Preparing

Over the past year or so I have developed an intense enthusiasm for seasonal decorating. Perhaps my friend/surrogate crafty momma, Pam, is starting to rub off on me. She is knowledgeable about every holiday, and has beautiful decorations to match. Seriously, EVERY holiday...it's mind boggling! Reading her blog has schooled me about holidays that I did not even know existed...and now I want the decorations (and the food) too! HA! Who knew that envy could be a crafty motivation?

The problem with seasonal decorating is that some amount of preparation must go in to it. For me, decorations are objects that must be curated over time, carefully chosen to come out of hiding year after year for repeat appearances in one's home. This requires a little more effort and thought than strolling down to Wal*mart and buying a holiday in a box. Does this sentiment make me sentimental or just mental? Hmm...

Anyways...I digress. I am trying to get better about this whole preparation thing. A few weeks ago I saw this adorable flag tutorial on Saltwater Kids, and I just knew that this banner had to be mine!



I did not spend a penny on this project - isn't that the best?! The yarn and the embroidery floss were in my stash. The stripey fabric was cut from an upholstery sample that an old employer gave to me. In lieu of denim, I replaced the blue fabric with wool cut from an old blazer.



I think it's quite handsome!



What about you? Seasonal decorating year round, YAY or NAY?