Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Monograms, Pillows & a Ballard Knock-Off

Do you like monogramming?
I have a few monograms, a Ballard Knock-Off, and pillows to show.
First, I made this pillow from scraps and had it monogrammed....a lot more pizzaz!


This pillow already had the monogram on it.


The plain Ballard shower curtain on clearance
got a big monogram...


This Ballard pillow (which will be copied later in the post) was also on clearance and got a beautiful monogram. I think that the buttons around the perimeter of the pillow are a great touch.


In my last post, I showed you my Daughter's guest room,
which she has made a few new pillows for - on  the bed and the bench.


I love the way she used the zebra print and a red flower!


She also used the zebra fabric (HobLob) on the bench cushion.



Do you recognize the Ballard knock-off with a little of her own originality?
She used cream colored burlap, buttons that she already had,
and added some left-over zebra print on the ends.  Ca - ute!!!!






Remember this?


I think her twist on the Ballard design is just as attractive!
Here are a few more pics of changes in that room.




Do you have any monogrammed pillows, shower curtains, silver, etc.?
We really like it in the south!
Have a great weekend!
Blessings!  Linda

I'm joining:
Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday
Southern Hospitality for Thrifty Treasures
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
A Stroll Thru Life for Tabletop Tuesday
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays
No Minimalist Here for Open House Thursday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
My Romantic Home for Show & Tell Friday
French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday

22 comments:

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

What's not monogrammed in my house should be the question, Linda! : ) I've got various things with a monogram, but I don't think I have a pillow. I did do one for my daughter though. I should get one for myself! Love the Ballard one. If you love monograms, wait until you see the fabric I got to do my thrifted chair with. You will love it! I hope to have that posted on the weekend.

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Ca-ute is right. Oh my gosh, I love all the things you've shown monogrammed, I have a few and working on more. I think those of us in Missouri like it too.. hugs ~lynne~

Confessions of a Plate Addict said...

Oooh... I love all of your monograms, Linda! They really make everything so unique! And I love the Ballard knock-off! Miss M has a way of adding her own special twist! Happy week!...hugs...Debbie

PAT said...

These are all wonderful Linda! I love a monogram, but I don't have many.

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I love monogrammed items and these pillows and the knock off is great. Thanks for sharing at the party.

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

You bet I do!!! I'm a huge monogram fan...I think it just might be a SOUTHERN thing:)

Blessings,
Linda

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Linda, I'm a Southern gal so you know I love monograms. All of your pillows are wonderful. Thanks for joining my party.
Hugs,
Sherry

Sharing with Sherri said...

Adorable pillows, I love browsing through catalogs for inspiration too!! You did a great job on these. I really love how the added buttons look also!

Sherri:)

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Love all of these! Adds such a special touch!!!

Love the Decor! said...

Love it all!!
Just found your delightful blog and am looking forward to following!!

At The Picket Fence said...

Gorgeous touches Linda! I am such a sucker for monograms and would put them on everything if I could get away with it. :-) Thanks so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday this week!
Vanessa

Karena said...

Linda how great you are so creative!! Gorgeous pillows!

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Courtney ~ French Country Cottage said...

I love monograms- on flatware, pillows and linens, pictures, everything!! Just love them- your inspirations are wonderful! Thanks for sharing this at FNF this week! Have a great weekend! :)

Okio B Designs said...

That zebra fabric is amazing! Love it! Coming over from Met Monday. Pop on over to my new blog: okiobdesigns.blogspot.com!

Jeanine (formerly onecheapbitch.blogspot.com)

Linda (More Fun Less Laundry) said...

Hi Linda, I don't think I have anything monogrammed, but since discovering blogland I have started yearning for something. Your daughter's pillow with the buttons and zebra print is wonderful! Linda

xinex said...

Your daughter's really talented, Linda. Cute pillows and I love her side table!...Christine

Olive said...

I have some monogram's but they are other people's. On vintage linens. Weird maybe but I am southern too. The pillows and shower curtain are splendid.

PAINTORDIG.blogspot.com said...

Yes we love monograms in the South, and I love yours. Like the zebra fabric too.

foreverdecorating said...

Love monograms especially when your M is my monogram too!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

I love all the monogramed pillows, each one is stunning. Everything is presented in such a lovely manner. I only have one tea towel that is monogrammed. Love them all. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous pillows! I love anything monogramed.

Kathy

Babs said...

Linda, I LOVE monograms, too. It must be a Southern "thang". I have a couple of things monogrammed and I don't know why I don't have more. I love your shower curtain and pillows. I need to find a shop that does monogramming. Love your black and white pillows. They really show off a monogram. :)
Hope you have a great weekend,
Babs