Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Making color choices from a computer

Look what came today


That was fast, and I love it! It does remind me that you can never trust color on the computer. As I have mentioned before, I love on-line shopping, but when it comes to specific color.....it's always a surprise.

Here is the on-line image of this rug


I think the brighter one will look great on my front porch. Which one do you prefer?
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Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Hunting for Outdoor Fabric

I LOVE fabric. I could look at it, feel it, and shop for it all day long! Here is a photo of my fabric collection:

 OK, maybe it borders on an addiction?

Today, I need to focus my fabric hunting attention on outdoor fabric for my front porch. My old cushions




could use a "freshening" up. I found this great site here, and ordered some additional outdoor foam. (Hint, regular foam will mildew and does not dry fast.) I plan on using the existing foam, only adding an additional inch for extra "cush for my tush". As for the fabric, I'm thinking white? Like this





I'll keep you posted!
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Linda {Calling it Home} Linda {Calling it Home}

Shopping on-line for Outdoor Rugs

I love choices! I don't know about you, but when I am looking for something, I wan to see all the possible choices available. Today, I am looking for an outdoor rug to go on my front porch. Here are the three choices, all from Ballard Designs, that I have narrowed it down to.....

This in gray (maybe a bit dull?)



 or, this (has that "Nantucket" feel)




and finally, this (the blue would compliment my bluestone patio)




and the winner is

This rug; I can't believe the price, too good to be true. I'll post photos when it arrives. Happy on-line shopping.
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