I’m sure that once you see the final reveal, you will
want to ask “what took me so long?”
After all, it wasn’t a large Re-design project, and
there was no major construction to speak of.
There was major “de-construction” throughout much of the rest of my home – aka “chaos.”
There was major “de-construction” throughout much of the rest of my home – aka “chaos.”
Here are the Top 10 Reasons why its taking me so long to get my house back together:
(I will refrain from adding irritating whining noises)
(I will refrain from adding irritating whining noises)
1) Work
2) Grandbaby got sick. (very sick)
3) Grammy got sick. (very sick)
4) Work (this again?)
5) Son got sick. (very sick)
6) Work (this is getting redundant)
7) Office Taxes
8) Personal Taxes
9) MAJOR Landscaping project! (I beg for torture don’t I?)
10) Grandson got sick, again. Really sick, again.
I wish I wasn’t!
But I made some serious headway over the past few
days around the house.
days around the house.
Have you ever heard of that story about a woman
who picks up a pair of shoes to take to her bedroom,
and along the way she realizes she needs to unload
the dryer, and as she is doing that she decides to throw
in a load of clothes and goes to her son’s room, and sees
that his closet needs cleaning, so she goes to get a
trash bag and notices the recycling needs to be taken out….
and five hours later she sees the shoes she wanted
to take back to her closet that never made it there.
Sound familiar?
who picks up a pair of shoes to take to her bedroom,
and along the way she realizes she needs to unload
the dryer, and as she is doing that she decides to throw
in a load of clothes and goes to her son’s room, and sees
that his closet needs cleaning, so she goes to get a
trash bag and notices the recycling needs to be taken out….
and five hours later she sees the shoes she wanted
to take back to her closet that never made it there.
Sound familiar?
Yea, well – this is also how I decorate.
From one room to the next.
From one room to the next.
I call it Decorating ADHD.
No wonder it takes me so long to finish a project.
I have a little more tweaking and puffing of the
pillows, and I am still trying to decide what to do
about the windows.
pillows, and I am still trying to decide what to do
about the windows.
I have decided to leave the large arched windows
bare and add curtains to the two side windows only.
So now the search for fabric.
(Here we go again!)
bare and add curtains to the two side windows only.
So now the search for fabric.
(Here we go again!)
I wanted to give you a little sneak peak, though.
Not many changes really, same furniture, just a few new accessories. Enjoy…. 🙂
Not many changes really, same furniture, just a few new accessories. Enjoy…. 🙂
Two new plates from Marshall’s…
New pillows from Pier1
…another pillow from Marshall’s
I pulled out some of my Waterford crystle.
Behind it you can see a glimpse of the revamped English hutch.
Antique postcards on a vintage petit-four stand
A handmade Italian platter
…and a recent gift from my Mama – “just because.”
(she knows I love everything “birds.”)
I can’t wait to share the completed room with you soon.
Very soon!
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
Oh the peek is so pretty. Can’t wait to see more. Hugs, Marty
View CommentShenita @ Embellishments by SLR says
Barb, I loved this sneak peek. I can’t wait to see it all. As I was reading that, I could have sworn you were talking about me!! LOL!! Have a great day!
View CommentConfessions of a Plate Addict says
Oooh…can’t wait to see it, Barb!Love the peeks!…hugs…Debbie
View CommentMrs.B says
Looks like it’s very pretty. Your Mama did a great job with the bird. Love it.
View CommentElizabeth says
Very nice! I am so glad to know that I am not the only one that does that!
View Commentℳartina @ Northern Nesting says
Can’t wait Barb!!
View CommentLeslie's Garden says
Looking forward to seeing more! So many pretty things that you gave us a glimpse of!
View CommentKristens Creations says
Hi Barb, I know I’m going to love it by the look of those pillows. Can’t wait to see the whole room! Kristen
View CommentPatty says
I love the ADHD decorating! I can relate lol. Your photos are always so gorgeous and your taste is excellent. I can’t wait to see the whole space.
View CommentShelia says
Waa Waa! I wanna see more! Really Barb, everything looks so pretty! I’ll wait patiently! 😉
View CommentBe a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
You are such a tease!!..Love the bird plate!!..Good idea about the window..Being a natural caretaker and utmost kind person that you are..please take care of yourself too!!..Love your “multi-tasking” story….yes, I fully can relate..Remind me to tell you a story about my multi-tasking ending up with a mini flood in my kitchen!
Have a great day!!! Be kind to yourself!
View CommentRamblings of a Southern Girl ~ Rhonda G says
Love the peek …but I want more!!! LOL! Can’t wait to see the final reveal! LOVE those pillows!!! I think I may have to find a pair for my living room sofa!
View CommentRobin says
Looks like it will be a good one! I picked up those plates too after I made a pact with myself that I would only buy plates if I “oved” them! What can I say, I do love them!
Robin
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EllenaElizabeth says
Thanks for sharing all of the photos in this post, love them and love a bit of colour.
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Suzy says
Goodness, Barb. You sure have had your hands full. I hope all of you are 100% back on your feet. Your decorating process is the same as mine – all over the place at once! I can’t wait to see the reveal of your dining room. I love the peeks you’re teasing us with. Now that I know you love all things birdy, you may be interested in a giveaway that I have going on. http://worthingcourt.blogspot.com/2012/02/little-switcharoo-and-giveaway.html
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