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May262008

Kim's place...some progress

Like Jo, I have been so busy the last week or so trying to get some work done in my house. There are some exciting things coming up that involve my place and Jo's that we'll tell you about when we can. But in the meantime instead of doing a regular post (since I am lacking in time) I thought I'd post what I've been working on, and purchasing, lately.

For starters, I spent a few hours yesterday (with some help...thanks Jeff!!) putting up a forest mural in my living room. It was painstaking, and worrisome because we ended up with alot of bubbling, but this morning when I went downstairs, I was relieved to find out they pretty much all flattened out once it dried. PHEW. I love the result. It's kind of wacky, and that's my style. The cat on the couch is a pillow I bought on Etsy. Nah, just kidding, that's Jo's favourite cat Lucky.


Now for the office. Last weekend I painted the office floor-to-ceiling white. I finally said buh bye to pale blue walls, and ugly light oak hardwood. The room is SO MUCH BRIGHTER now. It gets alot of sunlight throughout the day, and with everything white, it's just such a nice room to spend time in, as I do...ALOT. My desk was super long, so I cut it down and covered it in some eBay fabric I've had for a while. Jo suggested I paint the door leading to the back deck yellow, and it looks awesome. I have a ton more work to do in there but it's a good start.

 

 


I've gone a little nuts lately on eBay and Etsy (and local shops) looking for trinkets and furniture to finish off some rooms with. Today I received 3 parcels, and am waiting for a bunch more. They included the pincushion chair, the resin grapes and the metal tray. The lamp I bought yesterday at a mid-century modern store here, and the table I bought last week at Value Village. It really needs a coat of paint, and I'm not sure what to do with it. I also have 2 chair cushions at an upholsterer so more photos to come hopefully later in the week.

 

Reader Comments (17)

I love the touches of yellow

26 May 08 | Unregistered Commenterkarina

i LOVE LOVE LOVE the mural! it's awesome!!

26 May 08 | Unregistered CommenterLiz Kerrison

AMAZING!!!!!! the mural is so bold and I love it!!!

26 May 08 | Unregistered CommenterSol

Fabulous!!! It's coming together so well. Mural is almost as good looking as Lucky my best boyfriend cat.

26 May 08 | Unregistered Commentermidcenturyjo

Thanks everybody! Yesterday I thought for sure I'd never touch a mural again, but it seems it was worth it.

26 May 08 | Unregistered Commenterkim.

OMG, a cat that coordinates with the rug, how tres chic!

Heartfelt thanks for the wink. I never knew be winked at could be so exciting ;)

I've (virtually) met the nicest bloggers since we started linking up with other sites. You folks rock!

Jane

26 May 08 | Unregistered Commenteratticmag

Hi,
Great mural! Were did you get it from?

26 May 08 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous

Thanks Jane - we were happy to wink ya. Anon, I got the mural from http://www.designyourwall.com/store/Mural-wallpapers-c-9.html" REL="nofollow">Design Your Wall.

26 May 08 | Unregistered Commenterkim.

I am so envious of the white floor! Wish I could do that in my apartment. Looks great. I also adore the yellow door.

26 May 08 | Unregistered CommenterPeggy

Love the yellow door and all your couch pillows! Very pretty!

26 May 08 | Unregistered CommenterClaire

*swoooooooon*. That living room is just so fantastic! It`s so unexpected, pieces I myself would never have thought of putting together, but the end result is just so enviable, and like you said, just plain funky! I adore it! And your office must be so nice to sit in... it's so bright and the yellow door is just perfect. Great work!! Inspiring, too ;)

26 May 08 | Unregistered CommenterOrnit

That mural looks fab! So fab it has me wishing I was not a renter.

Enjoy your "new" rooms!

26 May 08 | Unregistered Commentermintyfresh

Yay! The 'take the tube' lampshade! LOVE the mural also.

27 May 08 | Unregistered Commentermetremade

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone!

27 May 08 | Unregistered Commenterkim.

your place is looking hot kim. Hot. Love the mural.

27 May 08 | Unregistered Commenterpia

I love the all white office with the splash of colors coming from the furniture, very nice

27 May 08 | Unregistered CommenterJORDAN CAPPELLA

I found you photo through Flickr, and it's just amazing! A fool proof way of sprucing up a room. Fabulous!

16 Jan 09 | Unregistered Commentershotsofpie

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