Christmas is over, and recovery time is now. Yesterday, I did the traditional after Christmas sale. I spent more this year than I ever have, but I bought some really neat presents for next year. That is my M O (mode of operandi).
One thing I did discover, the Santa Key I talked about is a yearly thing. I bought some with a totally different picture of Santa on them in porcelain. I got each of the children one. Waterford and collectible ornaments are all at least I/2 price. So if that is what you give, now is the time to buy.
Now is the clean up and putting away of all those precious things. I decided this year to pack things differently than I have in the past. I will put the collections together better. I guess my next trip out is for more containers. Once everything is put away neatly, it is time to really clean the house. As the trees come down, that area can use a really good vacuuming, wood work either washed well or painted. In my case, it probably needs painting. I really would like to have all my rooms painted this year, so I have to make a decision.
I have decided to change bedrooms around. I am going to change the colors in the master bedroom, and the large guest room. I am in love with pale turquoise. So that is a definite. I also love lavender, and what I call lavender blue. In the large guest room, I will just switch the dust ruffles, as I use two on the large beds with high mattresses. I will show you soon. The duvet fits any king size bed, so everything I have will work. I will need to make new cornices for each room. If you haven't seen then, go to my website: www.decoratorsworldinc.com. I will say that the prices are changing on the first of the year. There is not a limit on what you spend at the moment, even though the website says there is. If it won't let you, email me at: NSado44959@aol.com.
Tomorrow, redoing my house. First the plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Friday, December 27, 2013
Friday, August 2, 2013
Jumping around again
I think I will jump around a little bit today.
I still want to include more on bathrooms, but would also like to include foyers, hallways and entrances.
Most bathrooms enter off of a hallway, or out of bedroom, or in the case of a Jack and Jill bathroom, will have a least 2 entrances. So you want your hallway to look nice, as it is an entrance to all rooms, guests included. Have you ever gone somewhere to stay or visit, entered a room you were to use and thought OH NO!! I have. That is one reason, before we check into a hotel or motel, we ask to see the room. I guess it is because I am a neat freak to an extent.
I have seen hallways used as photo galleries, full of family photos, very interesting. Places for collections or items from traveling. A place for hanging tapestries, even beautiful Persian prayer rugs, or original picture galleries. What ever you use on the walls of a hallway, make it interesting. I used to have a 60' hallway. It had 7 doorways leading off from it. Back in the early 70' wallpaper was quite a rage. I choose a floral stripe for the bottom and a white vinyl or the top and added a chair rail. It immediately made the hall look shorter. Having the white top, I was able to hang whatever I wanted on it. At that time, shag carpet was very in. I chose a horizontal striped carpet of many colors that really looked great and took the toil of 6 children, running up ad down it. It was happy hall. And best of all because of the colors, it never showed finger prints. That is why today there are so many washable paints because of all the fingerprints.
My next house was 2 stories and had an upstairs hall and landing. Again, I hung my paintings and a mirror, typical of the time with a chest under it. I also became fond of copper covered enamel pieces, by Bovano. I still have them. Now they are scattered about the house. Actually there is one in the picture of the pool bath, a waterlily and 2 lily pads next to the sink, above the commode.
I look for timeless things, not fad things. My big thing is "IF I LOVE IT, BUY IT!", I have told you this before.
My husband is the one that started that. If we were traveling, and I saw something, I say "I really like that" and then put it back. I always seem to regret things I never bought. So now I buy.
As you follow my blog, you will see all the things I have picked up and used in many ways.
I love beautiful light fixtures in a hall. Especially crystal. I love how light hits the prisms, and throws color everywhere. It they are on a dimmer switch, it is ever so romantic. I showed you the ones we just put up. I also showed you the one above the tub in the master bath. I had to order more crystals as we realized that 14 were missing. I can also add small shade to it for another look. I can buy small shades at Ballard Designs. they come in many colors and designs. Perfect for a change and not to expensive for a different look. I have used those little shades on old brass fixtures, wrought iron fixtures, and ones that have what I call naked candles.
One more thing in todays blog, hand cut crystal, Waterford, or others, on a window sill, throw such prisms in a room, it make it look so wonderful. I love that effect. Actually, I have a lot of cut glass things that were handed down from my family.
Look at you hallways differently today. Do they talk to you? Tell tales? Show off a collection? Are the pretty? Are they dark? Tell me what they are like!!!!!!!!!!!!
I still want to include more on bathrooms, but would also like to include foyers, hallways and entrances.
Most bathrooms enter off of a hallway, or out of bedroom, or in the case of a Jack and Jill bathroom, will have a least 2 entrances. So you want your hallway to look nice, as it is an entrance to all rooms, guests included. Have you ever gone somewhere to stay or visit, entered a room you were to use and thought OH NO!! I have. That is one reason, before we check into a hotel or motel, we ask to see the room. I guess it is because I am a neat freak to an extent.
