freshly lined

a few weeks ago, i had mentioned that some crafty projects were in the works, and that i intended to spend my week of vacation completing and sharing them with you.

as it turned out, i was sick at the beginning of that week and we had guests over the thanksgiving weekend, so my high hopes quickly went out the window.

our living room curtains were purchased rather that made, as i had originally intended. and while i'm happy with how they look (and that buying them allowed us to also find matching throw pillows), i was a little disappointment with myself.

i have, however, since then been able to complete the other project that i mentioned. our wicker laundry basket - a bridal shower gift from my mom - now has a fresh, neat, new lining! and our clothes are very happy to be snag-free.

i must say, i'm pretty happy with the results of my sewing efforts. it really is an enjoyable hobby, and i hope to keep my sewing machine busy this year!

and with this photo i'll share a funny story.

the first time i visited brandon's new condo, it was still in a partially-furnished state. as he took my mom and i on a tour of the rooms, we paused in the guest bath, and he proudly reached into the cabinet under the sink to retrieve the shower curtain that had been picked out for the room.

yep - it was the same shower curtain that you see here, and that we had hanging in our bathroom in chicago! i find it funny that in the many times that he visited us there, he never noticed it, and had no idea that he was picking out the same one:)