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The winner is #13!!
Congrats to Jusmom1
On August 27, 2011, the
week my first book was released, the East Coast was visited by Hurricane
Irene. Sadly, Irene dropped a 100 year old tree on the back of our
home before leaving Richmond, VA. It was a terrifying night, thankfully
we were all in the same room together and as far away from impact as
possible. The next afternoon I attended my book release party in
shock while my husband found tree guys and dealt with the insurance
company.
Sometime within the 7 months that it took to reno our home I realized that when life gives you lemons you make
lemonade. Well, let me tell you, I was given a whole lot of lemons!! Once I had a new roof, ceilings and plaster
walls I was able to have new paint. New paint color means makeover
in my world. Thus, the concept of At Home with Modern June
was born.
The tree fell on the back of the house, it was so big you could only see the tippy top of the chimney. Early on that fateful day I had spent the day sewing away in my home studio, looking out the window at the tree swinging from side to side. I had a horrible feeling and I got out of that room as quickly as I could. Here's a look at the studio reno photos.
Enough with the doom and gloom, let's fast forward to what that home studio looks like today! Bright new windows allow the light to shine into my sewing cave! Pot lights replaced the ugliest and most ineffectual light fixture of all time. Once this room was done, I was able to get to work sewing up a new home for my family!
In At Home with Modern June have an entire chapter devoted to chapter devoted to sewing/creating for a creative space. There is an Ironing Table and a Sewing Supply Case (featured on Crafty Pod). As well as an Embroidered Pincushion and a Sewing Machine Cover. My favorite project is my GIANT Mood Board!!
Today I am giving away a copy of my book and a pretty bundle of ribbons so you can make your own mood board! Please leave a comment so you are entered to win. Tell us what your planning to make next and what your inspiration is?
XOXOX,
Kelly
