ONE ROOM CHALLENGE

Week 79.  Just kidding.  

I could probably go that long :)

This might be it for a while but I have to say the room is looking quite pretty with the most important thing being my sweet client is happy.  

Should we review?

Before

One of the first things we did [after the fabric selections] was to create a focal point on this wall.You can see that the picture just did not carry enough weight for the space.  To do that we had to have some light switches moved.  You can see them if you look closely underneath the picture.  It wasn't expensive so don't let that stop you from "greatness" as I say......

With the addition of pillows and throws.  Still have some accessorizing to do on the console but I am pleased with how it is coming along.

Next we addressed the coffee table.  She loves cream but it was just too bright.  We called in the talented Kristen and not only did she fit us in her busy schedule...she worked her magic to give us exactly what we wanted.

A very soft "swedish" blue.  So much better huh?

Next...I worked on the bookshelves.

Here is the before

And the after.....

Working with items she already had plus a few additions.

Sofa before...

And after adding the pillows....

She wanted more cream....so we added it to the sofa instead.  I also removed one of the sofa pillows since there so many...it cleaned it up a little.

I hastily staged the coffee table [and a few other areas for pictures :) ] so that is a work in progress...

Also we had talked about putting a small bench here but she had this so I folded her old throw and put some books on it.

This is another area that needs some loving...

I grabbed a silver tray she had.....yes I rooted through her china cabinet .....Everything looks better on a tray.  Plus we needed a little bling here.

Cut some greenery from her yard.....it is probably dead now so I guess I will go over and remove.  We definitely need some softness here.....

Still waiting for new lamps....

A close up of my favorite accessory......

Found a few old books for the cloche.

The vintage books.....

Tillandsia.....my new favorite plant.

Pillows....

Ok...I think what I learned is to take really BAD "before" pictures and that will make your work seem so much better :)

Somebody asked if my client was there when I did the bookshelves.  NO.  I couldn't do them with someone watching....

It is a process....and you have to keep tweaking...by adding and taking away.  Another thing...I brought in a lot of stuff...some of it makes the cut and some not.  That means I am left with a few things [from flea markets] that I can't return.  That is the nature of the beast.  Planning is key.  I almost always think I have way too much stuff.....but I never do.

A little peek of her backyard....Oh boy......

Just a little more to go on this project.......it has definitely been one of my favorites.

I am not really comfortable with self promotion...."oh really Sherry.....what do you think a blog is?"

Ok...so maybe I am.....

If you live in the Atlanta area you might want to attend this....

Another reason to get my hair done....and maybe buy a new outfit! Don't be scared when you meet me in person...Christina got a little carried away with photoshop on my picture....so try not to gasp.

Busy day....returning...and shopping....my fav.

If I don't say it enough....I really appreciate that you take the time to read my blog...and leave such supportive comments.  

Giveaway coming Friday.

How the hell did we get to Wednesday so fast?

Sheriky