We just got back from our annual trip to Yosemite. It was so relaxing this time around. Maybe because the kids are getting older. Everyone was self entertained. It was great!
If you don't get my newsletter, I have added some new items to the site that I just love! I have sooo many gemstones that I have acquired through the years and I'm finally using them! It's always been hard for me to create with what I have. I buy because I like and want, I get attached and don't want to give them up! And some of the time I don't know where to start! I did come up with new styles and these are my current faves ... earrings as always. I never leave the house without 'em!
Here's an update. Our furniture came! I just love it! The dark Blue really helps anchor the room. They're so comfy and cozy! They are from from LayZBoy and were priced just right. I'm working on drapery panels now and on the hunt for accent tables. I'm looking for a round, glass top, metal, satin silver color (like brushed nickel) coffee table with coordinating side tables. They have to be substantial. Like a 36" high side table and a minimum diameter of 38" for the coffee table. If you know of one by all means let me know! I always try to be frugal. Kids, need I say more?
I probably should have picked up before the picture. Oh well, a messy house is the story of my life.....
Pic #1 - The plan is to put 3 drapery panels (non- functioning) between the windows. Replace the current table and lamp. Eventually get rid of the corner speakers and then get surround sound. I don't care for the blinds but we need then to help insulate during the summer. We're southern exposure so we get temps of 105+ in the month of July and this room can get HOT if the blinds aren't shut.
Pic #2 - I love this chair! You can kick your feet up and sink into the chair. The wall behind needs some touch up paint, again! We touched up once and the color was off. Now we need to paint the baseboards and the wall. I picked up this tree at Home goods for cheap! It's nice and tall - like 9', our ceilings are 10'. Anyway, I digress ... For the wall, I bought 3 - 4' Black crown moulding ledges from Pottery Barn. Initially, I was going to put them up staggered taking up the whole wall. But now, I'm thinking one right on top of the other. It's the tree. I like it there and I just don't want o put anything behind it. So I'll put the shelves to the left and keep the look clean and simple.
We survived the 1st day of Kindergarten! My #1 was so great and so excited to go! I was also happy for him to go, he needs the stimulation. Plus, I think he has been ready for a while. By the 2nd week of school I realized the kid could read! Holy Cow, I didn't even know! I am so proud of him, my little handsome.
I addition to the business of life... I am helping out my father with his art collection. He has reached a point in his life that his thought is to purge the collection. So look for a future post of what I am selling for him in the coming days. All the pieces will be listed on EBAY. Heck, maybe some of who read this will be interested in purchasing a Picasso, Dali, Miro, Chagall etc... The list goes on and on - seriously! So stay tuned!
