Monday, January 7, 2013

Pom Poms and Pillows

Hello everyone!
 
Monday came in with a bang!  My son went back to school today and my husband is sick with a stomach bug.  This will be a hectic week, I'm afraid.  I also have a couple of appointments to go to this week.  Is it Friday yet??? 
 
I did want to share with you something I made recently though.  You may recall that I made a small pom pom wreath during the holidays.  Well, that was just a practice run.  I decided to make a bigger one and use it in my dining room.  These wreaths can be used year round ya know (minus the Christmas ribbon).
 

 
It was very easy to make. I actually used a large embroidery hoop to hot glue the pom poms on. I've seen several different ways to make these wreaths.

 
                              The cream color of the yarn is a nice accent in here.

 
Also, I received some new pillows from Decor Steals not long ago. If you follow their daily deals, you may remember them. It's a set of 3 faux grainsack looking pillows in blue and white. They came in 3 different sizes. I placed a couple of them in this basket.

 
 
 
                       The largest size is now gracing the bench in my dining room.

 
One other thing, this morning I had trouble loading pictures on my blog for this post, I found out that other bloggers were experiencing this same problem. Someone suggested to upload the post in HTML format instead of Compose format for now. It worked!   This must be a temporary glitch with Blogger. Just thought I'd pass this on to you in case you experience any problems with it too. Also, if anyone has anymore experience/solutions to this problem, I'm all ears!!

                                                     Thanks for stopping by!

                                                                 ~ Kelly~
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32 comments:

  1. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!January 7, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Good Afternoon Kelly, What a pretty wreath. You are so creative.
    Thank you for the information about posting pictures. I was having problems aswell, I am hoping the problem will be sorted before I post on Wednesday. Fingers crossed.
    Have a lovely day. Best Wishes Daphne

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  2. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    Hello and good morning to you Kelly. So sorry about the sick Mr. :-/
    Thanks for sharing your wreath and new pillows. Very pretty indeed.
    Cheers, Gee

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  3. StaceyJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:32 AM

    Looks fantastic. I am planning to make one of those wreaths for a bedroom. Need to get started on it...did you see that Jennifer Rizzo is having a Pom Pom Party on Jan. 14?

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  4. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Cute wreath. You are becoming quite the crafty one.

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  5. Something Nice and PrettyJanuary 7, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    I so want to make one, love yours on the mirror, looks so neat!
    Blogger grrrr...that's why I downloaded live writer, it's fantastic and have used it for at least the past four years and I've never had a problem with it!

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  6. Blondie's JournalJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I love your wreath, Kelly! You did a wonderful job and it will look perfect there all winter long. Love the pillow, too. I have been hearing good things about Decor Steals, I have to check it out!

    Hope hubby feels better soon.

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJanuary 7, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    That wreath is cute! Looks great hanging over the mirror.

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Cute wreath Kelly, it looks so pretty on your mirror! Love your new pillows too. Your pics may not be as large as you like but you took great shots!!

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  9. An Oasis in the DesertJanuary 7, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    I adore the larger wreath and remember how cute the smaller one was in your Christmas decor. Is there a tutorial for that? I really like the faux grain sack pillows, too. Hope the hubby feels better soon and that you don't get sick!

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  10. AndreaJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    great wreath and pillows! I'm happy that my 2 girls are back in school today (yah!) but it's a bit tough getting back into the swing of things.

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  11. OliveJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    The wreath is darling. If you are not using Google Chrome as your browser it would help you to download it and then you can upload your images.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    I feel your pain. Be careful with Live Writer, it made me images blurry by resizing them down. They bothered me and I need to repost some from last spring. One of many things on my to do list.

    I love your new finds, everything is so pretty. I especially love the grey on that cabinet and your large plate rack. Wow...

    I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your post today, and more importantly your site. I do not have to time to comment as much as I'd like to on each days share. I read blogs in a reader and not on the site to comment. I appreciate you taking the time to share with us.
    I have been blogging for 4 years now and know how much dedication it takes. I wanted to share with you my new site. I think it is
    something you might enjoy. I work with my own photography and vintage scans. I also work in jewelry design, home decor and of course.... gardening.

