Sunday, May 19, 2013

3:00 am ~ Can't Sleep, Looking at Decorating Pics





I know that I posted earlier that I was taking some time off to relax after a
stressful day yesterday, however it's 3:00 am and I can't sleep so have
been looking at decorating pics.  I just came up with the idea that if I
look at pics of cozy bedrooms that maybe it will be an insomnia cure.

This bedroom is so charming and looks so cozy to me.  It reminds me of
a bedroom that I was lucky enough to stay in when I used to visit my
friend in London.  My friend lived in a three story townhouse and there
was a tiny little guest room on the third floor that was tucked under the
eaves much like this one.  It was heaven to be a guest in that room!





Now isn't this cozy?  I am imagining that I am going to climb into that
upper bunk and snuggle in for the night.  While I was in college my
roommate and I had the cutest room with bunk beds.  Mine was the top
bunk.  Oh how I remember late nights trying to keep my eyes open while
reading for a class while lounging on that top bunk.






This bedroom in Tina's Cherry Hill Cottage is so cute.  I don't know about you,
but I always think that a twin bed looks more cozy and comfy than a larger
one.  Vintage chenille brings a sweet dreams touch to a bed too.
I could start talking about that darling plate collage on the wall, but
I am trying to keep on my insomnia cure mission.






My grandmother had the sweetest wallpaper in her bedroom.  I loved it.
I don't think my grandma ever had insomnia.  Oh how I miss her!  She
was totally adorable and had the best sense of humor.  Maybe I should
try to find a wallpaper that reminds me of the one in grandma's bedroom.





Speaking of grandmas  ~ look at this sweet granny square afghan.
Perfection!  Paired with a stack of charming pillows and the room softly
lit by an adorable lamp with it's fabric shade on a cute little night stand.
I am starting to yawn and that's a good thing.






Dim lights and a teddy bear ....
I am starting to nod off.

Sweet Dreams Everyone!

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley















Saturday, May 18, 2013

Lesson Learned



I had a very stressed filled day today and I learned an important lesson.
I will be taking a few days off from blogging while I learn to 
put my priorities in perspective and to not allow others to waste
my time unnecessarily.

Bentley and I will return when we recover.

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Friday, May 17, 2013

Pretty Little Things







It's no secret how much I love pretty little things.
Have a joy filled Friday everyone!


Happily Joining ~

Pink Saturday
A Favorite Thing

Let's get ready to have a fun weekend Bentley.

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

To Paint Or Not To Paint?



Here is the family room of the home in Texas that we 
have under contract.  The things I love about this room are
it's size, the vaulted and beamed ceiling, the built ins
and the long bank of windows that overlook the backyard.

The first thing that will happen is to pull up the carpet.  I
have not decided whether to put down more hardwood flooring
to match the rest of the hardwoods in the house, or tile.
The flooring decision will hinge on the next decision ...



whether or not to paint the paneled walls.  David says no.
He likes the coziness of the paneled walls.

When I first saw the pics of the room in the real estate
listing, I immediately thought about painting the walls.
But now I don't know.




Because when I look at a room like the one above, I think I
want to keep the paneling and make it warm and cozy.

What would you do?

Happily Joining ~

Home and Garden Thursday
Open House Thursday
Show and Tell Friday
Home Sweet Home
Feathered Nest Friday
Be Inspired

What do you think Bentley ~ warm and cozy or
light and bright?

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley


Monday, May 13, 2013

Welcome To Re~Tweak Tuesday




This is a re~tweak.  Some of you have seen this before.  If it were an 
ordinary week I would come up with something fresh and new to show you.
However, my life is CRAZY busy right now and David and Bentley will 
be lucky if they get dinner tonight ;-)

This is a mess of dumpster dive trash.  Nasty wood frames.  Moldy
old canvas.  The kind of stuff hubby says, why do you want that?

But we know better now don't we.




Some soap and water, some steel wool, some spray paint and a scrap 
piece of canvas and ooh la la.  A nice place to relax for a bit
with a glass of sweet tea or lemonade.




Well it could be except that I don't have any time to relax right now.
I am in the process of selling two properties, a rental we own and my
Mom's house.  I am selling Mom's on my own with no realtor.  I have a
showing on Thursday and if my friend does not buy it I will have an open
house on Saturday.   I have been running around doing errands all afternoon
in my flip flops and I just realized I have some potential blisters.  Yuck!
I am thinking that I may just move out of our own house before we put it
on the market because I am so emotionally attached to this cottage that
I will probably interrogate and scare away any potential buyer.

Hope ya'll don't mind a re~tweak.  I am joining ~

and

Bentley, let's see if we can find one of those old enamel
pots so I can soak my feet!

Big Hugs,
Susan and Bentley

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