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