Well I sure left you guys hanging.....you know what....finding free time when you have to do everything yourself is challenging.
Like house maintenance, insurance....taxes and all that crap.
I am here to tell you it is overwhelming sometimes and I just want to close down. But I am trying to get back on track and set things up to happen automatically.
Somebody was trying to tell me I needed another dog and I almost fell for it and then I came to my senses. Are you kidding me? That would be the worst thing for me to do right?
I really am going to try and be better. How I managed to blog 2xs a month is beyond me!
I got a new phone the other day and Lord almighty.
Talk about a time suck. You know how they are at Apple....they give you your package and send you on your way with all but a quick pat on the rear saying "you got this kid".
And let me just say.....I do not consider myself helpless in technical situations....but this little puppy took some time to migrate and half the apps wouldn't work and blah blah blah.
I also got a desk top computer and that little monster is still sitting in the box because if the phone gave me that much trouble....I need to be in the right frame of mind to tackle it. So it can just sit in "time out" right now.
Anyway enough complaining. I do have a very small project to share with you:)
Before you gasp...cause its color! The blue fabric is a long lumbar and the pretty pink swirl fabric are 2 pillows in chairs.....
This is a girls bedroom....and I went totally old school here and did a cornice! I can not remember the last time I did this but I love it!
In other news I received the chairs from Charish....and I am not completely happy because they were in much worse shape than they admitted.
There was a lot of this going on......
Which wasn't exactly disclosed but I got my guy working on them and by the time that beautiful mohair goes on and he does a little magic I think things will be fine. They better be.....
So there you have it...not exactly the blog post of dreams but it's a start.
I am really trying to dig myself out of this slight depression....it will be 6 months since my sister died next Friday and my emotions are all over the place.
I am aware that it takes time so I am trying to be patient.....
Shayworkingonit
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Glad to see a new post up! I've missed you!!!
That bedroom is going to be delicious!
Many years ago when in a similar situation, I paid thousands of dollars to a wonderful psychologist who finally convinced me that "there is nothing wrong with feeling my feelings which was proof that I really cared.' After more than 2 decades some days my feelings are as raw as they were then but only briefly. You're so fortunate to have had that wonderful relationship with your sister, so give thanks for that.
I am a beginner in interior design, taking an online course, and I happened upon your blog shortly after your loss. This is the first time I've commented, but I felt a lump in my throat as I read your post and I decided to share something. When I was 15, I lost a dear close friend in a tragic accident. Fast forward to when I was 21, I still hurt about it and I felt ashamed that I hadn't "moved on" like it seemed everyone else had. Well, one day, my boss was talking about how her best friend had died. I asked her, "How did you ever get over that?" She looked at me very seriously and said, "You don't 'get over' something like that. You learn to go on." For some reason that liberated me. Like, it was okay that I was still sad about my friend. I'm 44 and I have gone forward with my life (and have a full beautiful life), but he is still with me, his life mattered, and I - to this day - tear-up and feel an ache at the remembrance of him.
you have a lot on your plate luv, really too much. I remain frozen because taxes, bills, technology, oh and maintenance is overwhelming. how you are doing it amazes me. you are my hero
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Sherry, have you ever considered going to the dr and getting a little something? Anti anxiety/ anti depressant. I know so many people who have done this when life was just too much and they were stuck. They didn't go on it long term but for a few months and it kind of just reset them. Just a thought, I know many people who have benefited from it.
Sherry, I’m grateful that you feel that your ‘fans’ are a safe place to share your truth. You are dealing with HARD THINGS. Sending you love and hugs and support. You are adored.
The bedroom is going to be stunning!! I’m so very sorry about the loss of your sister. What a most tremendous loss.
Life has been really cruel to you the last few years. Your losses are considerable. And, everyday living - phone set-up, taxes, substandard chairs, etc., is more draining nowadays than ever before. But you are considerate and generous and use your energy to add some happiness to the lives of your many readers- I so love everything you show about your work and it perks up my life….I get ideas or just generally get a happiness boost from your creativity. Thank you!
You are amazing Sherry. Aside from the fact that you are an amazing designer(!), you are like a personal friend to your many readers. Your sincerity and genuine soul comes through with every post……all any of us can do with such personal loss is to keep moving. You have suffered huge in the past few years (not to mention COVID). Give yourself a hug for being a survivor!
Sherry, your work is amazing as always. Thank you for sharing it with us. I enjoy you over on IG also. I just love looking at your work!
I’m so sorry that you’re feeling so sad. It is normal, though because you loved your sister and you shared a great relationship with her. It stinks that you lost her. And it really stinks that she had to suffer so much. If the grief is too much, please see a pro. Either for some talk therapy or more.
Just know that we all are giving you hugs from afar. If I could come help you with your taxes and phone and computer I would. Although I struggle with my own taxes, so may I can just have to commiserate with you on that. ❤️
Having any blog from you is a treat no matter what it's about.
When people like you, they don't expect sunshine all the time.
Or at least they shouldn't!
Take Good Care!
Sherry
Where are you? Miss your updates. Miss how honest you are.
Hope all is well.
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