I made Ida buy a pillow.
We were chatting last night; I told her the very sad story of A-zon losing my bird pillow cover. I had a nice insert ready and everything.
Lost in space pillow:
She comforted me, and then I saw an even better pillow cover:
Of course she loved it, because Tabby Cowcat and mini-horse, and I kept nagging her to get one, too.
She did. But she was upset that mine is coming today and hers not until Friday. 😁
I’ll update when I get it stuffed up!
If any of you weirdos want one, too, it’s only $9.99! It would be kind of funny if a bunch of us got it … the pillow company would be all, ”Wow, big run on the Cowcat pillow this week! Make some more!”
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last yearlast modified: last yearI need to show y’all these beautiful chairs. I found them while dreaming about Scalamandre fabric out of my budget:
This fabric. Sigh. I’m in love.
Oh! And my Etsy Guatemalan horse purse came!
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I do like the pillows. I have an inexpensive IKEA sectional (gasp) in my basement and wanted to add a little color. I've always meant to add another solid color pillow with it (maybe blue or orange) but I like that these add a little fun to an otherwise fairly boring couch. I also really like embroidered pillows for the textural element. Plus the bird makes me smile.Jilly thanked pricklypearcactusJilly
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last yearPlease. If y’all saw my entire couch and loveseat. Shredded wheat.
I’ll take your Ikeas!
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last yearJinx, it's your fault I'm in the pillow cover rabbit hole. I love this one. Tonight I noticed Lizzie who is a bit senile didn't beg for her dinner like she always does, so I woke her, fed and brushed her, then a heavy duty rub on her cheeks and neck. She was a happy kitty.
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last yearlast modified: last yearLook what just came in the mail!
When it didn’t show up for days after the expected delivery day (which I didn't care about), I got a message that it was lost and a refund would be issued. Ok, bummer, but thanks.
I then ordered Arness Eastwood.
Today Bird showed up. I guess it took flight, but then wanted to soar a little before settling down to feather the nest. Sow some wild oats.
It’s really nicely made, I like it. Color is not what the photo showed, but that’s fine for a cheep pillow. :D
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last yearlast modified: last yearNo pressure. I don’t know how Arness Eastwood can be topped.
(That’s BS. You’re much more creative than I am. I was so close to going with Tu.rd Ferguson, but that’s one of our many nicknames for NOC.)
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last yearInsert came today for Birdie … this is one of my favorite A-zon finds ever.
Posing in the Baker, but it’s going in my bedroom (too dark in there for pics right now).
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last yearlast modified: last yearStill trying to convince Ida to get these shoes. Choice of three colors:
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last yearlast modified: last yearCarol, awesome! 😍
I saw the shoes on A-zon, but am leery of them … there are no reviews. It seems a bit sketchy to me:
I’d love to see them in person. 😄Jilly
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last yearlast modified: last yearHere is Mr. Cowboy Cat, contentedly riding in my sister’s living room:
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