Monday, April 18, 2011

Soul Food #86


Thou shalt not covet~

I have been IN LOVE with those beautiful Pottery Barn cushions ...the Nest ones..

I don't have Pottery Barn here.. so I bought little JPEGS on ETSY of a few favorite designs..and had fun stitching a small NEST pillow for the sunroom~


A little silver heart to dangle..

I used Avery Iron On TShirt Transfer Sheets in Light..
I know the pillow doesn't come close to the onlong beauty at PB.. but the words..are the same~

Have you noticed how in the day..a shamrock plant is open to the world..and as the sun fades..it sleeps too? Leaving it's tomorrow buds still searching for the light?And a new day to start afresh?


My friend gave us that plant for St-Patrick's..It's still going strong~

It's a pretty little thing~The Paris Graphic is of course from The Graphics Fairy~ With Thanks~

NEST..I love that word..it means so much really.
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37 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Thanks Monique for your reply.

    Nesting means comfort....and being satisfied~

    Ginette

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  2. pamApril 18, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    That pillow is wonderful. Even better then PB because you made it yourself.

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  3. lilabragaApril 18, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Thank you for you gorgeous comment dear Monique!
    you blog is also so inspiring and so lovely!...i often wonder how you do it too!
    ...and your post today is gorgeous!!
    hugs
    lila

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  4. lilabragaApril 18, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    ...and you cushion is far more cute my friend! ;)
    xoxo

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  5. MarysolApril 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    You know, the pillow would've been perfect 'as is.'
    But no. You had to go and embellish it with a little silver heart. It's like I always say, the little bits of romance you add to everything you touch, is what sets you apart.

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  6. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Monique I tried to find the hen or chick pie on your blog, I'm having difficulty, also, did you make them if I remember they were in chocolate, my little ones eyes would light up?
    ~Ginette
    Merci again...

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  7. La Table De NanaApril 18, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Ginette..Here is the full reipe..

    http://www.ricardocuisine.com/recipes/942-chocolate-hen--s-nest-pie
    And you can see my pie here..

    http://latabledenana.blogspot.com/2009/04/revisiting-easter-past.html

    But all the instructions are from Ricardo:)

    I hope you enjoy it~

    Thanks everyone..you made me smile.

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  8. Deana SidneyApril 18, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    I agree, love the idea of the nest. My favorite object is a tiny nest.... the birds made it from tiny twigs and my St. Bernard's hair!! A friend told me to put it out in the spring and I did... it is such a thing of beauty.. the baby birds must have been very cosy!! Lovely pillow, lovely thought!

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  9. The French BearApril 18, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Love it! I think your version is much nicer then the PB one!!! Your little shamrock plant is so Spring like, just what we need after this last snowfall!!!!
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  10. martinealisonApril 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Ce coussin est effectivement très charmant et engageant sur votre canapé... Belles photos comme toujours...
    Gros bisous

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  11. fabriquefantastiqueApril 18, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    agree with the above, yours is much nicer and more personal than PB.

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  12. SarahApril 18, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Love the word "nest" and what it implies. I'm always "nesting" around here. ;-)
    Beautiful pillow, Monique!
    ~ Sarah

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  13. SavoringTime in the KitchenApril 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Now I know the meaning of your comment on my last post ;) What a beautiful project, M! I love the last two definitions. The heart perfectly furthers the sentiment.

    New sunroom sofa or did you recover again? Love it!

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  14. Kathy WalkerApril 18, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I love the tiny heart attached to the pillow...nest and love...the perfect combination!

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  15. La Table De NanaApril 18, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Thanks:) And Thanks:)You are all perrty much too kind;)

    Susan..after 25 yrs of uncomfortable sunroom furniture..I finally caved in and bought 2 Ikea white loveseats w/ an extra set of slipcovers...
    Finally..~

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  16. ShelApril 18, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    You just always have so much beauty to share...and even better, all perfectly stitched by yourself...the heart is the cherry on the top!
    Simply Beautiful!
    Shel

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  17. Flavia GalassoApril 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Monique as you already know..I love your souk foods!!! Hygs, Flavia

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  18. RitaApril 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    What I would give to have one of those Pottery Barn in my area. But it is so nice of you to share you treasures with us; I am really taken with your littles nest.

