Crochet Floor Cushion

This thing is my pride and joy as of the moment. I'm completely in love, and am ready to tell the world!
I have been working on this bad boy for longer than I should have, but now that it is finished, I am so stoked!

This is where it started...

I started off with a granny mandala pattern from Crochet With Raymond
I made two different ones, with different colors (except for the white).

I had some extra memory foam lying around, and have been cutting it up for random projects. I used some for a pillow, and then used some for this cushion. I wanted it to be pretty thick, cause I know my butt will fall asleep if its too thin. I decided that three layers high was enough for my desired effect.




Once I had the top and bottom done, and had my base measured and cut out, I was able to eyeball the size I needed for the side. I just measured the height, and made a long strip going around.

Then I attached that long strip to both sides using a single crochet.


AND....TA DA!!!!!!!

Isn't she amazing?!?!?!?

I love how both sides are a different color scheme!

This cushion is a great size, and is really comfortable to sit on! I love how it looks with my cool pillows in the background too!

Come on- You know your in love too...

Pillow Talk

There are some really great pillows out there! Here are some on Etsy I am really drooling over! I'm thinking I am going to make some pillows soon, but I like to look around and get ideas for the things I want.

Peacock tree pillow

Pop garden large daisy pillow

Retro leaf pillow

Purple with birds and branches

Nautical Reef Throw Pillow

Colorful Birds Pillow cover


Can you tell I'm into the whole retro deal?
I am totally digging all the color! That is what spring and summer are about- brighter days, and brighter colors!

Fall Pillows

I have really been on a pillow kick lately! Its just cause I am on the hunt for the perfect pillows or material for my own home. I don't have too many, and the existing ones are extremely boring. I have actually been having a hard time- because I am a cheapskate!

I want the Fall to come back- lately its been super hot and I am totally over it. I have been thinking a lot about the season and hoping that if my house is ready for the cozy fall, maybe Mother Nature will be too... Here are just a couple of pillows I love that would instantly bring the fall into any room


I LOVE these. I saw some big ones at IKEA a little while ago, and I wish I would have gotten them. Since then, I have been wanting to make some of my own, but I can't seem to find a good enough sweater at Goodwill :( It WILL happen- I swear

Love this color scheme for fall- different, but still Fall!

Owls. My newest (weird & random) obsession. I have been completely attracted to owls lately, and am not really sure where it came from. Its like I woke up one morning, and all the sudden was obsessed. Strange... Leslie, whats that mean?
Anyways, they scream Fall to me

Love, love, love this pillow. The pattern is quite unique, and I adore the color scheme- you really could adjust it to any season!

I adore the idea of using some cheap little embellishments to spice up your existing pillows. *Keeping a mental note of that*

Mmmmmmm. That was the first thing that came to mind. Love everything about it. Enough said...

Typical fall colors, in some cute and funky patterns.

Pillow talk

Pillows really do make the world of a difference in any room. They are the perfect accessory- varying in size, shape, color, pattern, texture, softness, and overall appeal. You can have a neutral room, and lots of interesting pillows, and your whole space will look colorful and comfortable.

I am in the process of trying to find the perfect pillows for my living room so this is an inspirational post indeed!

I believe anybody can tell that I really like purple, and I also really like the lotus flower (hence the header) and even have a tattoo of a purple lotus flower. Having said that, how much do you think I love these pillows? A LOT!!!!!

Layering them in any place or room brings in color, pattern, and textures to any space. They are a great accent to the bed, and the other colors that are around the room.

I love this space! The pillows and the lamp add nice pattern and interest, while the branch vase with the flowers, the baskets on the shelf, and the curtains, add fabulous texture! All playing off the same neutral colors. I love it. The pattern on these pillows is one of my favorite patterns.


Here are some pillows that I found that I would just love to have in my house!

These from Crate & Barrel are fabulous!

I love the pattern and the bold color of the first, and I especially love peacocks. I have been wanting a peacock pillow for a long time...

The oh so talented Jonathan Adler always has fabulous things and his pillows definitely aren't an exception!

Mmmm look at all that color! I love this design! This pillow could go with anything, in any room!

Love the boldness!
Of course I had to put in another peacock pillow!


And when it comes to pillows, we can't ever leave out the amazing selection from Anthropologie!

Again with the owls... They are just too cute!

Great spring pillows!

My sister would have gone crazy over this pillow! I would love it on my bed right now. It would be just the perfect touch to my otherwise white room, and it would give it a more cozy-homey feel.

Love the dark pattern with a punch of yellow! These on a couch, with yellow gourd lamps on a console table just behind the couch. So adorable!


I must say, this one is probably my favorite. I love the bold lines, and the pop of the red and pink. My living room would look awesome with these pillows! They might be a little too girly for my man though...