Hey guys! I am out here in Boulder for just a few days....but before I left I did a little styling on a townhouse that I have been working on for a while!
It's a really fun project but of course it is very frustrating trying to get product right now....are you tired of hearing that:)
I still have quite a bit on order but some things have some in so I thought I would share with you.....I mean that is what I am here for right!
Inspiration for everyone...yay!
I think I already shared some of the wallpapers and new lighting but I had the sofa I bought and the 2 chairs I ordered from Charles Stewart delivered on Friday so I could not wait to get over there and do a little work.
I guess you can tell that I started this over a week ago and that is because while I was out in Boulder I got some bad news about my sister. Her cancer has spread and there is no more treatment.
She is home from the hospital and it has been a busy week setting up a bed on the main level and getting hospice. I am absolutely devastated and of course I am trying to finish up her kitchen and spend as much time with her as I can. [lucky for me she lives one street over] And work.....and take care of Cami. To say this is overwhelming is an understatement.
So I am not quitting this little blog and you guys have been so supportive over the last 2 years with all of my personal issues.....
I consider all of you my friends.
Be safe out there in the world.
Shaysad
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I have been reading your blog for a long time and really enjoy it. I have never commented, but your news about your sister spurred me to tell you how sorry I am and that she, her family and you will be in my prayers.
Kelly in Kansas City
^ Same here. I knew something was wrong but wasn’t sure what. I am so very sorry. Praying for indescribable peace and comfort that defies understanding.
Hello- Sending prayers and good thoughts your way. I sooo love your blog and it always makes me laugh. You give more gifts than you know.
So sorry to hear about your sister. It’s amazing how connected we feel through this virtual medium.
Wishing you peace and strength for the difficult days ahead. Yes, we ARE all your friends and grateful for the gifts you share through your blog.
I am very sorry about your sister’s prognosis and understand why you have not posted. Just know that we are here to support you. I follow you because of your superb design work but so appreciate your candor about your life. Sending hugs and prayers.
Peace and comfort to your entire family. We will be here for you whenever and however you choose to communicate. Regina said it best, “you give more gifts than you know”.
Your blog is the first I read when it appears in my email. I appreciate your decorating insights, your candor,and especially your humor! I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Such a hard thing. Peace to you and your family.
From one ex F/A to another, you have our support and understanding. Thank you for taing your precious time to fill us in.
I am so sorry. I've been reading your blog for years and as much as I love your design style, your warmth and humor have made this a very special place. Peace, love and strength to you and your family for all the days to come. Please know that we're all holding you in our hearts.
This news hurts my heart for you, your sister, family and friends. Spend as much quality time together as possible and know the hospice nurses are a gift to all of you. Their skills and compassion are amazing.
No words can express. Just know that I hold all of you in my heart!
Nancy
My heart breaks for you and your family. I'm so glad you are there with your sister. I wasn't able to be there when my sister passed in February, and it is so hard to be at peace with that. Thinking of you Sherry! 💔
Please know that your your sister and your family l y are in my daily prayers. Your time with your sister is so precious. We are here when you need a distant audience. I lost my only sister and one of my brothers to cancer. Having friends to confide in really helps sometimes. We are your friends. Use us.
Oh Sherry, Very sorry to hear this. I lost my only sibling when she was 39. I truly feel your pain.
I am so so sorry for you and your family. Such devastating news…. Sisters are a blessing.
I'm so very sorry to hear the news about your sister. Spending time with her now will be a gift you will appreciate always. My heart goes out to you. Life can be so hard and still so beautiful. You are loved.
Oh Sherry! I’m so sorry about your sister. Is it Bunny? I don’t have a sister but I have seen the bonds they have. I know she’s been there for you in dark times and you’ll be there for her. Tell her she’s being prayed for and I hope she feels some peace in that. And you as well. The family’s left behind will need to be held up to get through these tough times. Love and God’s blessings for all your family!
I love reading your blog, and I appreciate the work that goes into writing and posting the pictures. I'm very sorry to hear about your sister. Sometimes this cancer thing feels like an epidemic. My husband lost 3 siblings in 9 months during the last year to different types of cancer, so my heart goes out to you and your sister and her family.
~Paula
Many prayers for your sister and family. We are going thru the same thing in our family. Hospice has helped the patient as well as the family.
You are loved by many.
Dear Sherry,
I can't thank you enough for keeping this heart warming and professional blog. It helped me through some hard times two years ago. All blessings to you and your family and especially for your sister, may she have your support and our prayers.
Love, Anne from Finland
I love reading your blog although I do not comment very often.
I am so sorry about your sister will pray for her and you - life is not an easy thing so we all need people around for support.
I just recently started reading your blog and always look forward to your posts. The news regarding your sister's health broke my heart and I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling right now. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry about your sister Sherry! Sending my love and prayers for you all.
