A Design Board Just Like HGTV

I lost my confidence and then I talked to Shelly. The end.

Well, in a nutshell that is what happened.

Yesterday I started my search for tile, carpet, cabinets, and lighting for our master bedroom/ bath addition. I came home overwhelmed and feeling like I may have to hire a designer. I called Shell. She just did a remodel herself, literally, by herself, she remodeled her kitchen.

So, she knows.

I just needed to be reminded that I do know what I want and I do know what I like. I had to think about our goals for this suite. Our existing bedroom will become the sitting room for our master suite. I have Ralph Lauren wallpaper in there that I still love and have no intention of replacing. I think its the last wallpaper job my Mom and Aunt Clarice did together.

Cream and Black. Still love it.

Things to think about:

*There will be a small hallway and a door but I do want these rooms to flow.

*The Stone House isn't new and is not a McMansion.

*I mentioned last week to Hubby about a RETREAT bedroom and a SPA bathroom. I 've heard these words thrown around a lot on HGTV so I thought I'd try them out myself. Hubby said, "wha, huh?"

*I've gone back to words I know, cozy, romance, comfortable, rest, vintage, tarnished, worn, nest, texture, layers.

Ooh, I feel better already.

*I put together a fat file of ideas, words, fabrics swatches, pictures of accessories, cabinets and chandeliers.

*Thinking a lot about recycling and reusing. Our home was built in the 1920's from recycled brick and stone. I like that.

*Reminding myself, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

Thanks Shelly! I feel much better and more like my old self. Just needed that pep talk.