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    And my original site that focuses on my own photography and projects, Creative Country Mom... My home and gardening site, where I share tutorials, crafts, decor and lots of gardening ideas.
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    Many blessings....Brooke
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  13. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapJanuary 7, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    not sure how to resolve/help with your problem, but I like the wreath you made. Nice texture and color

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  14. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    Oooh, lovin' your pom pom wreath! It looks so pretty on your mirror! Your new pillows are really pretty too! I hope your hubby feels better soon and that no one else catches it!

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  15. Pinky at Designs by PinkyJanuary 7, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Kelly, you can go back and edit your post and enlarge your pictures!!! I love your wreath and the pillows. XO, Pinky

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  16. Brenda PruittJanuary 7, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Love the wreath. I have been hot gluing so much I've got a burn on my finger so am taking the day off. I've been trying to help Judy all day with this uploading photos problem!
    Brenda

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  17. chateau chicJanuary 7, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    Love your pom-pom wreath, Kelly. Perfect for your dining room in January. I need to find me some great pillows to fill a big basket. Yours look so good.
    Mary Alice

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  18. AnneJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Great pillows Kelly and I adore that wreath too! Looks perfect on your mirror!I am not having issues loading photos.But it sounds like you got some good advice!
    xx
    Anne

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  19. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageJanuary 7, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Kelly, I just wanted to let you know I am having troube uploading photos too. I also ended up loading them in html and then switching to compose. Once all my photos were loaded and I was in compose I was able to click on the photos one at a time and change them to the extra large size. You might want to give it a try. :)

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  20. Linda January 7, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Your wreathe turned out marvelous....
    Love where you have displayed it.
    Yes you are so right, I kept mine out as well.

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  21. NanaDianaJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Kelly- Your wreath is very pretty and I also love your grainsack pillows. Everything looks great.

    If you are NOT using Google Chrome try uploading that and then trying it. That has worked for everyone I know so far- xo Diana

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  22. A Thrifted MarketJanuary 7, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Love your home! I got the same pillows before that great deal expired! Yours look so great in the basket. Hoping you have a wonderful New Year.

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  23. SandyJanuary 7, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    Love the big wreath! Love those little grain sack pillows too!

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  24. Rosemary@villabarnesJanuary 7, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    Great wreath, Kelly. I had the same problem with photos, but only with IE. I used Google Chrome, and it worked fine. I have both.

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  25. PondsideJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:55 AM

    I have had to use HTML for many months now and have become accustomed to it. I like that pompom wreath - I think that one in ice cream colours would be great in the summer in the gazebo.

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  26. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingJanuary 8, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Hi Kelly,
    Great pom pom wreath! So pretty!
    Love the slip covers on your two chairs, very nice! I hope your Hubby feels better soon!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  27. cynthia lee designsJanuary 8, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    What a pretty wreath...love it! It looks great on the mirror.
    Yes, I've been trying to put a picture on the header of my blogspot blog and it won't let me.
    Hope your hubby feels better soon.
    ~Cindy

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  28. Christine at Little BragsJanuary 8, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    loving it...thanks Kelly for sharing your beautiful home!

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  29. BlissJanuary 8, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Look at you getting your cheer leader crafty pom's on for the new year.

    Bliss

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  30. Andrea at Opulent CottageJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    I sure hope that Mr. Essence is feeling better! We have had something "bugging" us for a while too :( I looovvved seeing your sweet family holiday photos, what a cozy and cheerful holiday home you created! Our girl goes back to college this Saturday, and I guess we will finally get back into a normal schedule then. Happy New Year, Kelly, and I look forward to all of your inspiring blog posts this year!
    xoxo, Andrea

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  31. TannaJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Love your pom pom wreath, Kelly!! so cute! Fits right in with your wonderful decor. I'm afraid to try to post! LOL! blessings ~ tanna

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  32. CindyJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Your wreath is beautiful and so is your dining room.
    Hugs, Cindy

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Thanks for letting me know you visited today. Kelly