Sunday, August 15, 2010

Beginning of Family Room changes


 Let me say first that even I dont know how I tolerated being in this room for a almost a year while I tried to decide what I wanted to do out here.. I considered changing the furniture and then I thought, NO, its only 4 years old and this is where my pom girls come in the evening to spend time with the family.. So I had stanley steamer come and do a thorough cleanie and amazingly it looks like brand new.. Needless to say I was very happy about that...
  I'm not sure if I have ever mentioned in my blog how very much I like PLAID.. I had to learn that not all plaids belong in all rooms, which was a costly mistake in this case.. I bought wavery, lunchbox plaid and it was just too dark- to dull- not right for this room.  This is where I sit day and night, where I work and play, where I write, chat with pals and last but definately not least Blog  ...

  I lived with the wrong plaid almost a year.. I have tried thin, chunky, black, and white Rods.. None of them suited me.. I knew I had some wood and pieces of detail molding from other projects I'd done so out to the building I went and made myself a cornice.   I LOVE it.. Pretty detail molding for the crown and rope for the bottom, priming and 2 coats of paint later and she was ready to be hung... It looked so good I decided to go back and build another one for over the kitchen entry.. I see several more of these in my future in different sizes for different windows, but thats a project for later..
  I have enough of the new light happy plaid to make 3 toppers and a entry door panel and I just might be able to get a few pillow front out of it too.. I'm sure there's some fabric in my stash for pillow backs..
so here's the before and after to show you the direction I'm headed in and my beloved new window cornice.
 I did pretty dang good if I do say so myself...

 I'm participating in Meta Monday over at


BEFORE-- ugg, yucko-- who's idea was this.....not sure why it always decides to rain when I start to make photos... its a conspiracy I tell ya...
Now, much better... This one project has spurred me forward to finish a room that has waited far too long for me to complete...I found the framed mirror at goodwill. It had a tropical tree in the top section which wasnt working for me at all and seemed like the perfect place for a G.. The next day I found a Large G at a yard sale.. ahhhhhhhhhhhh, it was meant to be.. A chunkier lamp and a few pillows tossed on the loveseat and I was happy.. The wt's are still being trained so hopefully in a few days, they'll hang straight and sweet.
 I wont show anymore till I actually have it done and finished. for this time anyway:)
oh yea, and dont forget the Giveaway.... link below-- please read::
I'm sorry to have to hold this to the USA only but the box will be heavy.. Thank you for your understanding..
  All you have to do is leave a comment and let me know you are a follower OR leave a comment and become a follower..   simple huh:)
4 plates~ 4 bowls and 4 mugs.. enough to have a rooster party of your own with some of your friends or family... UPDATE:: I also have the salt and peppers shakers.. woooohoooo
  If you already became a Follower or left a Comment on the Original Post ~ no need to do so again as I will only count each person  1 time...
  Winner will be announced Sept 3rd..
http://155dreamlane.blogspot.com/2010/08/roosters-on-parade-rooster-giveaway.html

24 comments :

  1. I've just come for a visit from your link at BNOTP. Absolutely LOVE your cornice. What a difference they make. I like the curtains too! You're on your way!
    Susan

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  2. Sonny, that does look good. You did a great job on that and I love the pillows on the sofa. Can't wait to see the rest.

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  3. Hi Sonny! Oh, so many changes. It's looking good and I like the way your blog looks too!
    Now hurry up and finish it so you can show us! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. It is looking lovely Sonny! I keep forgetting your title so I miss you on my rounds sometimes!:( Shame on me!

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  5. P.s. I am looking for the link to the give away and am not seeing it. I will look again....

