Falling slowly into you dear

I'm feeling a new wind blowing even though I'm a little reluctant to post anything other than summer things. Summer just never lasts long enough. Lately our August breezes are bringing a decidely September feel. O the coming season of Fall...leaves will soon swirl to the ground, children will be in school learning new things, and people will enjoy homes without the worry and noisy distraction of keeping safe & cool.

I love fall for all it's beauty and for this reason I may be rushing things a little. Still, the loveliness of fall is starting to weave it's magical mossy little fingers around and through my heart compelling me to fall in love with it all over again. And, I am. I am.

See yourself Sainted

this can happen

Hit this area with a little shredded ribbon at chandelier top (watch for flames from candles if you do this!!) I may switch out the vintage paper that's inserted only into the cabinet again but decided to make a speedy change for now. (Was leafy print before) Note the terra pot I sprayed holding bath products on the tubs right side. Keep the colors moving around the space...I replaced the Astillbe at the tub end, it grows pretty fast so I thought this size was good.

Needed some blue so I hit it with some Ocean Blue again around the cab edges....super duper fast

Started out with the cabinet a soft green only. Hit it with some gold around the edges. Inserted vintage wall paper panel all speedy like. Now, I'm back to the canvases!

Retreat retreat- when I can!

Process pictures- now that the big plants bit it from the freeze. Am replacing the canvas top with the cutest fabric, breezy and gorgeous- can't wait to get them up- unfortunately I'll be waiting until July for that. Also replacing the fabric insert in the little cabinet- but other really fun unexpected changes are going to be made- as always....always get inspired during the process. But for now am up to my neck in Krylon projects, photo shoot of my office space (it's so beyond the beyond right now!) and working on a really fun adventure that I just can't wait to share with you all!

Old Prune dryer panels in the openings. The fabric on the gazebo is getting trashed and because we don't have a garage and my studio is only so big -we just didn't have the room to store the canvas. I've got other plans for that though and been collecting for replacement.
(check back.)

It's time to replace the huge plant that didn't make it through the freeze. It used to grow at the end of the tub softening the tubs hard line.

The Chandelier was hanging on a shephards hook, moved to here and now the shepherds hook is moved back here but not shown in this picture. I liked the chandy closer & lower to tub. The shepherds hook actually has 2 hooks- one for chandelier and one for my robe. The cabinet with the fall leaves is awaiting retro fabric insert. At one point this area was very naturey; leaves, branches, mossy etc. etc. etc. A girls' got to keep her interest up.

How much is that doggy in the mirror? No, what she's really wanting is that angel back in her possession. She worked her over pretty good a few years ago. This and the other angel were gifts from Ted's mom (my angel) and I coudn't ever part with them. Meanwhile, Pearl loves them as much as I do but for other reasons.

Above: Bedroom/south side entry into tub area. Normally the poles are getting covered with vines but so far I haven't gotten anything planted here yet. I love morning glory and moon flower so maybe I'll do that again. Both grows super fast and creates so much mood. There is a hops vine around the back of the house that has been in my sites for here too. . .

Candles and such in here for the winter and summer- keeps things nice and dry and unmelted.

a glimpse

. . . and, now what you don't know about me is that I can be very irreverant, and pretty sarcastic. Really all I need is an invitation. Like when I call my husband a "star-tard" (And you would have too.) Or when we call Pearl "Pesticle". I really don't know why there is this strange holy and irreverant dichotomy within me (well, I could venture a guess) I just know that sometimes it's a damn hard balance to strike.

Gimmee a piece of that Chocolate Bar

It took a couple days for the multiple coats of sealant to dry before popping in the drawers. Nothing worse than having your paint ripped off in spots by a hard contact.

And, actually this "Chocolate" also has quite a bit of Umber in it. (Which is one of my most favorite colors.) The Umber became much more distinct when placed near this rug for the shot. A fabulous metallic shag rug with this...Oh MAN!! There are so many style directions you could go here.

Now, isn't it just the cutest little cabinet, and so understated? It's going to be tough to let this one go. Like usual. This, in all reality was first built and designed as a dresser complete with a mirror. But, I'll convert a dresser of this sort to a buffet every time.

Music and Nature incorporated

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