Monday, August 13, 2012

I'm Lovin' It!

Done and moved in!  I went with the wallpaper on the sides and top, as planned, then left the front edge white (thank you Renee!).  I sorted my ribbons, millinery flowers and bits and pieces into the trays.  Once I have a few more I think I will move some of the lace there, too.  Everything is sorted by color, except the trays.  The contents don't match the color of the tray so I used ribbon bows to identify the color inside.  My intention is one shelf per color.
The purge-o-rama is slowing down but I have a few more things to go through.  I have EMPTY spaces - Yes!  I have accepted that I will never have one of those beautiful color co-ordinated rooms because I am simply not able to limit myself in that way.  I am so grateful, though, for the inspiration from Where Bloggers Create that prompted me to get this room in order.  I am starting to feel like I can breathe again.  My goal is to bring nothing into this room that I do not believe to be beautiful or know to to be useful.  Yes!

12 comments:

Andy's Attic said...

I just love how it looks. The wallpaper adds a great touch. You really had a good idea with the trays!

Doni said...

Oh it turned out just wonderful! What a great JOB! And a huge one too! Now...Those are great glove boxes and color coding them is awesome. Love that you were thinking ahead on the way to create more space in the future should it become a different storage use. You know you're going to have to give us a 'tour' through those boxes don't you??? I'm dying to see what all you have in them!
I'm still working on my glove box collection/storage too...
got a long way to go!
So happy for you!
Doni

Blessed Serendipity said...

Hi Kathy,
I LOVE your new storage unit. It's perfect for your vintage satin boxes and it looks beautiful too. I love the wallpaper. It finishes it off nicely.

xo,
Danielle

Barbara said...

That is so clever! And practical. It's the best of all worlds.

Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures said...

I love it. Not only do you have practical storage, but it looks gorgeous at the same time Very nice!

My Vintage Mending said...

Handy Andy is the best ever...that is perfect. These are the kind that you need ten or twelve of. Smiles..Renee

laurie -magpie ethel said...

G;ad there are a fee empty spots where you can slide another satin box in..I have one waiting for you.

vintage grey said...

I'm lovin' it, too!! xo Heather

Into Vintage said...

Brilliant! And how fun to have something that is so unique -- no one else has one. Will you considering opening the drawers and showing up the contents?

Yes, I'm nosey! :-)

CATHY said...

It is wonderful - love the bows to show the colors! I am laughing at your line....My goal is to bring nothing into this room that I do not believe to be beautiful or know to to be useful....doesn't this cover ANYTHING you will buy at the fleas or thrift shops????

Laurie said...

Awesome! You continue to inspire me to get my room back in order!

Curtains in My Tree said...


Kathy
I just now took the tour through your creating studio
How neat you are mine looks like well, not so neat I am working on it
it's always fun to see how other ladies likes what I like