Before we talk turkey, trimmings and table settings, I thought I might indulge myself in a little R&R this week. Maybe head down to my beach house. You know the one—that cute bungalow down the street from my castle in the clouds. And in case you want to visit, there’s a light-filled guest room, decorated in lime green and white with a pretty lilac pillow I had made especially for you.
Well, one of you at least, because we’re giving it away! But this isn’t any ordinary pillow, mind you. What started as a story for the late Country Home about turning vintage dresses from the New York City Flea Market into throw pillows…
…then appeared in Lonny on our own guest bed…
…is now one of yours for the taking! Or should I say winning? But before that, a word or two more on all the thought, love and labor that went into this beaded beauty. Of all the great vintage dresses at the flea market that day, I chose this one for its color, sparkle and intricate rhinestone detailing. Pillows with that kind of work I’d seen at high-end retailers in the city for up to $400! So after a spin (or six) around the house as Cher singing Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves, I headed to Calico Home, my one stop shop for fabric and upholstery. (Mod Makeover, anyone?) Now the beading on this dress had actually been sewn onto a sheer outer layer, so for the pillow, I choose a pretty lilac silk to back it and a rectangular shape to make the most of my yardage.
Serious craftsmanship from an unsung seamstress at Calico went into this pillow, and I love the way it turned out! It's feminine and pretty and not anything like my turn as Cher. Plus it's completely one of a kind and the perfect way to add glamour to a bed or sofa.
For a chance to win, leave me a comment, and we'll pick by random. Good luck, everyone!
Thanks for the giveaway! This pillow is fabulous!
Posted by: Jessica | November 03, 2009 at 02:19 PM
I love the pillow. It would look awesome in my bedroom.
Posted by: Angie Mitchell | November 03, 2009 at 02:12 PM
So pretty. I have an empty bedroom in my house just waiting for furniture and design, and I think if I won this, it would be my starting point. Lovely!
Posted by: Kristin | November 03, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Gorgeous!! I love that stunning fabric!
Posted by: Nicole | November 03, 2009 at 02:08 PM
oh how fun! i'm doing my twin girls' nursery in lime green and lilac. this pillow would be a perfect addition!
Posted by: erin from austin | November 03, 2009 at 01:59 PM
"green" in every sense! Just lovely.
Posted by: Jessica St. Hilaire | November 03, 2009 at 01:42 PM
I am drooling on the keyboard. So yummy!!
Posted by: Julie G. | November 03, 2009 at 01:34 PM
This pillow makes me wish I didn't throw my prom dress away!
Posted by: Hillary Warlick | November 03, 2009 at 01:27 PM
Are you even kidding....I was just thinking the other day that I needed a pillow like the one Eddie made that appeared in Lonny. Now i have the chance to win the very one...WOOHOO
Posted by: Christina | November 03, 2009 at 01:23 PM
wow! so beautiful, what an amazing give away, thanks for the opportunity!
Posted by: Heidi | November 03, 2009 at 01:18 PM
Eddie,
What a generous give away! I love the color, size and design on the lumbar pillow. Great recycle project and I restyle new and old items often. For the holidays we need some glitz, glamour and sparkle in our lives it's the perfect touch! Thanks entering my post in the give away!
Bette
Posted by: Bette | November 03, 2009 at 01:13 PM
This pillow is gorgeous! I'm looking for an inspiration in re-doing my master bedroom...this might be it! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Lindsay | November 03, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Dear Eddie,
You are talented and generous. I'm sure the real Cher would approve of your namesake pillow creation...but don't give it to her--Send it my way! xo, Brigid
Posted by: Brigid Garrity | November 03, 2009 at 12:42 PM
That was a very funny post! Imagining you dancing around to Cher kinda made my day.
But I digress, I would LOVE to win that gorgeous pillow!!! Great giveaway!!!
Posted by: carlee @ deliciously organized | November 03, 2009 at 12:30 PM
What a fantastic pillow! It would look great anywhere in my house!
Posted by: Peggy | November 03, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Could my bed be so lucky? Pick me!
Posted by: Kim R. | November 03, 2009 at 12:05 PM
Would love this pretty pillow!
