Grandma Eleanor loves growing flowers and she loves to share them. So most of the time when I pick her up, she has some fresh picked flowers from her little garden. Most of the time it’s roses. This time it was zinnias.
Aren’t they pretty?
And check out Cowgirl Eleanor’s purse! Isn’t she a hoot? I’ve seen her carrying this a bunch of times, so it must be her favorite.
Eleanor finished the ottoman last weekend while we were out of town. She did a great job on it. I’m completely happy with it. She put a pretty big hem in it, but I think I can live with that.
And for your enjoyment, another video of Eleanor while we were fitting the slipcover on the chair for adjustments.
Eleanor sometimes talks about sex, oh my goodness, is that ever funny (no, didn’t catch that on video). We all just look at each other with big eyes and pretend that she is not talking. about. that. subject. Basically we just have to ignore her when she gets into that mode. I won’t even tell you what all she says. 🙂 She will blurt out whatever’s on her mind at any moment. She has a man friend right next door to her that she visits regularly and calls him Pop (or old fart, interchangeably) and he’s even older than she is. He lost his wife many years ago and they are friends. She said to me on the last visit that Pop’s son had been over there with shorts and t-shirt on and sure was looking sexy. 🙂 See, she’s a total mess.
We are working on the chair one more day this week and then I think it will be finished. Hallelujah! I’ve got the houndstooth fabric cut out and I’m going to sew those myself. With some braided trim. 😉
See! I’m getting brave.
If there is enough interest, I’m going to do a beadboard wallpaper party in a week or two. If you used the beadboard wallpaper and want to join the party, let me know by leaving a comment. I’m just not sure how many will participate, but I think it would be fun to see all the different projects ya’ll are using it for. I know I’ve seen at least 2 other blogs using it.
First off, I still want to be Eleanor when/if I groow up…LOL
The cowgirl purse. Precious!
YAY to you for doing the pillows yourself. Since you had your own live how-to show, I’m sure you picked up enough tips to DIY.
Enjoy!
:-D)
Hi Rhoda,
Your ottoman looks beautiful and your Grandma is just precious! Thanks for sharing her with us :). I’ve used your beadboard wallpaper and if I can get my boys’ bedroom done (2 weeks would be better) I’d love to join the party!
Blessings,
Beth
Eleanor is one special lady. She is doing a fabulous job for you.
Alison
I love the deep hem on the ottoman…make it look like a faint ribbon detail somehow. Grandma is precious.
Grandma Eleanor’s ottoman looks fabulous! I can’t wait to see the chair. This is time you will treasure and be so glad you caught it on video. I wish I had video of my own grandmother sewing.
I used the beadboard wallpaper in my kitchen after reading about it here. I’d love to join your party.
Your grandma is a doll. It is refreshing (?) to hear an elder talk about sex. Usually they deny ever doing the dirty, even if they have eight kids!
Love the ottaman and good for you for sewing too. I’d love to learn. Thinking about buying a machine on Craigs list but need to find someone to teach me….
Have a great week ,Rhoda!!
xoxo
Janie
Oh my stars, I love Eleanor, she is just precious. Can’t wait for posts on the beadboard wallpaper, I have used it several times and would love to share!
Rhoda, I love the ottoman, it looks really great. The deep hem looks great, I think. My grandmother used to come out with some real embarassing comments, too. She shocked us many times with things she said. Good for you that you have her to make your slip cover, I am going to have to buy a couple from Sure Fit. I hope I am not disappointed with them. Hugs, Cindy S.
well when our grandmas and aunts get older and start saying what ever they want …get skeeered. get very skeeered! lol… ive seen it happen but thankfully not about that.
whoa.
yes, please no videos lol
i have my own memories i try to forget!
Eleanor is too funny! I love the video… she did an awesome job on your ottoman, can’t wait to see the rest! My grandmother just passed away this summer and she was an avid sewer, so I am first in line to get her sewing table that she loved so much. Having that huge piece of her life here to remind me of her will be such a blessing.
Have a wonderful week. Stop by and check out my latest project! I finally stepped away from my schoolwork long enough to do something fun.
~Misti
I just have to tell you how much I adore Eleanor!!
Aren’t zinnia’s wonderful cutting flowers! I had those at the farm and they provided many pretty bouquets.
Looking forward to the beadboard wallpaper party. I haven’t used it, but I’m definitely interested in seeing all the projects. I think this might be a great solution for under the cabinets, at the condo.
Grandma Eleanor is a huge hit. She reminds all of us of someone in our lives. I love that you are asking her to remain active and productive. She is definitely up for the challenge if that ottoman is any judge.
I haven’t decided yet if I look forward to just being able to say whatever I want…most people get there if they live long enough!
You are a great sport!
Becky K.
Gorgeous zinnias!
And the ottoman slipcover turned out great! Loved the video with Eleanor…she’s a treasure. 🙂
Kimberly
I love zinnas, I used to grow them & quit a few years ago. They add such a punch to gardens. Eleanor is a hoot! sex … hmmmm!
Have a lovely week. TTFN ~ Marydon
Hi Rhoda
I enjoy your comments about your husband’s grandmother. I wish I still had a grandmother to enjoy!
I did use the beadboard wallpaper as backsplash in our dated (ugly) kitchen and it helped a ton. I’d like to join your party for that one.
Those grandmas are something else. Mine still drops a few choice curse words here and there. I don’t think she does it for effect…she does it to see our reaction. We always say, “Memom! Go wash your mouth out!” and she just hoots and hollers. It is hilarious! Gotta love those grandmas! You are so blessed to have Eleanor. She is precious! Pretty darn good seamstress as well!
The ottoman looks super! G’ma Eleanor is a treasure, for sure.
Rhoda, I used the beadboard wallpaper. So count me in on the party!
I think Eleanor is just the cutest little lady, you are so lucky to have her. It’s so amazing at how well she can still sew at her age, what a wonderful gift she has.
Blessings,
Linda
Hi Rhoda,
Thanks SO much for taking the time to help me, I appreciate the advice and am working on it. My font size seems to have a mind of its own and changes – but I’m not giving up yet.
Haven’t tried beadboard wallpaper, but I’ll come back to check it out and get inspired by those who have…
Marsha
She is a hoot! I remember when I was a kid thinking nobody had sex after 40. Love her flowers and how sweet that she always has a bunch for you.