Babette
These aren't the best photos, but I may never be able to get any with good natural lighting because this area of my house is rather dark. This week-- April 1, yes I am a fool-- was my birthday (37, thank you) and I got myself a few treats, including this Babette Doll which I absolutely adore. I am not the biggest collector of softies, but Babette is my favorite. I love how French she looks. I am a major French wanna-be (actually I am French, my maiden name is DeMoss), so this is just perfect for me.
(That's the reflection of my kitchen in the TV, see the terrariums back there?)
And I finally filled some embroidery hoops that I bought on Ebay many months ago with Joelle Hoverson's new line of fabric Cake Rock Beach. I was so pleased when it arrived today, I bought this print as well as the companion dot in two colorways, and it is really gorgeous. I want more, but will leave some for the rest of you. Here you can see a few of the changes that I've managed to implement in my family room. I've painted the mantel black, put some Denyse Schmidt throw pillows on the chairs, and some of you spied the DS quilt on the back of my couch a while back. Now I just need to slipcover the ottoman with some tobacco colored fabric I bought a few months back. Why does that seem so difficult? I don't know. I'll give you some more shots of some other changes soon, including a ladder to the left of the fireplace with three wool throws. (that I conveniently bought for my family for Christmas, how's that for multi-tasking? Call me Homer Simpson).
Have a great weekend...
(PS- a few posts back a few of you asked about my fridge magnets. I made them by printing large numbers on Kraft paper and putting them through my Xyron)
Happy belated birthday, Courtney!
Posted by: Alicia A. | 04 April 2008 at 06:04 PM
I love the mantel painted black.... Looks great!
Posted by: Alicia W | 04 April 2008 at 06:04 PM
Happy belated birthday! :)
Posted by: patricia | 04 April 2008 at 06:14 PM
Oh, she is soo great! Happy Birthday!
Posted by: ash | 04 April 2008 at 06:28 PM
Babette looks right at home on your mantel! Love you Cake Rock Beach hoops on the wall. I wasn't familiar with this fabric line but have checked it out (thanks for the link) - it is just what I have been looking for!
Posted by: Lisa | 04 April 2008 at 07:29 PM
Wow, the print looks so great in the hoops! Thank you so much for sharing and linking. Best wishes, Joelle
Posted by: Joelle | 04 April 2008 at 07:39 PM
I love it all: the doll, the hoops, the pillow. Now if I could just come over for coffee.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | 04 April 2008 at 09:38 PM
happy b'day!
what a cool gift you gave yourself!
she looks so at home in all the gorgeousness!
love the reflection.
Posted by: robyn | 05 April 2008 at 04:14 AM
She is so cool. Happy Birthday!
And thanks for the tip on the magnets! Been wondering about those!
Terri
Posted by: Terri | 05 April 2008 at 09:58 AM
I love what you did with the fabric! I have been ogling it online but haven't felt like I have a project in mind for it and have vowed- no more fabric unless I know exactly what I'm going to use it for!
Posted by: Annie | 05 April 2008 at 12:09 PM
happy be-lated! Our daughter just turned 2 on 3/31 so we too have been doing the birthday celebrating. What fun.
Cannot wait to see the add'l family room updates. Look'in great so far- hopefully you're having loads of fun making the changes. I know I would be. =)
Posted by: pamela | 05 April 2008 at 03:49 PM
I love the new fabric and it looks great in the hoops. I saw this fabric on sew mama sew yesterday and now I've seen it here. I think that is most definitely a sign that I should buy some.
Posted by: Barbara | 05 April 2008 at 05:20 PM
The hoops of fabric look great!
Posted by: Liz | 05 April 2008 at 07:36 PM
i want to climb in that chair with my book and flip my legs over one arm. ;^)
Posted by: Lori | 05 April 2008 at 08:21 PM
Looks so pretty!
And Fanja's Babette is my favorite doll, too. She's so saucy with that little cape!
Posted by: lynne | 08 April 2008 at 04:08 PM
Babette is sweet! I love the tidy look of the room, organized yet still cozy. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Kathy | 09 April 2008 at 12:40 PM
How late am I to wish you a belated happy birthday?
I'm glad to see Babette's looking happy in your house, I love the whole decor in that room. take care x
Posted by: fanja | 13 April 2008 at 05:16 AM
happy birthday!!! :^D
love the black mantel!
Posted by: Lori | 14 April 2008 at 09:52 PM
What an adorable doll! I love all the hand crafted decorations. Happy belated birthday!
Posted by: Sue | 16 April 2008 at 09:49 AM
what a beautiful room you've created...
lovely!
~simply~
Posted by: simply | 18 April 2008 at 07:12 PM
This is a seriously belated birthday wish but I hope this year is full of joy for you and your lovely family. You are a wonderful Mum, I hope all is well with that fabulous little red-head.
Posted by: Nanette | 22 April 2008 at 04:56 AM
What a cozy little spot. I especially love the quilted colorful pillow on the chair. The perfect spot to read a book!
Posted by: Melissa | 22 April 2008 at 08:47 AM