Exhausted!!

How exhausting is decorating. Been at it all day. But soon I will be able to show you the results of my labours.  It is funny however that one small design decision can lead to so many more small and huge changes. The decision to re-upholster the sofa has led to a change of wall colour and a re-painting of furniture. Here are some of the photos that have inspired my design choices:

Painting furniture in a pale grey means that they will make a big impact against the very dark walls.

God, as always is in the detail and will add the extra wow  factor.

Distressed furniture ironically is calming and peaceful.

Dark walls are just too chic, just on vibe and makes any room elegant and declares its individuality. 

More drama on the wall with the use of a strong dark colour!

Dark on dark for extra POW!

I am getting excited about the final look of my sitting room, my choice of a very dark  paint for the walls in contrast to the cream/beige linen sofa will add a zing to our space....watch this space for the final reveal!!! 

a little more grey, a little less aubergine

It all started with the sofa springs popping. Our big old sofa was 11 years old and had suffered under the weight of quite a few bottoms. It was no surprise then that it was getting tired. Our sofa is big and very comfy and was extremely expensive when we bought it. To replace it like for like would set us back £3,000!!!!

So we decided to re-upholster it: I chose a very heavy weight textured linen which Hubby immediately found fault with, "Its cream!" he said, stating the obvious when I showed him the fabric sample, "It won't last five minutes with the dog and red wine and tea!" His final nail in the coffin was "And you're so clumsy."

Discussions began...formal in their nature and then not so formal. Finally, we settled on a very heavy weight textured linen because it is the best. So the dog will have to lie on the floor and FYI Hubby: I am really not that clumsy.

With the sofa fabric settled on, the next obvious step in our sitting room was a change in the furniture, or should I say a change in the colour of our furniture. Currently both  the armoire and large dresser are painted in  a rich dark aubergine. I fancy Paris Grey and a little gentle distressing.

Hubby can't bear the thought of the whole upheaval, luckily his work takes him off to sunny California for a week. I am armed (with Annie Sloan Paint, a paint brush) and could be considered dangerous...

..watch this space!!!

Sparkle

I absolutely love sparkly things, they cheer me right up and make even dull days good. I have wasted  spent a few hours just lusting over all the beautiful photos of sparkly loveliness. I thought I'd share as I'm sure you'll love them as much as me: Feast  your eyes:

Thank you Pinterest and all those great people who contribute their fabulous images.
xx

simply objekts: {last days of summer}

Check out this blog! It is fantastic and an inspiration if you like simple modern scandinavian style.

simply objekts: {last days of summer}: "{photographs by simply objekts} today is rainy. grey . cold. slowly winter is creeping up on us. i find myself looking forward to burning ..."

Beautiful things available from our website: www.beardogandjoolz.co.uk

We have lots of beautiful things available on our website. Please visit us soon and have a look.

 Nautical cushion

Bunting Cushion

Driftwood Heart

Seaside huts Picture

Little Fishes

3 Hook Shelf

Vintage pink glass butter dish

LOVE sign

Beautiful cards for all occasions

Look forward to seeing you soon at www.beardogandjoolz.co.uk

xxx

Harder than it looks...

I am so behind...I have so much to do that actually writing this blog constitutes (in my to do list book) not a very constructive use of my time. :0(


I am in awe of all those bloggers who make maintaining their homes, cooking fab meals and attending to small children, whilst sourcing, restoring and selling vintage furniture, in between taking fantastic photographs and writing e-books and updating their blogs everyday, look so easy.

How do they do it? Seriously...I mean how do they???


Not long ago I bought some little treasures with the intention of doing a Annie Sloan paint job on them. Remember these:

I had all sorts of plans for them. I was even enthusiastic about my plans for them. I honestly thought that I could cram in another hobby, into my chore ridden days, hampered by the inconvenience of a full time job, a large garden, a dog to walk , a non self cleaning house and a Mr Restored to keep fed and watered. Ha! and Double Ha! 


My energy did a spectacular no show, only determination and stubbornness turn up at the starting line. 


Yes, the Before pictures of the chair, bedside cabinet and table look a bit untidy, dull even but I am not sure the After pictures make them look any better. But here they are, I'll let you judge for yourselves:

 

 




PS: be kind, I did paint them in my sleep.....