I've been on a decorating frenzy for several months now but, truthfully, there is only so much decorating I can do to this house. It's our "forever/retirement" home and a smaller size so how much decorating can you do to 1800 s.f.? But I'll continue to do what I can as long as I can. I get tired of the same thing after 6 or 8 years and feel the need to update or, at least, move around some things. It will be less and less the older I get but it will be done.
But that brings me to blogs I see from time to time where the women are changing things every year or so. How do they do it? Are they that bored? Do they have unlimited funds? I don't see the need to do it every year or two. Seems wasteful to me. Also, are they never happy with what they have? I'm a happy person and love the things I do have. In our 52 years of marriage I have probably changed furniture maybe 8 times. That's with relocating to new places and homes. I don't think that's a lot. But to have the same house and change every couple of years just seems a waste to me. But I'm having to buy higher and higher sofas just to meet my butt at my age! I don't get up off the sofa as easily as I used to when I was 45. ;-)
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But that brings me to blogs I see from time to time where the women are changing things every year or so. How do they do it? Are they that bored? Do they have unlimited funds? I don't see the need to do it every year or two. Seems wasteful to me. Also, are they never happy with what they have? I'm a happy person and love the things I do have. In our 52 years of marriage I have probably changed furniture maybe 8 times. That's with relocating to new places and homes. I don't think that's a lot. But to have the same house and change every couple of years just seems a waste to me. But I'm having to buy higher and higher sofas just to meet my butt at my age! I don't get up off the sofa as easily as I used to when I was 45. ;-)
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A darling spot on the side of a house for a relaxing nap.
More pots of pansies.
Love this idea of hanging stuff needed to hurry out the door very near.
Beautiful roses and hydrangeas.
A queenly bed. Love the bed linens.
Pretty evening purse.
Got any extra teacups? Here's how you can display them.
Clever way to put lights up.
Gorgeous French chair, luxurious sofa and a pail of roses.
A little wire basket to hold mail.
I just loved this photo when I saw it.
You can actually buy these shoes for kids. Look up Joy Folie and check out their cute designs.
Just a cozy corner in a bedroom.
Pretty handmade chenille pillows.
Yes, I love this lamp also!!
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Tidbit:
Our state is #1!
Continuing with the "N" states on what makes them #1 in the nation at. (Terrible grammar but I couldn't think of a better way to put it.)
Nebraska:
Livestock
Domestic violence
Nevada:
Gold mining
Home foreclosures
New Hampshire:
Lowest percentage of people living in poverty
Skin cancer rates for women
New Jersey:
Millionaires
Population density
New Mexico:
Lowest cancer rate
Children who drink alcohol
New York:
Charitable donations
Longest daily commute
North Carolina:
Most diverse population of salamanders
Lowest teacher salary
North Dakota:
Lowest rate of AIDS
Lowest rate of seat belt use
Sir Francis Bacon died of pneumonia. He was experimenting with freezing a chicken by stuffing it with snow.
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Tidbit:
Our state is #1!
Continuing with the "N" states on what makes them #1 in the nation at. (Terrible grammar but I couldn't think of a better way to put it.)
Nebraska:
Livestock
Domestic violence
Nevada:
Gold mining
Home foreclosures
New Hampshire:
Lowest percentage of people living in poverty
Skin cancer rates for women
New Jersey:
Millionaires
Population density
New Mexico:
Lowest cancer rate
Children who drink alcohol
New York:
Charitable donations
Longest daily commute
North Carolina:
Most diverse population of salamanders
Lowest teacher salary
North Dakota:
Lowest rate of AIDS
Lowest rate of seat belt use
Sir Francis Bacon died of pneumonia. He was experimenting with freezing a chicken by stuffing it with snow.
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I just want to say that I LOVE your blog. I just found it last week through Pinterest, and I immediately wanted to be your next door neighbor. I am also retired, and love your writing, your pictures, your style....EVERYTHING! You are truly my inspiration. Thanks so much for this wonderful blog and letting me get to know you through it!
ReplyDeleteLove those images. I think sometimes, that need for change is trying to find contentment in those things. I'm learning myself that although those things bring joy to my life they don't necessarily bring happiness. I feel so joyful when I'm around lovely things. It makes me smile inside and out. It can be the simplest thing, a vase with flowers, a pile of books neatly stacked, a pretty dish and so much more. I don't however feel that need to change things around all the time. Too much work and time I can spend on other things.
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Marie
Love your blog....and I love to move stuff around and maybe change a pillow or two, but I have to say I stick with the "bones" of my furniture. I love all the pieces I have owned for years, and if it is time to re-upholster something, that's fine....I will give it a "new" look. Just have too many memories to get rid of the stuff I have accumulated in this time on earth....LOL...Love your blog!!!
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