Once more, with feeling


Like a dog with a bone... I can't let it rest.  This is what happens when it rains and I can't just go to the park all morning!  First thing this morning (meaning after at least 1.5 cups of coffee), I parked the kids in front of Thomas the Tank Engine and rolled up my sleeves.  First thing I did was move the white cabinet to where I thought I could use some height, which left room to try the couch on the other side.  he next thing I did was straighten the chairs so Shannon's head would stay put.  En route to putting the sideboard back to the window, I decided I kind of liked it on the side wall. It makes it feel like more of a four-sided room, although getting by is a bit tight.  We'll see about that one, It may go back to the window.  The space behind the sofa seemed kind of wasted (i have to get used to it I guess) so that is where I put the kids table and some of their toys.
The globes are obnoxious I know, I just wanted to get them all out of the way.  I will move one of two up to Will's room.
I think my 'winter' curtains will help give this area a little more definition... I am going to try to consolidate some of the plants too in one area so they don't feel so sprinkled...
Amazing how much time one can waste dithering about this stuff - although I have to say I am a pretty damn quick re-arranger.  I had this all in place by the time the boys emerged bleary-eyed from the basement. But now I am tired - time for some tea!

15 comments:

  1. this looks fantastic, that high white cabinet is perfect there! I love where you put the kid stuff, very good!!!!

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  2. man you have a nice house

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  3. This is a regular event in my home! You are too funny, what is wrong with the globes, they have settled many a dispute in my home!! All in all, looking good. Love the little area for the kids, and placement of the sideboard too...Vie

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  4. HA - thanks Jess! I agree, I love it! :)

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  5. YAY! Thanks Dharma, we'll see if the kids agree!

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  6. Thanks Vie! I am so happy to be getting "approval"! The kid's aren't so good with the feedback... and we have had the globes down to look at about 6 times already today, so maybe they will stay...

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  7. I LOVE IT! The kids area is perfect there!!! Love where your sideboard landed, with the photo on top!

    I like globes...globes were the big rage when I first stumbled upon a blog...and I liked them then...but what's wrong with STILL liking them?

    I second the idea of consolidated plants! Good call!

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  8. you know (don't kill me) ...we see a LOT of dining rooms lined with bookshelves...you could do three or four along that wall...and have mega open storage for things...you know what I mean? Have shelves along the wall beside the table? And then hang a few frames off the shelves even...just sayin!

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  9. It looks fabulous!!! And I love all the greenery about.....

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  10. I like this setup! It has a really nice flow and breathing space around things. Boy, you work FAST!

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  11. Thanks Jen! I am like a tornado, my husband has learned you just have to stand back and get out of the way... :) He has asked very sweetly if maybe we could just "live with this for a bit??"

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  12. HA Thanks Janice, I think I just saw too many on the blogs and was kind of over them. But maybe you guys have changed my mind!

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  13. Thanks Meli! I have a thing for plants - can you tell? :)

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  14. hmmmmm - i like, i like Shannon!

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