To Paint Or Not To Paint??

I'm finally starting to decorate the living area in our home. I found cute little birdie candle holders at Pier 1 Imports. They were the perfect color match for the rest of the room. The walls are a chocolate brown and I'm adding shades of green as accents.

Here is an up close photo of the mantle.

The candlesticks on either side of the mantle were a gift from my wonderful sis, Stacy. She found them at a consignment store. Aren't they perfect?
The photo frame I found at a little shop in Franklin, KY. Loved the green color and the design. The front of it reads "Enjoy The Journey" I put a photo of Phil and I inside. This was the first of many road trips together. The glass vase with brown wicker bottom was also purchased at Pier 1.



Another photo of the mantle. See the mirror? That's the subject in question. Should I leave it the gold/brown color or paint it white? All of the trim in the area is painted white and I think it would really pop against the brown walls. Does the current color just blend in to much with the dark brown wall?

The color ties in well with the overhead light fixture. You can see the fixture in the mirrors reflection.


So, What do you think? Paint or no paint?

Have a happy day......

Kris

A New Kid In Town

My hope for this post was to show you a few of the shops near our home, but a snowstorm in our area delayed my plans. We don't get much snow in Tennessee so the 6" we got in our area was HUGE. Since I don't have any shopping trip photos to show you I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to introduce the newest member of our family.

Say "Hello" to Brodie

Brodie is a month old today. He is such a blessing and I look forward to spoiling him as much as I can. He will be here this weekend for our Super Bowl Celebration. I'm thinking he needs a Colts jersey. Not sure his dad would agree, but hey it's my house. :)

Have A Happy Day,

Kris

A place to call HOME

Wow, it's been a long time since I last posted. Thank you to everyone that sent messages and showed concern. My absence from blogland was due to several things going on, mainly life, job, the holidays and a move.

That's right!! We finally did it. We finally moved to Franklin, TN. I've been wanting to move to this area for several years. I knew one day I would be here and I love it. We are less than 2 blocks from the square.

We've got our house with the white picket fence. Check it out.



It's smaller than what we had, but we love it. Before our move we sold or gave away most of our furniture and home decor. I wanted to start new. I wanted this lil 1935 cottage to get the special treatment it deserves. I haven't purchased much for it yet. We did finally decide on a sofa and it should be here next month. That is pretty much the only thing I plan to buy that's new. The rest of the shopping will be done at flea markets, thrift stores and antique shops, which did I mention are within walking distance of our home? I hope to walk you through our neighborhood soon and may take you on some shopping trips. I'll post more photos later. I would love any and all input, decorating ideas and how to projects. I'm working with a small space and storage is limited. I need some creative ideas.

Happy New Year to you all and I'll be back real soon.

Kris

Just my style

Homegoods is having a giveaway. Win a $5000 shopping spree. Just take a simple quiz to find your style and then enter to win. They have daily and weekly winners.

Below are the results of my quiz.

Kris, you are a Bohemian Eclectic (I never considered myself bohemian or eclectic, but I would agree with most of the description).

You have wide-ranging interests and influences and so appreciate a mix of styles, cultures, periods, and objects. You would never use a matching suite of furniture or want a home that seemed cookie-cutter. You have an artist's eye that enables you to mix the old or the unusual with the new and modern. When traveling, you seek out unique objects that reflect what you love, and you use them in a sophisticated way. Your home is visually intriguing and comfortable, with a delightful mix of cozy chairs, ethnic fabrics, elegant pieces, hand-made items, even a little touch of quirk or humor, all of which gives your place a laid-back, Bohemian feel.
You value creativity. You are stylish and fun loving, and can be an inspiration to others. You have a natural sense of drama, and you know you have to be willing to take risks—whether with colors, finishes, furniture choices, or ideas—for your home to stand out. Your home can be happy and lively and the place all of your friends want to be.

Have a happy day.........

Kris

Happy Sunday

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful HOT day.

The temps this summer have been mild, but August holds true to it's reputation and has brought both heat and humidity to Tennessee. I'm not complaining. I do my complaining in the winter months.

So, what to do when the weather outside is too hot to enjoy? Stay indoors and paint.

I finished the 6'x6' floorcloth and shipped it out. I got a photo from my client yesterday showing the new floorcloth in her dining area.

You can't tell from the photo, but the colors used in the cloth are the same earthy tones as the tile on her dining table. The center is painted in cream and beige colors. The border is painted in burgundy/brown colors with a mix of green, red and cream floral and scrolled designs.

The larger floorcloths are a lot of work, but fun to paint. I'm currently working on another even larger floorcloth and hope to have it ready by mid week. That should keep me busy and out of the heat for a few more days.

Football season is here..........YAH! Well, preseason is here. I'm not big on preseason, but I just love me some football. My beloved Titans are playing the Bills. Fire up the grill it's time to tailgate. Bring on the beer and hot wings!!!

Have A Happy Day!!

Kris