Comments on: Redecorating

By: Sally

Sally — Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:31:42 +0000

I am enjoying the comments on this post as much as your words. People relate to you, is that of some comfort I wonder. I find comfort in relating to you and them. In my city “down under” the trend of plantation shutters just will not end. I refused to get them a few years ago and went with white timber look blinds, the sales person during my in-home demo casually mentioned that they are “nice but heavy to pull up (the cord)”. Ended up being shitty heavy and annoying and a regretful purchase. I guess I should have gone to the showroom. Pretty sure that won’t be an option again anyways. House visits from loved ones feel like they’ll be in the past too. I feel a bit dead inside because maybe many things won’t ever be the same again.

By: Sister Wolf

Sister Wolf — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:23:50 +0000

Bevitron – YES, that’s what I what, heavy dark velvet AND gauzy white too!!!!

By: Bevitron

Bevitron — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:27:47 +0000

Yeah, definitely get the blackout curtains. We’ll probably all need them to shut out the sight of whatever apocalyptic shit must be certain to appear in our streets and countrysides in the next few years. (Pay no attention, that’s just my depression talking. Still, get the curtains.)
A few years ago I couldn’t decide between dark heavy floor-length or light filmy-gauzy, so I did the thing where you have both: dark maroon floor-length with gathered, three-quarter off-white lace panels behind. Closed, dark and Poe-nevermore gloomy; open, all lace and sunshine. I do wonder, however, if it puts me in crazy Hitchcock Psycho territory, interior-decoratingly speaking.
If you decide to do some painting, just be sure it’s colors you can actually live with. Way back in the middle of menopause (i blame it on menopause) I painted my bedroom the most perfect shade of totally saturated turquoise and it was like being imprisoned in aquarium hell so bad that I had to move into the junk room across the hall. Repainted the walls a nondescript khaki and moved back in. I hope you love whatever you choose!

By: Sister Wolf

Sister Wolf — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 01:42:02 +0000

Mary – Oh dear, that is just terrible! So very sorry about this, how traumatic for all her loved ones! Let me know how it goes with the godmothering. xo
Mosshart – because everything IS stupid. I’ll go look at that website though.

By: mary

mary — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:12:11 +0000

the year started badly Sis. One of my besties, swimming in a river mouth floating out to the ocean with her kids on the shore, swept under by a savage rip and held under water for over 5 minutes. Then swept out to ocean and her body returning 20 minutes later, all viewed by her kids. 47 years old! The week before, we were laughing and complaining about getting older, I’m 52, been friends for exactly half my life. She thought some Botox might help her! Ha!
But she was smart and 5 years before had insisted I be godmother of her youngest. So I have a job and a role to fulfil.
The ocean is still beautiful and I still swim – at another beach and between safety flags.

By: Mosshart

Mosshart — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:24:58 +0000

You think everything is stupid. I love interior design. I dream of a personalized, harmonious "space" that perfectly reflects my unique and complex innerworld while reminding any guests that they are fortunate to have the attention of this budding grande dame. Until my lotto numbers hit I'll be forced to make-do with acrylic rugs, TJMaxx/thrift store objets d'art, and cheap catalog furniture. Pleasant surroundings combat my blahs so I generally try to make an effort. Unfortunately my middle-middle class, suburban, cookie cutter house has zero character so... lipstick... pig. Chinoiseriechic.net has some gorgeous inspiration if you can figure out how to get into the archives. The jewel tones, pattern, and more-is-more content of the old posts are far more impressive than the current grey and white, pared down trend. I recommend the blackout curtains. Overstock.com has a decent selection. Your eyes will bleed when you see the cost of custom drapes.

By: Sister Wolf

Sister Wolf — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 01:31:22 +0000

Andra – You know what, I will do that! Good call!

By: Sister Wolf

Sister Wolf — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 01:30:48 +0000

Sharron – Haha no apology necessary! I wasn’t sure what you meant but I didn’t feel insulted! Please continue to comment! I appreciate your support and encouragement xo

By: Sharron

Sharron — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:49:13 +0000

OMG, I meant it was a stupid post on MY part! I would never say that to you! I have mad respect for your writing. Deeply apologize for the mix up.

By: Andra Taylor

Andra Taylor — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:36:34 +0000

Get new bedroom curtains. You will feel better.