Thanks for your comments! I've had some emailed directly to me because blogger isn't cooperating and Angela, for some reason I don't get a notification you have commented. I've read them all and come to a few decisions.
Today's goal is to get the large picture window in my sitting room finished.
Yesterday I checked off the hallway: walls, baseboards, hall closet door, and door frame are finished. I moved around the corner and evaluated the sitting room.
Mirror:
It was professionally installed by a glass company so the only way to remove it would be cutting the sheetrock. At this point that's more than I want to tackle. It would involve getting a team in here and then praying their tape and float and texturing was up to par. I don't need the stress or the expense.
Picture Window:
I had intended to paint the mullions between the windows even though they cleaned up pretty well with soap and water. I think they'll just look fresher with paint. It's going to be tricky since I bought spray paint.
The repair on several of the water damaged sections of the windowsill came out super! I'm really happy with the results.
Drapes:
Now is the time to decide on the roman shades. I will have to remove the blind hardware from the window's top to paint it. Once it's down I doubt I will put it back up.
I've been enjoying the view and light while working in the room. I can do more to develop the little courtyard garden as time and money presents itself. It would be a good spot for the mosaic totem poles I anticipate making.
I pulled some fabric I have been saving for years. It's a favorite weight for drapes-like a mid-weight canvas. There is enough for full pinch pleated drapes & with the rod already hung the sewing construction should be easy.
I was debating a coordinating shade under them but if I need to close out the world, I can draw the drapes.
The fabric design has a subtle patchwork look that appeals without being in your face patchwork.
Wall Paint:
I do need to touch up some places on the walls. If you look closely, it resembles the wall behind a dart board where novice dart throwers couldn't hit the target. It's to be expected with various uses for the room.
It shocked me to find the original paint can in the garage. I half expected to open it and see liquid paint in there. I was wrong, of course. But the dried up hunk was enough for the nice young man at Home Depot to get a paint match. As I waited in line I perused the "country blue" samples thinking I would paint that color if he couldn't get a good match. I only bought a decorator sample size (yea for that little consumer invention!) and when I tried it on the wall last night, it blended well.
With my $5 worth of paint I'm going to stay the course with the original blue, the mirror and save myself some effort, money and time.
Focal Wall(s):
I have a large collection of needlework art I hope to hang in a gallery wall composition on the large wall directly across from the entrance. It will be colorful and cover most of the upper wall. I love many of the pieces and will enjoy seeing them again.
When I moved the cabinet out I could see immediately I have a pretty good sized wall there. It's 65" wide.
I have an unfinished crazy quilt (well, that's optimistic--I've started embroidering two blocks) that nags me. It's a journey through events and such in my life. I want it but every time I think about working on it, the question is always: When finished, where would I hang it? (besides the bedroom no one enters!)
I think I have found the perfect spot! Yea! (The Madonna needs some toning down.) It will be a very good companion with the gallery wall needlework pieces.
Furniture:
I'm chair and table heavy with all my furniture. I could stand to downsize some of it. The wicker chairs really aren't wicker--they are some kind of lacquered cotton(?) rope. The lacquer just flacks off on its own. So they could stand to be painted. I'm assuming spray paint would be the easiest. Does anyone have any experience with this kind of project?
The cushions are in desperate need of recovering (again). They've been washed so many time they are starting to fall apart. I'll be using some of my quilted patchwork tshirt yardage for them.
I'm back to contemplating using the raw edge patchwork to recover the Goodwill chair and matching ottoman. And I'll definitely be looking for a 2nd hand loveseat at an upcoming trip to the Houston Furniture Bank.
But for this week, I need to stay focused on the painting and getting the needlework art hung. Those will be a huge accomplishments.
I have 2 commissions to finish soon. Once they are done I can sew the drapes.
Everything in its own time, right?
Today's goal is to get the large picture window in my sitting room finished.
Yesterday I checked off the hallway: walls, baseboards, hall closet door, and door frame are finished. I moved around the corner and evaluated the sitting room.
Mirror:
It was professionally installed by a glass company so the only way to remove it would be cutting the sheetrock. At this point that's more than I want to tackle. It would involve getting a team in here and then praying their tape and float and texturing was up to par. I don't need the stress or the expense.
Picture Window:
I had intended to paint the mullions between the windows even though they cleaned up pretty well with soap and water. I think they'll just look fresher with paint. It's going to be tricky since I bought spray paint.
The repair on several of the water damaged sections of the windowsill came out super! I'm really happy with the results.
Drapes:
Now is the time to decide on the roman shades. I will have to remove the blind hardware from the window's top to paint it. Once it's down I doubt I will put it back up.
I've been enjoying the view and light while working in the room. I can do more to develop the little courtyard garden as time and money presents itself. It would be a good spot for the mosaic totem poles I anticipate making.
I pulled some fabric I have been saving for years. It's a favorite weight for drapes-like a mid-weight canvas. There is enough for full pinch pleated drapes & with the rod already hung the sewing construction should be easy.
I was debating a coordinating shade under them but if I need to close out the world, I can draw the drapes.
The fabric design has a subtle patchwork look that appeals without being in your face patchwork.
I do need to touch up some places on the walls. If you look closely, it resembles the wall behind a dart board where novice dart throwers couldn't hit the target. It's to be expected with various uses for the room.
It shocked me to find the original paint can in the garage. I half expected to open it and see liquid paint in there. I was wrong, of course. But the dried up hunk was enough for the nice young man at Home Depot to get a paint match. As I waited in line I perused the "country blue" samples thinking I would paint that color if he couldn't get a good match. I only bought a decorator sample size (yea for that little consumer invention!) and when I tried it on the wall last night, it blended well.
With my $5 worth of paint I'm going to stay the course with the original blue, the mirror and save myself some effort, money and time.
Focal Wall(s):
I have a large collection of needlework art I hope to hang in a gallery wall composition on the large wall directly across from the entrance. It will be colorful and cover most of the upper wall. I love many of the pieces and will enjoy seeing them again.
When I moved the cabinet out I could see immediately I have a pretty good sized wall there. It's 65" wide.
I have an unfinished crazy quilt (well, that's optimistic--I've started embroidering two blocks) that nags me. It's a journey through events and such in my life. I want it but every time I think about working on it, the question is always: When finished, where would I hang it? (besides the bedroom no one enters!)
I think I have found the perfect spot! Yea! (The Madonna needs some toning down.) It will be a very good companion with the gallery wall needlework pieces.
Furniture:
I'm chair and table heavy with all my furniture. I could stand to downsize some of it. The wicker chairs really aren't wicker--they are some kind of lacquered cotton(?) rope. The lacquer just flacks off on its own. So they could stand to be painted. I'm assuming spray paint would be the easiest. Does anyone have any experience with this kind of project?
The cushions are in desperate need of recovering (again). They've been washed so many time they are starting to fall apart. I'll be using some of my quilted patchwork tshirt yardage for them.
I'm back to contemplating using the raw edge patchwork to recover the Goodwill chair and matching ottoman. And I'll definitely be looking for a 2nd hand loveseat at an upcoming trip to the Houston Furniture Bank.
But for this week, I need to stay focused on the painting and getting the needlework art hung. Those will be a huge accomplishments.
I have 2 commissions to finish soon. Once they are done I can sew the drapes.
Everything in its own time, right?
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I love reading about your process and your progress. It is inspiring! Can't wait to see your needlework galley wall!
ReplyDeleteYou are thinking about a lot of different things as you go through this. That could be why I'm not doing any of that sort of thing right now. =)
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