I once read a quote that said "A sure way to avoid housework, Live Outside!"
And that is pretty much my mantra in the summer. We live outside. We eat outside, we cook outside and its not unusual for us to sleep outside.
In all the Spring magazines right now you see beautiful porches with pillows in the all of the chairs. And I can't help but think of how impractical that is. I mean, it might be nice for a party or having friends over. But do you really want to be running out as soon as it starts to rain everytime to bring in your pillows before they get soaked? The alternative is to have pillows that are stinky and sopping for days as the stuffing dries out. I know this from experience.
But I have been wanting some pillows in the boys' tree house since last year. And after making the tablecloth, my mind has been focused on other ways to use this plastic backed fabric.
So, here you go...another upcycle of a painter's drop cloth.
Tree house pillows, under a tree pillows, yard cushions, porch pillows...whatever you choose to call them. But the gist of it is pillows that can be left outside. The plastic backing keeps the pillow stuffing from getting wet and the outside fabric dries in the warm sun in about 5-8 minutes...we timed it.
The original idea was to have the boys draw a picture of themselves on the swings, climbing the rope swing, etc. But they weren't into it at the time. So, I added their initials in the corner and called it a day. They'll probably get colored, or painted, paperclipped or duck taped in some fashion anyway - as is the fate of most things around here it seems.
The boys think their new pillows are pretty cool. They told me yesterday that now all they need is a light source and they'll be all set for the summer. We did some internet research last night and found Not Martha's sun jars. I have a sneaky suspicion :elecricity: will play a big role in this summer's fun.
Now remember that glider? Im thinking it needs come comfy pillows to go with that cushion.
Spring break begins officially for us at 2:40 p.m. 10 days of uninterrupted little boy fun is on its way! Wish me luck. I'll post here if I need reinforcements or a rescue party.