vintage home love: Pillow Ideas

One of the ways I like to change up the look of a room for pennies, besides paint, is throw pillows.  I usually always sew my own pillow covers because it’s much cheaper that way.  Even if you find some fabric that is a little on the pricey side per yard, you can always just buy a half a yard to cut the price.  And really, that is all you need anyway.  I like to use plain canvas for the backs of my pillows and the pretty fabric for the front.  That may seem like an obvious thing to do but actually,

 I didn’t figure that out till this past year.  🙂

I am so happy with them.  

By far, the question I am asked the most via email is where did we buy our bamboo shades in our kitchen and dining area.  Unfortunately, I don’t think they are available any longer.  We bought them about 6 years ago and recently tried to find another set without any luck.

But I like these just as much.

I was so excited to come across this pillow cover at Restoration Hardware ON CLEARANCE a few months ago.  It’s a tiny pillow but who cares.  I loved it and it wasn’t a budget buster.

It was almost $16 per yard but I just bought a half a yard, cutting the price in half.

I love that fabric.com will allow you to buy a half instead of a whole.

So, that’s it for now.  Stay tuned for more pillow changes coming up….

Have a great Monday!

Diana