Hello Everyone!

Did this week just fly by for you too?  Were you able to make some headway on any of your projects?  I have to say that after a day of deer-in-headlights, I threw myself over the dining room make-over cliff.  Panic, anxiety, excitement… all strong motivators to be sure!  And if you have time later, see what the other bloggers have got going on – Plenty!!  Go here.

So, let’s just get this party started right. Cue C&C Music Factory (y’all better know who that is).

The Mother has officially moved in.  Nothing will ever be the same.

See all the wonderful vents I’ve had to contend with?  The bottom register will be the perfect spot for a desk area and the air vent above will be virtually hidden once the shelves go up to the ceiling.  Yay-yo!

And just for fun, some make-it-work highlights…’Cause when you buy a pile of who-knows-what, you’ve got to seriously unearth those puzzle skills!

This bad girl’s getting sawed in pieces to fit in the center… See?

Try to avert your attention from the wall color as I want to talk about that later.  Yes, I did put a coat of Dunn Edwards Red Ink in high gloss… am I done with the color?  Not too sure on ‘er there.

But isn’t design (and almost anything for that matter) all about decision making.  There are A LOT of options out there, and it can get soooo overwhelming to pull the trigger.  Your mind is swirling with a zillion fabric swatches, magazine photos, trends, opinions and (damn it) that little voice inside, all smug, and British for some reason, asking you, “Are you sure?”

When you and I see a room in a strangers house all those nitty gritty choices have already been made.  It looks so easy.  Well, homies, it ain’t.  It just ain’t.

So, wanna help me with what I’ve got percolating?

Let’s talk articulating sconces.  This is kinda what I’m going for and I want to place them so they light The Mother up and show off all her goodies.

And here are the choices… all good I think.  But which one?!?!  (Major finger biting!)

Which of these beautiful lights says?… I’m playful, but sophisticated.

I’d love to hear your feedback!  Share, Share!

What’s on the agenda for next week, you ask.  More work on The Mother (obvs), chair make-overs (Going Blue!!) and maybe the paint color’s finally done.  Dare I ask for so much?!

Thank you so much for staying with me!  We’re kinda in this together now, aren’t we?!?

Happy Creating!