Sunday, November 15, 2009

Touches here and there

Life has been hectic around here with many guests visiting and in my limited spare time after doing all that is needed to be done for daily living, I managed to squeeze in a few small projects and touches here and there. This linen cushion cover (the middle one)I made which I adorned with French words really creates an atmosphere that I like, I think I'd like to do a few more of those when I can. I also made a few more cushion covers for cushions on our super comfy new couches. These new couches are in an oatmeal or white sand colour which is the hue of vintage linens. I think it's a light enough colour if you don't really want white. Any colour scheme can go with this colour. They remind me of the beach when paired with blue and white. They are much larger in real life than in photos for some reason. In the hallway, I've finally decided to decorate with chalkboards made out of old picture frames. I really enjoyed making them. The two on each side look like menu boards, but I didn't write any menus on them, the writings are two French Bible verses from Psalms. One says: "Blessed are those whose trangression is forgiven and whose sin is pardoned" taken from Psalms 32:1 and the other one says " Your word is the lamp unto my feet and light unto my path". Psalms 119:105. The one in the middle says, "Pray without ceasing" in French. I just love the fanciness of French words.In the laundry, I've added a few chalkboard pieces as well-- again, digging out old picture frames-- On the shelf, I've decorated with bits and pieces that are laundry related. I love the way they go with each other, they are both decorative and usable. On top of the cupboard.............. "Washed clean, white as snow." That's laundry related too, lol! I like how they remind me of how Christ died so that I could be washec clean and white as snow. And........you'd be right to say I've been very fond of chalkboards............wink!

9 comments:

Crystal Rose Cottage said...

Everything looks so nice and neat! Love the chalkboards that you have throughout the house!~Patti

maría cecilia said...

Good morning Dear one, it´s really a loving moment for me to come to see your new posts. You are not only a talented gardeners but also a great decorator and (my god, don´t know the word in English), well, you restore old things...I love, love your chalkboards and the words you writhe on them are really lovely, all of them. Your livingroom is a feast to my eyes. I´m so grateful to have met you because everytime I come here I go back so, so inspired.
Hugs
María Cecilia

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour! You've done a fabulous job decorating your home. The chalkboards are wonderful - so creative.

Fleurette said...

Bonjour, your room and your decorations are very amazing!!!
Beautiful colors!
Everything is nicely aligned!
Belle soirée
Fleurette

Alison Gibbs said...

It looks beautiful. Your new couches are fabulous. Are they slip covers?? I would have to have slip covers if they were mine as I am sure the little ones would get them oh so grubby.
Alison

Anonymous said...

I love the corner where the piano was used to be , looks so cozy..
just found out I lost your new email address, please email me again.
SimplyRoses

Anonymous said...

Love your makeover!

Wanda Lee said...

I am so very delighted to have found you my dear!~ This is such a lovely, light and refreshing blog!..,I will return often to see what else you are going to create!..,

Do feel most welcome to pop by to my "little corner of the blogging world" and visit!..,

~ From yesterdays post there are pictures of my perfume bottle art, which remind me of the pastel, "refined-shabby chic",(in other words that "airy" look, without peeling paint per se), in essence, the oh-so-lovely look that you have here!..,

~ Therefore, I think you would perhaps enjoy to have peek, and would love to have you visit my dear lady!..,

Cheers from Wanda-Lee, a.k.a./ Silken Purse@ The Plumed Pen blog

Anonymous said...

Just love,love,love the chalkboards...gorgeous and inspiring!Might do some myself, thankyou for the lovely pics.