I'm getting there!

 
Our den is slowly but surely coming along.
I envisioned in my mind how I wanted it to look
and I really think it's getting there!

If you are a minimalist, this look is NOT for you.

I love the collected look.

Shelves filled with sweet treasures to enjoy.

Not tucked away in a drawer or box.

I special ordered two shades for the huge French doors

that are in our den.

I wanted something natural looking so

I went with bamboo!

They arrived today and my dad got busy

installing them.

I'M IN LOVE!!!

They may seem dark but with this blistering,

middle Georgia heat, we needed them.

The look is exactly what I wanted!!!

For those who love bright and white,

this is the polar opposite.

This is not a sponsored post (I wish it was!)

but I found them on Blinds dot com and ordered

2 woven bamboo shades in Hatteras Cocoa.

No cords either! Just lift up or pull down.

It takes a few weeks as them make them to order

but they are certainly worth the wait!!

@blindsdotcom

Here are a few more photos of our small but cozy den.

I'm finally getting things up on the walls!

Yes, I still have more to hang but there's more

empty walls in the house thank goodness!

I'm thankful for the good days.

When my mind is distracted from grief.

I know my sweet mama

sees our improvements and is smiling!!

Thank you always for visiting me,

Hugs and love always,

Dawn

Getting back into the studio to create!

Yes, I've made a few antique button necklaces recently

but since we moved into our new home

I've not really made a piece of artwork.

It's funny how you can totally slip out of that groove.

But life happens, you can even forget how much you love it.

When I finally DO make something?

It all comes back to me!!!!

Just making something from forgotten fragments is so rewarding.

This is an antique plinth board or enormous molding.

It is so old, aged and was a wonderful backdrop for this piece!

I created the heart pattern, sewed it from drop cloth fabric and then painted it.

I also used some antiquing solution to age it around the edges.

It didn't need to look pristine with that wonderful board behind it.

I wrapped the heart with brown hemp cord and tied and antique key to the front.

Next I drilled holes in the board and added the rusty twisted wire to hang.

A few embellishments were added to the hanger,

untwisted twine and some thinner wire accents.

Of course I had to add the little metal frame and the "love much" wording!

The heart has been wired onto the board to secure it.

It's really a quite simple piece but it truly speaks volumes to me.

I'm calling it "The Key to My Heart"

I've recently added it to my Etsy store if you like to take a peek!

CLICK HERE TO VISIT

It's been over a year since I made anything.

Moving into our new home totally sucked the life out of me.

It was wonderful and stressful all at the same time!!!

We will soon be here a year and I'm finally settled in enough

to feel comfortable up in our new studio.

So don't give up on yourself.

It just takes time to adjust to change or get through what's going on in your life.

Fall will soon be here. Cooler weather always inspires me!!!

I hope to be sharing more artwork and goodies soon.

Thank you always for stopping by to see what I'm up to!!!

Even if it's not much of anything, HAHAHA!!

Hugs and love,

Dawn