The Desk

So, tonight my desk came in. I have been on the hunt for a desk for my office since we moved in October. Recently I cannot seem to make quick decision, especially when it comes to decorating. I looked at several consignment and antique shops for an old desk, but to no avail. So, I purchase one at the local unfinished furniture mart.

I am in heaven. Not that grading papers is my favorite way to spend an evening, but I do like that I can spread my papers out on the desk AND use my laptop at the same time. Novel concept, I know.

Now just to figure out a paint or stain color for this lovely slab of wood. :)

Phase II

Decorating Phase II has begun. I am currently working on the large wall in my family room. Because the ceilings are so very tall, I felt the need  to "ease" the imposing height. I found old shutters on the farm the other day, so I thought they would make great decorations! After cleaning off a century's worth of dirt and cobwebs using my shower and utility sink, the shutters were ready to hang. I laid out the plan on my floor first, and then took off some of the old hardware (otherwise the shutters won't lay flat on the wall). I plan to use the hardware as hooks around the house. :) I love to recycle!

We actually screwed the shutters into the wall - so they definitely better work out! Tomorrow we will hang my stained glass window collection here. More pics to follow.

I love stained glass - what a beautiful art form. I was inspired by my friend, Heather, to add this art form into my house. So, here's my stained glass window I framed into the wall of the house as we were bulding....this is between the dining room and main hallway.

The glow is the light in the dining room.   

Though I have over 30 windows in my house (31 to be exact), I do not have many windows where sun streams in; this is partly due to the placement of the house on the land, but also due to the double front porches and screened back porch. I have four more stained glass windows I purchased from my favorite spot at the beach (Hatteras!). I originally planned to hang the windows so the sunlight would hit them. But, without the direct sunlight, I have decided to hang the other windows on the wall. The shutters from above will frame them. :)

So, check back soon to see the progress. Until then, I hope you are letting your enter light shine!

 Cheers,
Heidi

Crafty times

So, now that we have been in the new house for a few months, I am really getting anxious to decorate some of the wall space. I have posted a few areas I have already completed. Above is my Thomas Kinkade wall. While I am still a fan of his work, it is a bit more traditional than my taste, so, finding the perfect wall was important. I started with the largest picture and just arranged from there. David kept asking me, "Are you sure you know what you are doing?!" I assured him this designing comes naturally thanks to yearbook!

I am now working on my initial wall - thanks for the inspiration Regina! I have not gotten very far with this one as I am waiting for my collection to grow. I've had fun painting the wooden "C's" that were given to me by my mom. :) I have actually added more since I took this picture; will try to repost that image soon.

I am also busy at work creating curtains - and driving my mom insane in the meantime! She helped me sew the curtains after I spent hours picking out material. So, here is the unfinished version of the kitchen curtains. I still need to add the ribbon to these.

My windows are not standard size, so finding curtains, much less fashionable material, has been frustrating. So, custom window treatments by Marilyn it has been. Thanks, Mom! Will add pics of the dining room curtains soon.

 

Right now I am on the hunt for cool decoration ideas for my stained glass windows. Will keep you posted on what I find. Be sure to share with me if you have any good ideas. (of course, I post these comments with the hopes that someone out there is reading this!)

 

Before I sign off, here is one of our Christmas trees and our mantle (that David built and I designed!)

 

 

Cheers!