I would buy yards and yards of upholstery fabric, cover my couch, chairs, make an upholstered headboard, new curtains, you name it. I could even cover my lampshades in discount Scalamandre fabric in a lovely animal print. But, unfortunately, I've learned a couple of things. One, I really don't enjoy sewing. Too much process, too much setup. Second, by the time I buy fabric I like, I've spent more than I would have to just buy the darn thing finished. I learned that one last year with my "must have" holiday placemats. But with websites like Design Diva Fabrics I think that what would be feasible is designating myself an interior designer, sourcing fabric, and having someone else do the grunt work of actually sewing my fabulous creations.

It's hard to find good quality fabrics, and when you do the prices can be really outrageous. But there are always deals to be had on the web and Design Diva seems to have a huge selection, including some really cool vintage fabrics and non-yucky kids' prints. You can also browse by designer, type, style, etc., which is pretty cool. It can be really hard to tell if you like a fabric without actually seeing and touching it (I'm a very touchy-feeling person when it comes to choosing fabrics), but this website has pretty good photos with multiple views of each fabric. If you're a DIY-er, it's one to check out.

Funny, I always think of the cool things I could do if I only liked to cook. I convinced myself for a while that it was fun if I had time to do it, but that was all a lie. In my efforts to eat healthier and fresher foods, I've discovered it's a LOT of work...