Made a list of things to do that were work-school-future-related. Got a little down about the length of the list. Put the list away. Made a new list of all of the fun things I'm doing this weekend. Felt much better.
Finally cashing in my Christmas present massage gift-certificate!
Helping a friend pick out new kitties from the shelter!
Crisping up a bit (in my new SPF shirt) at the lake!
Yesterday was fun, too. I turned in the world's longest memo to my boss about a subject that has seriously lost my interest, and now it's over. On to bigger and better projects, at last. Then, since I had worked my tushie into oblivion to finish it on time, I gave myself the rest of the day off. I shopped (without actually buying anything) at Home Goods, Goodwill, and Pier One. I'm looking for ideas for my apartment, which I'm absolutely determined is going to be a lovely haven of beauty and serenity by the time school starts. (As opposed to the grimy box of sadness that it currently is.) I'm sort of pondering two directions on the design front. One is more orange-brown, Italian, kind of autumn colors. The alternative is my dream living room scenario (not sure if I should use this idea up on the studio, but then again, I could reuse things if I move somewhere with a living room someday), which is basically light blue and chocolate brown, with white accents, trim, etc. It would be a little more modern than the "tuscany" room, but not too modern. I think it might work better with the light wood floors and the bedding I already have, so that's a plus.
Thoughts?
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Ok, Tuscany isn't really my style, so I'm automatically going to be a little bent toward the other option -- but all Tuscany dislike aside, I LOVE THE OTHER OPTION. Love, love, love.
One of my favorite decor blogs to read is www.thisyounghouse.com -- check out their before and afters: http://www.thisyounghouse.com/photo-gallery-2/
They're a really cute (and talented!) couple with a great eye. They do give design advice, complete with a mood board, for a room of your choice... but it's $60, so I'd rather just get ideas from their pictures. :)
You should also check out www.becoming-home.com: http://www.becoming-home.com/gallery/
Her "after" picture of their dining room is lovely. Most of her "after" pictures are lovely, actually. :)
Anyway... I could go on and on. But light blue/chocolate brown/white trim? I don't think it gets any better!
yeah, i dig the blue/brown/white as well! fall colors would make me want to hibernate, while the other option sounds more energizing and good for all year round. plus if you're thinking of it as a permanent-home design thing then you get to try it out and see if you really like living in it.
p.s. we should totally talk sometime...i'll call you this week sometime...miss you...
I think you should cover all your walls in mirrors. The illusion of space. Plus it'd be fun for Ella.
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