Thanks to all who weighed in when I posted the
question about color choices for my great room (That you can see here.). The one that I
ultimately chose (and I knew from the first swipe of the brush that this was
THE color) was Armory. It was the darkest of the three, and I chose it because
of its richness, depth, and the power that this color possessed. This photo
gives you an idea as to what it looks like, but, in no way, can this photo do
the color justice. It is gorgeous! Amazingly enough, the room (approximately
20‘ x 30‘) looks bigger with the dark walls than it ever did with the white. I
was also surprised at how attractive it looked against the dark wood. I never
would have expected that. I have a big job ahead of me accessorizing all of
these big walls, but that’s half the fun, isn’t it?
At this point, I have nothing on the walls, except in one spot, where I was
sure that I would want to retain a picture/birdcage combination, so I had the
painter leave those nails in place. Yeah, you guessed it, now I don’t like it
at all. So, I will need to fill, patch, and paint.
This little section is my “Jim spot.” Without realizing it,
everything that I placed on this table was his when I met him. I like the
combination of things, and it gives me such a good feeling. I need to try to
figure out what to hang over this side table. At this point I am trying to
decide between my birdcage or Jim’s picture of Ann of Cleves. Thoughts?
Now I need some more help. A couple of years ago, I bought this wine cart. I
fell in love with it when I saw it at a local consignment store, and the price
was so low that I simply could not resist. Once I got it home, I realized that I
had no good place to put it. At one point, I used it for a coffee station in
the guest bedroom, but, starting from scratch in the great room, I decided to
pull it out where I could use it on a more regular basis. What are your tips,
thoughts, or ideas, on how to style a wine cart? Weigh in, people! I NEED you!
Lost two years ago to the day. I miss you, baby!
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But such a nice celebration of him with his special spot! I’ve been so outa the loop that I’ve missed posts about your paint. Will go back now but I love the gray so much...
ReplyDeleteToday is my anniversary so while I think about my wedding day I will also think about your mourning day. Actually your sweet man prolly celebrated finally being able to release and join the glory above!!
Kudos to you for choosing the perfect color! It really is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI vote for Anne of Cleves since she was lucky enough to survive Henry VIII - and that is saying a lot! (I've always been keenly interested in British history and have a great dislike of and fascination with him.)
For your cart, I would stick a wood-sided tray on either or both levels with some of my favorite "things" on it. Or how about knick-knacks in colors or decor associated with different seasons, such as summer, 4th of July, fall, Christmas, etc.? Or is that too much work?
Love what you chose. I can't imagine losing my "cook" and partner but as it happens one of us will go first I guess. I'm sure you miss him like crazy.
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