E.I.F.'s Profile

I love your home too!! How I wish to one day also have a small intimate lil home like this! And I know all those things in your home are things you've saved from a very interesting life you've had - so much more to go though ;) Loves.

Hmm... I don't have a name for my Ikea pieces. Two wicker metal chairs, one large desk and matching shelf. One large wooden oval mirror. I've had them for wow, that many years. They're pretty much mixed in with older/new pieces and I can't say they bug me much. I would like to have replaced these pieces many times but never really get around to it either. Then I look at my pieces and think they've lasted way over, going to guess here, 14 years? No, more. And look pretty darn good for their age. Even the desk and floating shelf changed color yet look good. These days, unless it's given to me, I can't afford to purchase anything "new." Not when that money can pay the rent or bills. I'll hold on my Ikea pieces for now.

A few months ago, I cut out using any oil and butter. So, Pam was the replacement. I also pretty much lowered my salt intake and do not use sugar.
At first it was difficult but I've learned to use other spices to add flavor to my food. Learning how to eat the right way for medical reasons has taught me a lot and I feel much better as a result.

Could use this right about now. Nice, even nicer if...

;)

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$2.00 ea. 36 inch balloons

Beautiful home. And I like your advice on decorating do it for yourself...

Thanks for sharing! Love everything there's really no favorite room. Lovely.

Had the neighbor not mentioned anything you would not have questioned it. Where I live there's a home where an entire family was killed years ago. About a year later a young single man purchased the two family home. My daughter's best friend lived two houses down and new the family who'd been murdered. Her new neighbor has married and has two small children.
I'm sure he was also offered a great deal. Don't let this stop you or let it bother you at all. Good luck with your new home!

I think it depends on what you're using to cover them. So, I'll say Chic. I happen to have my arm chair covered with an old linen coverlet I purchased from a seller in Holland on ebay years ago. It doesn't look sloppy (to me ;) however, everyone has their own tastes. For me it's a cosy laid back sort of look that can add charm to a piece of furniture.

What a treat! Beautiful home and I didn't want the tour to end. I loved how lived in and relaxing this home is a new favorite I'll revisit often.

Jason well done! I've always said I hate cooking in a depressing space. I need a happy place to cook or else I'm not/won't. Love what you've done here it's both happy and functional! Nice.