DESIGN PLAN







I hope y'all had a great weekend....mine was low key.  Doing a little work and hanging with my bestie.....Cami:)

I have spent so much time with her lately that she is indigent when I leave the house....haha.

Monday came at me like a tsunami....and I am not gonna lie....I had a few "how much more can I take" moments. I'm tired of "life lessons".....at my age can we just do away that part?

So I promised I would give you a glimpse of my design thoughts for this renovation that I posted about on Friday.....

First of all with 3 boys....everything has to be performance fabric.....





The Lee Industries iron chairs with be in the light color below....with pillows from the Schumacher
texture.  I am in love with this fabric right now....






The sofa and chair fabric will be very durable....and also 2 leather stools.  I want her to be able to get through their younger years without having to worry too much.  That being said....performance does not mean it won't have to be maintained.  Always get any stains out as soon as possible!

All of the walls in the house are painted BM China White....lately my fav white!


I am loving that it is still safe to use neutrals in a family room....which normally I would have done darker colors and save the lighter ones for a living room.....

The kitchen fabrics are below....leather barstools [it's actually more gray] with the Mark Alexander plaid on the back of them.  The kitchen cabinets are painted SW Mindful Gray.

I am still researching a few pieces.....so if you don't think we put thought into these plans....think again.  I can overthink like it's my job.....oh wait haha....it is!

Today I am helping my friend Rose with an install....stay tune for some instastories....

I almost forgot....I started watching Queer Eye on Netflix this weekend and spent a little time with a kleenex wiping my eyes.....some of the stories are so touching.  There is no doubt that it is life changing for these people.  And the "fab 5" are very entertaining!

Thanks for reading.....listening and hanging with me.  I never want this blog to be a big complain festival but I do want to be vulnerable and share that occasionally my life is a s#*t show.

Shaylookingahead










12 comments

brenda murphy said...

I am sending a virtual hug from Canada:) Sharry, I always look forward to your posts, and over the past few months sending you lots of healing thoughts. This has been a tough go for you, regardless of COVID. You continue to inspire. I love that you watched Queer Eye! Such a great show...each season gets better too, especially this last one, they have a much bigger renovation budget it seems, so that's fun! I wrote a little bit about them in my book I published called Interior Consciousness: Healing From The Inside Out. I use their show as a point of reflection for all of us: how do we take care of ourselves, our thoughts, emotions and actions? When we are out of balance, ingesting too much stress without digesting the energy, allowing it to move, then we find ourselves depleted and often, sick. The book is both memoir and guide book. I tell the story of a lifetime of trauma, including the fact that our "forever" home blew up, and I was in it. It has been a long haul to recovery, yet valuable lessons learned along the way. I am specific about practical strategies to heal. It is very empowering.
Please take care, you have lots of friends out in blogger land and the design world that are thinking of you. Hugs to you and Cami. xob

brenda murphy said...

Ugh! Sorry! I spelled your name the way my girlfirend does. My apologies!

debra @ 5th and state said...

Yours is not a complaint fest, but like a chat with a good friend. your vulnerability makes you all the more loved and everyone can relate on some level...PLUS...the inspiration! Good God, you are a talent powerhouse
debra

La Contessa said...

HELLO.........CINDY SENT ME!
I have heard about YOU for a long time ALWAYS when I am with Mary Ann and CINDY YOU SNEEK UP into the conversation!Especially your HUMOR!
I know DEBRA TOO as I went on one of her TRIPS TO ENGLAND....................SIGH!
Have you ever done that?They are small and WONDERFUL!I was an antique dealer for years and have a passion for the old world stuff.............
LOVED THE AGELESS STYLE POST TODAY ON CINDYS BLOG OF YOU!
XX

AnneHH said...

Thanks to La Contessa's comment above, I went and found the blog post on your timeless style. How come you are holding out on us!?!? What a GREAT profile!! Loved seeing some favorite looks and getting a kick in the pants to get out and exercise more. You are a wonderful example of agelessness and I love that you are 5 years older than me so I can see what is possible for me ahead (in my dreams.....) xoxoxoxo PS Hope the week gets better!

Unknown said...

You are a delight! We all have some big bumps, yours all came at the same time!! 2020 has been a bi+|#!!!

Gail said...

I loved Cindy’s Ageless Style post on her blog today. Girl, you are the epitome of agelessness and style. Then add in your fabulous design talent and your amazing sense of humor and you’ve got it all in one beautiful package. Thank you for sharing not only all the good things, but also keeping it real with the crappy things in life too. We all can relate.
I know how much thought and hard work it takes to pull together one room, let alone a whole house, and you sure make it look easy.
Sending hugs to you and Cami.

Su-z said...

Love those neutrals you picked out. I needed performance fabrics for my daughter more than my son!
Don’t think you’re a whiner at all. It is real life to hear about ups and downs and not just the Good times. I guess life lessons never stop.

Karyn said...

You go girl! I can’t believe how much you are getting done while recovering from your illness and major life upheavals. You’re a talented woman with many rooting for you. Stay Shamazing!

Allison M said...

Sorry your week has been crappy...You deserve smooth sailing from now on!
That design plan is just gorgeous! What fabric did you use on the chairs? It’s all beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Hang in there, you are one tough talented lady!

Anonymous said...

Will you paint the trim China White as well?

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