[barb1191]

Originally Posted by Boomer BeBack

Dear GG,

Here is my favorite DIY painting tip:

Step 1 Ask husband to help.
Step 2 Proceed with painting for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 3 Drip a little paint here and there.
Step 4 Maybe blob just a small amount of paint on a window.
Step 5 Get fired by husband who finishes job perfectly all by himself.

Princess Boomer

Ooooooh you sly one, BBB; does hubs read these threads? If so, you had better find another strategy, yes? 040 1rnfl

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Dear Princess Boomer - :bow: :bow: :bow: very impressive.

HB

[Boomer]

Good Morning,

This thread waned about a month or so ago, but it sure was fun while it lasted.

I am bumping it this morning because I have some additional info.

I talked to the company "Maine Cottage" the other day. One of the questions I asked was where the furniture is made. I was happy to learn that it is right here in the USA. The wood is done in Maine and the upholstery in North Carolina.

The last time I bought any furniture was 5 years ago and at the time, I was concerned about the amount of work that had been shipped out. Or is it shipped in, I guess. Buying American made is important to me. And it sure is hard to do. Furniture seems to be one of the last places to be able to buy American. But that has been getting more difficult by the minute, too, it seems.

I got a small catalog from Maine Cottage and then I got the bigger one. It sure is purdy! I love catalogs. And I want to hold them in my hands like in the old days. I am such a relic it seems.

Maine Cottage has a store in Yarmouth, ME, and also one in Charleston, SC, and there is supposed to be a new store in Florida somewhere.

Like I said back in the beginning of this thread, I read about this company in the Detroit paper when I was there visiting. The article was about use of color.

I had never heard of Maine Cottage. I guess they advertise in magazines like "Coastal Living" or something and the Ohio River coast just doesn't get it.

Anyway, just wanted to update those of you who like to look at decorating stuff and let you know the great news about where this stuff is made and also tell you that this catalog sure is purdy. Kind of pricey but oh so purdy.

Oh, and here's the link again.

http://www.mainecottage.com/

Boomer

[graciegirl]

I have been buying past copies of Cottage Living and Coastal living on ebay. I have been putting together a beachy type of decor. I have liked it until today when I decided I should NOT have put the faux fireplace in.

I am having major second thoughts about my decorating scheme for our place on Havana Trail. I hate when that happens. I want to be there so I can haul the fireplace out to the garage and see Sweeties "Are you crazy" look.

And then haul it back in.

[Boomer]

Oh graciegirl,

I love decorating magazines and have a plastic bin of them on a shelf. Cottage Living is one of my favorites, too.

Oh about that Made in the USA stuff I talked about above. I forgot to say that the woman I talked to said that the only thing they can't do here is the rattan. That makes sense, of course.

And gg, the style you are using can't go wrong. It will be lovely. And please do not get Sweetie hurt hauling that fireplace in and out and maybe even up and down I-75.

Boomer

[Cassie325]

thank you for the link!! I love looking at catalogs for ideas!!!

[sschuler1]

GG,

What decor doesn't need a fireplace? You just need to decorate the fireplace to fit the new decor. If not, master bedrooms are ooooh so romantic with the addition of a fireplace. Don't relegate it to the garage!!

[graciegirl]

I love to talk about decorating and I thought I would start this one up again.

We are leaving for TV on Friday and pulling a trailer, again, and this time we have two artificial trees to bring. (I couldn't find what I wanted (cheap and gorgeous) in the short time we were there last time, and what I did find that I wanted, (?) was way too expensive.) YOU know how tight I am. Since then I have watched HGTV's 25 worst decorating mistakes and artificial flowers arrangements were on it. I do think that the house needs a little greenery in Florida and you just can't go north and leave real ones to die....or can you?

Mostly I was just hoping someone would show house pictures. I love house pictures.

[sschuler1]

I think artificial greenery is fine when used tastefully.
Don't let a tv show inhibit your creativity. Go for it!

We are getting ready to upgrade our kitchen countertop to granite. I was out yesterday looking at tile for the backsplash. We are having the granite installed in a few weeks, and then we are going to do the backsplash ourselves. We are also going to remodel both bathrooms in the next few months. We are hoping this will help sell the house next spring when we put it back on the market. I can post before and after pictures as we do the projects.

Boomer - where are your after pictures of your new room? Can't wait to see what you did!

[graciegirl]

I have a remodeled bathroom picture, but last time Peachie thought it was R Rated. We enlarged our shower and found a tile mural of a turn of the century woman entering her bath, she is thinly veiled.

[PGB]

I love decorating! If I were better at it would help. Most times it takes several times to get what I want. Would love to do it right the first time! I get magizenes all the time. Cut out what you think you will like and collect each room and color. I changed styles 3 times before I finally decided that I really tend to go "Tuscany". My villa is 3 styles. Livingroom/dining(really media area) and kitchen is in the Tuscany colors.
Bedroom, Zen or Asian, bath to match color wise. Guestroom, totally different. Lime green walls, black and white Troille, not sure spelled right, with white wicker furniture and black and white accessaries. Love it. Lime can always be changed with just a coat of paint.
I would love to start some kind of decor group for comparing styles and colors. Have decorators come in and give seminar's and just beef up our interest.
I have enjoyed reading all the messages and hope we can develope something!
PGB

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by PGB

I love decorating! If I were better at it would help. Most times it takes several times to get what I want. Would love to do it right the first time! I get magizenes all the time. Cut out what you think you will like and collect each room and color. I changed styles 3 times before I finally decided that I really tend to go "Tuscany". My villa is 3 styles. Livingroom/dining(really media area) and kitchen is in the Tuscany colors.
Bedroom, Zen or Asian, bath to match color wise. Guestroom, totally different. Lime green walls, black and white Troille, not sure spelled right, with white wicker furniture and black and white accessaries. Love it. Lime can always be changed with just a coat of paint.
I would love to start some kind of decor group for comparing styles and colors. Have decorators come in and give seminar's and just beef up our interest.
I have enjoyed reading all the messages and hope we can develope something!
PGB

That sounds like fun to me!

[nONIE]

Question! I am looking for the fringed or beaded type of lampshade. Basically victorian.

Has anyone in their shopping travels come across this type of shade or know of someone who makes them? Thankyou in advance.

[sschuler1]

Nonie,

That is such an easy do-it-yourself project. I have confidence that you can do that yourself!!! Many of the craft or fabric stores have beading already on a strip of fabric that you would then just glue to the bottom of your lampshade. I even saw some at Walmart recently. JoAnn fabrics has some in their trim area. Search around until you find one you like. Then get out your scissors and glue and have some fun!!!!

[samhass]

My decorating style is eclectic. I like dramatic earth tones and have a rich chocolate on some walls and another brown on contrasting walls. It's not dark at all.