OCDesigner: For Vicky

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

For Vicky

Room before

Room After

I hope this shows improvement as I am not a good photographer. This room has changed a little more since these pictures were taken. I am trying to convey what can be done with old unloved furniture. Please excuse the clutter. Did I mention I have grandchildren?

21 comments:

Chari at Happy To Design said...: Hi Girlfriend...

You know that I just adore your living room!!! I savored every square inch of the enlarged photo of it...hehe! I love the transformation...although the "before" was pretty too! I bet you refinished the sofa yourself? Did you also reupholster it...I love the fabric...patterns and colors! And I love the architectural piece above the sofa that you refurbished...if I ever find something similar, I'm stealing your idea...hehe!!!

Well my friend, it looks like you've had your hands full with Grandkids...loved reading your post about them!!! They sure know how to keep the grandparents busy, don't they? So glad that you're enjoying them and making many, many memories for them!

Love ya, Sweetie!
Chari; March 18, 2009 at 12:31 AM
OCDesigner ~Athella said...: Chari you know that is just an old door with crown mold on top?; March 18, 2009 at 1:03 AM
Cyn said...: This room looks wonderful! Oh,how I wish I could drag you to ND to redo my house!!; March 18, 2009 at 5:05 AM
Miss Laura Lu/RMS4291960 said...: Oh I'm so glad you showed before pics! Wow girlfriend! I've said it before: You are one talented lady! I love what you did with the vine over the door! Remember when we were pondering what to do with that space?! I just love your style! Have you recuperated from your grandchildren's visit yet?! God Bless you today! Lauralu :); March 18, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...: Athella, I am loving that rug! I don't remember ever seeing it before. Is it new? I've always liked everything else in here, but I just don't remember seeing the rug before. laurie; March 18, 2009 at 8:36 PM
Cindy J. said...: Athella, you are the most creative person I have ever met! I am always so inspired by your wonderful eye... Oh please do share some more with us..ok? Can't wait. Love, Cindy; March 18, 2009 at 10:32 PM
xinex said...: Beautiful living room, Athella! It looks very warm, homey and relaxing. I like the colors...Christine; March 19, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Kelli said...: wow athella! i LOVE it. i especially love the coffee table. come do mine!!!; March 19, 2009 at 8:10 PM
OCDesigner ~Athella said...: Ladies your compliments mean so much. I always look at my pictures and think everything looks so folksy and amateurish. <--Is that a word?
Thanks to all for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment. ~Athella; March 19, 2009 at 8:29 PM
OCDesigner ~Athella said...: Lu, I do remember. I thought about that when I was posting them. I posted a few hundred different options. Nothing felt right to me but,everyone(most everyone) was patient and lol diplomatic. I think it was Kismet us finding each other.
~Athella; March 19, 2009 at 8:56 PM
OCDesigner ~Athella said...: Hey everyone see that half cute girl named Kelli...Thats my niece! She's a journalist/photographer. You should see her baby. Kel Im so glad you stopped by! Love ya ~Athella; March 19, 2009 at 9:00 PM
Myrn said...: Athella did you recover the sofa or have someone do it for you? I have been thinking of attempting to make slipcovers for mine....I'm just not too brave in my old age!

love ya my friend,
Myrna; March 19, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Anonymous said...: i don't see any clutter.It looks awesome to me.I love your couch...Ann; March 20, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Nancy Jane said...: You call that clutter??? I would take pictures of my clutter, but people all over blogland would faint! Love your room transformation. You've inspired me to get creative around the couch I dislike! Nancy; March 20, 2009 at 10:52 AM
Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...: What a wonderful Surprise!!!! Thanks you so much! I was hoping to find a picture of your dining room table , if I remember you painted a round oak table and chairs white...I love your style, you have a great talent! 5*; March 20, 2009 at 12:29 PM
Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...: A, I brought my daughter over for a look at your style...she loves it too.; March 21, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Tomarie said...: Athella, this transformation is beautiful! I can't believe what a change you made in the antique sofa...just gorgeous!!
I enjoyed your story about your grands too! What a fun grandmama you are! :-) L~; March 21, 2009 at 1:48 PM
Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...: Hey girl friend I am loving that sofa...how great is that piece..WOW!! sounds like you been a very busy grandma girl...aren't they fun? of course mine are all older now so not much fun to play with any more...thanks for coming by ...hugs and smiles Gl♥ria; March 23, 2009 at 8:44 AM
Shieldsfam said...: That is amazing! I wish You could come help me with my bedroom. It is in serious need of design help. You are so fabulous! Is there anything you can't do? Athella the artist. Nuff said.; March 23, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Anonymous said...: I always love looking at your living room! I had it bookmarked when I did RMS and it just gets more and more lovely!!

I adore that old door of yours! Just the right amount of chippy= I am trying to figure out how I can make mine more chippy looking.

blessings
mary; March 27, 2009 at 8:05 PM
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Awards

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How nice to have received this award from 2 special friends I met at RMS. Ann from Life at Ann's place and Laurie at Tomarie's Cabin. Thanks so much ladies.
I guess I am suppose to pass this on to a few others huh? There are just so many fun, inspirational and informative blogs its hard to pick just a few. So, I really want you all to have it. Including my fun little circle of RMS buddies that I check on daily. Please each of you to add another number to your Fan awards.

