[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Random

I lucked out big time..

Mitmo is so very laid back, a minimalist and very much a blank canvase when it comes to decorating... "I like this one book case, and my books, I don't care if you get rid of everything else~"

I am not..

I'm reminded of Maureen OHara in The Quiet Man...*I need my things about me...*

While I did cull an amazing amount before I moved into her two bedroom apt, I still came with an amazing amount of junk..

I come with things like steamer trunks, camel back trunks, a hoosier, an over stuffed flowered chair in a half, computer tables, crafting tables, drafting tables.. odd sized tables (I like tables) turkish rug, mirrors, crocks, old jugs, old bottles, endless chotchi that caught my eye, and enough crafting supplies to set up a small craft store...

Mitmo favors stream line shapes/modern... I like french provential...
She likes wood, I like wood painted white with flowers all over it...
I like fussy with pillows and tassles.. She likes plain and keeps stacking the pillows on the back of the sofa.. (no stacking... no stacking... cascade!!!)

So we compromise...

I'm introducing her to the joys of junking and of vintage furniture... We are going more twards mission or shaker than fp.... I am not looking at any sofas covered in tea roses..

We are going more twards jewel tones than earth tones..

I'm not over cluttering the walls with tiny pictures of random stuff, but instead we are moving twards paintings and art that speaks to both of us.. Local artists or friends or.. or... me.. (quiver)

She trust me to make a home that is comfortable and attractive to both of us...

Lucky me...

I love Mission style furniture! It's the best of both worlds...sleek and impressive and stylish all wrapped up in one tidy bundle.

Have more faith in yourself. Your work is lovely.