Monday, June 22, 2009

Moving right along!







I thought I would pop in for a sec and let ya know that I am almost done with the painting...actually I WOULD be DONE DONE...but I ran out of paint and uhhhh Lowes is 40 miles away...so that will be a couple days coming till that is taken care of. Soo just one small oval shape area of the horrid lavender blue left. I did how ever start on my FAUX roman shades. I made them out of burlap....and I am loving it! The pic here is not the greatest but I think you get the gist of the look. It is after 9:00 here so the sun has set. I love how the light filters thr0ugh the burlap. The only natural light in our master is these french doors and side lights...so I don't want anything heavy. Other than that...we have moved the ole Mexicani armoire in here so that is another change....works a lot better in this space. Well that is the direction I am headed...light airy and of course vintage. I am off to bed.............the painting ..especially vaulted areas...not so good on this chick's back. XOXO, Cherry
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35 comments:

  1. Carrie @ Cottage CozyJune 22, 2009 at 11:00:00 PM PDT

    Wow...Lowe's is 40 miles away? Hard just to drop in for a change of heart on a shade of paint uh?

    Stay Cozy, Carrie

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  2. Lindsay-annJune 22, 2009 at 11:14:00 PM PDT

    Hi Cherry
    I have enjoyed catching up with your blog today. I love your faux shades, they look great. Good luck with finishing off your painting. I look forward to seeing the completed room. Your before and afters are lovely and I really like your 4th July decorations. How long now until you go to Disney? Your son must be getting so excited. If you let me know your e-mail, you can view my Disney pictures blog to get you in the mood!
    Lindsay
    x

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  3. KathiJune 23, 2009 at 4:43:00 AM PDT

    Looking good! Love your burlap roman shade!

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  4. UnknownJune 23, 2009 at 5:33:00 AM PDT

    I have been thinking about burlap shades too! I love the look...I really love anything with burlap actually..the ottoman you did is so cute! I love your style..the painted frames-everything!

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  5. DarleneJune 23, 2009 at 6:52:00 AM PDT

    It looks wonderful. LOVE the burlap shade! Hope you are having a great day!♥

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  6. the wild raspberryJune 23, 2009 at 6:54:00 AM PDT

    wowsa....you and sweet cottage becky are just painting your little hearts out!!
    hope you come up for fresh air now and then :)
    have a wonderful day...
    chas

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  7. Wendy June 23, 2009 at 7:23:00 AM PDT

    Haven't been around blogland in a while so I peeked back through your past several entries. I always enjoy visiting your blog...tons of eye candy!

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  8. UnknownJune 23, 2009 at 10:49:00 AM PDT

    Hi Cherry
    You've motivated me to make some patriotic decorations.
    I can't believe I don't have any.
    Thanks for the inspiration!
    Chrissie Grace

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  9. EMBELLISHJune 23, 2009 at 12:00:00 PM PDT

    I like what I see so far. I love the vignette on top of the armoire.

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  10. Jen~ Lipstick and LaundryJune 23, 2009 at 12:04:00 PM PDT

    LOVE, the burlap shade! Bummer on the paint...

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  11. AnonymousJune 23, 2009 at 4:05:00 PM PDT

    I am loving burlap these days. Bless your heart, our Lowes is about 4 minutes from us!! I can't wait to see your finished project.

    Hugs,
    LeAnn:)

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  12. JeanJune 23, 2009 at 7:08:00 PM PDT

    Cherry, isn't burlap a wonder fabric? There are so many ways to use it. I can't wait to see more.Happy painting.
    Jean in virginia

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  13. Leigh AnnJune 23, 2009 at 8:30:00 PM PDT

    Love the shades! Love your blog!
    Blessings~
    Leigh Ann

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  14. ChristinaJune 23, 2009 at 10:07:00 PM PDT

    Love the burlap roman shades. How fabulous. I also love the picture in your post below. Always love looking through your pictures.

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  15. Mimi SueJune 23, 2009 at 11:40:00 PM PDT

    I'm loving that burlap. Nice texture. Mimi

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  16. RueJune 24, 2009 at 8:45:00 AM PDT

    Hi Cherry :)

    I'm loving the burlap! I'm so excited to see the reveal :)

    xo,
    rue

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  17. EliseJune 24, 2009 at 9:54:00 AM PDT

    Can't wait to see more...
    Elise

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  18. Just a little something from JudyJune 24, 2009 at 9:58:00 AM PDT

    I can't imagine living 40 miles away from a Lowe's store. Eagerly look forward to seeing the finished room.

