Gray Days

I've been deciding what to paint my living room which is one big open area with the kitchen, library and the stairways to the other levels. I have had olive green for 9 years and have loved its ease of use with all colors from golds and yellows to orange to red to brown and also black. I have decided on gray and was pleasantly surprised to read this blog today. The Color Marketing Group determines the color trends of everything you will buy in the next few years. More will be posted on this huge color change decision at a future time. Yay for Gray!

Using what you have

I love the change of seasons and try to use what I already have at home to reflect the season. It can get quite interesting when you are using the same things for many years. The dining room table needed something bold so this year I stole a birch twig pumpkin from the pumpkin display above the desk to combine with an outdoor succulent I am trying to save through the winter... we'll see. A huge bowl of fairly realistic fruit (enough that there are bite marks out of one of the apples), old brass candle holders, and a presentation it makes. I'm loving the fact that I can recycle and be happy...actually joyous of God's provision in our life.

Making it Mine - the letter L

Adding your initial makes your photo wall so much more personal. Any craft store like Michael's carries these 3" and 4" letters.