Saturday, May 16, 2009

RE-ARRANGED

Created By My Colonial Home
I know, I just posted about this room already, but today I went in and switched out the two cupboards you see on the left wall and put the accessories in different places - now I like it and it's going to stay!
Do you have any idea how easy it is to move these large pieces around on that floor especially with the felt pads on the bottom....I can do it myself now and don't even need to empty them out to do it! Power!!!


I also put up some of my Salt Glaze Pottery - I kept it to just the larger crocks on the front wall and the pitchers on the side wall and it's not as crowded and junky looking...it's going to stay this way as well!

So this is all I'm going to post about this room....it has been over thought, over posted and I'm calling it quits - on to something else now.....see ya!!!
Karen

42 comments:

  1. BrenMay 16, 2009 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Karen, LOVE the room!! And I love those curtains, too. I wanted to leave you a comment about them earlier, but so many had already been there I was afraid you wouldn't see it, lol. I'm like you, fix it one way and then change it until I get "the way" I want it.
    Have a Great weekend!
    Hugs, Bren

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  2. Never So SimpleMay 16, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Love it! Love it! Love it all! It all looks great Karen.

    Donna

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  3. ShariMay 16, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Karen, the room looks fabulous! I would leave it alone! At least for a little while...LOL! You have some of the most beautiful pieces of furniture and the perfect accessories. The new curtains are great! Wish I could see them in person.........hope you're having a great weekend!
    Hugs,
    Shari

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  4. My Colonial HomeMay 16, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    Thank you everyone...I'm done tweaking...it's got me crazy - I know you can tweak till the cows come home and second guess every change.
    Karen

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  5. Dawn BuieMay 16, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    Your home is Breath taking! I love all your Prims! I can tell you put a lot of love into your home!

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  6. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 5:27 PM

    Your home is beautiful Karen . I think you have it just fine . Love the flowers you bought too . I have been meaning to get some for my new window boxes , but , I think I will wait till next weekend . Our weather here is supposed to get cold at night still .
    Have a wonderful weekend !
    Hugs
    Deb

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  7. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)May 16, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I know you probably feel like you've overposted about it but I love seeing it and looking at all the beautiful touches you have in the room. Absolutely gorgeous - I so wish my home looked like yours!!!

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  8. Countryfolk KeepsakesMay 16, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    It looks fabulous!!! Yep, I can see myself sittin' in that black windsor chair with a cup of coffee in one hand and some kind of baked good in the other! :> )
    ~Peanut

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  9. taylors*farmhouse*atticMay 16, 2009 at 6:46 PM

    Not overposted at all!!!..I'd love to see closeups of your arrangements in each cabinet and areas around the room...Pics at different angles...But that's just me causing trouble...ha!...Pretty please!!!....hugs,Jen

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  10. ohiofarmgirlMay 16, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    It looks wonderful both ways so leave it the way you are most comfortable...lol Have a great weekend. Dianntha

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  11. Tins and TreasuresMay 16, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    I like your new arrangement...
    My kitties like to look out the window too...I'm sure they appreciate the mat. Have a great weekend. Take care ~Natalie

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  12. Carey's Farmhouse KitchenMay 16, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Karen,

    Sometimes you just know when something feels right and it looks like you found the right combination of things in your room. Great job!

    Carey

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  13. Holly Hills PrimitivesMay 16, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    Perfection! It all looks just great and, what's most important, is that it feels great. Great job! Dawn

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  14. ~Tonja~May 16, 2009 at 8:17 PM

    Oh Karen I just love your room it looks so awesome..great job....
    Prim Blessings...
    Tonja

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  15. DanMay 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    Karen, Your dining room looks great! I knew it would. Dan

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  16. ~Judy~May 16, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Karen, it all looks beautiful. Looks like a pretty good size room. We just recently put wood floors in the rest of our home too. I wanted them in the kitchen too but I didn't win that battle. Oh well!

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  17. CarlaMay 16, 2009 at 9:56 PM

    Karen, I think I do like this better, even though it looked great in your earlier post. Don't you know we never get tired of pictures!

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  18. Rock River StitchesMay 16, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Karen, It looks perfect! Just love the wood floors and your curtains!

    Hugs,
    Tammy

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  19. ValMay 16, 2009 at 10:33 PM

    I love hearing and seeing about this room. It is absolutely beautiful!

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  20. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 10:45 PM

    Hi Karen,
    I love the new arrangement...but I would love it any way you had it as it is a beautiful room!
    hugs, Cindy

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  21. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•May 17, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    It's gorgeous, Girl!
    I LOVE EVERYTHING about it!!! :)
    Your floor looks wonderful!

    hugs-Kath

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  22. Valley Primitives Gift ShoppeMay 17, 2009 at 6:41 AM

    It looks great Karen, and I never get sick of seeing your pictures!!
    Kim

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  23. Janet - underthewillowMay 17, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    The room looks fabulous Karen and those are some awesome pieces! Janet

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  24. Lee Hill PrimitivesMay 17, 2009 at 8:54 AM

    Hi Karen, Love this room. It looks amazing. Very nice curtains.

