• Cure Clock: This is the final week!
• Assignment: Read Chapter 8 - Throwing a Party
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This week we're all working on throwing a party in our refreshed spaces. Even though it can sometimes seem like a hassle to get things clean, prepped and prepared for friends and family to come for a visit, it's one of the best things you can do for your spaces. Watch the flow of traffic, see where people feel comfortable sitting and more importantly, take a compliment for your recent hard work! Speaking of, on to this week's show and tell photos!
We're nearing the end, so if you've been waiting to upload photos, the time to hesitate is through! We need to see it all! Little improvements, big changes, the works! It all has a place in our Flickr Pool and if you're still not on board with those options you can email me your photos in hopes to have them included in the last few posts of this Cure! We want to make sure everyone is accounted for, so snap a few and send them through.
First Row, Left To Right
• diademydo is trying to decide which picture to choose. Option 1 or Option 2. What's your choice. There is also a consideration in changing the wall color as well, so make sure to leave your vote in the comments below!
• pragyakothari has put together a great look on a budget. This is a great way to use small bits of fabulous fabric without having to pay full price for a large amount of it. Plus, it can be changed out whenever you see fit!
• Hindsvik's bedroom makeover was featured earlier this week and it first caught our eye right here in the Flickr Pool thanks to this fabulous cat bed. Even though we're sure they end up on the bed half way through the night, having a place to their own is important for every feline!
• lauratrevey has a home office that's light, bright and beautiful. She's separated this space from the rest of her painting area and we think it looks to be a refreshing place to knuckle down and get some work done!
• AmandaDT plans on replacing this window next year, but this time around she gave it a good cleaning. It makes the space feel far more open and part of the great outdoors!
Second Row, Left To Right
• studiogal has a small studio space and even though it took her longer to prepare a meal for a small get together, she trudged on. Now who wants enchiladas and homemade guacamole and tortilla chips? Make sure to check out her newly stenciled bedroom too!
• lauratrevey is back again, this time with a full bathroom makeover. We love the thin line of tile around the sink, it's a great way to get a big look while staying on budget!
• Little_Mommy repurposed old drawers and crocheted backers to hold jewelery. We think it's a great look and will be even better once a plant has been secured for right underneath!
• AKAwhiteknuckles has a good portion of their artwork on the walls and takes a big stand for Adhesive Command hooks. They even held up that old plywood sign!
• bibidream built a custom headboard to work around this vintage swing arm light fixture. The look is great and looks to be the perfect reading in bed set up!
So pick up your camera and show us what you've got!
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i definitely prefer option 1. i don't think option 2 looks as good and the vases look too cluttered to me, and the shape of the photo doesn't go quite as well either.
Option 1. Artwork color is better and the shape plays off of the bookshelf drawing the eye up making the grouping less heavy and mirroring the upward space of the door. Blue of painting, book and table treatment all connect nicely.
Option 1. Definitely.
Option 1!
Option 1 and not centered, so you can place a lamp or a vase off to one side.
option 1... the shelf is very horizontal, so the art should be vertical... plus, i like it!
I like the colors, etc., of Option 1, and I like the overall shape of Option 2.
I guess I'd have to say Option 1 would be better, but I'd be tempted to put either "flush left" or "flush right" above the furniture piece, and then put 3 small equal-to-each-other pieces next to it in such a way as to make the side of them flush with the other side of the furniture piece, and the top and bottoms flush with the painting.
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Most definitely Option 1!
I think part of what's throwing off the option 1 v option 2 is that the vases clutter the space. It's difficult to tell what color the wall is in the photos, as it's lamplight, but I'd say go with a soft grey on the walls and photo 2. Definitely don't put the vases there as it doesn't allow for a smooth flow and instead clutters it up visually.The one whitish one could look cool in the empty spot on the 3rd shelf though.
If you do go with pic 1, it needs to be moved up so it isn't right on top of the bookcase. I find 6-12" up from whatever object is beneath it allows for it to still work with the object (in this case the bookshelf), but not feel like it's encroaching on the space.
Option 1
option 1
Im with the majority and vote option 1- gorgeous!
In the interest of clarity, everything BUT the old plywood sign in my living room is held up by command adhesive. That one needed some special help, and some truly horrifying holes in my wall. Oh well, they tell me plaster is easy to repair.....
I don't own any 3M stock, but I'm telling you : go buy that stuff, it's truly impressive!
Option 1
When is the last day to submit pictures?
and I'm still painting the livingroom...
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My cure has kind of stalled since I'm still waiting on borrowing a drill and I still need to find a few more pieces of furniture. I have a pretty good idea of what I want, just not where to find it.
Hi, everybody. It's diademydo here. Thanks for helping us out! NewHavenZ and sunan...I think you are right...the space needs something vertical to draw the eye up. terka27 and brooklynx...I moved the vases away because they did look ilke clutter (my husband agrees with you). AKAwhiteknuckes...your art wall looks great. I love the bits of red/orange with the blue and yellow.
I am weird... I like option 2... it looks much better and the black and white gives the space some calm. The length of the frame also goes along the shelf. I like option 2.