Black Friday. It seems that's all I've heard the TV talking about for weeks. But I've never really been much of a shopper. I can't imagine getting up at 4 in the morning to shop for anything. I don't even like to drive NEAR the shopping centers on Black Friday or anytime thereafter.
But THIS year, when my daughter suggested we go shopping on Black Friday, I jumped at the chance. How could I not? First of all, our destination was Mary Jo's Cloth Store in Gastonia, NC, (only the best fabric store in NC). And second, the objective of this trip was to find the PERFECT combination of layette fabric for my grandson (due in April).
Erica was looking for something bright with a jungle theme. She has an artistic friend who is going to paint a tree and wonderful jungle creatures on the walls of the nursery and our job was to find a fabric that could both inspire and blend with the artwork. 
And you know what? I bet we hadn't looked more than ten minutes when she found the most wonderful print with big, beautiful bugs all over it. It will be perfect as the main print, and we're pairing it with these other coordinating fabrics. We think everything will work just right with the turquoise walls of the nursery.
So all in all, it really was a perfect day. We may have missed all those bargains out at the mall, but I think I got the best deal of all. Because it really doesn't get much better than an all day road trip to my all-time favorite fabric store with my all-time favorite girl!
So all in all, it really was a perfect day. We may have missed all those bargains out at the mall, but I think I got the best deal of all. Because it really doesn't get much better than an all day road trip to my all-time favorite fabric store with my all-time favorite girl!
That's going to be cute! Please be sure to share pictures as the items get finished. Love the bugs! And that would work for either gender.
ReplyDeleteI've only been to Mary Jo's twice...so far. It is the best way to find solace in a chaotic world. Of course, a non-fabric-holic would think that it was filled with chaos. I wish I didn't live so far away. My bank account is glad!
ReplyDeleteLove the selections for the nursery. Will be looking forward to the finished projects. Happy baby.
Beckie in Brentwood, TN
I love that fabric...there will be pictures of the finished room ....right???
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the new GrandSon....I too am expecting a little boy come January. Now if I could just get my DIL in the mood to decorate like you did.....hmmmm???
alwaysalice, Central Texas fan!!!
Love the fabrics! Erica inherited her Mom's eye didn't she?
ReplyDeleteI'm pea-green - What's this, twice recently you've gone to Mary Jo's?