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Hi Michelle,
Great to see your home... very happy place - reminds me of you! Thanks for the Scalamandre nod, your wonderful!
xo Brenda

I love your idea and covering the window was a great way to create symmetry in the room and frame out the bed. I think the graphic lines on your duvet are at odds with the swag on the window and the shabby chic doors. Hanging textured drapery panels on either side of the window would be more substantial and help to balance out the door panels. Have you considered mounting wall sconces to the doors panels instead of table lamps? Just drill a hole through the door to hide the cords and plug in behind. Aim for 65 inches off from the floor in either a decorative chandelier scronce if you want to emphasize the shabby chic idea or a swing arm lamp is always classic. Great to free up bedside tables for pretty things and essentials. Just a thought.

I am working on this same issue for a friend - but in this California condo I just found out the heating wires are in the ceiling so I don't know if that will complicate the situation. So far the quote I got for removal and repair was $1-3/ per sq ft depending on the condition of the ceilings. You can tell the drywall is badly done to say nothing of the 20 year grime that has accumulated... the best reason to have them scraped in my opinion. Western Analytical Labratory for asbestos testing is $30 for one sample, $20 each for two or more (recommended for over $1000 sq ft). www.asbestostesting.com
If there is asbestos abatement is required where they dispose of the asbestos in a safe way. I spoke to someone at Precision Environmental. 888-817-8835 the quote was for $2700 for 1000 sq foot (he quoted high) because he had not seen the space but that did not include any repair - only removal. He said its VERY MESSY and one should remove anything that is valuable. For what its worth... good luck!

Just fabulous!