HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
there is always work to be done. keep moving forward…and when in doubt love one another. please.
Category: old country house blog
Artist lesli devito has reluctantly found herself rasing her family in an old country house. Much to her surprise, she loves her rural home and enjoys sharing her adventures with her readers. There are always makeovers to be done and animals to paint. Come along for the ride. Green acres here she comes!
MONDAY MAKEOVER – FAVORITES OF 2015
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER! Tate heads back to school today. sniff sniff. But all good. Things and been wonderfully wonky with him home…and he is ready to resume his new life and I am ready to get a handle on 2016! In the meantime, here are the: MOCH MAKEOVERS OF 2016 PHOEBE’S BEDROOM MAKEOVER COOPER’S… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – FAVORITES OF 2015
2016 DESIGN BLOGGERS CONFERENCE MARCH 6-8
REFERRED TO AS “THE EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR DESIGN BLOGGERS” THIS YEARS DESIGN BLOGGERS CONFERENCE ~ IS ONCE AGAIN IN ATLANTA AND I AM ONCE AGAIN GOING!!! QUESTION – WHO IS THE CONFERENCE FOR??? ANSWER – Design bloggers – individuals, small businesses, associations, or other organizations Interior design writers Design enthusiasts or aspiring interior designers… Read More 2016 DESIGN BLOGGERS CONFERENCE MARCH 6-8
THE ITCH TO DITCH AND AMAZING HALLWAYS
I AM FEELING THE ITCH TO DITCH… GET RID OF THE OLD…BRING IN SOME NEW…IF YOU WILL ALLOW ME TO ELABORATE…. SEE, A FEW MONTHS AGO… …….we painted the hallways. The new color, Sherwinn Williams STEAMED MILK is fairly similar to the old color, Benjamin Moore Feather Down…just a bit creamier and less gray…it feels… Read More THE ITCH TO DITCH AND AMAZING HALLWAYS
2016 PANTONE COLOR (S) OF THE YEAR – SERENITY AND ROSE QUARTZ
WHAT IS THE PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR???? “A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude. OR – WE COULD JUST WANT TO GO BACK TO 1994!!!!! For the first time Pantone introduces two shades, Rose… Read More 2016 PANTONE COLOR (S) OF THE YEAR – SERENITY AND ROSE QUARTZ
Rest In Peace Mr Bowie – and Thank you for the music
If my life has a soundtrack…this song would be in the top ten most played and loved songs.
MONDAY MAKEOVER – DECORATING WITH POPS OF PINK
Decorating is not brain surgery…but it is also NOT always easy. All the choices…money being spent…possible directions to go. When at a loss…or floundering…or when decisional paralysis has set in…pause…take a deep breath and ask yourself…one question… What is my favorite color? This can be a good starting place. then go to Pinterest, or Houzz, House… Read More MONDAY MAKEOVER – DECORATING WITH POPS OF PINK
THE BLOG AND WHICH WAY TO GO…FINDING DIRECTION
I AM AT A CROSSROADS WITH MY BLOG…. I FEEL LIKE DOROTHY IN THE WIZARD OF OZ First of all…In case you are wondering..or worried…absolutely NOT on the table is abandoning the blog. I am NOT going anywhere. I love my BLOG and I love blogging. I love you guys and I have no intention… Read More THE BLOG AND WHICH WAY TO GO…FINDING DIRECTION
THE 2016 PAINT COLORS OF MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE
I LOVE COLOR AND THE WALLS OF MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE HAVE REFLECTED MY SEARCH…NOT FOR THE PERFECT COLOR..BUT THE PERFECT BALANCE OF COLOR. THEY HAVE ALSO FOLLOWED OUR FAMILY THROUGHOUT THE MANY PASSAGES. FROM LITTLE GIRL PINKS AND BABY BOY BLUES TO A MORE SUBTLE BACKDROP TO ALL OF THE COLOR IN MY ARTWORK… Read More THE 2016 PAINT COLORS OF MY OLD COUNTRY HOUSE
A FAREWELL TO 2015 – OH WHAT A YEAR!
THERE ARE ABOUT 8 HOURS LEFT..in this year, 2015 YEARS have whole personalities, like people. And when they come to a close and the time to sum them up arrives, some years are easier to put in a nutshell, some are more interesting, busier than others.. some are tornadoes of change and drama …. some are beloved, sweet… Read More A FAREWELL TO 2015 – OH WHAT A YEAR!