Our first homework assignment from Erin was to surf decor sites and choose interiors WE liked. Here are a few of the interiors we chose. Enjoy!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Dictionary Update
Con-fu-cius
[kuhn-fyoo-shuhs] - noun: 1) Chinese philsopher and thinker
also pronounced [kuhn-foosh-uhs] - noun: 2) current state of decorating bewilderment experienced by us
[kuhn-fyoo-shuhs] - noun: 1) Chinese philsopher and thinker
also pronounced [kuhn-foosh-uhs] - noun: 2) current state of decorating bewilderment experienced by us
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Furniture from Last Year's Bachelor and Bachelorette
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| Square 1: To the balcony |
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| Square 1: To the door |
HE: coffee table, media console, end tables
+ SHE: side table, pair of wingbacks, sofa, table lamp
WE: dark wood, light upholstery living room decor
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Sorry Albert, I disagree.
SHE always thought that SHE had some artistic bone in her body - SHE's played musical instruments, attended art camps, and dabbled in design before - but none of these buds were nourished into full bloom. HE admits to having no artistic inclination other than dressing well on a regular basis since childhood. As you may have guessed, WE're not the most artistic pair. WE're not worried though, because WE've got the next best thing: Erin.
Erin, lawyer by day, author of ChicCottageCharm by night, is inspirational. Last year, she and her hub purchased their first place in the hometown where she and I grew up. Through the seasons, she blogged about the process of renovating inside and out, posting before and after pics that kept my curiosity growing. When it came to furnishings and decor, Erin writes, "nothing gets me more excited than a chic find at a great price!" Seeing her "after" photos, I knew Erin's talent was just what WE needed.
I wrote an email explaining our situation: WE rent a "blandly painted, blandly carpeted," colorless apartment with neutral, natural furnishings. WE're struggling to brighten it up. And no, WE aren't allowed to paint the walls. Could she shoot ideas around and help us? Erin responded shortly thereafter and gladly offered to help us with our space. YES! Sharing the news, WE both breathed a huge sigh of relief and smiled. Now WE had a redecorating director to lead the way!
Great thinker Albert Einstein is quoted as saying,"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." Sorry Albert, I disagree. Erin's artistic eye and her inspirational ChicCottageCharm are too good to hide!
Erin, lawyer by day, author of ChicCottageCharm by night, is inspirational. Last year, she and her hub purchased their first place in the hometown where she and I grew up. Through the seasons, she blogged about the process of renovating inside and out, posting before and after pics that kept my curiosity growing. When it came to furnishings and decor, Erin writes, "nothing gets me more excited than a chic find at a great price!" Seeing her "after" photos, I knew Erin's talent was just what WE needed.
I wrote an email explaining our situation: WE rent a "blandly painted, blandly carpeted," colorless apartment with neutral, natural furnishings. WE're struggling to brighten it up. And no, WE aren't allowed to paint the walls. Could she shoot ideas around and help us? Erin responded shortly thereafter and gladly offered to help us with our space. YES! Sharing the news, WE both breathed a huge sigh of relief and smiled. Now WE had a redecorating director to lead the way!
Great thinker Albert Einstein is quoted as saying,"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." Sorry Albert, I disagree. Erin's artistic eye and her inspirational ChicCottageCharm are too good to hide!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Welcome to HE + SHE = WE
When you date someone, you share who you are with another person and have the refuge of your own place. Marriage, though, actualizes a belief that you are a better person with your spouse by your side. When you marry someone, you continue to share who you are, but leave behind your own private space. HE and SHE become a WE. I believe that happy HEs and successful SHEs find a way to blend the best of themselves and the best of each other to create a beautiful WE.
A year ago, WE walked down the aisle, said our "I do's", and sealed it with our first kiss as husband and wife. Our Hawaiian honeymoon was amazing with a dash of adventure. WE celebrated our friends' marriages, traveled the world, and laughed alot too. Along the way, HE spent the year finishing graduate school and SHE spent the year figuring out career moves. Now, in a few weeks, WE will celebrate our first anniversary!
HE brought his bachelor furniture and SHE brought hers. For a while, the two furniture styles blended nicely - dark woods, elegant features, natural colors - and worked perfectly for a first year of busy newly-weds. Looking ahead, HE and SHE decided to say goodbye and redecorate. Enjoy this look at how HE and SHE bring their best to the table and create a home that WE love. Enjoy!
A year ago, WE walked down the aisle, said our "I do's", and sealed it with our first kiss as husband and wife. Our Hawaiian honeymoon was amazing with a dash of adventure. WE celebrated our friends' marriages, traveled the world, and laughed alot too. Along the way, HE spent the year finishing graduate school and SHE spent the year figuring out career moves. Now, in a few weeks, WE will celebrate our first anniversary!
HE brought his bachelor furniture and SHE brought hers. For a while, the two furniture styles blended nicely - dark woods, elegant features, natural colors - and worked perfectly for a first year of busy newly-weds. Looking ahead, HE and SHE decided to say goodbye and redecorate. Enjoy this look at how HE and SHE bring their best to the table and create a home that WE love. Enjoy!
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