For the last three days I have been suffering from the "icks" as we like to call them around here. Basically all the various flu symptoms but in a milder, gentler form because i did get a flu shot back in October. Greg worked all weekend and my kiddos rose to the occasion and worked together to keep the house from becoming too much of a pigsty. And I even drove them to Taekwondo practice - kiddos received loads of exercise while mama sat in the car and watched though the window so as not to infect the innocent. I woke up feeling much better this morning and headed right back to volunteer at the very place where I contracted the illness - my kiddos' school.
Enough about me. The Spring issue of Rhythm of the Home launched yesterday and it is gorgeous and full of wonderful ideas and information. I could not stop reading this piece on keeping free range bunnies - how awesome is that! And under the section for 'warmth' you can find my article on using and making lavender drawer liners.
These are so simple to sew and a great way to encourage kiddos to keep their belongings neat and put away.
Now about you. You can have your very own lavender drawer liner along with a heart tea towel for your kitchen. I am giving away 2 sets - just leave a comment on this post and I will announce 2 winners on Monday, March 7th. There is also a giveaway on the Rhythm of the Home blog where you can win items donated by many of the contributors so be sure to leave a comment there too. I had intended to donate my items to the ROTH giveaway but missed the deadline - enough said.
I hope you sew some of these - they will make your drawers (and clothes) smell wonderful. My girly (she's six) now smells her underwear each morning before putting it on to "make sure the drawer liner is working properly!" Quality control at its finest, people. They also make great gifts - my kiddos gifted these to their teachers for Valentine's day.
Have a wonderful Wednesday and don't forget to leave a comment for the giveaway!
I love how you say, "encourage the kiddos to keep their things neat and put away." What about encouraging me? I'm a wreck, a wreck in progress, but I would love my undies to smell like lavendar too.
There are so many happy fabrics out there now. This is so dangerous. I need to hobby focus.
Posted by: elns | March 02, 2011 at 04:56 PM
I meant to send you a message this morning after I read ROTH, but the day kind-of got away from me....
Anyhow, when I was first looking at ROTH, the very first article I went to was yours -- except I didn't know you wrote it. I was thinking how lovely these lavender drawer liners are. I should have known it was you! What a great idea. I'm so glad you've got a quality control supervisor in the house.
Posted by: Jodi | March 02, 2011 at 07:36 PM
These sound like a great idea and a wonderful gift - I love the scent of lavender
Posted by: Aussie Maria | March 02, 2011 at 08:18 PM
How pretty they are! I'd love to win a set! Glad you're feeling better, there has been so much going around lately.
Posted by: Rose | March 02, 2011 at 09:45 PM
I love what "elns" says about needing "hobby focus"! I could use a dose of that too.
I'm glad you're feeling better. So many kids in my daughter's k'garten have been out with the icks this week. Take good care!
I read the ROTH from cover to cover in about three different sittings today. It's a very good issue in my opinion. I have a good amount of dried lavender left from holiday gift-making and plan to make some as gifts. Winning your giveaway would be a bonus. :) Thank you!
Posted by: annri | March 02, 2011 at 09:57 PM
These are beautiful! I have been so sick this winter and I had the flu shot; I am a teacher, so I should expect it. I hope you are feeling better!
Posted by: Audrey | March 02, 2011 at 10:21 PM
Oh, these look wonderful! Scented drawer liners are so rare anymore, it seems. I'd love to win these!
Posted by: Beetnik Mama | March 02, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Amazing giveaway! I confess that I need encouragement to keep my undies neat and put away :-)
Hope you're all feeling better soon!
Posted by: Courtney | March 03, 2011 at 12:17 AM
They sure look yummy. I'm your great fan and it would be an honor to get one of your own work to add all those I've made by your tutorials. Have a great day.
Posted by: dita | March 03, 2011 at 05:21 AM
Your liners look wonderful! I haven't had time to pour over ROTH but I can't wait to see your contribution! Sorry you have been ill, I hope the end of your week is relaxing and you can catch up and feel fantastic this weekend.
Posted by: Andrea | March 03, 2011 at 07:56 AM
if i won i probably would smell my underwear, too! your drawer liners are so pretty (love the fabric!) and i bet the scent is amazing. thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: allison | March 03, 2011 at 08:09 AM
glad that you are feeling better. sometimes i love just sitting in the car while my kids are practicing soccer. forced down time. perfect for knitting : )
your drawer liners are beautiful.
Posted by: Denise | March 03, 2011 at 08:23 AM
Just when I was wondering what's new to make. I'm imagining these would help keep the moths away ! If I don't win one I'll be making one or two or three !!!
Posted by: Beth | March 03, 2011 at 09:15 AM
Oh, they are beautiful! Nicely done. I'll hop over to peruse the articles, too.
Posted by: Laura | March 03, 2011 at 09:19 AM
Oh go ahead & put my name in the hat!
Posted by: Amy | March 03, 2011 at 09:50 AM
Oh, I can see my daughter doing the very same thing! These are really lovely.
