Decor me Happy by Elle Uy: December 2010

WOW.

12/31/2010 09:00:00 AM

Inspired by Silhouette

12/30/2010 09:00:00 AM

What's up house? The kitchen & living/dining room special.

12/29/2010 12:27:00 AM

I'm utterly completely aware that I've been talking non-stop about our on-going home makeover. Can you blame me? This chaos has been going on for months! But as the song goes, there's a rainbow always after the rain. --assuming you're a Filipino and you know that song. If not, well just carry on. Or look it up, it's actually quite good. :)

So for the sake of less talking, and more showing, here are some "durings" for you all.

THE KITCHEN

I didn't realize that the new lime color looks exactly like the peeling paint color before. What can I say, I like the color. Painted everything white and lime, and installed a faux roman shade. It doesn't go down, it's stitched that way! I just wanted something soft and pretty without covering the window. Next in line: 1) cabinet doors below the counters 2) more cheap DIY art on blank wall 3) ORGANIZE.

KITCHEN (RIGHT SIDE)

I asked for a new cabinet for a much needed storage! Everything will be painted white, and the bottom cabinet lime.

DINING SPACE

White house. Someone told me that we should call our house that. I don't mind. ;)

MY SOON-TO-BE PROJECTS (for dining space alone!): 1) Subtle stripe on that far wall. 2) decoupage dining table 3) refinish the chairs 4) DIY artwork on blank wall 5) DIY chandelier

LIVING SPACE

Let's play a game shall we? It's called imagine with Elle. My mind's gonna explode I need to share my ideas to people who actually care about decor. (my family's great and love that we're gonna have a better space, but blabbering decor ideas to them is well, not a great idea.) So onto the game...

The one wall that extends from the living to the dining space will have a subtle stripe, just to add a little depth and interest. Can you see that great mirror / table on the before picture? It has an amazing ornate detail. I'll paint it a bright color. Aquamarine maybe. Can you visualize that pop of color on a subtle stripe wall?? I CAN! :) The couch will be slipcovered with a charcoal or navy fabric, and bright throw pillows everywhere! Sheer light grey curtains will hang full height of the wall. And oh, we're gonna have a black door. So have you pictured my grand plan? I truly truly hope I can do it all! Suggestions very much welcome.

Did I say "for the sake of less talking"? Who am I kidding.