Paint a Rug Party Act I Scene II

I have been a hot mess over the pressure to do the rug. Been having several Lindsay Lohan episodes. I actually turned into the Piggly Wiggly to buy some Camel non filters..... luckily while on the aisle looking for the Boone's' Farm (which apparently they don't make anymore) I came to my senses. I did grab a Yoohoo & a Little Debbie Devil Square on the way out. It was a real blast from the past coping with pressure moment. Have even questioned if I am stable enough to get behind the wheel of a car..... seriously.

But I am making progress. Threw Lovie  (my precious 83 year old Mama) in the car & flew down to Smithfield to the Carolina Pottery & got me a doable size faux sisal. As I worked on what room to do it in & played with the ideas for the custom border.... I know, right. Probably where the pressure came from as I did decide to go that route. Found a laminator so I can seal up the fabric to keep it clean.

If the rug were to go in my kitchen this border with the fabric below from my banquette is fab but then my stencil would clash.....

P Kaufman Paisley Fabric from my porch I think it will work OK but may have to consider another stencil.....

Also from the porch below is this lime indoor/outdoor Sunbrella, sorta' boring but won't have to laminate & the stencil is the star.

This yummy Lilly Pulitzer fabric goes with the fabrics for the guest room.

If you remember or not here they are below sorta' again.... The tray shown below is from Dana Gibson & she did the fabric for me in these colors; it is in the mail so I will show soon.... The taffeta is for bed pillows. More Dana Gibson news coming soon!

Playing around with the paint colors. Also have more stencil choices but truth??? didn't order the stencils until Sunday & they aren't here yet.....See why I feel like Lindsay?

Sidebar ~ while @ the Carolina Pottery saw great Halloween decor!

& bought some wine....

Linda from My Crafty Home Life has put together a great & more stable group of bloggers that are doing a grand job with their rugs. Check them out!

Chinoiserie Chic

Design du Monde

Design Post Interiors

The Junk House

Little Black Door

My Best Friend Craig

Pawleys Island Posh

The Pink Pagoda

Room Rx

Simple Details

Trapped In North Jersey

Girls Gone Wild

Ikea Hack + More

The One Room 6 Week Challenge put on by Linda over @ My Crafty Home is coming into the final stretch & there is more fabric flying, paint being slung & power tools then I ever saw on Extreme Home Makeover. These girls mean business for real.

Week 3 @ My Crafty Home

Linda is a one woman wrecking crew (who won't take no for an answer) so go follow along & see the insanity for yourself!

The Pink Pagoda Before Bookcase

Pretty as a picture from The Pink Pagoda. Such elegance & perfection

Inspiration Image for The Pink Pagoda Redo

Chinoiserie Chic Kitchen

Beth, the over achiever in the bunch over @ Chinoiserie Chic is done with one week to go. That is like the Iron Chef having a minute left in the cooking competition, unheard of I tell you! She is rockn' the pink & blue along with some killer organizational skills. A promise for more pictures next week of her breathtaking kitchen.

Chinoiserie Chic One Room Challenge

Design Indulgence One Room Challenge

Lots of mystery & intrigue over @ Design Indulgence with a lovely assortment of soothing fabrics & a coffee table redo in the works for Sherrific's clients. Check out the Before below which will receive these lovely fabrics above.

Design Indulgence Before

There are many more participants; these are the uber talented ladies that I follow. For more see the links to their sites & they also have links to the other participants. One week to go & I am biting my nails like I have a deadline to meet..... go figure! Now that the final rose has been given out this is all I have to live for.... what next Linda????