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Dorothy in ~ The Wizard of Oz
I just love it when old ways come home to roost don’t you? What do I mean when I say “old ways”? Well, I mean the SIMPLE things of course. Things like a hot and hearty bowl of homemade stew on a cold winter’s day, clearing away last year’s clutter and rearranging furniture for a fresh perspective! The kinds of things that don’t cost more than a day’s worth of groceries and a little elbow grease. You might say I’ve been indulging in one of my favorite pastimes. PLAYING HOUSE!
Looks lovely! I did a bit of rearranging when all the Christmas things were put up. Now, I’ve been itching to paint something! Hmm…what shall it be!?
Hi Julia! Sounds like fun! Nice to hear from ya! xo Deb
Talk about sounding familiar! I too, have been working on getting the old homestead in order and making alot of progress in the organizing department. My closet is finally cleaned out and just walking by it makes my heart pitter patter…No, doesn’t take much to excite me! I FINALLY picked out a bedroom paint color (I have a wall that has many splotches of test color) and am on my way to pick up the paint today. Kind of a hay color. My thought is that I could paint one wall and then see how I feel.
Still struggling with the curtains…Yikes..I have an antique bedroom suite in there with a high gloss finish (think it’s called a piano finish) and I want the whole room to feel warm and cozy..
I made a wonderful tamale casserole yesterday with quinoa instead of polenta (masa) and it turned out wonderful. Also made apple sauce..Love to cook and ‘nest’ this time of year!
Mom and her bedroom are simply beautiful. You are truly blessed..
Hugs!
Hi Jan! Well, I guess " playing house" is in the air this time of year for sure! I love the sound of the Hay color and your tamale casserole sounds yummy!…will you share the recipe with us in a comment or email me? thanks for stopping in and happy painting! xo Deb
Wow, you are talented Deb!!! I am so in awe!!! I love the whole room- so lovely, so peaceful, so cozy! I really like the curtain idea instead of sliding doors. I would love to do that in my bedroom but I’m always in s struggle with my 7 month old puppy getting into my closet and eating my shoes!!! So maybe I should wait until she’s a bit older to switch to a curtain but wow- so beautiful! You have really inspired me!
Kelly in CA
Hi Kelly! Gee, thanks! I’m so happy you were inspired. That’s funny about your puppy! Yep, better wait a bit on those curtains! Thanks so much for your note today!
xo, Deb
Oh yeah this has been a very fun time rearranging with you and your Mom – I’ve got the ITCH but I just can’t get a handle on how I want my living/family room to be. It is our EVERYTHING room so it wears many hats – pretty good sized but is still awkward to me – lived in my last home almost 40 yrs so this new fangled one is hard to get comfy/cosy/country BUT you have inspired me and now I must get at it – you inspiration is fresh in my mind. I can relate to your Mom and the back problem – please give her my empathy and well wishes. Thanks for sharing always a joy.
Oh goodie! Another sister fired up for a makeover! Bigger rooms can be challenging. I’m still puzzling out our living/family room too! If I ever figure it out and it turns out " blog worthy" .I’ll share… but, don’t hold your breath… other things are calling me first! Good Luck!!! Thanks for your note and I’ll be sure to pass on your kind words to mom! Deb xo
Don’t ya just love that expression *playing house*? I hope I never outgrow it:) Loved every word and picture. Your mom is beautiful, how blessed you are to have *swag* passed down to you…lol…love it!……..Raynita
Hi Raynita! LOL!!! I love it! Thanks for your note! xo Deb
I sure do love this post. As a matter of fact I just visited my Mom today too. Your Mom is beautiful! You favor her. I love the decorating that the two of you did. Thanks for all of the pointers.
Hi Dolly! Yes, I’ve been told all of my life that we look a lot alike, and sound alike too! Thanks for stopping by! xoDeb
I enjoyed reading your post! I think it’s the coolest thing that you enjoy doing projects with and for your mom. I love the painted furniture too–I don’t sew, knit or crochet, but I like to paint old cast-off pieces.
Hi Lisa! Thank You! There’s just something about making over a piece of furniture that gets me giddy too! Thanks for reading…xo Deb
Hi,
Wow! I really loved the post about decorating your mom’s bedroom. I need to do some redecorating. Four of our five children have left the "nest". We now have two spare bedrooms. Also I two have been a transplant here on the East Coast. I hail originally from Chicago and now live in Maine. Sometimes I wonder how I lived so far from the ocean. Happy New Year!
Hi Clare! Sounds like your " nest " is ready and waiting for some creative re-vamping! Mom and I will be right over! 🙂 I know what you mean about living so far inland from the ocean. It does seep into your blood, just like the mountains and open spaces do.. nature is very healing no matter where you live, if you can appreciate it! Thanks for reading and hope to see you again! xo Deb
Deb,I really enjoyed yourpost this time.I love to rearrange and repurpose. I quilt and am in the process of rearrangeing my sewing room . My girlfriend just gave me a 2 piece pine hutch and I am using the pieces separated ( I just flipped the top over and it looks like a dry sink) WhenI get it done I’ll try my hand at uploading a photo. Love your blog !
Deb
Hi Deb, We would love to see a pic of your project when it’s done! Great idea! Thanks for reading and hope to see you again! Deb xo
Thank you so much for direction on those beautiful stencil pieces.
sincerely,
katy
Hi Kay! You are most welcome~ 🙂
Hey Deb, Love what you did with your mom’s bedroom! Red is one of my favorite decorating colors…looks good every season. By the way, you and your mom have the same pretty smile! Enjoyed your post.
Your blogging sis, Nicole (Suburban Farmgirl
Hey Nicole! I agree….Red is my favorite color to decorate with and around! You’re too sweet!!! Thanks for the visit! Hugs Sister Deb
I can see where you get your creative gifts and fetching beauty. Your mama is so pretty…and the apple didn’t fall far from the tree.
Awe… thank you Shery! Hugs! Deb