Pillow Addiction

Hello, my name is Lisa and I'm a pillow-holic.  I know it's a problem, but I just can't stop.  If I could change the throw pillows on my sofa every week, I would.  In fact, I think I have.  There's just something about a new pillow that can totally change your mood and the mood of your room.  It's a quick fix, and (usually) inexpensive, so why not?  

These pillows are from UK designer Megan Park.  I'm loving the fallish colors and the anthro-vibe they've got going on...

From her previous collection...

I have no intentions of quitting any time soon.

Progress...

Remember this post?  Here's a peek at what's been occupying my evenings for the last couple weeks.  I like it so far, but I'm starting to understand Jonathan Adler's $175 price tag for the original bargello pillow...needlepoint is pretty time consuming.  

what the finished project will look like

What do you think?

Pillow Jewelry

How about adding a little flair to your throw pillows?  These pillow corsages from AAlicia Accessories would add some instant style to any old pillow and bring it back to life.  You can also pin these onto your shirts, sweaters, or jackets for a very J. Crew look.  

Look Familiar?

I think so...

1. Original Jonathan Adler Kaleidescope Bargello Pillow

2. New Crate & Barrel Phoebe Pillow

Pillow Obsession

So I've been obsessed with the Jonathan Adler bargello chevron pillow for like, ever.  Something about it makes my heart leap every time I see it used in a space, it's just perfect.  However, the price tag leaves something to be desired.  At $175 a pop, I can't justify spending that much on a pillow, especially since I change my throw pillows like most people change their underwear.  Maybe this pillow could change that, maybe I would be content with it for years to come.  Probably not.  So, being the talented and thrifty girl that I am, I decided that I'm going to learn to needlepoint and make an Adler-inspired pillow of my own.  I picked up a couple of instruction books today at a thrift store and am going to give it a whirl.  I'll be sure to share my results here when I'm finished.  Until then, you can drool over these pics with me...

Heaven.

The bargello waves pattern is nice, too.

My new books, which cost a grand total of $1.25

*photos via: jonathan adler, domino, apartmant therapy