I've never thought of myself as domestic, but I think it's starting to kick in. Maybe it's because the dreaded 3-0 is coming up soon...too soon!
Anyway, here are some of my attempts at being domestic. Let me say this started because I wanted a sewing machine and Brian kept saying I would never use it and I HAVE to prove Brian wrong. (the problem is he knows this and uses this information as reverse psychology...and I let him..and it works...what is wrong with me??) So, the Wilhite's moved to India and Michelle decided to sell her sewing machine and guess who bought it? That's right, I did. AND I've used it.
My first attempt at sewing were these crib protectors. Not my best work, but they do the job. Christine can no longer put bite marks on her crib rails. And they look cute! I did it without a pattern...just made it up. It didn't take long after I figured out how to wind the bobbin (that's right, I know what a bobbin is) and thread the machine. That part took a while...thankfully Michelle kept the instruction manual.
Then the big project. We needed curtains in our breakfast nook. I measured and used a sheet to make my first set and it was slightly successful. Luckily my mom came into town and she helped. When I first showed her the old curtains (which I was trying to copy, again no pattern) she said "no problem, we'll knock it out in an hour." Five hours later she said "this may be the most complicated thing I've ever sewed." We even had to make an emergency midnight trip to Walmart to finish it. But, we did it!! And I LOVE them! So, what would have cost me $90 a curtain at Pottery Barn, ended up costing me $50...how GREAT is that??? (Have I mentioned that I am also starting to love finding deals and coupons, and saving money...seriously my husband is starting to wear on me...don't tell him I said that!)
My next project didn't involve a sewing machine. I wanted to decorate the house for the fall and someone introduced me to Thrifty Decor Chick and I got some ideas. I didn't do too much, but it was fun...I can't wait for Christmas!!
By the way, I didn't come up with the phrase "domestic anointing" on my own. (I'm not clever enough for that.) I got it from Beth Moore. My bible study group just finished her study on Esther and it was amazing...highly recommend it!
