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Husband’s Idea

September 3, 2011 at 11:11 am by Claudia

Remember the embroidered ‘Nice’ that I stitched and then tacked onto a pillow? It’s on our bed.

Knowing that Don doesn’t always notice these things, I pointed it out to him today.

He said I should embroider another one that says ‘So-So’ and attach it to the other side of the pillow. Depending on how ‘things’ (ahem) go, one side or the other can be displayed. Sort of like the signs judges used to hold up for figure skating before computers came along.

Then he said I should market and sell them.

Oh, that boy.

Filed Under: decorating, embroidery, husband 30 Comments

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  1. Connie says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:17 am

    LOL LOL. Well, I think you should also embroider one that says WOW!!, just in case, honey. ;-)
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  2. Carol at Serendipity says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:24 am

    Very good.
    Carol

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  3. Privet and Holly says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:45 am

    Claudia, I was
    sure he was going
    to suggest “naughty!”
    Wouldn’t that be
    funny? Sort of a
    romantic barometer : )
    Okay, now I’m blushing!
    xx Suzanne
    PS: I agree with him
    about the selling part ~
    your embroidery is so
    beautiful!

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  4. Hartwood Roses says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:49 am

    This sound EXACTLY like something a husband would suggest! (Their minds work a bit differently than ours do.) I love the idea.

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  5. Deb says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:51 am

    He’s funny!

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  6. Caseymini says

    September 3, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Claudia, at least he didn’t suggest several pillows using a point system!!LOL Unfortunately, knowing how long embroidery takes to do, I don’t think that you could get people to pay you what they are really worth when they are finished. The one that you did is really pretty. Keep up the good work.

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  7. GerryART says

    September 3, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Great sense of humor! !
    Very beautiful handiwork, Claudia.
    Love the headboard.
    hugs
    Gerry

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  8. The Garden Bell says

    September 3, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    That Don is one wise cookie. He’s a keeper. Perfect idea. So glad you have found a LABOR of LOVE to work on this weekend.

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  9. rosanna says

    September 3, 2011 at 12:32 pm

    He he, your husband made me giggle….Rosanna

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  10. ImagiMeri says

    September 3, 2011 at 12:34 pm

    What a lovely vignette you’ve got there, especially that headboard…..gosh I love roses. Your pillow is so pretty, and I don’t see any reason why you shouldn’t try out selling a couple just to see how it goes.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  11. Jill says

    September 3, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    *giggle* :)

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  12. Snappy Di says

    September 3, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    He’s a keeper. Maybe you should pay him an ‘idea’ fee. LOL

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  13. Createology says

    September 3, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    Your pillow is lovely. The simplicity of your embroidery really shines through. Safe Labor Holiday weekend…

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  14. Teresa says

    September 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm

    Funny! Your husband must have a great sence of humor! I just love your pillow. It is so simple and pretty.

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  15. Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness says

    September 3, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    Leave it up to a guy to think of something like that.

    HA! I too have to point out things to hubby, he seldom notices much. Once I bought a new rug for the kitchen floor. He never noticed it. As long as the place is clean and he has a place to rest after a busy day that is quite, that is fine for him.

    Hope your day is good.

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  16. Dorthe says

    September 3, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    Claudia, those husbonds of ouers, are surely funny -lol- and not too observing ,when it comes to home decorating.
    I think you should keep your beautiful embroidered pillow (s) :)
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  17. Mereknits says

    September 3, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I think he is on to something. They would sell like crazy. Loved our chat today. Sorry for all the mess.
    Meredith

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  18. Maryjane-The Beehive Cottage says

    September 3, 2011 at 3:58 pm

    So So, Nice, indeed! Very pretty Claudia! xox

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  19. Marydon says

    September 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Connie always comes up with the BEST … chuckle! I agree you should be selling your beautiful work Claudia. Exquisite.

    Have a lovely & safe holiday weekend.
    tTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  20. Rizzi says

    September 3, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    WHAT A GUY…….HE KNOWS HIS EMBROIDERY…….IT IS VERY PRETTY, DELICATE AND CHARMING. YOU SOUND SO GOOD, I AM HAPPY FOR YOU, GLAD YOU FEEL BETTER. HUGS FOR SCOUT AND RILEY. HAVE A GOOD LABOR DAY. RIZZI

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  21. Coralie Cederna Johnson says

    September 3, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    Beautiful embroidery! Lovely post!
    Happy PINK day!
    Coralie

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  22. Sparky says

    September 4, 2011 at 2:22 am

    lol, who gets to decided what side is showing-hubby or wife?

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  23. Stacy says

    September 4, 2011 at 2:24 am

    oops, that was me above, i didnt know my hubby was signed into my google acct

    -stacy

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  24. Zuzu says

    September 4, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Sooooo funny! Thank you for the giggle! :)
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  25. Paula ~ castleandcottagesigns says

    September 4, 2011 at 11:48 am

    too cute, that Don! Looks like you had a glorious day in Boston!
    hugs,
    paula;)

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  26. Manuela@A Cultivated Nest says

    September 4, 2011 at 3:05 pm

    LOL!! I love that idea! Too funny.

    Your stitchery is so pretty! I really love hand embroidered things and hope to be able to do a little this winter when things get calmer around here.

    Manuela

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  27. Karen says

    September 4, 2011 at 6:43 pm

    I think he’s on to something!…

    very cute.

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  28. Lynn says

    September 4, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Not a bad idea, actually!
    Your blog is looking really pretty!

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  29. Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says

    September 5, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    ha! Love it! I used to have pillows on our bed that said Tonight and Not Tonight. He was forever more switching them…. :)

    Reply
  30. Elizabeth says

    February 2, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Love the pillow! Great post as well!

    Reply
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