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  19. Bargain Decorating with LaurieJune 24, 2009 at 8:18:00 PM PDT

    I've got to get me some burlap and use it some place in my house. Those shades are so great! Can't wait until you travel 40 miles, get another can of paint, drive 40 miles home, and finish the room and show it to us. At least in the car, you are not reaching to paints, so maybe that can be a little bit of break. laurie

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  20. Restoration House InteriorsJune 25, 2009 at 1:23:00 AM PDT

    You've got a faaaabulous award over on my blog...go grab it! Thanks for being so lovely and have an awesome week!
    -Kennesha
    www.menmyhouseblog.blogspot.com

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  21. Robin JohnsonJune 25, 2009 at 7:34:00 AM PDT

    Loving it so far, can't wait to see it all finished!

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  22. JeniJune 26, 2009 at 5:14:00 AM PDT

    Oh man....can't wait to see when you are done though. I love clocks.

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  23. KimJune 26, 2009 at 8:50:00 AM PDT

    Loving those clocks! And, yeesh! 40 miles to Lowes! I hope that you've at least got a Target or a Walmart closer. Otherwise, I'd never even get a lightbulb changed :)

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  24. Michelle, All Home and LoveJune 26, 2009 at 4:45:00 PM PDT

    Love what you did with the burlap! My apologies that your Lowes is so far, I love that place! Ours is about 15 minutes, not too bad.
    ~Michelle

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  25. bjJune 26, 2009 at 4:56:00 PM PDT

    Hope you tell us how to make these window treatments..I have a friend wanting to do some for her living room..these look just like what she wants..burlap and all...
    Hope you get some rest...
    xo bj

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  26. Tammy @ tinselshop.comJune 27, 2009 at 5:40:00 AM PDT

    I just happened upon your blog via the Shabby Nest, what a wonderful treat! Your creations are beautiful and inspiring!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  27. Tammy @ tinselshop.comJune 27, 2009 at 5:41:00 AM PDT

    I just found your blog via The Shabby Nest, what a treat! Your creations are fantastic and so inspiring!

    Best wishes,
    Tammy

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  28. Shell in your PocketJune 27, 2009 at 10:41:00 PM PDT

    Love the shades and clocks~
    sandy toe

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  29. AnonymousJune 28, 2009 at 6:41:00 PM PDT

    Cherry, I really like the burlap roman blind. It looks great. I also love the collection of clocks - I have a thing for old clocks as well. Everything you put together looks so good.

    allison
    www.mycozyhome.typepad.com

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  30. Sweet Cottage DreamsJune 28, 2009 at 6:47:00 PM PDT

    Myohmy!!! You sound JUST like me!! I have our stair banister and door trim to paint still...but isn't it a great feeling to change the look of a room with paint? Cannot wait to see your results!

    BTW, your ETSY items are adorable!!

    xx
    Becky

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  31. JoJune 29, 2009 at 9:38:00 AM PDT

    You are way ahead of me! I am trying to decide what shade of white {who knew there were so many} to paint our master bedroom. Then I'll start on window treatments.

    Wow, I can't believe Lowe's is so far away ~ I thought they were everywhere!

    Jo

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  32. AnonymousJune 29, 2009 at 10:12:00 AM PDT

    Is the golden glow on the clock from the light, or from the sunset filtered through the burlap? Either way, they look great.

    Perhaps you should suggest Lowe's to open a store closer to you?

    Nicolette
    http://www.furnitureanddesignideas.com/

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  33. AnonymousJuly 9, 2009 at 9:47:00 AM PDT

    I was so happy to see your Roman Shade, I had not seen any around blog land yet and the idea has been playing in my head to do this to our sliders in our kitchen eating area. Your inspires me to actually make my idea into a reality.

    love your blog!

    Beth

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  34. kimJuly 10, 2009 at 11:11:00 AM PDT

    I just found my way to your blog from "Sweet Cottage Dreams." I'm so glad I followed the link. I love your style; it's just lovely. That basket, the one between the two straw hats, is just like the one I used to carry my books to school in so many years ago. Thanks for the memory!
    Blessings,
    Kim

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  35. ChristyJuly 17, 2009 at 5:55:00 AM PDT

    Wow I love those burlap shades! Brilliant. I have been searching for an inexpensive but still pretty alternative to store bought shades. Thank you, thank you for the idea :)

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