiece Monday Susan at<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1057618964"> </a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Between Naps on the Porch</a><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/12/beautiful-kitchen-renovation-welcome-to.html"> </a>for Metamorphosis Monday Marty at <a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/">A Stroll Thru Life</a> for Tabletop Tuesday Beth at <a href="http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/">The Stories of A2Z</a> for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday Linda at <a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/">Coastal Charm</a> for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday Anita at<a href="http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.com/"> Cedar Hill Ranch </a>for Cowgirl Up on Tuesdays  Kristin at <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</a> for Tuesday's Treasures Kim at <a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/">Savvy Southern Style</a> for Wow Us Wednesdays Judy at <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/">DIY by Design</a> for Swing into Spring Gina at <a href="http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/">The Shabby Creek Cottage</a> for Transformation Thursdays Sherry at <a href="http://nominimalisthere.blogspot.com/">No Minimalist Here</a> for the Open House Party on Thursdays Cindy at <a href="http://romantichome.blogspot.com/">My Romantic Home</a> for Show and Tell Friday Courtney at <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/">French Country Cottage</a> for Feathered Nest Friday Honey at<a href="http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/"> 2805</a> for Potpourri Friday Heather and Vanessa at <a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/">At the Picket Fence</a> for Inspiration Friday Debra at <a href="http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.com/">Common Ground</a> for Vintage Inspiration Friday Sherry at<a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/"> The Charm of Home</a> for Home Sweet Home Friday Donna at <a href="http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/">Funky Junk Interiors</a> for Saturday Nite Special See you next time! A la prochaine!

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