Adding Some Pretty

My dining room table is a constant source of frustration to me.

The color gives me the hebe-jeebies every time I look at it.

(hubby is strongly against painting it)

My sister insists that it's not "that bad". 

The more I fixate on it the more I'm convinced that it doesn't fit the look I'm going for.

It's either cleared off and boring like today

 ~or~

cluttered with unfinished projects, sewing supplies, homework, and who know what else.

This weekend I figured it was time to give this hard working table a little TLC

- and try to cover up a little of the ugly.

I dug around in my sewing supplies and came out with some left over dropcloth fabric.

Inspired by all the wonderful ruffled table runners I've seen around blogland,

I decided to make myself one.

I kept the edges raw to add a little texture and I think she turned out very well.

A little pretty. . .

ahhhhh, so much better!

Hope you all have a great day,

Robin