Posted by: Debb | November 03, 2009 at 11:45 AM
I am drooling over this pillow. Please count me in! uffda_68787@yahoo.com
Posted by: Connie | November 03, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Oh, I am awaiting a new white sofa, and this would look absolutely stunning as the centerpiece! Thank you for such a wonderful, meaningful and gorgeous giveaway. I hope I Win!
Posted by: CashmereLibrarian | November 03, 2009 at 11:34 AM
Oooo la la! A pillow handmade by Mr. Eddie. Sign me up!
Posted by: Emily @ Peach & Pearl | November 03, 2009 at 11:30 AM
What a beautiful pillow. I did yearn for the one in Lonny Mag! -Erin
Posted by: Erin Deegan | November 03, 2009 at 11:28 AM
lovely! as always. ;)
great idea.
Posted by: Rebecca Rebouche | November 03, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Love the pillow (and the blog)! It would be the perfect centerpiece for my bed :).
Posted by: Margaret Shepard | November 03, 2009 at 11:17 AM
That pillow is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Emily | November 03, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Would love that pillow!
Posted by: suzanne | November 03, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Thanks for a chance at winning this pillow!! I've been swooning over this beauty since seeing it in Lonny.
Posted by: Jessica | November 03, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I love your pillow, and such a creative means of making it! I am glad you are giving it away, and I hope I can add it to my bedroom.
xo, Jennifer
Posted by: Jennifer @ Fiddle Dee Dee | November 03, 2009 at 11:00 AM
What a delightful way to repurpose a gown. I'd love to add some glam to my boudoir!
Posted by: nichole | November 03, 2009 at 10:57 AM
My grand-daughter's favorite color. She is going to love it when I win it.
Posted by: Virginia Johnson | November 03, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Eddie, I wonder if you continue to amaze yourself with your creativity...I know you amaze me!
Posted by: Melaka | November 03, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Love this! I am going to get to work on some of those old bridesmaid dresses right away!
Posted by: jennifer | November 03, 2009 at 10:18 AM
I also love recycling vintage fabrics and look for unique items eveywhere I go.
This is a stunning example of what you can find. You have amazing taste!
Posted by: Jessica | November 03, 2009 at 10:11 AM
Thanks for hosting a little giveaway! Beautiful pillow! I appreciate how you repurpose so many items from flea markets and thrift stores...inspiring for those of us with small budgets.
Posted by: kate oates | November 03, 2009 at 10:10 AM
The pillow is beautiful :)
Posted by: Melissa Nunley | November 03, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Stunning pillow! You have an incomparable eye and creative spirit!
Posted by: Cindy McMahon | November 03, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Sophisticate and stunning and will sparkle in my home during the long MN winter---what a great way to remember a fabulous night from long ago!!!
Posted by: Alice Faribault | November 03, 2009 at 10:03 AM
It's absolutely gorgeous, and I'd love to win!
Posted by: L | November 03, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Beautiful pillow and such a great idea! I might have scour the thrift stores for some dresses now!
Posted by: Amber | November 03, 2009 at 09:46 AM
This would look perfect in my (imaginary) cottage up north!
Posted by: Ann H | November 03, 2009 at 09:45 AM
This pillow is fantastic!
Posted by: Madelyn | November 03, 2009 at 09:36 AM
so pretty ~please pick me :)
eleisa
Posted by: eleisa barbour | November 03, 2009 at 09:29 AM
If this pillow could talk, it would say, "I'm so chic, chic!"
Posted by: sheil | November 03, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Love, love, love the idea. Now I'll be spending time searching the evening dress racks in my treasure hunting travels. Thanks for all your inspirations.
Posted by: wendy | November 03, 2009 at 09:13 AM
I remember seeing this pillow in Lonny and fell in LOVE with it! So beautiful!
Posted by: Maghan Smethurst | November 03, 2009 at 09:06 AM
This pillow would be a wonderful addition to my collection. It would look fabulous in my "chic lime" living room!! Love it!
Posted by: Pam | November 03, 2009 at 09:05 AM
I really NEED this for my lime green and white guest room!
Posted by: Mary | November 03, 2009 at 08:56 AM
This would be an awesome pillow for my mother in law who loves all things chic. How creative!
