Selling Local

Ah Fall. I think it makes me even happier than summer. Probably because it's my birthday month. I read somewhere that you tend to love the season your birthday is in. I'm full of silly, fun facts like that. And it's been smelling so great outside! The other day the lawn service came and almost weren't going to cut the lawn. I had to beg him that it needed a cut, just so I could have that freshly cut grass smell in crispy October. It's the little things that make me so happy. Like what's happening for my little pillow company. My pillows designs are now featured in two stores! There is a brand new downtown Milford, Connecticut, boutique called Sophie Claire's. It is the cutest, sweetest store for many reasons. Milford residents might remember it as the former Wanda's Sugar Shack, a place of very delicious proportion and incredible childhood memories picking out penny candy before heading over to a double fe I wish Amy many years of SWEET success! Her Grand Opening is this weekend with lots of fun and exciting events going on. Be sure to go straight to her page and "like" it right now!

A display of my pillow designs at Sophie Claire's in Milford, CT

I am in love with love. 

I did my middle daughter's bedroom in this color and paired it with yellow, lilac and greens.
It is so cute!

Polka dots are a big seller. They are all over my house and look great with any color.

My pillow designs at OCEAN SPRAY INTERIORS in Milford, CT

My whole house is done in white with accents, much like this photo.

This seashell print is so beautiful in person. And it looks great here with all the different color blues. If you haven't been to Ocean Spray Interiors, you need to make a day trip.

I am also featured in quite possibly my favorite nautical store EVER, and it happens to be in my hometown! Ocean Spray Interiors is right across from the Green in Milford, Connecticut. another fun fact. Milford boasts the LARGEST Green in Connecticut. A great reason to visit us here! This store smells so incredible. Just walk in, and it's an instant happy. There are a lot of wonderful things to do and see here, and new things are popping up all the time. so I truly hope you come and check it out. #buylocal!

Red Sox Devotion

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY HUSBAND, THE DEVOTED RED SOX FAN!
HE's NOT SHAVING UNTIL...WELL, WE ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO TALK ABOUT IT. SUPERSTITIOUS!

This is my husband, John, a devoted Red Sox fan. He's from Massachusetts and says he's been a fan ever since he was born. John and I met at work in Connecticut. I wish I could say I sit alongside him and watch every game on TV, but I can't. And it's not because I am from Connecticut. Here's a little clue: I almost wrote episode instead of game. So that should tell you something. I don't follow professional sports. How am I going to find time between Homeland, The Good Wife, re-runs of Downton Abby, my Book Club book, and schlepping my kids around?

But, sports are John's life. And the Sox are his favorite. In fact, he calls them "his family." After us, of course. The whole concept seems kinda funny to me, and we love to endlessly joke with him. I mean, how can this be your family when members are constantly being kicked out and traded for new members? Where is the loyalty?
"What kind of a family kicks you out?" I always ask.
"You're too literal," he says. "It's baseball."
"Whatever. It's not real."
"Yes. It is."

All I know is my husband is sporting a beard. And it's getting very hairy. And he is hoping he is not shaving anytime soon. And since it was his birthday, I decided to make him something special for good luck. So he can sit back, watch the games, and let the beard grow. Fingers crossed, of course.

www.etsy.com/listing/165740636/red-sox-pillow-b-logo-in-red

Our Pillow Back is Navy Polka Dot. But that's just us.

This is how it looks in my house.

Every Pillow Tells a Story