Off subject...Room Makeover!

I took some time off to re-do my daughter's bedroom while she's away at college.  We set a deadline of Spring Break to get it done, and I'm happy to report we made it!  Our daughter came up with the color scheme - Navy, Lime Green and White - and I was excited to get going!

*****BEFORE*****

I didn't take many before pictures because it was a typical messy teenager room, and I didn't think I had the energy to clean it up just for "before" pictures!  The walls were a light blue, and there were tan and brown stripes painted around the top of the room.  It looked pretty neat once upon a time.

*****AFTER*****

We went with a pretty navy blue on the walls, and we used lime green, white and grey as accent colors.  

She used to have a queen bed, but we went with two twin beds in an L-shape.  This allows us to configure the beds however we need them for our guests.  It also makes a cool lounging space when our daughter is home from school.

I tried my hand at a little do-it-yourself canvas art.  I think it turned out "OK".  Our daughter liked it, and that's what counts. 

Now back to crocheting!   My Etsy Shop

Crochet Blankets

A few crochet blankets I have finished recently.  I plan to send them to https://www.facebook.com/pinkwarriorsbattle .  Check them out if you crochet - they are doing something wonderful!

Sock Monkeys Blog

My sweet sister, Kris, passed away in October 2013 after an 18 year fight with Breast Cancer.  My other sister and I have created a blog called Sock Monkey Smiles to donate new Sock Monkey to others who could use a smile.  We wanted to find a way to honor her that would bring smiles and laughter to people's lives, just like she did for us.  She loved Sock Monkeys!

http://sockmonkeysmiles.blogspot.com/

Some new listings:

Crochet Dishcloths / Washcloths - Aqua Blue, Lime Green, Yellow & Hot Pink

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105129503/crochet-dishcloths-washcloths-set-of-4?ref=shop_home_active

Crochet Dishcloths / Washcloths - Blue, Cream Tan

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161448334/crochet-dishcloths-washcloths-set-of-3?ref=shop_home_active

Crochet Scrubbies - White with Aqua Blue Basket

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161955862/crochet-scrubbies-with-crochet-basket?ref=shop_home_active

CCrochet Dishcloths / Washcloths - Dark Pink, Lime Green, Hot Blue, Purple

https://www.etsy.com/listing/159119607/crochet-dishcloths-washcloths-set-of-4?ref=shop_home_active

Crochet Scrubbies - Aqua Blue with White Basket

https://www.etsy.com/listing/161966715/crochet-scrubbies-with-crochet-basket?ref=listing-shop-header-4

Selling in a gift shop now!

For anyone in the Des Moines, IA area, I was approached by a gift shop to sell my crochet dishcloths/washcloths there. Their store website is:http://www.sweetlysaidgiftshop.com/ . They are located at Hickman & Merle Hay Road (NE corner).

All proceeds from the sale of my cloths go to my sister Kris to help with her cancer treatment expenses. You can read more about that here:https://www.etsy.com/shop/NicoleMichael/about/

New Crochet Creations - Scrubbies & Dishcloths / Washcloths

Some new crochet creations:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157385613/crochet-scrubbies-with-crochet-basket?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/157375780/crochet-scrubbies-with-crochet-basket?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/124945073/crochet-dishcloths-washcloths-set-of-3?ref=shop_home_active

https://www.etsy.com/listing/154724469/crochet-washcloths-dishcloths-set-of-2?ref=shop_home_active

New listings!

Just re-listed these popular items:

I love the bright colors of these Crochet Washcloths / Dishcloths.

These are two-sided and double this crochet sponges!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NicoleMichael

As always, all proceeds from my crocheting goes to my sister to help with her cancer treatment medical expenses.