Maybe Matilda: Five Favorites 5/13

Friday, May 13, 2011

Five Favorites 5/13

Are you so happy Blogger is back up? I think I was experiencing withdrawal symptoms without new posts from my favorite blogs. It was a rough couple of days, but I'm sure with a little time and therapy I'll soon recover. Peeking back at these favorites from throughout the week sure made things easier, though!


I can't believe this beautiful duvet (a Pottery Barn knockoff) only cost Crystal $75 to create, including the duvet itself. It looks incredible! Definitely a top contender in my bedroom plan after we move next month--I would love to sleep on a bed like that!

The lovely ladies of Simple Simon & Co. have done it again. (Do you read their blog? Go. Now. I'll be here when you get back, and you'll thank me for it.) What was once a very Where's Waldo maternity top turned into a chic little number for a cute little lady. Adorable!


Speaking of repurposing old clothing, I'm crazy about this bag that Dora created from an old, unloved sweater. Totally kicking myself for cleaning out my closet a few weeks ago and getting rid of all my sweaters that went unworn this winter. I should know by now not to ever throw things away. Or attempt to organize. It comes back to bite me in the butt every time.

Yet another reason to not get rid of any of your old stuff--check out this wreath made entirely out of sewing notions! This would be so fantastic hanging on the wall in the craft room I don't have. Lynda used all vintage sewing notions to create this . . . even the frilly, flowery background filler is made of sewing pattern pieces. Amazing!

Have you visited Trisha's blog yet? You really should . . . she's full of fantastic ideas, like this adorable hook rack. I love the colors she used together (reminds me of the quilt I made for Forrest!), and of course, we all love chevron, correct? (Answer: correct.)

If you were featured, feel free to grab yourself a little trophy:



Did you love all those projects or what? I had a really hard time narrowing my favorites down to just five this week--there are always so many amazing projects out there!

And stay tuned for next week . . . we have an amazing guest post coming your way from one of my very favorite bloggers that you will loooooooooooove! And I mean it. You'll love her. Like, creepy stalker love her. I know I do, and when she places a restraining order on you, you can totally blame me for it. I'll even pay your legal fees and visit you in prison if you take things too far. (No, I won't.)
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17 comments :

  1. christinaMay 13, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    oh my goodness i was totally missing blogger! what has my life come too?:)

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  2. AndreaMay 13, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Yes I was missing it too! Love all these projects! beautiful:)

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  3. Samantha {Moody Mama}May 13, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I'm so very happy that blogger is back up! These projects are great!

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  4. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I am glad blogger is back..not so happy that I lost most of two drafts I was writing. Rachel, thanks so much for featuring me. I am more and more crazy about my sweater bag too. It helps that I get a lot of compliments :)

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  5. Miss MegMay 13, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Love them all - but especially the sewing notions wreath!
    P.S. so glad blogger is back up!

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  6. elizabethMay 13, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    You are the AMAZING one!!!!

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  7. Trisha @ The Sweet SurvivalMay 13, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Thank you thank you! I am so happy that you included my hook rack. Thank you missy!!

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  8. Lisa SummerhaysMay 13, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    All fabulous finds. I really love the chevron hook rack and wreath!

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  9. michelle@decorandthedogMay 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Oh, Blogger...

    Great finds! That duvet cover is mighty impressive. I need to make friends with my sewing machine...too bad it hates me. :P

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  10. LyndaMay 13, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    It is so sweet of you to feature my Sewing Notions Wreath. Thank you so much! Whew! I'm glad I'm not the only one that went through withdrawls while Blogger was down.

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  11. MeganMay 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    This is such a great post! I LOVE that bed, and I am definitely going to try my hand at a supply wreath! Cute!

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  12. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaMay 13, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Ohhh the chevron hook rack is soo awesome!! I also really loving your weekly blog crush

    Xox
    Delighted Momma

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  13. UnknownMay 13, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I love everyone of your featured blogs; and I cannot wait until you reveal your guest blogger. I wonder if she's prepared for the myriad of stalkers to follow :)

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  14. liZ May 14, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    #1. Thank you so much for posting my skirts it totally made my day. (And thnk you for not mocking me relentlessly for actually owning a henious shirt like that.)

    #2. I totally want to try my hand at making a wreath like that---my mom would adore it.

    #3. I to am glad that blogger is back. Too much caffeine plus no blogger makes liZ crazy.

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  15. AnonymousMay 14, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    The sewing notions wreath is AWESOME!!!!

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  16. NelahMay 14, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    OMG..your blog is full of awesomeness and more. These stuff look sooooooo good, I want everything!!

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  17. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    oh my goodness those are some really cute! love your blog, I am a new follower!

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