Posted by: Taylor | November 03, 2009 at 08:53 AM
What a gorgeous pillow! You have the best eye.
Posted by: Katie M | November 03, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I love the pillow...so beautiful!!!
tkglenn2002 at yahoo dot com
Posted by: Tawnya Torres | November 03, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Gorgeous and so creative. I love it!
Posted by: Ennis | November 03, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Love, love, love the pillow! Please pick me!
Posted by: Nan | November 03, 2009 at 08:20 AM
Eddie, that's frickin' awesome! So when Cher comes over to stay in my guestroom, she will have the whole fabulous vibe from you. Gypsies, tramps and thieves indeed!
Posted by: JR | November 03, 2009 at 08:16 AM
WOW, LOVELY !!!
THANK YOU FOR MY ENTRY!
HUGS FROM MAINE
Posted by: Lisa | November 03, 2009 at 08:12 AM
You are soooooo clever. Remaking vintage items is an art. I would so love to win this pillow. Thanks for thinking of us readers, as always.....
Posted by: Kim Mazza | November 03, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Well Done!
Can't wait to put it on my bed :)
Posted by: PinkVelvetBird | November 03, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Eddie, this is the best idea since making Christmas stockings out of old sweaters. Was that your idea too?
Posted by: Bonnie | November 03, 2009 at 08:00 AM
the pillow is lovely...also enjoying your site and look forward to some christmas ideas!
Posted by: patti | November 03, 2009 at 07:51 AM
Oh to have something to place in my Home that you designed. What a great Idea.
Need a tour of Ya'lls farm.
Posted by: Clara | November 03, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Oohlala! wouldn't that pretty pillow look smashing on the guest bed at my house?! The room is currently apple green... But our next big project is to paint it lavender..to complete our seaglass inspired upstairs "suite".
Posted by: Mary | November 03, 2009 at 06:46 AM
Awesome pillow from an awesome flea market. Love your creative eye.
Posted by: Wendy Sarubbi | November 03, 2009 at 06:39 AM
So funny...so many times I have been shopping my vv boutique (value village) aka second hand store chain in Canada...
and have thought that skirt..shirt..jacket..would make a fab pillow...my friends all think I'm nuts and roll their eyes...but I know and you know I'm perfectly sane...just a little of centre, as designers should be, right?
Love the pillow....would look lovely on my daughters pencil post bed with the quilt I made her years ago. Fingers crossed X
Posted by: camdesign@shaw.ca | November 03, 2009 at 06:05 AM
pretty, pretty, pretty!!! thanks for putting my name in the hat!!!
Lorene H
Posted by: Lorene Holbrook | November 03, 2009 at 01:40 AM
It sparkles like Eddie Ross. I need it, want it, must have it in my bedroom! :)
Posted by: Stephanie | November 03, 2009 at 01:31 AM
How utterly chic...hope to see you in Richmond next week!
Posted by: SuSu | November 03, 2009 at 01:03 AM
Ni Hao! I'm in!
Posted by: Susan | November 03, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Oooh, so excited. I hope I win! (I'm greedy that way..)
Posted by: Erica | November 03, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Love your website! And -- love the pillow!
Posted by: Janis | November 03, 2009 at 12:36 AM
It's beautiful... Hopes it ends up on my bed :) Thanks!! :)
Posted by: Joanna | November 03, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Beautiful and creative pillow!
Posted by: Amanda | November 03, 2009 at 12:34 AM
Simply gorgeous!
Posted by: Beth | November 03, 2009 at 12:22 AM
Wait a minute, I am here too...gorgeous pillow, with special meaning and coming from you!
May the luckiest win!
:D
XX
V.
Posted by: Victoria Zlotkowski | November 03, 2009 at 12:07 AM
Beautiful! Gorgeous! Just what I'd expect from your genius-ness! Pick me! ;)
Posted by: In the Tweeds | November 03, 2009 at 12:05 AM
Beautiful pillow and how fun to display something made by you! So talented.
Posted by: Kathy | November 02, 2009 at 11:53 PM
This is a georgeous pillow. It is also very "green" it is always good to recycle but when you can recycle something and turn it into something SO georgeous it just makes it that much better!