Posted by: Merie | March 03, 2011 at 10:22 AM
I have so enjoyed reading your lovely blog. Thank you for the opportunity for such a wonderful giveaway!
Posted by: Abbey | March 03, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Such beautiful fabrics, I love these. Thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Lisa | March 03, 2011 at 01:07 PM
They look so beautiful. I can only imagine how fabulous they smell. Thanks for the chance.
~Jan
Posted by: Jan | March 03, 2011 at 03:34 PM
How pretty!
Thank you for the opportunity to win.
I hope to use a couple of your tutorials in the coming months to finish repairing a quilt for my little one. So thank you for those as well!
Posted by: Jen | March 03, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Lovely giveaway. I love lavender. Hope I win!
Posted by: Wylie | March 03, 2011 at 04:37 PM
Oohhh thank you for the opportunity to win one of these! I love love love your tutorials and win or lose i will have a drawer liner soon haha. Thanks again! Happy to hear you are feeling better too, have a great weekend.
Posted by: Jen | March 03, 2011 at 05:37 PM
What a great idea!
Man. I wish I were your kids' teacher.
Posted by: dani@little fists | March 03, 2011 at 07:02 PM
Thank you so much for the chance to welcome spring in with such a sweet gift. So cute and a wonderful idea. Love it! thanks kellyd
Posted by: Kelly D | March 03, 2011 at 07:32 PM
Wow, Larissa, you're published! Congratulations! I realize this might not be your first time, but very nice all the same. I love lavender, I am going to have to hunt some down! Definitely a great gift idea.
Posted by: Karen | March 04, 2011 at 12:49 AM
wow, i'd love to win these, i actually came to your blog because i saw this at the rhythm of the home and loved it so much!
Posted by: Miri | March 04, 2011 at 05:25 AM
Hello there.
I think kids are the best quality contoller.
Nice weekend to everyone!
Posted by: Rucksack | March 04, 2011 at 07:38 AM
I'm going to make these just for me. Something to make me feel girly! Have a great weekend Larissa!
Posted by: jane | March 04, 2011 at 08:22 AM
I love this idea and your are so beautiful! Sometimes a nice scent is such a great pick-me-up during the day!
Posted by: Lisa C. | March 04, 2011 at 09:06 AM
first, I'm laughing at the "quality control" process in your house. he. he. she's just so darn cute!
second, what a wonderful idea!! this just might be the inspiration I needed to finally clean out my drawers and closet! these would make those spaces oh so pretty!
third, I'm thankful you're on the mend!
have a wonderful weekend, Larissa!!
Posted by: kristyn | March 04, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Those are lovely!
Posted by: Allison | March 04, 2011 at 11:59 AM
What a great idea! I live in a house full of boys and something smelling good coming out of the drawers would be refreshing!
Posted by: Laura | March 04, 2011 at 01:04 PM
What a wonderful idea! It's just the kind of detail that my kids would love : )
Posted by: Rachel | March 04, 2011 at 01:55 PM
They are so pretty!
Posted by: Julie | March 04, 2011 at 05:42 PM
Thanks so much for the chance to win something really neat. I have been looking for something a little more lasting to make the drawers smell better for a while now!
Hope you are feeling much better. Nothing worse than having to keep up the normal pace of life when all one feels like is laying around doing nothing!
Love your blog~looking forward to more knitting posts~hint. giggle
Posted by: Jan | March 05, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Looking forward to be able to smell any kind of lavendar, after my stuffy nose clears up. It would be so fun to win something, but if I wouldn't I will consider making some myself. Hope you feel better!
Posted by: Lena Nilsson | March 05, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Oh I just read your piece in the Rhythm of the Home and was dropping by to tell you that it was such a neat idea. I really love lavender!
Posted by: Sachi | March 05, 2011 at 08:06 PM
I just found your blog from ROTH and was so very intrigued by your lovely drawer liners! I have been searching for drawer liner paper for years (does anyone even make that stuff anymore?) and now I (you, essentially!)have solved my problem! :-) Thanks so much - your giveaway sounds great, too!
Posted by: Roxy | March 06, 2011 at 10:25 PM
Such a sweet way to freshen up the house for spring!
Posted by: Imene | March 06, 2011 at 11:31 PM
You don't need to put me in the drawing, but I think this is a beautiful and thoughtful give-away. It's so you.
Posted by: Its_Lily | March 07, 2011 at 10:55 AM
would love to win those beautiful liners!
Posted by: Crystal | March 07, 2011 at 12:18 PM
I hope I am not too late. I would love a chance to win these.
Ruth
Posted by: Ruth | March 07, 2011 at 07:50 PM
I'm so glad to have discovered your blog (via ROTH), thanks for the sweet giveaway!
Posted by: Yvonne | March 07, 2011 at 11:09 PM
stink. i totally missed this! I cracked up about the part of abigail loving to smell her undies in the morning. she's such a cutie!
Posted by: Lisa Q | March 08, 2011 at 07:24 PM
LOL @ smelling the undies!
The sad part is that I would probably do the same thing. :D
Posted by: Heidi aka Digital Misfit | March 09, 2011 at 09:26 AM