June 23, 2015

New Windows and a 'New' Desk

Hello All!  I hope you're having a wonderful week!

I also hope you're not getting tired of seeing our living room.  I've been trying to finish some things up in this area and then will actually be moving on!  lol

I had turned an old desk into a secretary last year by adding an inexpensive book shelf and first painted it white. See how I did it here. But as the room evolved, I decided it would look like it belonged better if it weren't quite so white.  I used the same two colors on it that I used on our china cabinet, Painting a China Cabinet but on this piece I used more of the darker color.  

We also finally got our new window put in and my sweet husband added wide moulding around the new patio door and window.

I got up the other morning and the sun was streaming in the new windows and I was struck by how much I liked this room a) without the shutters? or b) without the blue of the shutters?
My husband came downstairs and I made the same comment to him and he looked appreciatively at the room too.

He used nice quality 6" wide boards around each window.  We decided not to miter the corners and to add some trim later if the seams were too obvious.    These pictures were taken before I primed them or painted them.
I filled my 'new' desk again with my blue and white.  One of the things that caused me to incorporate my blue and white in my decor again was this beige color.  I like it so much better with the beige than I did with the pure white furniture and slip covers.
I primed the window trim yesterday and am planning on painting it today.  Then I'm considering not adding the shutters back or painting them the same color as the desk.
What do you think?

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

love and blessings~


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11 comments:

  1. Torn! I luv your blue shutters! However, the bright light is amazing. I know whatever you do, it will be as beautiful as the rest of your home.

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    1. Thanks, Gee! I put my shutters back. I'm sure I'll think about it for a while - we'll see! Nice to have you visit!
      love and blessings~

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  2. Lynda,
    Stunning view of your living room with all the light streaming through the windows, dear friend!!!
    I adore your blue shutters, but whatever you choose to do will be equally as elegant!!!
    Thank you for taking us along on your journey with the progression of your lovely home!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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    1. Thanks so much, Pat! I put them back but I really appreciated your input. I'm sure I'll mess with them some.
      love and blessings to you! You are a sweet blessing!

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  3. I love the blue shutters! In fact, I have your room saved as my wallpaper on my laptop! I currently live with my daughter & granddaughter. I use your room as my inspiration & goal. Someday, I will have my own place again.

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    1. OH MY GOODNESS!! Thank you so much, Karen! I had already put my shutters back but if I hadn't, I would have done it just for YOU! lol I am speaking God's blessings and grace over your life that you will have your own home again soon!
      love and blessings and provisions in Christ~
      Lynda

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    2. Thank you! And I really appreciate the prayers. Life really threw me a curve ball a couple years ago but I have faith that things will come around again. Can't wait to see the room with the shuuters back up.

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    3. I'd love to hear your story if you'd like to share it. my email is lyndabrandly@gmail.com Let's keep in touch.

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  4. Love this room period! Love everything about it. And I love that blue and white piece...is that a cake plate with dome cover? Awesome room. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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    1. Thank you, Cindy! It's a maybe a cheese plate? that I got at HobbyLobby several years ago. It's not 'food safe' so I just use it for decoration. I have always loved it, too!
      love and blessings to you!

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  5. Superb living room Lynda! I love the color of your living room. I like the way you combined lots of white with shades of tan and a touch of brown. The blue shutters provide a wonderful contrast to the room. It looks as if you have plenty of natural light coming in, which is always a good thing.

    Christie Goodwin @ Window Enhancements LLC

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