Dressed for Dinner

When we started a little (crown moulding, new upholstered bargain chairs, plantation shutters ~ see previous posts) re-do in the living room and dining room back in October,

one thing led to another. 

Isn't that the way it always goes?  I started by taking down the matching drapes in the living and dining rooms.  I decided to have shutters put up at the living room window and considered using shutters in the dining room also, but really wanted a softer look and enjoy the open window.  After considering making new drapes, I went fabric shopping and found a few options I really liked.  Then, when shopping with a Sister Chick, I found these ready-made panels and fell in love with them.  When all was said and done, I came out with something less expensive than I would have if I made them myself - AND!!!!! a whole lot easier, and ~ 

I'm pleased as punch!!!

So, here is a boring picture of the naked window.

~ Needs dressin'~

doesn't she?

My Sweet Handy Dandy Hubby had knee surgery nearly two weeks ago and his days of climbing ladders and doing honey-do projects are on hold for the time being.  But, patience isn't one of my virtues and thinking I need to start learning to do a few "handy" things myself  (which I have never done - he always is ready and willing to do it for me) I began the install.

I've got the power,

I can do this,

I think I can,

I think I can,

I think I can!

He gathered the tools I would need.

Girls, I learned to change a bit in this

POWER screwdriver/drill.

I was also instructed by the supervisor

(sitting close by)

to measure, mark and re-measure.

I followed those instructions to a capital T.

TA DA

Here they are up and looking so pretty.

So far, they haven't fallen.

KEEP your fingers crossed!!!

You must know by now that I like

RED

and use it through out my house.

I have several textures and patterns of reds and gold.

Paisley

Dots

Floral

Stripes

Abstract

and now - Checks

I need to have a dinner party,

since she's all dressed up.

Maybe I'll make a

RED VELVET CAKE

for dessert!!!

The rooms seem to flow better now.

Gotta go ~

Gotta think up another project!

I think I survive on projects!

I like to stay busy!

Have a blessed day!

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