Posted by: Heather | November 02, 2009 at 11:46 PM
You are truly my kind of designer! I see it more like a Natalie Wood (Maria) West Side Story little number. I'll keep my nylons crossed hoping to win!!!
Posted by: scot | November 02, 2009 at 11:41 PM
Love the pillow...would so enjoy having a little bit of Eddie Ross in my home here in N.C.
Posted by: Dianne | November 02, 2009 at 11:38 PM
Eddie! I LOVE IT! may the gods of Random.org smile on me! such a gorgeous piece of work.
Posted by: MMW | November 02, 2009 at 11:33 PM
What a clever idea!!! Thank you for sharing your talent and the chance to win that glamous pillow.
Posted by: Beth | November 02, 2009 at 11:26 PM
So smart to use a vintage dress as your pillow cover. I may have to steal that one if I don't win. :)
Posted by: Angela | November 02, 2009 at 11:19 PM
Woot!
Posted by: Stephanie | November 02, 2009 at 11:14 PM
Love the pillow. What a great idea with the dresses!
Posted by: Sharon | November 02, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Beautiful pillow and very creative idea indeed! Why do I suddenly feel like raiding my grandmothers closet to see what art deco treasure I might be able to turn into a pillow....I can see the beads falling everywhere on the floor. :) Also, I love love love that white lamp on the nightstand. Who makes it?
Posted by: Heather | November 02, 2009 at 11:09 PM
What a super generous giveaway. The Cher reference was very funny - if you can believe it my friends and I used to sing that song on the school bus back in the '70s! Michele
Posted by: my notting hill | November 02, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Somebody call Bob Mackie! I can't get that song out of my head now, so great!
A lovely pillow Eddie!
Posted by: Kay in LA | November 02, 2009 at 10:56 PM
I love the pillow. I have a daughter,a recent college graduate who has been spending her free-time (the time she is not working her part-time job or applying for 'real' jobs) decorating my guest bedroom. She has done a fabulous job, but I can imagine that she would love to design another bedroom around that lovely pillow.
I enjoy your blog. Thank you.
Posted by: Kathy | November 02, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I can totally picture you singing and dancing as Cher . . . only because I have been singing that song non-stop (with a long flowing black tuxedo shirt on my head in lieu of flowing black locks) since seeing her in Vegas.
Posted by: duwayneburge | November 02, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Beautiful pillow!
Posted by: Mari | November 02, 2009 at 10:40 PM
The finished pillow illustration on my computer showed the color as green. Lucky for me my sunroom is lilac and green so it would work either way. I have saved some of my skirts to make pillows but never a fancy beaded dress. What a clever idea.
Posted by: Pat Schieffer | November 02, 2009 at 10:37 PM
What girl couldn't use a little green glitter in her bedroom? I love it!
Posted by: Jordana | November 02, 2009 at 10:34 PM
You are always an inspiration, Eddie. I LOVE the pillow and the fact that you "repurposed" a beautiful dress.
Posted by: Carole S | November 02, 2009 at 10:33 PM
Great blog Eddie! I love coming here and learning something new each time! Kudos on the great pillow - someone is going to be one lucky winner!
Posted by: Kathy G | November 02, 2009 at 10:30 PM
That pillow is to die for and would be fab in my guest room. Fingers crossed that I'm the lucky winner.
Posted by: Laurie | November 02, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Gorgeous pillow- and what a clever idea!
Posted by: Michelle | November 02, 2009 at 10:27 PM
Simply beautiful!
Posted by: Raye Marie | November 02, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Beautiful. It would make the perfect Christmas gift for my mom.
Posted by: Heather Johnson | November 02, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Stunning, Eddie! You are so inspiring!
Posted by: Ashley Hughes | November 02, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Lovely, lovely, lovely!
Posted by: Sharyn Mraz | November 02, 2009 at 10:00 PM
What a beautiful pillow and a great idea!
Posted by: Jenn | November 02, 2009 at 09:56 PM
The pillow is beautiful and would look great on our bed!
Posted by: Becca | November 02, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Perfect for my guest room! Love it!
xoxo
Evy
Posted by: Evelyn Weiss | November 02, 2009 at 09:52 PM