Wednesday, July 13, 2011

2 Daughters and a Daybed

This is the photo that started it all.
Two daughters living 1500 miles apart. Two separate emails less than a week apart. Both with this photo attached!

One daughter about to move into her own place asking if I think this would work for her living room sofa and would I help make all the pillows and things.
One daughter newly married asking if I could make "a little simple skirt thing like she has on her couch"!
I got such a kick out of this! The funny thing is...I'm wondering where can I put one of these in my house!

Not only has this photo been such an inspiration but it's been the source of finding two new (new to me), amazing blogs.  
First is the talented Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia. 
Photo courtesy of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Kristin's blog is where we first saw the now famous photo of the daybed. But one stop by her blog and I was hooked by her talent and style!  
In May 2011, Kristin wrote about Anita at Cedar Hill Ranch.
Photo courtesy of Cedar Hill Ranch
Not only was I hooked but it was LOVE at first sight when I saw Anita's ranch!
Now some of you may already be on a first name basis with these talented ladies and their blogs but I am a new acquaintance! I feel like I just received two gifts that I can't wait to unwrap! Layer by inspiring layer!
But don't just take my word for it. Go by and see for yourself! But make sure you have plenty of time to linger and browse and soak up all the inspiration. And don't miss the tours or photos of each of their homes. I'm thinking you'll be just as enchanted as I was!

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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Oh I love that daybed and those blogs. What fun that both girls were inspired by the same thing!

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  2. KimMalkJuly 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    I've seen Kristin's blog, but not Anita's. What a beautiful inspiration daybed.

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  3. Ann from On Sutton PlaceJuly 13, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Thanks for featuring those blogs...and good luck with the daybeds! I loved helping my daughter but she's fairly close-by. Can't imagine doing it if she were across the country!

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  4. Amy ChalmersJuly 13, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    I recently found Kristins blog and love it!

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  5. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaJuly 13, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Aren't you just the sweetest! Thank you for such kind words! I just love Anita's bed and I wish you luck with your's. Let me know when it's all finished :)
    XO
    Kristin

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  6. StacyJuly 13, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    This daybed is gorgeous, and I can see why the girls both loved it! It's sort of like you and me living 1200 miles apart and buying the same shirt at Target. Sisters just do those kinds of things. :)

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  7. Anita at Cedar Hill July 13, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I love, love this story. I hope you will share us what you end up doing. I know it will be fabulous. You are too kind.

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  8. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Sonya ~ must be genetics, right? How else could you explain it? Amazing story - amazing daybed. Just plain pretty. So nice of you to drop by my blog and leave such a thoughtful comment. I made the ruffled chair cover, it was really necessary - the chair cushion has a not- so-flattering gold colored fabric beneath! But later found that fabulous toss pillow at a wonderful shop in Fredericksburg TX called Home at Last. Anyway, it's wonderful to meet you and meet your blog too! take care, Diane

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  9. PamelaJuly 13, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    How funny Sonya! Can I be one of your daughters too!? I need a slip cover for a wingback chair! Ha!! I found the chair for $35 but am hesitant to purchase it because I have no clue on how to cover it. I know what I want it to look like but am afraid it will sit in the garage forever.
    Hope your week is going well!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    This is lovely! I want to be a daughter too! This is such a sweet story. I also love both blogs. It is so nice to "meet" such talented ladies that inspire us! Thank you for your lovely blog too!

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  11. Gypsy HeartJuly 16, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    How funny! GMTA, right? I love both blogs and I think it's great that you featured them.

    xo
    Pat

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  12. Restore and RenewJuly 17, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I quite like those pillows.
    Thanks for visiting my blog. I am now a follower.

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  13. Yvonne @ StoneGableJuly 17, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Sonya, That day bed is just gorgeous... I can see why all of you loved it at first sight.
    I agree about those blogs! What talent!
    But then again, I think you are in the same league!
    Yvonne

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  14. LJuly 20, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Sonya, love the story of your daughters and this photo of the daybed. I can see why they like it it is pretty,

    Thank you, for sharing the two blogs. I look forward to visiting them.

    Hope you're doing well.~ L

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  15. JillyJuly 21, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    I like the story of your daughters and the photographs also. I really enjoyed this blog so much.
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  16. StephanieJuly 21, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I Follow and LOVE both blogs! I'm trying to talk Anita into renting me some space on her porch! So funny that both daughters loved the same photo!

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