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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
As promised here are more details about this FUN Personal Retreat!
BEFORE This homeowner had an extra room --- it originally had a brown plaid loveseat and the TV was on this little white table. . . well I got excited and we started moving things before I took the first before. But this gives you the idea.
AFTERShe wanted a space that was all her own.
It all started with the Quilt! She bought this on clearance for about $8.00 quite awhile back.
We took this as the inspiration piece for the room, and pulled the colors from the quilt and added touches throughout the room.
Even little details like the colors in the magazines add color to the room.She really loves the "cottage feel" and already had a number of items that helped pull the space together.
Of course the lamp adds REAL WARMTH to the room.The quilt, the lace on the table and the white lace pillow, as well as the yellow throw create a very cozy atmosphere. (they are all fabric).
BEFORE
We added the little rocker in the corner with the flowers behind it, to balance out the weight of the heavy dresser in the other corner.Notice the rug and the curtains ---they really soften the space!
BEFORE
AFTERThe calendar has the same colors as the quilt ---
so it continues to unify the little room.
The curtains so soften the edges of the window.
The plant on the floor is a natural element and adds to the cozy feel of the space.
BEFORE 
AFTER
She had a couple of little mirrors in the shape of windows,
they added to the cottage feel.
Lovely --- And this was all done with items she already had!!
We all have certain items that we are drawn too.
This homeowner is drawn to things that have a cottage feel
(teapots, china, flowers) --- so many of the items she has purchased in the past are in this style and were around her home.
She was just not sure how to display them.
Look around your home and see what items you may have with a common theme.
Maybe it is round objects --- possibly it is a color or maybe organic items. We are often drawn to a similar style and have those collections around our home and don't even realize it!
Look around and see what you SEE!
So FUN!
Look around and see what you SEE!
So FUN!
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