EVER so often, when I DREAM so much about something......
I am just so, SO in love with every bit of it.WELL.....
I have some new photos to add...
different spots in this fabulous, colorful, "make ya wanna sing" room
Oh, how I love the use of painted chairs with this natural, antique table
the use of different fabrics,
textures, colors....
This is the kind of room that would make me want to stay home
ALL THE TIME
and just walk around, admiring the beauty, charm, character, personality that just flat
RADIATES
from it
I would love to have this much
EYE CANDY
in my very own living room and I am determined to
TRY for it...
(I have some RED slipcovers coming from Pottery Barn for those BLUE chairs that have been driving me nuts....well...let me rephrase that...
I have a COLOR SWATCH for the slipcovers coming..
GOTTA MAKE SURE I GET THE RIGHT COLOR OF RED !!
I am THINKING of having the ottoman that matches the chairs done in a
BLACK AND WHITE POLKA DOT)
Of course, I am on a strict budget and I can see this designer
has used expensive items along with his talents.
Part of the fun of re-doing a room is to try to
"go for the look"
with less expensive objects....
I LOVE DOING THAT !
It is all so gorgeous to my eyesand......
I WANT ONE JUST LIKE IT !!
someday.....*sigh
*************
You can see more of his beautiful rooms over at
RATE MY SPACE
and his/her name is
kennect
(if you go over, please leave a comment and tell him /her
"bj said hello"
Blessings today,
bj
Oh, BJ ... I love that room too! Doesn't it just say, "Come on in and sit a spell!"
ReplyDeleteI hope this finds you getting stronger every day, my friend. I've enjoyed your older posts, but look forward to some new ones from you soon.
Sincerely,
Janie
BJ, I had to drop everything and go straight to the HGTV site. Like you, I have several that I just stare at and study - that's where my inspiration comes from.
ReplyDeleteActually, RMS is how I found you!! Thank goodness.
So glad you seem to be getting better.
Your lurking friend,
Stacey :)
BJ, that is a beautiful room. And, I think you are just the perfect lady to put your spin on it in for your home.
ReplyDeleteI'll be cheering on all of your projects - just like I'm cheering on your getting better project. And, look how well you are doing.
Hi BJ
ReplyDeleteI've missed you! Glad that you back with us again. I LOVE that room too! I've always loved the huge red and white check fabric and tried to find it because I wanted to recover 2 of our dining room chairs in it. I couldn't find it at any of the retail fabric stores I know of. I could probably get it through a designer but it would be too expensive that way.
Can't wait to see how your room comes together. Too bad I don't live close. I know how to make slipcovers and I could help you recover your couch.
Get well soon.
Hugs, Rhondi
I love this room too. It has all the bright cheery colors and patterns that are my favorites! I need to go tweak my living room after seeing this again:>)
ReplyDeleteThat room is just beautiful, I would love to sit and have coffee on the couch.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
ginger
Good morning Bj :)
ReplyDeleteI read your comment at Picket's blog and I popped over to see how you were doing. I'm glad to see that you're posting again :)
I love this room and I always have. Just plain gorgeous!
I hope you are feeling better!
hugs,
rue
It is beautiful! It has that cozy feel.
ReplyDeleteSure is good to have you back.
Betty
If anyone can recreate this look, I know you can BJ!!
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed a beautiful room. I wouldn't mind having that myself! ((hugs)) Rosie
BJ I am so glad to see you posting. I have been so busy with grands, I haven't visited hardly at all. I do love your dream room. I have some dream rooms too. Mostly I have a dream porch/deck. It looks like Beverly's porch. I love her back porch since she did a makeover.
ReplyDeleteTake care and don't over do. I am so happy to see you are improving.
Love ya, Jeanne
BJ,
ReplyDeleteI love that room too! Such eye candy indeed. You can do it! Have you ever watched the show on HGTV where they have an ispiration room that costs thousands of dollars, and they make it over for about 2,000. So cool!!!
Hi BJ, good to see you are still loving your favorite room! :-)
ReplyDeleteSorry I've been so scarce during your time of need and recovery! I've had such a hard time keeping up with my blogging friends lately, with all the wedding planning going on among other things, but I wanted to come by and give you a great big hug. You are in my prayers. Take care of yourself sweetie...
xoxo
It looks very cozy... and even if I hadn't seen it on your blog, it would remind me of you! Bright and cheerful... :)
ReplyDeleteHi BJ!
ReplyDeleteStop by..i have something for you!!
This room looks just like you, so I can see you incorporating it into your home. I love kennect's spaces on RMS too! Go visit 66nick's spaces..He is really good too and trying to become the next Design Star. Let me know what you think..
I hope all has been well with you dear sweet BJ!!!
xxxooo Holly
That red plaid speaks to me. That room is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better each day.
