I took the day off from work because I have time to burn before May and because I needed to re-center. My new carpool leaves at 6:30, which means I get up at 4:30 to workout. I suppose I could sleep another hour and workout after work, but the realist in me knows that I’ll… Continue Reading
New Decorating Dilemma
I generally have a “no paint” policy when it comes to wood. I love the look of painted furniture, but I’ve never had a piece come out really, really amazing. But now I’m faced with a dilemma. I found this fabulous dining table at a secondhand shop for about $150. The top is pretty trashed,… Continue Reading
Living Room Makeover
I was really leaning towards red, but it seemed too heavy and in a way, too masculine. I took a chance in the hallway and it paid off. After that, I knew there would be deep pink somewhere in my living space, but it seemed too bold a choice for the living room. But why?… Continue Reading
Close Call with Color
When “they” tell you not to worry about how it looks in the can, it will look “just like the chip” once it dries, don’t believe them. The Pepto Bismal-looking stuff in the can dried very red, but not a good red. It sort of reminded me of day-glo BBQ spareribs, like the ones they… Continue Reading
It’s On
The metamorphosis has begun! The idea of rolling Pepto Bismal onto my walls is a bit stressful, but the lady at the paint store promised it would dry very close to the color on the paint chip, which is nothing like pepto pink. Yeah, I’ve heard that before…
Thrifted Sofa
I mentioned the other day that there was a fabulous thrifted treasure being delivered on Wednesday. Well, it’s here! It’s a new to me vintage sofa with red velvet cushions!!! And I love it! It’s replacing the daybed, which was always meant to be a temporary solution until the perfect sofa came along. There’s only… Continue Reading
What color will it be?
The wind beneath my decorating wings is in Seattle for a week and I’m itching to paint my living room. Actually, it’s good that he’s in Seattle because he’s of the opinion that I should hang some artwork and mirrors and call it good, but then again he’s the one who was pushing white with… Continue Reading