Sunday, November 7, 2010

I Am Feeling Kind of Blue

A reveal, kind of. I finished painting the family room and put the furniture back.

It is clear that the white slip cover is going to the top of my "to do" list.

I think we can all agree that this wall is just a little too much blue.

The enamelware color on the chunky table is making me happy. I was reluctant to do too much glazing but have since changed my mind. It definitely needs a little aging.

I am debating about keeping some red in the room. My plan was to go all white. But I like Americana and red. Maybe I will just transition it out as budget allows??

I saw a vintage pay phone booth sign on ebay that I would love to buy for my phone booth. Way out of my budget though. So I am playing with some ideas for making one myself.

I don't mind too much living with all the undecorated space. I do have the urge to run out and buy things just to fill it up, but my budget for this project is about a $dollar or 2.98. So my goal is to challenge myself to find frugal ideas to create some unique artwork. Right now my mind is as blank as my walls. Sigh...



4 comments:

  1. Doni, your color choices are wonderful and I think once you get the white slip on your sofa, it will really bring everything out. I think that touches of red would be fabulous, too. I have seen people take beautiful pieces of fabric and frame them...makes a lovely piece of artwork for the wall!

    XOXO,

    Cyndi

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  2. Nice work Doni- what about covering those pillows with a red, cream, or tan removable covering...that would give it some pop against the blue wall. Then you could leave the white slip cover off the sofa. Homespuns???

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  3. Thanks T. I was wondering, where do you buy your homespuns anyway? They do go well with the Americana. I can never seem to find the variety you find, and I think J's is a little pricey on them.

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  4. Well....I just grab remnants on sale at J's, and have acquired a lot from swaps, and eBay lot purchases. I did recently acquire a HUGE stash- if you check the RQQ threads I posted a picture of them there. I would be willing to part with some if you are interested. I think that stash will last me long into the next 30 years! If you are wanting Americana colors I have them. let me know through email or something.

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