I wasn't quite prepared to tackle any articles of clothing yet, which I'm actually kind of happy about because I just received a link to these amazing tutorials at My Mama Made It, and I'm definitely using those to restyle some t-shirts.  However,  I did manage to create this ruffle pillow for my bedroom (the pillow behind it is from Anthropologie).  I used some natural colored linen, and a strip of home dec fabric to make the ruffle.  It took about twenty minutes to complete the pillow - except for hand stitching it closed.  I love it.  Even more than that, though - I love my new camera that took this picture in very poor lighting conditions.  My husband spoiled me rotten for my birthday, and as soon as I can figure out the home lighting setup, I'll take pictures of all of the new items I've been creating for the holidays:  think lacy bits and vintage baubles and doilies and tones of plum, mustard, grey, and pink....

Happy day to all of you...

xoxo