Well Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.....
I am not gonna lie....it was a tough holiday season and I have never spent more time home just being downright sad.
That's no surprise....It's been almost 6 months since my sister passed away and since I live so close to her.....I was really feeling the void.
I only went to 2 events over the holidays....one was the Atlanta Botanical Garden Holiday Nights [such a fun thing to do if you have not gone] and the other was a Christmas party.....
I watched a lot of TV and stayed home with Cami. I worked out and hung out at my neighbors. They like to do those 5 million piece puzzles and I learned that I suck at those:) The only thing I brought to the situation was a lot of complaining about how hard it was.....nobody likes a complainer....haha.
I was working on one project.....finishing out a basement of a job with Ladisic Fine Homes. You know how it is when you have completed a year long renovation....you just need to take some time off and breathe so it had been a little over a year and they decided to ramp up again....
This is how we left it after they moved in.....
I swear the Thibaut wallpaper was a game changer....I mean the paint was good [which we did before Thanksgiving because I couldn't get that paper hung until after....] but this vinyl paper is just so good!
I found these 2 vintage Bernhardt leather chairs for the room.....
You know I love to put something vintage in a space and since they have 3 boys....it's perfect that I did not spend 3 times what I paid for these.....for brand new ones that of course I would probably not get for a year!
I ordered a poker table and then started looking for chairs....whoa mama.
Chairs would be up to 9 months out so I found some vintage ones on Charish and scored some beautiful mohair at Scott's to have them recovered with!
The plaid is for pillows in the chairs and to cover 2 benches with! Pretty pumped about my luck!
I'm a crafty gal:)
Anyway.....I hope y'all are all relaxed from a great Holiday season.....I appreciate all of your support over the last 2 years with what has gone on in my life....
Shaygrateful
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I'm so sorry your holiday season was marred by your devastating loss. I understand this and can relate, for the last 10 years, since my son passed away, the holidays no longer hold any joy for me. I try, over and over, but have resigned myself to an adaptation of "Merry." It took a long time. Give yourself a break.
This whole pandemic thing has certainly crippled our good times, our purchases, and our plans. Seeing your photo's I think you did pretty darn good with the decor by resourcing vintage pieces. The wallpaper is divine.
Take care, hug your pup, may this New Year be one of health, happiness, and good fortune. I read your blog all the time, just not so good at commenting. Love the content!
Sherry, I wish you a year of peace and joy - you certainly deserve it. Thank you for your honesty, your willingness to share so much design knowledge, and the integrity you show through your little corner of the internet. I eat up every word!
Sherry, I am cheering you on across the miles and wishing you a gentle 2022. The 2020s are deepening us for sure but for corn's sake, we need some tender mercies. I don't know much at all, but I keep thinking maybe we can become those tender mercies for each other. Ya know? So I'm sprinkling lots right here for your beautiful soul. Take as much as you like. xox
You've had such a turbulent few years. Life can get so difficult and yet we move on hoping it will get easier. Praying for better times for you as you are so deserving of it.
Nancy
Fabric for chairs awesome and those leather chairs are amazing!! Keep keepin on!!! Time softens the pain it never goes away but I feel it isn't as sharp!! Love your posts always have been following you for about 10 years !!!! Sincerely K Sunday
Sherry
I have been thinking about you over the holidays and hoping the pain was not devastating, but how can it not be?
indulge yourself, be kind to yourself...whatever it takes. excited to see you soon
ok, that basement will be smashing. I am always looking for mustache chairs and these are fab! and that plaid, join those chairs.....
cannot wait to see the final results!
xo
Debra
Happy New Year, sending blessings for a NEW year, filled with hope and health. Loss definitely takes its toll on us during the Holiday season. I am glad you have such great neighbors, I have to agree I do not like puzzles. It seems like a good idea every time I start one. LOL. Not for me. I was hoping to see you at Scott this week, but alas we are locked down. Husband tested positive yesterday. I love the January show, it is always the best show of the year! Go and post lots, and lots of photos. Be Blessed. Cathy
Happy New Year to you. Grief takes time. My brother passed away two years ago and I still feel such a loss. Hoping for a healthy year for everyone.
Can you tell me where you bought the poker table from? I am been looking for a 6 person table?
I always look forward to your writings.
You inspire Sherry. You’ve taken some pretty big hits, and yet you sign as grateful. All your readers are grateful for you resilience and great taste! Hoping for good things in’22.
Happy New Year Sherry! I hope you have better times ahead. I know how hard the holidays can be after a loss. Wish I had a cure for you.
Your basement work is beautiful! Love those vintage chairs you sourced. And the wallpaper is wonderful. You’ve made a nice basement into a downright gorgeous one!
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