I entered a contest at Sew, Mama, Sew, and I actually really really won!!! And the prize is a yard of fabric (my choice) from one of 4 new lines. I especially love the Ginger Blossom Collection, but I’m torn between a few different prints. They’re all so lovely.
The octagon tiles are killin’ me here, but Evan’s not really into them. Ultimately, he won’t care what I choose. He just laughs at me for stressing out about it. It is free.
I started thinking about where I would use the prints (not something I often do when buying fabric), and I remembered our very oddly colored and slightly neglected bathroom that needs, um, something…
OK, so it seems kind of pleasant in this picture. But there is A Lot of pink and burgundy tile. And taupe walls. Here’s a little more perspective:
Loads of awkward empty wall space and light fixtures that don’t match anything. But maybe there’s a fabric out there that will help pull it together and inspire me to do something with what I’ve got. I used to hate the bathroom. I hated it so much. I wanted to paint over the tile. Or, better yet, rip it all out and start over. I taped paint samples to the walls on more than one occasion. But after a year of living here, the bathroom has finally begun to grow on me. I want to take ownership here–give it a little TLC. Fall in love with the 1950s charm. That’s all.
So back to the point of all this: I’m leaning towards that first fabric because I think the colors would be cheery in the bathroom. A trim on the curtains? Or the shower curtain? A wall-hanging? A cushioned bench or chair? One free yard of fabric, and suddenly my bathroom gets the attention for which it has so long yearned.
March 12th, 2008 at 11:41 am
So how did you win? Was it just a write-your-name-on-a-card (or website), or did you have to make something and show it?
Anyway, very cool.
I like the top right fabric, but I don’t think it’s best for the bathroom. The bottom left seems perfect, but maybe too pinky. The top left has more colors to work with if you want to play off it. The green–definitely not for the bathroom.
March 12th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
I’m totally with you on those octagons–who doesn’t love a good octagon? Evan doesn’t know what he’s talking about. :)
March 12th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Congrats on your win! I was looking at the contest link, and I think I’m in LOVE with the bird and flower print in the Sierra line. But I have to agree with you that the pink octagon print would be fantastic in your bathroom. A little upholstered stepstool would be so cute (and useful for when Emily gets old enough to start brushing her own teeth at the sink and washing her hands after pottying)!
March 12th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Congratulations!
March 16th, 2008 at 7:40 pm
Well, I’m not a decorator but I agree that the top left fabric would be great! Who knew that you could find a such a cute fabric to help pull together the burgundy/pink/taupe!!! Congrats on winning!
March 17th, 2008 at 9:29 am
Thanks! I asked for the pink hexagons and then made a special request to get half a yard of that and half a yard of the pink and burgundy floral print. I haven’t heard back, so I guess I’ll find out the verdict when I get the package in the mail! It’s a win-win, so no worries.
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