3.15.2010

Rate my Room #2: Master Bedroom

This is the view when you open the door to our bedroom. (the curtains are not on fire, it just looks like it!) The king size bed fits comfortably in this position with the dresser just on the right outside the above picture. The walls are a chocolate brown, and though it's dark, the carpet is light, the ceiling is light, as is the bedding/window treatments. Below you can see the big dark wall. It is the one wall that has no windows/doors on it and it does seem blank. I have ideas of a large scale artwork piece that we may get around to, but I'm up for suggestions.


This picture shows the wall of mirrored closet doors. Nice, I know. I can sense your jealousy. One thing they do, is make the room feel bigger and lighter. The center cabinets provide nice storage, so I can't complain. Way back here, we had a queen bed positioned along the big blank wall. The dresser would have to be moved to a wall near the closets to fit, but would this look better? My vote is yes, Pat's vote is leave it alone! I don't blame him: this bed is huge and HEAVY! What do you think of this room?

3.13.2010

"Rate My Space" sort-of

I've now experienced the phenomenon of pictures not being able to be moved. Never happened to me before. Fortunately, it doesn't matter too much on this post.

As you are aware, we are prepping our home for sale in the NEED LESS PROJECT. Sadly, this is the only room that I can even take a picture of that is almost finished! I want to know (I think) what you think. I may or may not take suggestions based on our time and money restraints.

This is our tiniest spare room in our loft/upstairs. It is extremely small, but I've tried to lay it out in a roomy way. We painted and removed the daybed frame, setting the bed on the frame on the floor. Just so you know, we are planning on replacing the window, and it's trim, so don't think we don't see it! I've thought of painting the dresser, but that is actually a lot of work and I don't want to do it. Yet, anyway. Suggest away and let me know what you think! (If you remember, this was the "for sell" picture earlier!)




3.06.2010

Oregon Beauty

Seriously breathtaking.
Pat's trip to Oregon yielded him with some incredible sights. I have been remiss in sharing them with you sooner. My apologies!
In his immense consideration, Pat took these solely with me in mind! He knows I have a weakness for fascinating conifers and He didn't disappoint! I only wish I could have been there to see the weepers in person. Someday...!

Pat's eye for the uncommon is superb. I love his interest in how God creates the one-sided tree with the winds at just the right times.
The Oregon Coast seems to be a place of inspiration! I love how I can see his thoughts, even when I am not with him.
All I can think is, "GOONIES!"
The Oregon forests are dripping with greenery. It is so rich in diverse shades and textures. I can just smell the damp, rich earth and hear the the rush of the water through the rocks and over the falls. Someday...!

If you hadn't noticed, Pat's friend is at the base of one of these trees. It gives a bit of perspective, doesn't it? Below, this un-doctored photo shows an amazing glimpse of a chartreuse moss growing on the rocks. A wonderment!

Breathtaking.