Surf amongst yourselves II

I think I had a similar post title right after Bo's birthday party this summer. Or maybe it was before the party, when I was still frazzled. 

Anyhow, the most clever thing I've done in the last few days was to hang wool blankets on the curtain rods in our bedroom. It was an idea I think I found in Domino's green issue last year (correct me if I'm wrong, folks). Keeps the cold air out and makes me feel like a hibernating bear in a cave. J is loving the whole blackout effect--what is it with men wanting it pitch black when they sleep?

The project did involve a tiny bit of sewing. I added ribbon loops to the tops of the blankets so they could hang from something.

But instead of showing you a photo of Army green wool blankets hanging over my windows, I'd rather treat you to some eye candy from around the Internet. Enjoy ...

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From Ohdeedoh, this simple nursery. I'm loving the granny blanket and the sweet little jumper hanging from the wall:

This colorful Christmas wreath:

Denyse Schmidt's Yes We Can quilt, which she's raffling off in support of Barak Obama. I don't care who you're voting for, you have to admit that's an awesome and powerful quilt.

What is with me and the rainbows? I can't get enough of them. I'm stuck in 1984, apparently. Isn't this sweet?

This crafting-with-kids bunny puppet project.

And basically anything this woman does. Frig, she makes doing the laundry look beautiful.

Comments

[Virginia de Leon]

If anyone could make Army green wool blankets look good, it would be you, Megan. I've actually used wool blankets to block off an entire room and it looked awful -- although it did keep the house a little warmer. (I'd like to see a photo of your blankets as window dressing, if you get around to it.) I hope you're well! Let's catch up soon...

[Megan]

Aw thanks, Virginia. I really think the blankets are keeping some of the cold air out. And, as much as I love love love natural light, it's kind of fun to be in a cozy den this time of year. Cozy is relative. We have battles over the thermostat here. J thinks 63 is plenty. Brrrrr ... I'll post some photos asap. Just as soon as I get around to making the bed.