    Of course I also make soupe aux pois the next day.
    Best to you and your for Easter.
    Rita

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  19. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Monique your a brave lady with four grandkids and white sofas, I'd be covering them up with plastic????yike...enjoy!

    Ginette

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  20. La Table De NanaApril 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Ginette..I will always have 4 grandsons:)We could not wait forever:)

    The slipcovers wash..our other set..of 2..went to a nice family..Timing was everything I guess..they were on sale..I went nuts and someone ended up being very happy with our others.
    They are washable..what's the worst that can happen?
    I have white sheets to throw on them in dire cases of needed sippy cup days..:)

    That room is small and we are not often all in it:)

    When the wee ones come..the older boys are preferring the basement w/ grandad's lazy boy etc.. now:)

    Anyway I say all that now..Let's see what the future brings:)

    Shel..Hope the heart rang a bell for you~

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  21. JacquelineApril 18, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Monique, I love your Nest pillow. I can't imagine any being cuter than yours. What a fun graphic design. It adds so much interest to the couch.

    We were out of town so I am catching up - no time to read when I was gone!!

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  22. DianneApril 18, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This is the loveliest little cushion and I agree there's some-thing lovely about the word ~Nest~
    it conjures up thoughts of home and love and caring. xx

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  23. AnhApril 18, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    So. Pretty! I love this post so much, since it shows us your home. And that innocent flowers! amazing things!

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  24. La Cuisine d'HeleneApril 18, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    They are so nice. I love these pillows.

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  25. Pinky at Designs by PinkyApril 18, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Just found your blog and love it so far!!! I will be off wandering around to get to know you!!!! Will be your newest follower. XO, Pinky

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  26. ZurinApril 19, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Let alone the pillow your sunroom must be even prettier! But yes Nest does mean a lot....so much. The pillow is more precious because you made it Monique.:)

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  27. sulemanicheApril 19, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    hi..nice to meet you! I love your photos

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  28. ShelApril 19, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    I was wondering! Didn't want to ask....now, even more special....
    Shel xxxx

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  29. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Que c'est beau ton petit coussin! I haven't seen the other one, but this one is already a perfect touch for a little ambiance, an invitation, a little tongue in cheek play on words..
    Oh, and I DO) love those other thwo pillows on your lovely couch too!
    bisous
    Ronelle

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  30. A Box of ChocolatesApril 19, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    oh wow again you are brilliant what a delightful cushion

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  31. EviApril 19, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Monique you are so talented as usual. Love the pillow and the words on it. I have been absent from the blog world and have so much catching up to do. Little Sara is keeping me busy and our Nest is growing - I'm 6 months pregnant with baby #2 (having a boy this time). Love your posts!! Hugs to you and your grandbabies.
    Evi

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  32. La Table De NanaApril 20, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    What great news Evi~
    Another Blessing~!So happy for you..Imagine that:)A little brother for the princess..

    Thanks everyone..Have a great day~

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  33. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...April 20, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Have been away so much lately and have missed stopping here and enjoying your beautiful talents...
    LOVED catching up...
    Easter Blessings to you and your beautiful ones...
    Kathy @
    Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  34. Kathleen BadeApril 20, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    oooooooooooooooohhhh je t'aime!!!


    love,

    your favorite sparrow.

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  35. Yvonne @ StoneGableApril 20, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Oh this is so much prettier than the PB pillow! I love the little heart!
    Yvonne

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  36. MonicaApril 22, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    Oh my!!! It is gorgeous!!!! And that little heart- just perfect.
    Monica x

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  37. nooschiApril 23, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    You are honestly so crafty!! I envy your talent...love seeing your projects!!

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