Friday, 27 April 2012

Suzani embroidered cushions–a splurge

I don’t often shop retail; what I don’t find at thrift stores, I will come up with a way to make it myself. But, every once in a while I find something so fabulous that I must have it. Today I decided to treat myself to two new cushion covers (pillow covers, tomato – tomato, potato – potato, you know what I mean).

They were on sale though and well worth the $44 I spent for both.

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I have used green as an accent colour in my home for a long time. I’m always drawn to it’s vibrancy, varying shades and earthy feel.

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I found this artificial cat grass planter last week. A pop of green is always fresh.

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It’s still a little chilly around here, and there was snow earlier this week. My plants are coming up very slowly, but it won’t be long before I can see my hostas again, my favourite plant.  This chocolate something or other is so pretty and only blooms in the spring. I’m not a gardener so I have no idea what the names of plants are, but I do remember that this had the word “chocolate” in it’s name, ha ha.

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Have a wonderful weekend friends.

8 comments:

  1. I love those colours! Very beautiful!

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  2. they are beautiful and well worth the splurge!

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  3. love the green, it's so springy. The pillows are fabulous and well worth the splurging. Well done Mel :) well done

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  4. Your cushion covers are soooo pretty, I love them and they look fabulous on your sofa! I have always been a big fan of green too. I like to have greenery in every room, and most of the time that entails some nice faux plants.

    I am way past ready for outdoor gardening here too. I bought some things to plant last weekend and have not gotten to it yet, because it got cold again.

    Have a great weekend!

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  5. I love those pillows Mel, they are so beautiful! Its good to splurge on something every now and then :)

    Its going to be in the 90's here next week. I miss the cold :(

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  6. Your new pillows are so pretty! I love the pattern!

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  7. I am loving your blog - just found it today. This is Chocolate Ajuga - a nice ground cover. :)

    Julia in Woodinville, WA

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