2!
Thanks Christine! You really have to visit my friend Christine over at Christines Home and Travel Adventures. She is a Globe Trotting Shop-A- Holic and has the coolest, funnest things to share on her blog. (Including me!) I know... Its unbelievable that she passed this Honest Scrap on to me and asked me to share a few more things.
Christine this is for you GF:
1. If you googled my name you would find movie credits for a few low budget films. I am saying loooow budget f-i-l-m-s.
But, some of the actors are big name stars now. (Helen Hunt, Diane Lange, Christopher Atkin, Dee Wallace.)
2. At the age of 14, I was discovered by Wayne Newtons wife KoKo while wrapping Christmas presents in the Maryland Pkwy Mall in Las Vegas. I modeled clothes for her boutique. (till I developed)
3. Two New Years Eve's ago I attended a party with old time movie ties... One. The baby from Gone with the Wind. (He was also, Raquel Welch's ex-husband, father of her two children, and his father was the original owner of RKO Studios). Second, was Roy Rogers oldest daughter. (I can't remember either of their names) They were much older then us!!!....very nice people though.
4. I was a hairdresser for 20 years
5. I hate putting on makeup and doing my hair everyday.
6. I would live in sweats if I could but, make the step up to jeans 3 days a week and dress professionally a couple...LOLOLOLOLO <--I hope my boss doesn't read this!
7. I am ashamed to admit....I am a hick cuz I think I like it.
8. I Don't believe anyone got this far
9. I love to be at home and working in my yard
10. Im going to start a diet tommorrow
PS I can't believe I didn't mention.....I have a picture of me and Candace Olsen at last years Las Vegas Market...man, that was the best info too! (losing it)
I would like to pass this honest scrap on to Ann- Life at Anns Place, Vickie - Room Service 101, My highschool friend Myrna - SMmiller, Cindy Sisterhood of the Creative Hearts. Chari at Happy to design

...Look what my friend Cyn over at Great Plains Living passed on to me! She is the nicest person. She has helped me to put music on my blog, inspired me with motiviational thoughts, and worried me when it was storming in her State. Im so glad you are safe despite the yucky mud! Thankyou so much Cyn. I consider this a great compliment.
So, I guess I need to tell 10 things about myself then pass this Award on to others. hmmmm

1. I am a chronic complainer. But, I am always fair about it and make sure everyone is included when I whine.
2. My energy level is a lot higher in my mind.
3. I start a diet every night before I go to bed and stick to it everday until lunch.
4. If you offered me $.02 for my husband. I would give you change
ps:I have a No Return Policy.
5. I love my job when I'm not there
6. I think blogging is harder then it looks
7. Sometimes, I think I know a lot more then I do
8. 8? 8? 8? tap, tap, 8? Okay, I know this will shock you all....
My house is never clean enough!
9. I have 4 children. 3 sons and a daughter ehhhh, their okay. No, no they really are.
10. I have three incredible little grandsons that are my reason to look forward to weekends and every other thing in regards to living.
11. oh, oh, enought about me. Lets pass this on to some interesting people.....
LIKE: Laura at Tomaries Cabin, Cindy at Sisterhood of the Creative hearts Connie at My thoughts and Creations , My great step mom Josie at jsattictreasures.blogspot.com
I got more coming later!

Lets be friends Award

Lu, You're kind remarks mean so much.

Thankyou for thinking of me. You are always uplifting (and helpful)

I go to your blog every day for inspiration.

My advise to anyone needing an uplifting thought or a kind word go visit Laura Lu at Hiddenpromise.blogspot.com

I would like to pass this Award on to some of the nicest ladies you could ever meet.

Ann at http://ann-jamesaskeltonyahoocom.blogspot.com/
and Cindy at Sisterhood of the Creative Hearts

Laura at Tomariescabin.blogspot.com

Rose at A Santamaker's Journey Grand Occasions

Chari at Happy To Design Lynne at Lynne's Gifts from the Heart Grand Occasions

Sisterhood Award
Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and left encouraging remarks. I apologize that I am not taking well to the blog environment and well.... struggling.........in all areas of blogland.Because of that I need to acknowledge here a couple of sweet ladies who have nominated me for the Sisterhood Award. Laura aka Tomariescabin.blogspot.com and Laura aka Hiddenpromise.blogspot.com They are talented, smart, fun, and very busy, ladies with interesting, informative, picturesque blogs. Whew....Ladies I am flattered to have been included in your circle of friends. Thanks so much
Love ya ~Athella
Posted by OCDesigner ~Athella at 3:01 PM Labels: Award

Thanks to everyone who has stopped by and left encouraging remarks. I apologize that I am not taking well to the blog environment and well.... struggling.........in all areas of blogland.
Because of that I need to acknowledge here a couple of sweet ladies who have nominated me for the Sisterhood Award. Laura aka Tomarie and Laura aka MissLaura lu. They are talented, smart, fun, and very busy, ladies with interesting, informative, picturesque blogs. Whew
Ladies I am flattered to have been included in your circle of friends. Thanks so much

Love ya ~Athella