So, in my last post, I got brave and asked opinions of anyone who read my blog to help me think of ideas for the corner cabinet in my den. (See post below). Well, I wasn’t sure if I would get any responses, ( or if anyone reads my blog) but I did get one very good idea. My friend Cindi Palma had a great idea about what to do with the books beside the corner cabinet. She suggested color coordinating them. I loved this idea! She also suggested some original art in the corner piece. I had a stained glass window that my sister Dinah made for me ( she is extremely gifted!) that fit perfectly in the spot. Chris and I put our heads together and figured out how to light it and mount it. It was an all afternoon affair, but we kinda did it. It is an experiment, but I think I like it!
I am currently working on updating the canvas for over the sofa, something maybe a little more colorful and modern looking.The bookcases are also still in process. It all started with that wonderful red sofa and love seat. Oh, and I also included a photo of my favorite throw ever. I found it at Pottery Barn on clearance. They had them at Christmas and I wanted one then, but they were more than I wanted to pay. The timing and color couldn’t be better! It is hand knit and so wonderfully full of texture and softness. I love to curl up in it in my new room while I drink my coffee and journal in the mornings. Very very good.
Still learning what I love. What do you love? I would love to know! 🙂
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So, I LOVE Dinah’s art in the corner~perfect!! Would love to see it in person one day! And I think the books look great organized by color, too. Glad you liked the idea! Your room looks so inviting and cozy…I know you are enjoying it!
I love the window! It’s perfect!
Not sure if you care what I think, but I was showing Olivia some of your work with children an dI saw this and figured I’d share some observations. I love how the ‘red’ is a recurring splash around the room. The red in Katie’s dress in the Maine photo, the red barn over the fireplace, the red batch of books, the red dress on the stained glass piece, the red pillow on the chair, all tying in to the red sofa & loveseat. So subtle, but very prominent. Even the stitching on the embroidered pillows… That’s the first thing I saw. I might’ve just lost my man card, but… 🙂