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Texannie
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07-16-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:12 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Yeah, I like redecorating without having to do all the work! LOL

Vee
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02-23-2004

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:15 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Better Homes and Gardens offers a furniture arranger that is a lot of fun, if you want to test first without doing all the heavy lifting.

This has been fun. I love all the suggestions. Good luck, Julieboo!

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks all! Ella is not cooperating right now, so I am just going to post 5 shots. If you want to compare to the way the kitchen was, scroll back....

excuse the mess-- i know i need to clear the top and front of the fridge...

anyways, so you like the new stuff or the old way?





Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    



Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:32 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Vee, thank you! I will go check that out after Ella falls asleep!

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Okay, this is coming from one who loves Country Living so take this suggestion accordingly. That means don't allow me to influence what you truly like or what you think about any~thing!

I like your pictures, but I would add even more. When doing groupings, the usual wisdom is not to allow more than twelve inches of space between items since it creates a "sparse" look. It's as if you are trying to fill a lot of space with only a few items. Does that make any sense?

What do the you think, Skootz and Annie?

Hope Ella settles down and starts cooperating with the interior decorator there!

(Running out quickly now dodging lemons as I go...)

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks Vee, I would like any and all comments. I may or may not follow them, but I like to get different suggestions, viewpoints....

I will not be insulted at all if you say you don't like something. I might agree--or not! :-)

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:40 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
mess, what mess?

I like the clock on the wall above the microwave.

IMHO, I think with all the pictures there, it would draw your eyes up there instead of looking at your beautiful kitchen below.

Also, when looking from beyond dining table etc, would would then be drawn to the pictures up high on the wall rather than your gorgeous tiffney light

(does that make sense)

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:42 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Love the pics in the kitchen! Especially like the ice cream ones in the breakfast room.
The spacing doesn't bother me as they are centered on the wall.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Now, Skootz, the whole idea to decorating a room is for the eye to flow up and down and all around.

Good, Julieboo, glad that you have your own mind!

What happened to this screen? Did it widen with the photos?

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I agree Vee, but, what about the focal point you want to be the
first thing a person sees when they look into the room.

If this is the soup picture then you are all set.

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, I see what you are saying, but I don't read it that way. The first thing I see is the island and I think that Julie could place a larger, decorative item there to really anchor the room. What do you think of that idea?

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:55 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Oh, a beatiful vase with a silk arrangement of flowers would be so pretty!!!!
even a large painted ceramic rooster if you are in to roosters.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I was thinking of a pedestal with some glittery fake fruit on the island. And Skootz, i see what ya mean... Man now I may have to redo again.... :-)

No, I really didn't want to soup to be THE focal point... Hmmm, got more rearranging and playing to do!

Thanks again!

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
But I like roosters too.... too many choices!

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:58 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I think that is a good idea, however you cannot have too
much here as it is a preparation island too and if there is too much on it
it will get in the way the space is intended for.

What about a metal (dark brown) fruit bowl filled. The dark
would bring your eye down and the colour of the fruit would be
nice addition to the theme of the wallpaper etc.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 9:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
something like this


Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:00 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
what about a rustic rooster fruit bowl (is there such a thing lol)

Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I like that rooster! Also thank you for all your comments and suggestions... keep 'em coming if more pop in your head.

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:05 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
pic
http://rooster-kitchen-accessory.ioffer.com/i/8MMR9Y8HPC91QYKHL11YRRM8G025opw

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:07 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I like the idea of some kind of arrangement or a pretty dark wood bowl filled with real fruit on the island.

Skootz
Member

07-23-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I fixed the link..you have to copy and paste it but it gets you there


Julieboo
Member

02-05-2002

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
You guys rock! :-) :-) :-)

Skootz
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07-23-2003

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
gotta run..lunch time here ..will be back later

Vee
Member

02-23-2004

Wednesday, February 09, 2005 - 10:18 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Just so you'll understand the differences in kitchens, Julie, Annie, and Skootz, this is what I am working with so you will appreciate it more when I agree with Skootz that I wish your kitchen was my problem, Julie!

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Love the suggestions for decorative pieces for your island. Form and function! Always a good combination.