The Benefits of Moving.

deb

I cannot believe how my creative brain is working now. Moving into this apartment has my creative juices flowing as to how I can make this space mine yet keeping in mind that it is a rental. I will update you on my progress and what has transpired.

10 years ago

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rachylou

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I can't wait! Have I told you how much I LOVE decorating time?

10 years ago

deb

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Rachy, when I moved in here two weeks ago I hated the pink beige walls but looking at what I have accomplished so far I am surprised at how well my furniture and art fit in. Not sure if it is the wall color that is so neutral or my furniture and art. These are the same pieces I brought to the former marital residence (as msmary would say) from the last home I owned. It is really weird. The former marital residence had grayed yellow walls and the house before that, a yellow based white. So fitting in with a pink cast surprises me.

10 years ago

Summer

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Deb, I didn't get to comment on your previous thread, but I think you have already created a lovely space for yourself. Have fun tweaking the colours, and do keep us updated regularly.

10 years ago

Anonymous

Deb, that is wonderful! We will look forward to progress reports. How would you describe your decorating style? Modern? Classic? French Country? Eclectic? So many descriptors these days..

10 years ago

MsMary

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Hooray for the Bachelorette Pad! Looking forward to further updates!

10 years ago

rachylou

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That's very interesting about the pink beige. Maybe it actually has some yellow in it. How you've done your new place reminds me of one of my fave clippings from House Beautiful magazine. What color is your sofa actually? Your furniture is versatile. It can fit into traditional or modern eclectic spaces.

As I'm preparing to move back home... I'm dumping all my sharp edged furniture. And I'm thinking of dumping everything modern rustic. Those things are too ultra modern, too primitive, and not that versatile. The house is craftsman. Which is ok. I think I got caught up in Hipsterville faddishness. My bad! (Gee, I have the same problem with furniture as I do fashion...)

10 years ago

deb

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Rachy, the sofa is brown paisley with touches of rust and cream and black. I have had the sofa since 1982 and had it recovered about 15 years ago. I thought about having it done again but I really like this fabric. The sofa is made by sherrill and did not really know what I was buying. The upholsterer told me what a good piece it is.

10 years ago

rachylou

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I have a chintz covered Baker. I toy with the idea of something different, but when I consider my wants and needs, I don't see anything that would suit. It's done the whole job well in three places. Some things have the It factor and some things just get tired.

10 years ago

TraceyLiz65

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It's so wonderful that you are embracing this and making it a home to fit You!

10 years ago

Anonymous

Happy Decorating!

10 years ago

SarahTheWhite

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I am so glad to hear you are inspired to create during this time. That is truly cathartic...

10 years ago

Janet

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There is something about a blank canvas or even just a new-to-you space that allows your mind to see things in a new light. I even notice it coming home after being away from our house for a few weeks!

Yesterday I went and did a thorough walk-through of a rental house we own (was one of my childhood homes -- my parents wisely kept our old houses for rental income when we moved from one home to the next twice during my childhood). Our most recent tenant moved out after 15 years there, so I had not seen the house empty in all that time. Of course it's always sobering to see the things that need repair or attention, but part of me wanted to get in there myself with buckets of paint, cleaning supplies, and some tools to do the work myself. (I may end up doing just that in another month or so!) There is a little part of me that always envies someone moving into a new place, for that excitement that comes with making a new space your own. I'm so glad your new apartment is sparking your creative impulses!

10 years ago