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  6. Thank you Ladies....
    I'm sorry Pam, you're right I didnt post the link, but its on here now.. Thank you for letting me know I didnt post it...
    hugs
    Sonny

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  7. HI SONNY,
    LOVE THE NEW LOOK WITH THE CORNICE AND MIRROR AND BIG G........DOES LOOK LIKE IT WAS MEANT TO BE!!
    SO GLAD TO FIND YOU ON MET MONDAY BECAUSE EVERYTIME I WOULD TRY TO COME TO THIS DREAMLANE
    BLOG, IT ALWAYS SAYS THIS PAGE CAN'T BE FOUND!!
    SO THIS SHOULD FIX THE PROBLEM HOPEFULLY!!
    HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL HON,
    BLESSINGS, NELLIE

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  8. Hey Lady! I love your new cornice boards and the lighter drapes. Excellent job! I have to tell you though the only way I can link to your blog is when I see you on one of the parties or go back to an old post on my blog from you. I do have you listed now as 155 Dream Lane but it just comes up blog not found when I try to go there that way. Also I do not get any updates from you scrolling across my list either. I was hoping you hadn't blocked me but do see others are having this trouble too. What can I do to fix it? I miss seeing all your wonderful posts on a regular basis. Hope you can help!

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  9. Hi Sonny...

    Oooh...I love, love, LOVE your new cornice board! It certainly dressed up the drapes...it's perfect, my friend! Love how you did the mirror and letter initials too...sooo pretty! And...I love your decorative pillows! Would love to have some like those! Thank you for sharing your living room makeover with us...can't wait to see more!!! You did a fabulous job, my friend!

    I also wanted to thank you for stopping by and leaving such a sweet note on my tulips post! I enjoyed your visit, my friend!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari @Happy To Design

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  10. That is such a beautiful cornice...just what your room needed!!!

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  11. nice improvements! i am going to show hubby this cornice box, i was trying to explain one to him and he didn't know what they were so now i have pic to show him! thanks and great job!

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  12. Thanks for visiting me! I love the new look...it really did change the look of the room (or what we can see of it). Very wise choice.

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  13. Sonny, I love that cornice!! It makes the window go from nice to NIIIIIICE :)

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  14. Thank ya'll so much for all your sweet comments.
    This Family room has'nt been the easiest to get like I want it..

    Does anyone know how I can fix this " BLOG NOT FOUND" issue?? I have read blogger help a dozen times and none of the things they suggest have helped.. So if you know a techie person who could help me I would truly appreciate it..

    hugs
    Sonny

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  15. I love the way the family room looks, Sonny. Great job and nice give away!...Christine

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  16. Hey I just wanted to let you know I fixed the problem I was having with getting to your blog. All I had to do was stop following you, refresh my dashboard, then add you to follow again and it worked. I can now go directly to your blog from my blogs I follow and you now show up on the updates.

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  17. Thats great News~! thanks for letting me know. Now at least I'll have an answer to pass on to folks who might also be having that problem.. In fact, I think I'll post about it.. you are soooooooooooo smart.. thank you so much...

    Sonny

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  18. You are amazing! You made that cornice!!! Wow! You have definitely impressed me. It's beautiful, and it looks great with those draperies. Love it! laurie

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  19. Hello, stranger! Love the cornice and the curtains. I just noticed myself that my way to your blog via my dashboard was "broken", too. Ah-ha! I got here through another link on the HGTV msg boards, and see Sailing Simply has the answer. Thanks! :-)

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  20. Thanks so much...
    I couldnt believe I had to follow my own blog to get my link to work. I have tried 15 ways to get to blogger friend connect to change the email but it wont.. I'll NEVER cjange my blog name again if I can ever get this fixed.. I appreciate ya'll doing what it takes to make your way here.. I am so very sorry for all the aggrivation this has caused ya...

    Sonny

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  21. Everything looks great! Thanks for your visit to my blog today. :-)

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  22. morning sonny, your windows look so good. i love the new addition of the cornice and the lighter plaid just sets it off! you're such a talent and i enjoy visiting your blog!

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  23. I am a follower, and I love the simplicity of your give away!
    And the room is going to look great!
    I am in the process of doing mine, and it is taking me forever! I can't find the fabric I want for the chairs. So tired of looking!

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  24. As you can see, I am catching up here, Sonny! : ) I love the cornice ~ you made these?? You are just so versatile. This looks so good. Love the pillows on your couch, too.

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