Monday, June 1, 2015

THE ART OF THE PATIO PILLOW

We have only enjoyed 2 summers here at 822...
not to say that we didn't enjoy the renovations, 
because there was always cause for celebration to complete some project here


but it was nice this spring to browse the favored Pottery Barn catalog to 
choose a summer theme and not a concrete color!

loving sea creatures like I do...

...have I mentioned that I love Hobby Lobby?...

....and 6th Street in Amarillo....

sea creatures became the theme for the summer

you will notice a few Hobby Lobby ready made pillow covers

and these are napkins from World Market...so easy to stitch for a 
colorful pillow with a very nice price tag!

 a contrasting fabric from...Hobby Lobby
(are you beginning to believe I live on isle 3 in Hobby Lobby?)


World Market is my vacation home

 throw them all together







with a few of last year Wal-mart pillows

and you've got yourself a happy place to sip a sweet tea in the hot summer time!

see Betty jump!

27 comments:

Marina in Blue said...

Wonderful pillows! Perfect for summer

At Rivercrest Cottage said...

love all the bright colors, really perks up the home.

Karena said...

Beautifully,and very creatively done Gina. I love fun and colorful pillows!!Yay for summer!

xoxo
Karena
The Arts by Karena
Coco Chanel

Anonymous said...

I love the colorful cushions but my fav are the ocean creature accents, those octopus pillows are amazing!!
Great action shot of Betty!!!!

Row homes and Cobblestones said...

Gina, Sea creatures be you... wonderful creative additions. Happy summer Gina.
xx,
Vera

Unknown said...

Oh how I wish we had Hobby Lobby and World Market here!! But I love your idea for the napkins. Those I can find anywhere!!!

Sarah said...

Using napkins is a great idea. Very clever! All your choices are full of color and make a happy statement for the summer ahead.

handmade by amalia said...

Looks like you are all set! Have a great summer.
Amalia
xo

Amber ~ The French Pressed Home said...

I love your colorful choices for your patio! It looks right out of a catalog. :) I love the way you blog, Gina. I always want to see more of your home. Every post is like a cliff hanger. Haha! Happy (almost) summer!

bj said...

I can't believe we haven't met up at Hobby Lobby..I spend a LOT of time there..
and World Market...love it to pieces ...and now, HOME GOODS and MARSHALLS. I went into HomeGoods for the first time last week and got so weak in the knees, I nearly went to the floor. Tons of the best things...all aqua and turquoise..orange..blues...some of the cutest things.....
Your pool area looks beautiful.

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

WOW GINA! Your house, it's the house that never ends in nooks and cozy crannies, in style and enchantment! I hope you are having perfect weather and are no where near the floods? Your pool, I didn't even know you had one!

Dear one, thank you for dropping by to say HI! Happy June to you too. I will be returning to blogging once a month, because I can't stay away. But juggling work and poetry and other creative endeavors is HARD but pleasurable.

Peace and JOY to you!!! Anita

chateau chic said...

Such a fun theme for your patio this summer! Love all the vibrant colors in your pillows.
Mary Alice

designchic said...

Love your knew additions, especially the pillows! What a wonderful place to spend your summer…you never have to leave home!!

Taylor Greenwalt said...

I guess I have got to go to Hobby Lobby and World Market!

Artsy VaVa said...

I love the sea creature theme. I need new pillows for my screened porch. You've inspired me to cover the ones I already have. Thank you!

White Lace and Promises said...

Oh so pretty! Yes, I do love Hobby Lobby's pillow covers! Gotta get a couple for outside patio.

Burlap Luxe said...

Gina, you are so going to enjoy relaxing and enjoying that beautiful amazing back yard vacation place.
I love all the lime stone walls of stone and your out building beyond the pool. It's an amazing home, can I move in?
We promise to be real quiet?

The pool is going to be a refreshing place to dip the toes in on a hot day.
The pillow choice added all the right colour for your patio accessories.
We have a hobby lobby, but lost our world market years ago, we now have to drive a good hour to our closest World Market, that place was a favorite of mine even over Pier 1 Imports.

Enjoy your beauty and all you put into it,

Thank you for your beautiful visit to my french cottage.
Xoxo
Dore

Anajá Schmitz said...

O verão chegou trazendo alegria a sua casa. Amei as almofadas.
Bjos tenha um ótimo dia.

Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow said...

I love your creativity and the color choices. Hobby Lobby has the best deals on ribbon. I also agree, that World Market has some great finds. About a year ago, I found velvet curtains for a steal. I especially enjoy their eclectic food selections. I buy my daughter German honey and Italian cookies.

Castles Crowns and Cottages said...

Thank you so much Gina, for coming to visit me! HUGS and have a happy patio-decorating time!!!!! Anita

cindy hattersley design said...

So pretty and fun!! Did you find the blue at Hobby Lobby as well ? I need to get over there if so!!

Woodside Park said...

Your pillows are so fun and stylish. I have luck at HomeGoods and World Market, and now I need to check out Hobby Lobby. Thanks for sourcing.

Fashion-isha said...

So colorful and fun!
xo
Sharon

Algodão Tão Doce said...


Palavras gentis são um favo de mel, doçura para a alma
e saúde para o corpo.(Pr 16,24)
Lindas dias de verão!!!!
Obrigada amiga, pela visita atenciosa!
Beijo grande, Marie.

Marissa said...

LOVE the pillows..Need to get to Hobby lobby soon..
Your pool looks so inviting ...especially in this heat wave...

Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Home said...

Love the pillows! Those World Market napkin ones are adorable. If only I knew how to sew!! :)

Melissa Robinson said...

This is incredibly nice and pleasing to the eyes! I love the theme you followed, and the combinations of the pillow on your couch really worked well – the changing colors achieved some sort of Ombre effect. Also, the prints and lines just scream summer fun. Thanks for sharing!

Melissa Robinson @ PillowPerfect