Friday, January 2, 2009

JOY OF MOVING....Part 4

Here is sit in my studio at 4:22 this morning...Jan 2. It still does not feel comforable to sleep here. Many strange noises and sounds. Also, I find myself waking up and following a path to the bthroom that I would have taken before we moved. I am ending up out in the hall befor I wake up and realize I am quickly becoming senile!

I am very, very happy with my house. It is quickly becoming a home...as I lay in the treasures I have collected through the years. My BFF, Shirley, came over on Sunday fternoon and stayed until Wednesday morning! She lives to have a project! And this was one more project. She can do more that 10 other mere mortals ever thought about doing! She started on my studio shelves soon after arriving, Tina came over, and befor the night was done...so was the studio!! It looks wonderful! It looks fantastic! It looks terrific!








The next morning, Monday, Tina had taken off the whole day, so they had as their mission the Sheep Suite! I have always adored sheep, and have collected some very nice ones through thee years. This guest bedroom is where I decided they would be displayed...thus, the Sheep Suite! The banished me to jobs in other parts of the house such as sorting books in the library, and going through boxex in my closet. They had the fun part! Does this look like a place you could come and spend the night?




Then came Tuesday. Shirley was here alone, cause Tina had to go back to work. I had spent Monday evening separating all the books into categories, and labelling the artifacts to be displayed. But, I was unable to help. I had woke up feeling bad and only got worse as the day continues. So, I hit the couch in the studio. Shirley spent about 5 hours fixing the shelves in the library. They are amazing! Look!






And, in between all the big projects, we worked on the kitchen and dining room, too. Here are some pics of it:










These are NOT the chairs that will go with the table...but some we are using until we get the right ones!
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This is all I have for now...more to follow!

20 comments:

Maggie said...

Beautiful! I covet your library space!Blessings to you and your family in your lovely new home.

Jill said...

Oh my goodness---- everything look WONDERFUL! You are so right about making a home out of all your treasuers. Happy New Year, friend!

Anonymous said...

Everything looks great! Oh, those bookshelves! And the pantry!

Can't wait to see more!

andi said...

I am so LOVIN' it GIRL! Looks absolutely delightful! I know you are thrilled. What a blessing to have dear friends!!! A treasure in and of themselves!

nancygrayce said...

WOW!! What a beautiful home. I'm coming to see you for sure!

Love Being A Nonny said...

I covet the red day bed and the pantry doors. LOVE your new space. Take us on a tour...........

Justabeachkat said...

Beautiful Tonja! Just beautiful! And lucky you to have such sweet sweet creative friends.

Hugs!
Kat

LivingTheLife said...

One word....WOW!! Everything looks gorgeous...it really is looking much like a home...a home any of us would adore...I'm sure. In fact you won't believe how many things you have that I have wanted to purchase OR already have...Like the red day bed...it's on my list of things I NEED...the stacking stools...I have...somewhere??? and several other things...your taste is very similar to mine...that's amazing stuff.

What a blessing your friends have been to you and your family...I hope whatever has you down and out...goes away...soon!

Blessings...OH...and I want to book that sheep room ASAP!!!

Teresa

Robin said...

It looks so beautiful ! I know you are beyond excited to finally be in and getting settled. I am in awe of the friends thing. Oh special and loved you must feel.You are blessed..Don't overwork yourself ...

Jean said...

I am stunned, speechless, and bowing at your feet!!

Paula V said...

You have lots of stuff. Beautiful, beautiful decorations. I love the rustic whites, the red accents everywhere, beautiful stone fireplace. The silver look inside of the shelving (beginning of pics)is really neat...I've never thought of that silver inside of white.

You have a gorgeous home. Just think of the day the discomfort and disorientation is gone and nothing resides but that "aahhh...home" feeling.

He Knows My Name said...

Tonja, I just caught up on you and the creek house (scooter too). Everything is so beautiful, warm, and very welcoming. If i have a favorite thing to mention I would be hard pressed...but I do love your windows!! Keep us updated as to the location of that underwear box!!!

Your house in the making is now a home!!

janel

He Knows My Name said...

Tonja, I just caught up on you and the creek house (scooter too). Everything is so beautiful, warm, and very welcoming. If i have a favorite thing to mention I would be hard pressed...but I do love your windows!! Keep us updated as to the location of that underwear box!!!

Your house in the making is now a home!!

janel

windycorner said...

WOW! It's really coming together fast. That table is so gorgeous, even with the wrong chairs. Love all the red.

YaYa's Funhouse said...

Beautiful, I love it!! I think I want to move in!! HA!! HA!! tee hee

Angela Baylis said...

It looks beautiful, Tonja! You have SO many nice shelves and wonderful treasures! Thank you for posting the pictures! I am obsessed with the rug by your red leather chairs! You do have some pretty amazing friends to help you! Looks like everything is coming together perfectly!
Love,
Angie xoxo

Nai Nai said...

Just Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!
Love all the Bookshelves.

Mindy said...

Your new home is so beautiful!

Sherrie said...

I am so behind reading my blogs. I love the pictures and I can't wait to see your house in person!!! Got to go, the princess is demanding to rocked!!!

Sherrie said...

I am so behind reading my blogs. I love the pictures and I can't wait to see your house in person!!! Got to go, the princess is demanding to rocked!!!