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you
My heart hurts for you and your family. Time is precious, spend all the time you can with your sister.
I follow your blog religiously and so appreciate your honesty about life and your beautiful design work, it’s something I look forward to.
Wishing you peace as you go through this journey with your sister, you and your family will be in my prayers.
I am so sorry about another let down in life! I think it's good you have your work it helps to stay busy again so sorry!!!
Dear Sherry,
I was loving your post, admiring your very special talent at making spaces so beautiful. Then I read about your sister and my heart sank. I’m so sorry and please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Cherish every minute you have with your sister and know you have the support and love from all of us who have followed you through good times and bad.
I am also a long time reader and have never commented. But I am so very shocked and so sorry to hear that devastating news about your sister. May all of you and your family find strength and peace during this very difficult time.
Sherry, I am so sorry about your sister. Sending warm thoughts and prayers!!
Prayers to you and your family.
I echo everyone’s sentiments above - sending you loads of peace and love and strength.
Oh Sherry, as always I was overjoyed to see a new post by you. Now I have a lump I’m my throat and tears in my eyes. I am so sorry that you are hurting and may your sister find peace and comfort knowing that she is loved. I’m glad you have Camie to comfort you. Praying along with your other friends. God bless!
Oh Sherry, I am so very sorry for both you and your sister. I can't even imagine what you both must be going through, but I'm glad you have each other to lean on. I will be praying for both of you - for strength, for understanding, for peace, and yes - even for a miracle.
Sherry, I, too, am a long time reader who has never commented. I am so very sorry to hear about your dear sister. Please know there are so many of us out here who appreciate what you do and are holding you and your family close to our hearts.
I am so sorry. F@#* cancer. You bring joy to those of us who read your blog, we all wish we could take this burden from you and your family. Love to you all
Oh Sherry, I’m so very sorry about your sister’s news. You do have readers who love and care about you, as you have shared yourself and your talent with us. Thank you for sharing both your ups and your downs in life. That’s why you are my favorite blogger. I’m sending you and your sister and your family all the love and light I can. Holding you close in my heart.
Sherry, I am so sorry. Sisters are special and I know yours are VERY special to you. Hugs and prayers sent both your way and your sister's. We all care.
I’m so very sorry about your sister and my thoughts go out to her, her family and to you. After the tough two years you’ve had you deserve only good news, only to be faced with more losses. I hope her remaining days will be peaceful and that you will eventually find comfort from remembering the good times you shared.
Oh, Sherry, my heart aches for you and your special family. I know what a blessing your sisters have been and how much you love and admire and appreciate them as we all do you. Please know that I am holding you all close to my heart and in my thoughts and prayers. Life is finite for all of us but the end is wrenching even so. Enjoy your time together and be thankful for all of the memories you have been able to make over many years. xoxoxo
I am so very sorry to hear the news of your sister's illness. I lost my sister to cancer four years ago, and I was with her until the very end, holding her hand, laughing, crying, and loving her. It was so devastating. I am praying for you, your sister, and family. Praying for your peace and her comfort.
I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I always look forward to your posts not only for the beautiful design work you create, but your humor and life’s truths. We’re all here for you. Sending love and prayers for you and your family.
Ugh Sherry so sorry to hear this news. Thinking of you and your sister, spend some precious time together. laugh and remember the good times.
So sorry Sherry! Saying prayers for your sister and family!
Sherry, I’m terribly sorry to hear about your sister. I will continue praying for her, you, and your family.
Sherry so so sorry you are going through so much heartache and pain. Sometimes we just feel like giving the world the middle finger. Stay strong and we are all here for you whenever you feel the need for a well deserved rant.
Sending so much love and lots of prayers for you all! ❤️
Sherry,
I am so sorry to hear the bad news about your sister's prognosis. If you need, you should take time and give yourself a little break from blogging. My husband has cancer and I find it helpful that I've quit some things that would take me away from caring for him and spending as much time as possible with him.
The room you showed is wonderful, as usual.
xo,
Karen
I found your blog a few months ago and love your work and your sense of humor. I always look forward to your pos, they truly brighten my day. I am so very sorry to hear the news about your sister. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sherry, having lost both my sisters to cancer, I am just heartbroken for you. It’s wonderful that you can be there for her. Please take whatever time you need-your adoring readers will be here. Prayers for all of you. Jennifer
Sherri,
I am so sorry! I am a long time reader. Having lost my 53 year old husband and my mother in the last year (both to cancer, not COVID) I’ve been rooting for you and taking inspiration from you as you moved through hard times with grace and humor…wishing you all grace and courage and love 💕
LA
Sherry, I’m another lover of your blog who has never commented. My heart has hurt for you these last couple of years, and I so hoped happier times would come your way. So sorry that you must go through this with your sweet sister. I do know that you are a strong person, and with your love, and humor, you will help carry your sister on her journey. Prayers for your family.
