Quilting Inspiration by Denyse Schmidt

A few years ago I rediscovered my love for quilts and all the comforts that they bring. My curiosity and interest came in the form of the book Quilt by Denyse Shmidt. Her modern take on quilt patterns, color pairings, and simplicity really resonated with my love to create something functional, timeless, and authentic. Around the time I picked up this book I also happened to have a collection of tee shirts, in similar neutral colors of cream, white, grey, and tan that I had a feeling would all pair well together. So fueled with inspiration by this book and a season of Project Runway, I set off into my first quilting adventure. I posted about the finished project a few years ago and included some of the lessons I learned in the process. Patience, finding beauty in the flaws just to name a few. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat and I can't wait until inspiration strikes again! Which makes me curious to know, have you ever taken on a long term project that was so worth the wait?


* First Photos & Patterns by: Denyse Shmidt
* What's In Your Toolbox Interview by Design Sponge

Design on a Dime Contest

I was excited to read yesterday morning about a contest Design Sponge is hosting along with a Design on a Dime special event called Housing Works. They are offering 5 VIP tickets to this 6th annual special event to the winner of Design Sponge's decorating with thrift store finds contest. I know so many people who scour thrift sales, flea markets, and curb sides to score fab vintage finds. Now's your chance to enter those babies to win tickets to a great event in NY! Click here to read about all the details and how you can enter! Here is my curbside (dresser) and Goodwill (bedside table) finds that I am proud to call my own! Fingers crossed :)