sunroom redo....

I guess I really can't call this a "redo", I've never really finished the sunroom. We still need to get floors, but the rest can look pretty while it waits!

I've been pushing to get it done so I can give small workshops of about 6 people at a time here. I'd like to teach kids, teens and adults how to find their creativity with mixed media jewelry. I want the space to be a comfortable hangout for them.

It's also been a wonderful room for entertaining, reading a book or taking a nap!!

This little corner was not coming together. The wall that the mirror is on is a 19 FT. wall that has no windows, and I have a kitchen table along that wall too. So I was having a hard time breaking it up a bit. In this old farm house, we don't have the problem of big long walls, as each room is small and filled with windows and doors. The challenge is to actually find wall space in the rest of the house!

I found the big mirror, vase, & palms at TJ Maxx. The batik came from friends who went to someplace tropical.

BEFORE

AFTER

I must admit, I'm not one for fake tropical flowers. But I saw them, and decided to go outside of my own little box for once!

xoxoxoxoxoxxo

I just wanted to thank all of my wonderful bloggy friends for your well wishes. Your kind words meant a lot, and got me through this strange little experience. It is not like me to say things about my private life like I did in the post below, but perhaps I knew the support of you Dear~Ones would get me through!! I felt very disconnected from everything up there in Bangor, but Mom and I laughed, shopped and got through it in our usual good natured state.

Thanks!

posted by: sweetpeas at June 24, 2007 11:49 | link | comments (9) |
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#1  24 June 2007 - 12:28

 

Jes, I hadn't realized till I stopped by your blog today that your prior stepfather had passed; I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was a very special guy and that you were very special to him, regardless of the obit situation. I love that you are doing creative things to heal and to be able to share your wonderful new sunroom space with workshoppers will rock. You're such a wonderful giver; no doubt Bob had a hand in that! Hugs, sweetie!

GnomeGW

#2  24 June 2007 - 15:07

 

Jes, the room looks fabulous. I love the mirror and the white paper lantern/lamp in the back. Very nice!

~Leslie

Anonymous

#3  25 June 2007 - 20:23

 

Wow what a change in your look!! Wonderful!!

Now I have an idea what to do with a big old mirror I have!

Anonymous

#4  26 June 2007 - 09:52

 

Hi Jes, your room loooks terrific! That was a lovely tribute to Bob, I am sure he would have been saddened by the omission too.You were lucky to have had him in your life, sounds like the two of you were sympatico.
Thanks for popping by and easing me worries about eBay. I was wondering if it was just me:)
Cheers, Shelagh xoxox

Anonymous

#5  26 June 2007 - 14:01

 

hi jes ~ thanks, you're too sweet! have a great trip, you lucky little mermaid.
xo

birdsofafeather

#6  26 June 2007 - 14:48

 

Wow! I love what you did, those plants don't look fake at all!

Anonymous

#7  26 June 2007 - 15:25

 

I love the new look - it's great! Good job with it and thank you for sharing!

Anonymous

#8  27 June 2007 - 22:23

 

Yeah, I'm glad you wrote part two about your stepfather, I was so puzzled before you did. It's good you had him in your life, and that he loved you the way he did, even though he and your mom weren't together anymore. Good story!
AND... I love the room the way it looks now! The mirror and the plants make the room look bigger. Very nice! Catherine

Anonymous

#9  14 July 2007 - 02:02

 

Beautiful redo. The cloth over the back of the grey sofa does the trick plus the plants. Gorgeous color combinations and perfect position. Congratuations!

Anonymous

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