Pillow Bug, thrifty finds and a question???

I went shopping for some fabric on Thursday.  It seems I've caught the pillow bug from Marty!  But let me say this, 20 minutes for Marty equals all morning for Cindy!  I've made a few pillows in my life, but these corded babies are another thing.   (Pic above is the fabric I chose next to my denim couch)
I had so much trouble with the rounded edges and the cording.  But I wasn't going to give up!  Although their not perfect, there OK.

And after lot's of frustration, here they are!
And Marty's tutorial is just perfect and so easy to follow.  Check out her blog here @ A Stroll Thru Life.

And now I'm on a pillow kick and want to make more! 

And I did a little re-arranging on one of the kitchen counters.

I think it gives it a little more punch!

I  also found a few thrifty finds this past weekend .

This oversize cup and saucer with the cute little bumble bees was only a buck.

And these two sweet little pillows were also only a dollar a piece!

There's that pillow thing again!

OK, now here's something different.   I tried that blue hour thingy.  I don't have a tripod or probably the right camera for the best evening shots, but still......

It's pretty blue !

It was about 9:15 p.m. when I took this pic.  Were pretty North so our blue hour is probably later than many of you.   I remember being in Northern Michigan two summers ago and at 10:00 p.m. it was still perfectly light out.

And a question?????

Do you have a favorite summer vacation destination and where is it?

Curious minds, (mine) want to know.

Have a great week,

Cindy

I am adding to the following blog parties.

Met. Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch

Blue Monday@  Smiling Sally's.

Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality for Thrifty Mondays.

Tabletop Tuesday with Marty @ A Stroll thru Life.

Thanks to our lovely hostesses!

Porch Dining with Lily!

     I've been meaning to get my butt in gear and put together an outdoor table for sometime. But something always seems to get in the way.  So with Lily's help, and I use that term loosely, today was the day.

But first I needed to whip up some pillows.  This material had been sitting by my sewing machine for a month.  Thanks to Marty's inspiration, (check out all the beautiful pillows she makes)  @ A Stroll thru Life,  I got myself busy.

And hubby was finally able to get my little fountain going.  Every Autumn, it fills up with Asian Beetles and we have to de-clog in the Spring. 

OOPS!  Sorry about the spill over.

And then there was this material.  I bought it last year on the clearance rack.  It was $7 for 2.5 yards and I was sure I could find a use for it.

So I trimmed it and sewed the edges and  now I have a frenchy, cottage tablecloth.

I like the mix of patterns and colors and I think it cost me about $3.00 since I have quite a bit fabric left over.

I had so hoped for a sunny morning since our porch faces the East.  But alas, it was mostly overcast.

Little red heart bowls, $1 a piece from Michaels.  Paper napkins, ( but I think they work) are from TJ Maxx.

The blue and white salad plates are Myott Finlandia, garage sale find.

Tea-cup and saucers are also Myott Finlandia, purchased from E-Bay and Garage sales.

Blue Willow Dinner Plates, on sale at TJ Maxx for $2 a piece.

Wine glasses, free from my Mom.

Blue Vase, $1 at an auction.

Smaller blue vase, $1, same auction.  Flowers are from my garden.

Some other views.....

My hanging baskets are starting to fill out!

A little framed view.

Thanks for stopping by........

I am joining the following blog parties.

Tablescape Thursday with Susan @ Between Naps on the Porch.

Thrifty Thursday with Leigh @  Tales from Bloggeritaville

Cindy