FMF Graphic

Day 23:

Thanks to Danielle Burkleo for her great talents.  She has designed all graphics for our church ladies  group.  We have several annual events in place now that she has helped us out with.   This event is kind of a shot in the dark, but we are hoping more and more ladies will catch the vision and join in next year. It is possible for this to grow to a serious FUNraiser.  We'll see.  : )

Summer Makeover

Day 22:

Here is a post I did this summer doing a makeover for my mother's guest room.  Just in case you have never browsed my http://decoratingforthesenses.blogspot.com you may want to visit there sometimes.  Hope you enjoy this post.

Alexandria, Louisiana

It was my pleasure to have planned this trip to visit my mother for one solid week!  While there, there is always a lot of things I want to do to help in any way that I can. 

This trip's focus was working on her guest room, using the previous master bedroom bedding and drapes, then revamping the Master with a lighter bedding which my client (my mother : ) ) really wanted. 

A great comforter with shams and bed skirt was found at her local Tuesday Morning's.  In 6 days, you will see all that was accomplished. 

To view the Master Bedroom as previously decorated on my last makeover trip, Click Here.

Before:
These photos were take after my sister, Judy took down all of the wallpaper border for me.  (so thankful for that!!) and, my Mother took down all of the previous decor. 

My Preliminary Vision for this Space:
A quick sketch, originally thinking I wanted the photo gallery on this wall, then changed to right wall as once frames and photos were done, I knew it would be a place guest and friends and family will want to gather in close and see every detail.

We painted the space 2 shades darker than the Sherwin Williams Sea Salt color originally used to go with this bedding.  We are in love with the color.

Here is how the old Mid Century Flanders desk looked after sanding, 2 coats of spray primer and 2 coats of Sherwin Williams paint.

Now for the finishing touch, my artist sister, Judy added the glaze that toned it down to the perfect shade to match the small flower in the bedding.  Her artistic touch is just what made it complete!

The photo gallery went on the wall at the foot of the bed, immediately to the right when entering the room.
This space has become the favorite of the home as it reflects a photo of my mother and her sister, Bobbie on their 40's car, our family when Daddy was building our home and Kenny that arrived 10 years after my birth. I am the baby in the photos. The house sketch was done by  Judy.   There are 2 empty frames waiting for another photo of Kenny and another choice.  My favorite is my Mother mowing her lawn.  Still at 84 years old, she will still mow little  sections of her lawn at a time.  On her 83rd birthday, she got a new self propelled lawn mower from my sister, Linda.  She wants her lawn to look perfect always.

This awesome little trailer was parked on the property a little later than this photo and it is where we lived as Daddy built our home.  I lived in that house until I was married at 21 years old.

The right painting of the clothes line was done by my Mother.

Thanks to my Mother who worked along beside me working all along the way!

Another very happy client.  : )

Thank you for allowing me to share these photos.

La Porte

Day 21:

Living in La Porte, Texas has some perks.  I thought I would share a place we frequent often. One really neat thing about this old town charm is no traffic!  

Today, I had to go down and check in on a job on the bay of La Porte and do some measuring, so, I just could not resist the urge to get some of my favorite food.

The first time we came to this restaurant, it was packed for breakfast.  It is really hard to find places that serve breakfast and this place offers it all day long.  Yesterday, AND today, Gary and I enjoyed their chirizo and eggs burritos.  They come with complimentary chips and dip.  If you really want to ramp up the flavor and splurge on the calories, you have to try one of their home made pralines.  Oh my goodness, fabulous! When dining in, we also love their pancakes.  It is something about their syrup that is over the top.

Here it is... El Ranchero, La Porte.

Had to get out of my bug and snap a shot.  Notice, no traffic on the road.  Nice.

Parked right in front of the door.

I got to do a little "catch up" at home today, cooked dinner tonight and now to do more sketches for my Commercial One class I am currently in at San Jac Central.

Here's a little peak of what that looks like, along with the designer and info.

16 done and 35 to go! Plus designer info.  It will be a great reference notebook when all done.

Not so painful as I have a love for chairs. 

Color Inspiration

Day 20:

Have a favorite outfit??  Did you know an entire room can be inspired from your favorite outfit with it's color combinations, textures and accessories.

How about a black leather sofa with a blue and white rug, a tangerine velvet club chair and a few gold accessories?  Just an example of what attracts you to purchase your favorite pieces for clothing you love best can be the very colors that you would fall in love with for a favorite space.  Notice, the photographer chose some hot pink in the background against the tangerine that makes an interesting combination to these colors.  A small dose of that color, which is unexpected could balance a really cool look and ramp up even more interest.

Just so you know, I think the nails completely ruins this look.  The color could work but I think not so long!

If I were interviewing a client and they said they wanted their space to look interestingly put together, tailored with a little bling, this would be a great inspiration for that space.

This too shall pass

Day:  Nineteen

I think at some time or another, we all have these days.  31 days with a decorator?  OK, day 19, life with a decorator....very tired.  Just one of those days having to do all you can do and still not enough.

I think I know how this little girl feels.  

Although dead tired, I am so thankful for the presence of my daughter who came and just sat by me as I was lying down taking a nap today.  Although, we had only bits of conversation, just knowing she was there beside me was so comforting.

Sometimes life is just a series of seasons.  We don't fret because we were not able to get it all done in one day.  We know that we will indeed make it through this season and we just keep working to press on.

I am thankful for another new client who found me on the internet.  We will meet this week to kick off a Master bedroom makeover.

Nite!

Surround yourselves...

Day 18:

What a privilege to be in the company of great people.  This is my pastor, wife, and old friends that are now becoming our music director and assistant pastor.  We are blessed to be on staff with greatness.  Thank you Pastor Jason and Kimberly Sciscoe and Kirt and Pam Denney for your lives of excellence.  

Returning today from Galveston, Texas, we enjoyed a great week end with fabulous teaching of guest speakers, Pam and Kirt Denney.  We are thrilled that they will be moving to Deer Park along with their talented two sons and becoming a part of our ministry team at the Church Triumphant.

Great just keeps getting better.

Simplicity

Day 17:

Want to know something a little weird about me?  When I ran across this pic on an Instagram post, it caught my eye.  I am not sure why, but the simplicity of certain things just seems to make life a little less complicated, I suppose.  

I also have a pretty good love affair with polka dots, stripes and geo prints.  In this case, maybe it is the circle, the simple face and the hearts here are just sweet.

Today, day seventeen, I will be planting some love into our marriage as Gary and I will be attending a Marriage Retreat in Galveston, Texas sponsored by The Church Triumphant, Pasadena.

Although married 40 years (!), building loving relationships in a marriage and any relationship is an ongoing project.

Simplify, Uncomplicated, Relaxed...message for this day.