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Well gang, I'm back! After weeks of trying to get my computer to work/fixed from the blue screen of death, I purchased a new computer! It has taken some time to get this new one loaded and up and going. But I'm back! It has been a very busy few months with staging consultations, living room, dining room, entry and kitchen consults. This included shopping and numerous visits to the house for the OK on items purchased and placement. They are a lovely family and I have LOVED getting to know them through this process! This is their new living room.

Australia

I had the most wonderful opportunity to visit Australia. It is a beautiful country with lovely people. We were there for 18 days and I'm not sure that was long enough! We were there during the first game of the State Of Origin Queensland vs NSW. The NSW team were staying in the same hotel. May I just say these guy are HUGE! Solid muscle!! The day after the game (NSW won) we had breakfast with the team and the coaches. Well, I suppose to be completely honest, they were having breakfast at the same place at the same time...so technically...we had breakfast with them. ;) We did talk to the coach and he was delighted that he had 2 new fans! They played the second game last week and NSW won!!! The first time in 8 years they have won the State of Origin games. Can you tell we now love rugby?!?!?! The scenery was beautiful and I so enjoyed walking all over Brisbane and Sydney! It was such a blessing to be able to see this incredible country. But I am home now and trying to catch up on work, blogging, etc. (we just had a family reunion with our kids and grandkids too)Look for more consistent post going forward. And thanks for staying around! WELL I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED ! I THOUGHT THIS POSTED IN JULY!!!!!!!! BETTER LATE THAN NEVER, I SUPPOSE!!

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Color, the mini series!

Room color can influence our mood, our thoughts, and our feelings. Consider this when you are creating your space. Color trends will always come and go, so don't spend too much time there. Your home will be perfect if it reflects the likes and personalities of the people living there. You can add a couple of trendy accents to make the space feel fresh. here are some additional color thoughts. RED amps up a room’s energy level. It can raise blood pressure,and heart rate. Probably NOT what you want in a child's room. ORANGE tends to create excitement,and is a bold an energetic color. GREEN is a very restful color for the eye. Some believe that it is a stress relieving color. YELLOW is a happy colors. It works well in kitchens and dining rooms. It is an energy color. BLUE is a calming color. It is perfect for a bedroom and bathrooms. It brings a relaxing and serene feeling to the space. Blue is my favorite color. What is your favorite color?

Color me...healthy!

I recently visited a friend who was in a rehab center. He had taken a bad fall and was unable to take care of himself. His wife has cancer and her ability to care for him is limited. My husband and I had a lovely visit with our friend and said our goodbyes. As we walked down the hall to the elevator I was struck by the drab, depressing decor. Brown carpet, brown/tan walls. Very little,if any artwork. Nothing of interest to look at! I waited until we were on the elevator and then I exclaimed to my husband, "how on earth is ANYONE suppose to get well in that atmosphere!! I'm not sick or hurt, and I'M depressed." I am a BIG believer in the affect of color on our attitude. I know for myself that certain colors just make me happy! Now don't get me wrong, this facility was very clean and the staff were amazing in their care and attitudes with the patients. But I, my friends, would loose my mind! So why do I tell you this story? In my last post I shared with you the meaning of different colors. When we are planning a space we should consider the purpose of the space and who will inhabit the space. And by ALL means get their input! When I do a consultation with a client one of the most important questions I ask them is "what colors to you love and which colors do you dislove" (I think I just made up that word!). It is useless to spend time creating a idea board and source list if they dislove the color! TIP:when creating a space, either by yourself or with a decorator{me!}consider the meaning of color and how it relates to what you are trying to accomplish. MUCH better! What do you think?