UPDATE: My Master Bedroom

I am making (slow) progress in updating my bedroom.  I've returned the Nate Berkus pillows with the Greek key trim to Target. Love 'em but they weren't comfortable as a cushion. 

I am working hard to create a balance that's neither too masculine or too feminine. And this pillow from Target is my new inspiration.  I particularly love the blue.

With my 20% off coupon in hand, I traipsed over to Jo-Ann fabrics for something to coordinate with the pillow.  

From the HGTV fabric line at Jo-Ann, there's this:

HGTV's Poppy Power Lemonade

and this:

HGTV's Jagged Edge Lemonade

This is in the running the winner for the updated chair cushions and curtains.  It's from Waverly's Sun n Shade line.

Rosette Lemon

And for pillows, I found this pair of striped fabrics. The yellow one is from Jo-Ann, but I can't find the name or description. The ticking fabric is generic but I think I got it from a store in Atlanta.

Don't know if I'll use all of these fabrics, but I think they are a great starting point.  

AND

Stopped by K-Mart the other day in search of a drop cloth. In the same aisle, I found Rustoleum's paints on sale, both spray and liquid at  $1-$2 less than what you'll find at Home Depot.  I picked up two of these, for this craigslist find.

Here's my inspiration.

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And, my brass lamps are almost complete.
 

I'm off to a good start and am happy with my progress.

Smooches and thanks for reading!

Making It My Own

I love the Nate Berkus at Target line, every single piece of the collection. Most of the pieces feature gold or bronze. Just a couple of days ago I picked up these pillows. I love the modified Greek key trim on the off-white cushions. They're perfect for our cross benches I'm painting in Valspar's Churchill Hotel Vanilla, a soft creamy color.
 

Anyone who knows me, knows that I love the bling. The more bling the better IMHO. On sale this week at Target from the Berkus line are these urchins. Target has them in gold and white, both of which I love.

I'm doing over our master bedroom in shades of silver, gray and turquoise and want to add an urchin but not in gold or white. So, I took silver leaf to a white urchin and here's what I came up with. I simply love it in silver because it's just the right touch for the bedroom.


  

Life is about taking what's out there and making it your own.

Out With The Old, In With The Old

My Christmas PJs.

 As 2012 prepares to wind down, many of us are making plans for 2013.

Along with the new year come the ubiquitous resolutions to lose, quit or find something.

This time around, I'm doing things differently. Instead of throwing out the old to make room for the (unknown) new, in 2013 I consciously choose to hold closer the people and places who mean the most. However, there is one promise I am making to myself in the coming months.

A little background ...

My daughter and I were outside Target yesterday when I warned her to watch out for the puddle of water ahead about 15 feet. Her response,"Mom, sometimes instead of looking so far ahead, why not concentrate on what's in front of you, that way you won't worry so much." (((Do I have a smart kid or what?)))

So here's my 2013 promise to me, myself and I. To spend less time worrying about the future and more time appreciating the present! It's gonna take some time because it means breaking old habits. But that's the beauty of growing; it means trying 'till you get it right.

Holiday Preparations ...

As you run around spending money and time -- both in short supply for a lot of us  -- let's keep in mind the reason we celebrate Christmas. I am so blessed to have my little family all together in one place this year.  Everyone is tackling a favorite dish so no one has to do it all. That's great because it means we can spend more time together playing Scrabble, watching Catfish and taking embarrassing photos of one another!  Have a great Christmas, a most prosperous New Year and remember to keep your promises to one another.  

P.S.: Here are some closeups of our holiday decorations.