Thursday, July 10, 2014

Progress: E's room

Remember this post?  My inspiration for my daughter's room?  Well, I am happy to report we are making progress in E's room.  We are in the process of painting her room and will be finished this weekend.  See below.


It still looks pretty non-descript as only one coat is on the walls, but it'll be a huge improvement.  The color is Pointing (Farrow & Ball) and I had it color matched at the Benjamin Moore store.  It's a soft creamy white without the 'yellow' tones.  The color before was purple (see below - this was the color when we moved into our house).


If you remember here, I told you that I was on the fence about what to do about her glider.  I really wanted to have a slipcover made with scallops.  I went back and forth about whether to buy a new chair or have a slipcover made, but when I found a seamstress who would be willing to do the scalloped hem, my decision was easy. And, I am so happy I went with the slipcover.

Before: Glider


After: Glider


Such an improvement, huh?  It's so sweet.  It is a white matelasse fabric that I got on sale and it'll be easy to wash (and bleach) if I need to down the road.  

Also, if you remember, I talked about doing a little slip for E's rocking chair.  This was my husband's baby chair when he was little and I am so happy to use it in her room.  Long ago, I remember I wanted to paint to it and I am so happy I didn't!  

Rocking Chair: Before


Rocking Chair: After


Isn't it sweet?  I love the toile fabric and the bows on the back of the chair.  And, I love how the main setting of the two girls and the boy fishing is centered on the seat of the rocking chair.


I can already see telling stories about this scene with my daughter.  Well, that is it for now.  It's coming together and I can't wait to have her window treatment installed!  It won't be long now.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Summer according to my phone

I hope you all had a wonderful and safe Fourth of July!  We had perfect weather - sunny with a nice cool breeze!  Perfect for a neighborhood parade, friends visiting, a bbq, pool time, and fireworks!


In other news, our summer is in full swing.  I think I am the last person to get an iPhone, but I finally got one and I love being able to capture our summer days via my phone…..here is a glimpse of our summer so far!  



Lots of pool time, swim meets, tennis and friends/family visiting.  I promise I do have some design related posts and will be back soon to post!!  Happy Summer!!!