Reclaimed Doug Fir End table

 I've been sick for over two weeks now, which hopefully explains my lack of recipes posted of recent.  My husband made me an end table during my first week.  It is exactly what I wanted.

 I had seen pictures of people bringing in tree stumps, bark and all.  Not my taste. 

 He cut it and hand planed it.  Some oil and wax later, and she's done.  It's perfect. 

 Ideas for dinner tonight?
A new take on Italian Fettuccine pie

 And a salad?
 Cream Cheese Pepper Salad 

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Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash

I wasn't sure what to do with Butternut Squash.  I had never bought any.  This recipe makes a tasty side to lots of dishes.

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. parsley
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 Cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes  

Directions: 
Combine Parsley through Pepper in a bowl and add squash to coat.  Put on a non stick pan and bake for 35-45 Min. at 400 F degrees.  Halfway through toss with a spatula, so they brown evenly.  Pierce with a fork to make sure their done.


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Chevron Pillow Covers Tutorial

I Really like the chevron pattern.  I've been trying to find something to make with it. 

I downloaded my pattern from google and traced it onto freezer paper.  I cut it out with an Exacto knife, and ironed it onto my material. 

I used gray acrylic paint on my fabric, and applied it with a foam brush.  I let it dry and then carefully peeled it off so I could do the other pillow. 

I placed a cloth over top the fabric and ironed it for a few seconds to make sure the paint stays when I wash it.  I sewed them up and viola!

I really like how these turned out, and they really add to my living room. 

Here is one of my other painted pillows

I saw it on The Nest and thought I'd make my own.  What design would you copy?


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