We're past the halfway point in the school holidays here and I'm feeling a little burnt out. In a good way mostly. Our days are full of summer fun, bike rides, swimming, ice creams and staying up late, but I've been flying solo quite a bit with a husband who's been travelling a lot this past month. I've managed to squeeze in a bit of creative time this past week (at the expense of clean floors, I hasten to add) because I find that even a small dose of downtime does wonders for my sanity and helps me to unwind.
Short, sweet and satisfying projects this week include 2 new cushions for my sofa. I realized that our existing cushions were over 10 years old and in dire need of changing. Linen, thrifted doilies and buttons are a winning combination.
Then I whipped up a little rice bag for my neighbour who's been suffering from headaches recently. My children love these when they're poorly. Perfect for aching limbs or upset tummies.
I'll be taking a blog break for a few weeks - time to concentrate on my little family for a while. Happy summer holidays all!
I feel for you Lina. My husband used to travel for work so much but now has a different job that keeps him home in the evenings. It's nice to eat dinner as a family. I can understand how important creative time must be to you...the floors can wait. I hope your blog break rejuvenates you. Enjoy!
Posted by: duckyhouse | July 30, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Hey, I spy IKEA rosali fabric in that rice bag! I'd recognize them anywhere! :-)
Posted by: Evelyn | July 30, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Yes! I have a few inches of it left and have used it so many times, but it's time to let it go!!!
Posted by: Lina | July 30, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Enjoy the rest of the summer. Yours sounds much like ours - well, except for the weather, but then this is England ...
It is virtually impossible to fit in blogging on top of everything else, so I've stopped trying for the minute!
Posted by: dottycookie | July 31, 2009 at 02:48 AM
The cushions are gorgeous Lina! And that rice bag is great!
Enjoy your break!
Lucy x
Posted by: Lucy Locket-Pocket | July 31, 2009 at 04:41 AM
The cushions are really nice! I love the linen fabric with the (mother of pearl?) buttons, great combination
Posted by: Louise | July 31, 2009 at 07:09 AM
I think I've just found my holiday gift of the year--patchwork rice bags!
Posted by: jessica | July 31, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Oh Lina, it's about the same here, minus the absent hubby. I'm so very happy you managed to make time for a little bit craftiness, and wow, the cushion cover is absolutely amazing !!!! WOW.
Enjoy your little blog break, my friend, you do deserve it !! Sending you all tons of hugs xoxo
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Yes Jessica metoo!!They're so useful andcan be put in the freezeror the microwave. This onealso has some lavender in too.
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Posted by: Lina | July 31, 2009 at 08:54 AM
I like the doily cushions. I have plans to do a window display this year for Christmas made of doilies stifened like Martha Stewart. Any hints on where to get old ones in Montreal? I've seen a few for cheap on ebay but if I can get them locally all the better.
Posted by: Lisa | July 31, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Love those cushions! I might have to haunt the antique store for some doilies to do the same.
Have a wonderful blog break. See ya when you get back.
Posted by: Crystal | July 31, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Happy holidays to you and yours too
Posted by: Thimbleina | July 31, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Your cushions are gorgeous. Hope the respite from blogging helps you to enjoy what's left of the summer.
Posted by: Ali | July 31, 2009 at 12:32 PM
So lovely, all of it! You always make beautiful things.
Posted by: Sara | July 31, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Oh good gracious, those cushions. Erm, would you sell me one similar? I would buy it in a trice. The rice bag is lovely too. Hmm though, the cushions....
Posted by: Emma | July 31, 2009 at 02:08 PM
BTW, have a lovely break. Come back refreshed x
Posted by: Emma | July 31, 2009 at 02:09 PM
hope you enjoy the rest of the hols -- and your last quilt is just lovely
Posted by: periwinkle | July 31, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Have a lovely break - rest your head awhile on those awesome pillows!
Posted by: Paige | July 31, 2009 at 06:17 PM
How cute are these? Hope you have a wonderful, restful break!
Posted by: Kristena | August 03, 2009 at 06:00 PM
I love the crochet doilies against the linen.
Happy blogging break,
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | August 07, 2009 at 04:29 AM
Beautiful cushions Lina - the buttons just finish them off perfectly!
Hope you enjoy your break. Summer holidays are hard work on the mothers I think!
Posted by: Miaou | August 10, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Beautiful work. Enjoy your break; summer's almost over - hang in there!
Posted by: Lecia | August 21, 2009 at 01:45 AM