Things I'm Obsessing Over
And What to Change in My House
I often obsess over things I want to change in my house. This week, I’m very unhappy with the sliding barn doors from my bedroom to my bathroom. They are not my style (I don’t like trends), they often get stuck, they don’t seal, and they really offer no privacy. I really want to figure out an alternative as they need to go at some point. Maybe I can wall in part of the opening (it’s huge) and do small french doors as there is very little clearance for a door to open out (and I don’t want to lose space going in). Something like this that is the size of a standard door.
Everyone has stuff they want to do to their house; Here is a list of things I would love to do in the near future. I have bigger dreams for things I want to do on a larger scale, but not for several years (that’s for a different newsletter).
Put curtains either side of the french doors to add warmth and privacy from neighbors
Repaint the kitchen in a different color (right now I’m into cream, light green/blue, pink/brown)
Change kitchen hardware (something more classic or retro)
Create more kitchen solutions (rod for hanging pots or adding a shelf above range for spices, oils, etc.)
Change sink and wallpaper in powder room (right now I’m really into this wallpaper and doing a fun semigloss trim)
Redo the front steps (they’re currently painted and often get spotty) in bluestone or another stone
But of course, the non-fun house stuff has reared its ugly head. This is your REMINDER to schedule the below for Spring.
Irrigation start up (can shop around contracts and figure out what works for you)
Weed control, fertilizing, etc. (I’ve hired a company for this)
Renew contract for mosquito, tick, and flea spraying (I have a pup so this is very important to me and bugs are obsessed with me)
Soft wash of house, back deck, and walk ways (helps keep exterior clean from spider webs, paint looking nice, and maintaining life of deck)
Window cleaning (I do myself but some people don’t like doing it or their windows aren’t easy like mine)
Gutter clean and repair
Now back to the fun stuff. Here are this week’s interior finds…
1. Renwick Large Sphere Chandelier 2. Barnacle Vase 3. A George lli Mahogany "birdcage" Tripod Table 4. Set of 5 Gold-Plated Teaspoons 1970s 5. Large Heart Paperweight 6. Tangier Table in Grey Green 7. A William & Mary Oak Side Table 8. Bishop Dining Chair 9. Tayva Bowl 10. The P&H Creamware Column Table Lamp 11. Tina Frey Designs Tray 12. Mamun Bedside 13. Scalloped Border Rectangular Flat Woven Outdoor Area Rug 14. Liberty London Notecard Set
15. Lego Accessory: Buildable Cubby Storage 16. Travertine Mini Side Table 17. Daisy Pillow 18. Set of 4 Gala Lowball Cocktail Glasses 19. The Sloane Stripe Trim Soft Cotton Towel Collection 20. Circus Candlestick-Sky 21. Avila Rattan Wall Decor 22. Rotor Wall Light 23. Dahlia Garden Tole Tray 24. Wicker Animal Head 25. Tuscan Kitchen Marble Pastry Slab 26. Giselle Glitter Swan 27. Georgiana Ladderstitch Boudoir Pillowcase 28. Herbarium Wallpaper 29. Marais Napkin 30. Bud Candle Set in Travertine
Here are this week’s fashion finds…
1. Double-Faced Cropped Jacket 2. Wes High Rise Barrel 3. Joelle Cardigan 4. System Tote 5. Tube Skirt 6. Lillian Pointed Toe Knee High Boot 7. Lara Knit Flare Cropped Pant 8. Cinched-Waist Sweater 9. CashSoft Cropped High V-Neck Sweater 10. Big Puff Coat 11. Lace Trim Pointelle Panties 12. Rounded Double-Faced Wool Sweater
13. The Curvy '90s Straight Jean 14. The Velvet Quilted Skirt 15. Butter Turtleneck Bodysuit 16. Slippers 17. Scallop Detail High-Rise 7/8 Leggings 18. Agata Top 19. Airweight Super High Waist 7/8 Leggings 20. Wool Turtma Poncho 21. Croc-effect leather slingback pumps 22. Turtlo Oversized Fringed Wool Cape 23. Black Rider Jean
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