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This was my family room right when we moved here about 3 years ago. I was not into the beige with mauve undertones on the wall, the side door with only primer on it and the furniture was a mish-mash of stuff from our last house and hand-me-downs. Not bad, but I had plans…
Marian Parsons
Paint Enthusiast | Writer | Artist | Designer
I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.
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When Julia (my English friend and host when visiting the UK) and I discussed what we should do with our time in the Cotswolds, we
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I take a hybrid approach when it comes to running my life and organizing my thoughts. I like paper, pencils, and pens for writing down ideas, planning, and managing my day. While old-fashioned notebooks are my preference for most things, I rely heavily on a digital calendar and reminder alarms
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I found that I was able to buy good family room furniture for a great price at the spacify.com. It was less costly than elsewhere.
Oh my goodness! I love that yellow, those chairs….
And I didn't even notice the treadmill. 😉
I know what you mean about being limited in the use of colors in an area because of a room that joins the area. It is frustrating!! I live in a forties house too and I got rid of my treadmill and just jog in my house! hA!!–it works—I have a circular area I can jog in–through the kitchen , a dining room, a living room, a hall, another dining area and back to the kitchen to start over. It works—I can also jump a bit to get the heart going faster or go up and down the stairs and up and down a step and sit in a chair and stand and sit 60 times or more and this raises the heart too. I am much happier without the tread mill.
although your other decor is great I LOVE red and yellow… that's what my whole house it (except the kids rooms) ..accented with greens and aqua.. SO when you change mail the stuff to me!! LOve the room. Especially the plaid pillows. Great tutorials! I love the slipcovers
Tomena
Me again. Do you buy a new white slipcover every year, or whatever you want? We're thinking that couch is our next sofa purchase and with a toddler and more to come I am wondering about how how many washes I can put one of those slipcovers through.
I can't wait to see your "one day" kitchen and new blue and white family room. It will be awesome!
Dang girl…you have serious skills! Love the chair and ottoman. I have plans and don't accomplish…you get er done!!