05.06.08
Space to create…
I’m surrounded by semi-marked and unmarked boxes… I have no idea where anything is. This makes me want to curl up into a ball and hide. Funny… if these boxes were filled with new merchandise with a clean invoice it would be less intimidating. Finding a place for everything, sans all the shelving I used to have, is the chore of the week :)
I started with my jewelry desk. Currently, it’s a folding Samsonite table with curtains and a tablecloth thrown over. It’ll do… for now :)
Because it has been such a huge transition to not have a store anymore, I’ve been tucking little happy reminders of the store everywhere… like this Violets are Blue Cupcake Michelle at Mosaic Cottage made me for our cupcake swap a while back. Also, pictures of Meg and other small trinkets make my heart happy :) On the other hand, I want to find the deepest, darkest filing cabinet to hide all the old bills and tax records ;)
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Never before have I been able to line up my art supplies so that I have easy access to them everyday. I used to have boxes here and there that would go back and forth from my home to the shop. I rarely knew where anything was and often would take trips in my p.j’s to the store at 2am to get a glue gun or some ribbon… now, it’s all going to be in one room! Neat! |
It’s sort of hard to see, but now as I type, my view is the winding street leading up to our house… with trees and birds and sky. It’s pretty awesome. The other thing… I know when everyone is coming and going and when the neighbors are taking a walk or jog. I feel a bit like a cat perched in a window… there’s a little yellow bird… OOOH! and a red one! it’s really sort of cool :)
Here is one of my fellow commuters on the way to work… with her stuffed chicken “briefcase”
| I started decorating downstairs a bit… the living room is painted a shade of burgundy, which at first, was really intimidating to me. Most of my living room “stuff” is in the green and blue family… but, with the help of some vintage hankies and a little purple, I think I was able to bring the red family into the mix. |
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Some beaded flowers, a poodle, a vintage compote and hankie… |
Here’s one couch in the set of 2 (the other is on backorder) that we just got. I really wanted a black couch… but our dog leaves a coating of fur on black that gives it an unwanted texture (ask anyone who has been in our car after Meg). So, we opted for the “Golden Retriever” hued couch set. This is the first couch we have purchased that wasn’t from Ikea (which broke within a month of having it), or a hand-me-down (and those couches were awesome, but they were drooping, too expensive to fix and came with grocery store coupons from the late 70′s). I sort of feel like a grown-up now :)
Here is part of the kitchen with the appliances ready to go… and on top of the cabinets is my vast collection of 50′s kitchen stuff… including my nesting mixing bowl collection. I found it difficult to mix the brand new wood and granite kitchen with kitschy kitchen ware… so, it’s up on top of the cabinets for now :)
And finally…
The candy jars, swizzle sticks and candy sticks from the party. I drove those cross-country and worried about the m&m’s melting the whole way. I know I’m insane… but looking at those jars all filled up makes me happy :) And the kids LOVE it… I have 3 sleepovers lined up based on those candy jars alone.
Graycee said,
May 6, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Everything is looking great . . . your couch looks comfy! And I don’t think you could find a cuter ‘fellow commuter’ . . . love the chicken ‘briefcase’!!!
Kristina Lynch said,
May 6, 2008 at 9:06 pm
It’s looking more like home everyday! Love the little memory frame necklace of puppy Meg “) So sweet! The fireplace is very reminiscent of Dyer St…and the view from the office is lovely. So where’s the picture of my room? “) Heehee!
Holly said,
May 7, 2008 at 9:58 pm
I am loving your living room decor with the little “welcome” sign!!! And the color of the walls is awesome.. I would never think of that color but it looks great. Also, I am loving the view from your computer- I have my sewing machine upstairs looking out over our cul-de-sac and the neighborhood and it is so fun to “peek” out at all th going-ons!! :) I just love keeping up with your new home progress, it is so great!!
Allison Cummings said,
May 8, 2008 at 7:31 am
ok lady – this decorating, creative gene that you have….. i didnt get it.
so not fair!
:)
Pink lunch is on baby! Cant wait! Maybe i can even lose the little ones – or at least the littlest one. Riley girl is quite grown up on her own.
Can i come by some time today or tomorrow to see the house and grab at the candy?
xo
julie said,
May 8, 2008 at 11:38 am
It looks like you are getting settled in! I have to ask about that cute ribbon and puppy decor tied to your lamp. I love it! Did you make it? Julie
teree said,
May 17, 2008 at 9:39 am
Hi Carrie,
Just love keepn n touch with all your pics. Your website is so adorable. Who did your website? What camera gets such great clear shots? I can’t wait for you to start up the online shopping. I enjoy navigating all the little details. I noticed when I was back east that there are a lot more antiques.
Your candy jars are just yummy.
Teree the Artist from Glendale