I have seen hallways used as photo galleries, full of family photos, very interesting. Places for collections or items from traveling. A place for hanging tapestries, even beautiful Persian prayer rugs, or original picture galleries. What ever you use on the walls of a hallway, make it interesting. I used to have a 60' hallway. It had 7 doorways leading off from it. Back in the early 70' wallpaper was quite a rage. I choose a floral stripe for the bottom and a white vinyl or the top and added a chair rail. It immediately made the hall look shorter. Having the white top, I was able to hang whatever I wanted on it. At that time, shag carpet was very in. I chose a horizontal striped carpet of many colors that really looked great and took the toil of 6 children, running up ad down it. It was happy hall. And best of all because of the colors, it never showed finger prints. That is why today there are so many washable paints because of all the fingerprints.
My next house was 2 stories and had an upstairs hall and landing. Again, I hung my paintings and a mirror, typical of the time with a chest under it. I also became fond of copper covered enamel pieces, by Bovano. I still have them. Now they are scattered about the house. Actually there is one in the picture of the pool bath, a waterlily and 2 lily pads next to the sink, above the commode.
I look for timeless things, not fad things. My big thing is "IF I LOVE IT, BUY IT!", I have told you this before.
My husband is the one that started that. If we were traveling, and I saw something, I say "I really like that" and then put it back. I always seem to regret things I never bought. So now I buy.
As you follow my blog, you will see all the things I have picked up and used in many ways.
I love beautiful light fixtures in a hall. Especially crystal. I love how light hits the prisms, and throws color everywhere. It they are on a dimmer switch, it is ever so romantic. I showed you the ones we just put up. I also showed you the one above the tub in the master bath. I had to order more crystals as we realized that 14 were missing. I can also add small shade to it for another look. I can buy small shades at Ballard Designs. they come in many colors and designs. Perfect for a change and not to expensive for a different look. I have used those little shades on old brass fixtures, wrought iron fixtures, and ones that have what I call naked candles.
One more thing in todays blog, hand cut crystal, Waterford, or others, on a window sill, throw such prisms in a room, it make it look so wonderful. I love that effect. Actually, I have a lot of cut glass things that were handed down from my family.
Look at you hallways differently today. Do they talk to you? Tell tales? Show off a collection? Are the pretty? Are they dark? Tell me what they are like!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
A Bit More on the Pool Bath.
Talking about bathrooms, some people light candles, use bath oils, have a glass of wine nearby and relax. Your bathroom can be like your own mini spa. If I am to indulge myself, I bring Jeeves (My silent butler), to hold the necessities. I happen to have a Jacuzzi so that is a very relaxing thing and it is built in with tile shelf around it, to hold what I need. Jeeves worked well in my last house, and still does in the guest bathroom.
Before we go on, I want to pass on a very important thing!
In your guest bath or baths, make them comfortable for your guests. Put in them what you would want in your bathroom. I keep extra toothbrushes, small tubes of toothpaste, hand mirror, cotton balls, and everything else I would expect myself to use. Make sure your towels and fresh and nice.
Okay, now that that is done let's go back to the pool bath we were talking about yesterday.
As you see, I have a small wall pedestal above it, with a plate I bought in Germany, I love to hang things above each other, for more drama.
Before we go on, I want to pass on a very important thing!
In your guest bath or baths, make them comfortable for your guests. Put in them what you would want in your bathroom. I keep extra toothbrushes, small tubes of toothpaste, hand mirror, cotton balls, and everything else I would expect myself to use. Make sure your towels and fresh and nice.
Okay, now that that is done let's go back to the pool bath we were talking about yesterday.
Here is another light fixture above the mirror and the pedestal sink. It is almost across from the hanging dogwood fixture. This is definitely not a bathroom to put on make-up, as the lighting is terrible, but looks good. It is a pool bath to take a shower, dry off and walk to the other guest bathroom.
This is what I love about this bathroom, are the accessories and paintings that are in here. I love to use wall pedestals or shelves to set things on. This is a plate I brought back from Germany of a castle. Below it is one of my paintings.
Title: Waterford and orchids
Size: Framed - 33" Ht. x 25" W.
Price $650.00 includes shipping
Original Watercolor
I actually own this vase and I thought it would be great to paint it as my grandchildren bought it for me and each of there names are on the bottom.
As you see, I have a small wall pedestal above it, with a plate I bought in Germany, I love to hang things above each other, for more drama.
In that pool bathroom is the one above, of tri color heron and baby. It is a ribbon winner. This is the original, but I have giclee prints of it in any size. You must request a size, then I can price it.
Title: Who Me
Size: Framed - 40" W x 33" Ht.
Original Watercolor
Price: $1100.00 includes shipping
Giclee' Prints available in any size
The other thing I like in a bathroom are plants or artificial plants. They warm up a room. Fresh flowers for guests.
Tomorrow, more on accessories!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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