Redecorating frenzy part 2

Which suggests that there will be a part 3 ,4, 5, 6, 7 and so on. Wait, no, I only have 6 rooms in this diminutive house of mine. My new mantra being, "keep nothing that is neither useful or beautiful." I don't know who said that but they are words to live by. Or redecorate by. Thus, I have a cellar chock full of stuff people. I think a yardsale is in my future. I wish I had taken some "before" pics, but I think I wanted to beleive the previous living room was all a long bad nightmare. But take my word for it, my previous living room was "U-G-L-Y you ain't got no alibi." Bad paint colors. Bad feng shui. Bad furniture. It was like my evil twin had decorated (and I use the term loosely) it. It all had to go. Ok, here is the new and improved version.

Ok, I love my new furniture! It is so soft, plush, and deep, i actually have to kind of jump up to get on it. I need to do a slight bit more accessorizing, I'd like to get a giant round mirror for over the sofa. The painting is one that my MIL who is an artist painted.   The horizontal stripes. Aren't they cool? I love them. I saw this technique on a home dec. show years ago and filed it away in my head. The walls were painted in a flat finish. The horizontal stripes were taped off and painted in the same color but in a semi-gloss. Voila. Subtle but noticable. Plus, I never pass up an opportunity to make more work for myself. It's the masochist in me. The big ugly brown armoire was re-painted in the same technique as the bedroom furniture re-do of 2007.  The curtains are chocolate brown embroidered taffetta. Ooh la la. And LINED! I am such a grown-up now. 

So needless to say not much sewing was accomplished this during the month of April but just a few:

If I don't sell these, that's ok, because they all match my new shoes...

   

Comments

[meg]

I've been wondering what you've been up to these days -- what a pretty room!!

[Anna]

It was William Morris who said that.
Great stuff.

[jennalou]

Great room. I love the color... it seems relaxing yet bright and cheerful!

[Beth]

It all looks very elegant - especially those beautiful walls!

[sara]

Beautiful as usual.. What was your painting technique on the furniture? I about to delve into a lot of painting this summer and I am shaking in my boots.

[Deana's Sew Crafty!]

I love that painting technique! It looks great! And beautiful bags, as usual!

[pam]

Your bags rock. High heels scare me.

[April]

I love you handbag styles. Do you make your own patterns?

[M (Tales From an OC Cottage)]

Who cares about any of it when you have those shoes!!!!!!!!!! So cute!!

M

[Tsoniki]

I saw the striped walls in a decor magazine years ago as well! And I love it. I've always wanted to do this to my house and I can see it looks so great. It seems like it would be easy as well so that's exciting.

I've been going back to one of your bags for a couple of days now - I need a new purse and just can't decide. LOL

[etherealwear]

I love the chocolate and mint living room! And, look at those cute toes!

I really, REALLY need to implement your mantra. I have half the number of rooms you have, and I'm swimming, SWIMMING in things. Mainly, I can't get my bedroom together-- clothes everywhere, like a TWEEN. I wish I could file the rags I call clothes in a file cabinet.

Aside from that-- the garden over here is getting GORGEOUS. Come grab a whole bunch of lilacs, anytime!

[Jennifer]

I need to do the same thing I also see a yard sale in the near furture my basment is full.

Your living room looks great I love the color on the wall and where did you get your shoes LOVE THEM

[elliebelle]

Love the bags and the shoes! You have little feet right? Where do you get your shoes...I'm about a 5 or 5 1/2. The walls in your living room are really cool too. Great work!

[etherealwear]

Okay, maybe not mint green-- it's hard to tell without being there, but I love mint and chocolate- you know, those Andes candies. . . mmmmm!

Yeah, I have become a bit of a farmer, going outside at the crack of dawn, staring at dirt, eyeballing the little shoots trying to break free of the ground. But it's going to be worth it-- by Bastille day we'll have tons of herbs, and beans, pears, tomatoes, strawberries and grapes! I'm going to make try to make wine this year!

[Zoe]

Wow! What a great painting idea! You are inspiring me, can you pass a little bit of that redecorating bug my way . . . :)

[Zia Meadows]

lovely room and great bags- mantra by William Morris, in case no-one has mentioned it yet so its a lot to live up to!

[alamodestuff]

Love the stripes. I've always wanted to do that in my house.

[Jona]

Beautiful color, beautiful curtains, beautiful bags and beautiful shoes!! You HAVE been busy, haven't you?!

[Crystal]

I love all of it. You did an awesome job with your living room - I love the walls!

But imo, the shoes are the best! Where did you get them???

[theredvelvetshoe]

Ooooo~la~la Li~Li!
We have to have some girl scout cookies & mint juleps in that lovely room you've made!!!!!
Can't wait to see it!
Make sure you visit my blog~~a little springtime memory of us long ago!

xxMichelle

[knitsational]

Love that color!

[nanette]

I love the couch. Love it. And the tiffany blue walls so pretty. Shoes - priceless. The bags are amazing, though. Really.

[Kristin]

Love the wall color and the stripes! The room looks great. And of course, love the shoes!!

[shannon]

The paint looks so great, I love the colors, love the stripes. Those bags are great! You always make such beautiful bags.

[Laurie]

very gorgeous indeed...and i love the yellow sandals! :)