Hi BJ,
ReplyDeleteSorry I have not been by for a while...My husband was in the hospital for a few days. Gave us quite a scare. Now things are getting back to normal..he is doing great now...
So glad you are up and around and blogging. Sure was worried about you.
Love the rooms just makes you want to read a good bood and relax.
Hugs,
Mo :-)
BJ, BJ ... I cannot believe this blog! Just this morning, promise!, I was looking at all of my "inspiration" photos and stopped at the amazing room you featured today. It is my all time favorite and I had forgotten who had posted it on RMS. So a huge thank you!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness! I have admired that room for a long time to!! I think it's perfect. Nancy
ReplyDeleteNice to see you are better and better. I will go now to check that out.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day sweetie! Suzy
Beautiful rooms, BJ... I'm glad to see you blogging again... hope your health is improving as the days go by....
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day
cielo
Wow - you aren't kidding. That is a beautiful space! It kind of pulls you in..not too stuffy either.
ReplyDeleteThat room really is inviting! I can see why you love it. You'll have fun redoing your own to look like this.
ReplyDeleteSmiles.
BJ, Kennect is a guy, I think. Either way, he/she is my fav too! I love all his rooms, but only right up there w/ yours! So glad you are feeling better. Did you see the pictures of the RMS sisters trip to TN on catnabarns blog? Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteChristy:-)<><
I love this room too, BJ! It's truly delightful!
ReplyDeletePat
Hi BJ, I've loved this room too! Between this and Tina's (Cherry Hill) sister's place I'm just in love! Okay...going back to my homework. I really would rather do so rearranging of stuff but I know I need to focus. Sigh....
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Dena
Oh my goodness BJ. What a beautiful room. I love every thing about it. And I love the challenge of making a room over on a tight budget. Which I have also. I hope you get your dream room you sweet thing. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteHugs;
Alaura
Oh girl I remember that gorgeous room also!! It is just a showstopper for sure! Hope you are feeling even stronger today and that you and yours are safe from the storm...take care my friend.
ReplyDeletemy sweet bj:
ReplyDeleteyou inspire all of us every time we come to you site. I always leave refreshed...especially when you take me back to RMS where I first met you....THAT addiction sure took up alot of our time... fortunately, I did weaned myself from it just b 4 having to go into Rehab. Lots of info but I don't have the time...and speaking of time...I have missed you and pray for a speedy recovery. God has shared you with us all for a reason. Such an inspiring person in all your blogs whether we are going bk to the good old days or having lunch with the girls..which I hope will be on your " to do list" soon.
Take it easy and look forward to the "new room" that I know you will do somehow/someway..
love and missed you...
Annie in LR
Hi BJ....so glad to see you back home and getting better with each passing day. You were in my prayers and thoughts often over the last few weeks. You left a very sweet and meaningful message on one of my tablescapes before you got sick and I knew then that you were a very special person. If you have a chance, I'd love to share something kind of funny with you. :-) E-mail is herin@mindspring.com
ReplyDeleteSusan
I love everything kennect does! And yes, he/she is a designer, there's been mention of doing rooms for clients and friends.
ReplyDeleteAh, this room IS great! Bright(yet not too bright), cheerful, romantic... it's got it all.
ReplyDeleteI know you'll come up with something fabulous!
Nikki
You may not have a lot of money to spend on furniture. You can choose few pieces of furniture and use them creatively to furnish your house. One such inexpensive, stylish and multipurpose piece of furniture is an ottoman. Use an upholstered ottoman to decorate your room and you can be sure that you have made a style statement. An ottoman need not be used just as a comfortable footrest. The ottoman is a versatile piece of furniture that can be used in any room to sit on and store things wherever necessary. An ottoman is both comfortable and sturdy and can to made part of any style of décor.
ReplyDeleteBJ,
ReplyDeleteJust had to drop you a quick response...A friend of mine pointed me to this bit about the room...I had no idea that you liked it so much...I am so glad to hear that you do...One thing that the photo's don't show is the idea that this room gets a ton of traffic...There is a ton of entertaining that takes place here...And everyone feels at home...The entire lake cottage is a very laid back space...So come on over and put your feet up on the sofa...Nobody will mind except maybe some dog that is trying to share the sofa with you...BTW, I am a he....
Thanks so much,
Kennect
http://thetatteredtowel.com/
This is a beautiful room BJ. I love red, too - so much! I try to put a bit of red in every room in my house. It's good to dream - it keeps us creative! Blessings, Patti
ReplyDeleteI love Kennect's rooms! He has a certain flair, and I just love all of his "stuff." My favorite thing in those pics is those light green dining room chairs with the very interesting back and the toile seat covers. I also love his RV that he decorated, the most beautiful interior that I have ever seen!
ReplyDeleteYou would do great using his style for inspiration!
Kady