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  25. Holly Hills PrimitivesMay 17, 2009 at 10:44 AM

    Karen, just saw your comment from a couple days ago. Sorry. The Heritage is in Ft. Wayne on Tuesday and in Medina, OH on Thursday. I've never been to the one in Medina, but Ft. Wayne isn't bad (not quite as good as Columbus). I'm TRYING to arrange things to go on Tuesday, should know later today. By the way, LOVE your new header picture! Dawn

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  26. SusannahMay 17, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Very, very nice. Keep posting...it's not too much eye candy for me. I just love your home. You do such a fine job.

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  27. basketsnprimsMay 17, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    Karen,
    It looks wonderful!
    hugs,
    Pam

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  28. Doreen FrostMay 17, 2009 at 12:27 PM

    LOL...it looks wonderful Karen..and I for one can never get enough of your wonderfully beautiful home!

    Hugs,
    D

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  29. TeriMay 17, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Karen,
    I love what you've done to the room. I still LOVE the color you painted your trim and windows. I wonder if it would be too much if I did that along with my wainscoting. Let me know what you think. I love your decorating abilities (of which I sorely lack!) Ugh!
    Hugs,
    Teri

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  30. My Colonial HomeMay 17, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    TERRI...this is the only way I could let you know....there's no e-mail for you or a blog.....no it wouldn't be too much.
    Not sure how your computer screen is showing it but the actual color is like a combination green and gray.

    we bought it at the TRUE VALUE HARDWARE STORE
    It's called:
    EASYCARE INTERIOR PAINT....we bought the EGGSHELL finish for both the walls and the trim.

    Walls: Antique White with 3 squirts of yellow put in to tone down the brightness of the white

    Trim: Paladin

    You can buy them already mixed by the name of the color.

    Hope this helps.

    Karen

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  31. MarthaMay 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    Karen, it is PERFECT! I love how the room looks! I hear you about tweaking. . .after awhile you sometimes end up right where you started. I know for myself I have other things to do beside moving things around all the time. I like to change things up for the seasons or maybe move a chair from one area of a room to another, small things, but once things are where I am happy with them, well they stay.
    Again, your room is PERFECT, looks so pretty!
    Martha

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  32. ~All Roads Lead Home~May 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Karen....it's just beautiful! Simple....Classy...Perfectly Colonial! It's wonderful! Well worth all of the effort and waiting! Now sit back and enjoy it! I bet it is even more beautiful at night with just some small lights on...I love the look of a soft glow in a room! Those red geraniums are THE perfect touch!! Take care. ~Sarah~

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  33. Something Nice and PrettyMay 17, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    Love your header and the floor is just gorgeous! I can't wait to tweak some but things to me are going to slow:) Soon though:)
    Rondell

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  34. A Bit of ColourMay 17, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Love the room & what you have done with it. Love your new banner too. Felt pads does wonders, don't they. I love them. Just enjoy your room!
    Blessings

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  35. colonialhomekeepingsMay 17, 2009 at 8:34 PM

    LOVE the red geranium centerpiece on your dining room table - red adds the punch!!! I loved it so much in your photos, I put a geranium arrangement on my dining room table for the summer.

    Loved your article in CS. Just beautiful home. Enjoy it to the fullest!!!

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  36. Prim's by KimMay 18, 2009 at 7:21 AM

    What a gorgeous room!! You are so very lucky.

    Kim

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  37. Linda - Behind My Red DoorMay 18, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    NO NO NO - do not tell us you will never post about this room again. We NEED to see it each and every time you tweek or change the decor. Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to sound demanding. LOL How about pretty please don't stop? We LOVE your home and seeing it over and over - like Jen said, all different angles too! Just wonderful!

    hugs, Linda

    PS I have had some blogging friends say they can't find shops in WI. I wonder if you could post about any you know sometime - and of course, put your business at the top of the list. I'd love to link to it if you do that (when and if you have time - I know it is time consuming)

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  38. At Home With AmyMay 18, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Karen I'm lovin that floor and the way you have your things arranged. Your curtains are perfect. I love them pulled to the side. Very nice look.
    Sit back and relax in your room for a while. I really think you will feel good about it in time.
    Hugs,
    AMY

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  39. TeriMay 19, 2009 at 12:16 PM

    Thanks so much, Karen...(oops, I thought my email addy was included!)

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  40. TeriMay 19, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Thanks so much, Karen...(oops, I thought my email addy was included!)

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  41. SuzanneJune 15, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Hi there, I was doing a little blog hopping tonight and found your blog. And I'm glad I did...I'm in LOVE with your room! You've "tweaked" it in all the right places! :) It looks wonderful!

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  42. UnknownJuly 9, 2009 at 9:49 PM

    Looks like it came out of a magazine!

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So glad you came to visit - feel free to leave a comment.
I will try and answer as many as I can - maybe not immediately but I will get to you!

Karen

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