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As I shared yesterday, with a newly redone hallway bench, the rest of the decor was just not cutting it {And thank you to you all who clarified that my bench does not translate “toilet” but rather something much higher class!}. I recently was in Anthropologie and had a small epiphany…gold. Between the blues, grays, black, and white everything was feeling a little too sterile and not enough me. I needed gold…I needed browns…something I have always felt so strongly against.
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I picked up this great big mirror and gold clock at the thrift store…with intentions of painting them white…but I think I am going to give the gold a chance…
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Some framed music paper…and A and B hooks on sale from Anthropologie {the only thing I could afford, right!?}…
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I rarely change out of my workout clothes in case you were wondering…
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I glued a giant clip to a wood plate as a fun memo or photo holder…and I keep track of my running time on this little chalkboard…
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And an easy way to incorporate pictures without committing to a frame…I love tucking photos into the corners of mirrors…a simple detail…that adds color and personality…
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And in case you were worried the whole gold and beige thing was a little much…do not worry…I am trying paint samples…a light tealish green I am thinking…
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I am also trying to add more natural tones around the house…like this thrift store clock…and my
wedding handkerchief framed with music paper…
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The bathroom gets some hints of gold…and the music sheet song is called something like “come sit and stay awhile.” You know I like to incorporate the potty humor in the bathroom whenever possible…
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Scrabble letters add a fun detail…
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I am overcoming my fears…it feels freeing…it feels cozy…and it broadens so many more options.
Have you overcome a decorating fear…or perhaps need to…?