I am so sorry to hear about your sister-prayers for her and your family.
Family is everything. Praying for you and your family.
I’m so sorry Sherry, my heart fell when I read your sad news. Blessings to your family. I know you will be a comfort to her.
I started following your blog years ago because I love your style! Over the years your humor has had me laughing out loud. Most recently, when you've shared personal struggles I feel like you are one of my girlfriends that I think about often. Please know how much you have a made a difference to so many (and you thought you were just a decorator). We adore you Sherry and will be sending prayers to you and your family.
I was so so sorry to hear about your sister. I’ve been through that painful journey with a loved one. I pray for you to have precious time with her and gain some comfort from that.
Your creative talent and humor keeps me reading and enjoying your blog. It’s amazing how connected with one another we can feel through this medium. Your readers are grateful for you and thinking of you at this most difficult time.
Sending prayers and hugs to you and yours. Cancer sux.
I echo the sentiments said by others above ^^^ Love your blog and ALL you choose to share.
Hugs from Houston
Sherry, we're so sad for everything you've gone through and now the news of your sister. Hoping the friendships and bonds here help you on this next journey that life is sending you on. Lots of love to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear about your sister, wishing you peace during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
I, too, am a long time reader who loves reading your posts... for all the reasons others have said. I am so deeply sorry about your sister's prognosis... you have weathered so many rough patches, always with great equanimity, strength and sense of humor. Sending prayers...
Sherry, I am so sorry for you, your sister, and your family. Like many have said, if you take some time off from blogging we’ll be hee when you return. I know you know this — you will never regret spending as much time with her as possible.
Praying for your sister and family🙏...So sorry .
Sending prayers for you and your family. I’m so terribly sorry. I have two sisters, I know how much you love yours. Praying for peace and comfort. May you feel Gods perfect peace. Take care of yourself too.
I normally lurk in the background, enjoying your stories and designs, amazed at your openness and all that you share and often think I wish I had someone like you nearby. I wish this more than ever now so I could give you a big ol' hug, and help in whatever way you need. You give us so much! Thinking of all of you who have shared your struggles.
Oh Sherry, that is such a gut punch piece of news. I’m so sorry. Your beautiful work, great attitude, spunky character and wit make me feel like I have a friend for life. I’m sending lots of virtual hugs and prayers, and wish I could help. Please know you have lots of us that love and support you. Your sister is fortunate to have your help and care.
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Sending you all love in this tough time…
Your beautiful design is why I came but your honesty and heartfelt highs and lows of life are why I stay. I always think, what would Sherry do , when I’m putting my home together but it your courage that truly inspires me through life!❤️ I hope you feel the love from all of us.
I am so sorry to hear about your sister. Holding you up in prayer Sherry and your entire family. May you have peace that surpasses all understanding..
I am so sorry.
Sending positive thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Wishing you whatever you need to get through the days/weeks/months ahead.
So sorry to hear the news about your sister. This kind of news forces you to think about the important things. Enjoy the time you have together and make new memories.
I so look forward to your posts. I too feel a connection to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Debbie
So very sorry to hear the news about your sister. Praying for each of you.
there are a lot of arms wanting to embrace you Sherry. you breezily bring us into your life, warts and all, you are loved for sharing.
know we are here for you, if only to listen from afar.
I am here for you my friend, in any meager way possible. so so sorry
debra
I too have read your blog for years but never commented. I am so sorry to hear about your sister. There are not words to make this any better. Praying for strength for you.
Sherry, this news about your sister is really sad. I am so very sorry about the turn of events. When you shared initially about her diagnosis, I hoped for the best. I pray for peace for your sister, yourself and your entire family at this very difficult time. I know you don't need us to tell you this, but take as much time as you need...we'll be here whenever you feel up to it. Praying for your guys.
Keeping you, your sister and her family in my prayers.
Dear Sherry - I have been reading for years and never commented until today. Your blog is wonderful - you have the best humor, wit and wisdom in design and in life. I wish I could find the right words to bring you strength during this time. Sending you much love, comfort and peace while you spend this precious time with your sister.
Sending your sister Love and peace.
Sending you Love and support.
Love from a loyal reader, Cheryl in Canada
Sherry: Everything that you share about your personal life makes you real. And like the Velveteen Rabbit, that is what makes us loved. You are in my thoughts as you face the days ahead. Prayers for your sister and your family.
I read your blog everyday and to let you know my heart is breaking for you is an understatement. Please surround yourself with all of our prayers for you and you sister and family. You need to get your strength from them so you stay strong. Take your time getting back to blogging.......we will all be there for you.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you and your family.Jd
Very sorry to hear this Sherry. No words . The heart does not know good bye.
Karen
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