Tuesday, August 28, 2012

If you don’t find him handsome…


If you don’t find him handsome…

If my dad has said it once, he has said it 100x’s: “If you don’t find him handsome, find him handy.”  He was, in fact, found handy (and perhaps handsome, as well) in my recent mini makeover of my bedroom.  My mom and I need to merely begin a project which involves paint to quickly retain (without any solicitation) my dad’s involvement.  This is particularly handy in view of my father’s attention to detail and adept facility with the paint brush.

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The inspiration for the mini makeover was a inexpensive West Elm duvet cover and a set of mirrors passed along by my sister.  I wanted soft antique touches, with a pop of modern color and print (hence the high lacquer poppy red and wide stripe).  Makeovers are such fun (and, quite common, at my place).  Now, I’m working on my office.  Stay tuned.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Joy


Joy

“Joy is the realest reality, the fullest life, and joy is always given, never grasped.  God gives gifts and I give thanks and I unwrap the gift given: joy.”
- Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

New Addition


New Addition

I’ve neglected to post a few piqs of a new addition to my family room.  I’ve eyed this chair for years—watching it move from house to house of my grandmother’s; she was only recently willing to part with it and recover a portion of her investment (I know she must always give us too good of deals).  I enjoy its strength of presence and wonderful agedness.  I am convinced almost any interior a chair such as this.
 
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