Tidbits From Hooterville

Here’s a few things  currently going on at the house in Hooterville.

When I was debating whether or not to use a  toile valance on the guest bathroom window, it was suggested  that  a black and blue pinstripe  valance would compliment the blue toile shower curtain and the black accents in the guest bathroom without creating toile overload.  The more I thought about that, the more I liked the idea so after a lot of searching, a blue and cream ticking stripe was the closest thing I could find.

I decided to incorporate black by using  black tassel fringe I bought from the local JoAnn Fabrics store.  Since I haven’t used my sewing machine in oh… probably 20 years, I just attached the fringe along the hemline with fabric glue.

Even though I was trying not to go crazy with toile, I couldn’t resist purchasing a couple toile switch plate covers for this bathroom.  I got them from the eBay seller, Comfort At Home and was very pleased with the quality and “Buy It Now” price (which included free shipping).

On a recent trip to HomeGoods, I found a big French-inspired wall clock for the breakfast room.  These large clocks tend to be on the pricey side so I was happy to find this one  for only $24.99!

The breakfast room still doesn’t feel warm and cozy to me yet but I have to keep reminding myself that it isn’t done.  Obviously I still need more accessories to  make it feel “homey.”  When it comes to decorating, patience is not always one of my virtues.  I often tend to want it done yesterday.

Ballard Designs finally put their “Abigail” rug on sale so I bought the 5 x 8 size to go under the breakfast room table.  This rug was actually the inspiration for the blue and green color scheme in the breakfast room.  Again, I’m trying to be patient and wait to put the rug down until we are “officially” moved in.

photo source:  Ballard Designs

And then once the rug goes down, I am going to hang this chandelier I got from eBay over the table.

Friday I met with a cabinet guy regarding remodeling the house in Hooterville kitchen.  I have a consultation scheduled with another remodeler this week.   Oooooh this kitchen remodel is going to be painful…and expensive.

We are still waiting on the cabinets we had to special order for the laundry room so there has been no progress there.

Recently I was asked  about the outcome of the problem I was having with the new Samsung washer I bought in January from hhgregg.  Much to my dismay, that fiasco is still unresolved but I will be sure to post an update when it has been settled.

We appreciate all the well-wishes for Bo after his recent emergency surgery.  He’s improving daily and is scheduled to have the staples removed this week.  Of course, a little “doggy ice cream”  treat always tastes good and lifts the spirits when you have been sick.  ;)

The little filly born to Daughter’s PMU mare, Jolie, is now 4 weeks old and growing like a weed!    Daughter  decided to name her Lira (pronounced Lear-a).

What an absolute riot it has been watching  her check out the world around her.