homestylelisa - since you have some nice existing wood blinds now, how do they look from the outside? Can you detect wood tones or do you just see blinds in general like colorblinds house? Window screens can mask colors and all you'll see is a similar window treatment. I think it will be o.k. to have wood downstairs and white upstairs. As someone else replied, the fact that they're all blinds will unify it all. I totally understand wanting to keep wood blinds that are still in good condition. I just replaced small metal blinds with the faux white 2" blinds and it was expensive for multiple rooms. I assume wood is more $$$. I didn't even price them as my painter advised that white wood blinds can yellow and warp. That may not be true, but I liked the Bali faux wood and the white shade was a perfect match to my trim.

Thanks, everyone!! cyn, we bought that pheasant at an antique store that used to be local to us. Just called to get another one! It is so pretty. romy, not sure if you remember my garland dilemma. The lights on one I had and even a new one didn't match. So I ended up going fresh. I do love it, even though it is a bit messy. I mist it every morning but it is so dry! I also haven't accessorized as much as I would like but I am at a loss. Maybe next year! jjam, those shelves are going to be the death of me!! What you see now is finally fixed up! I agree they look pretty sparse. There are just so many shelves! I have left the top ones empty since I don't have enough to fill it. But something for the new year is to get more color up there. francoise, thank you so much! The "women in party dresses and smart looking men lounging" is the look I love! Very Dorothy Draper/Carlton Varney. Now, need to get on having that party!

I will be getting estimates for arch window plantation shutters for the kitchen, library, and bedrooms because they face west and east and sun’s heat/light penetrates warming the room and causing excessive air conditioning energy use. I’ll also add new blinds. In the living room I will only add new blinds and panel drapes on opposite sides only. The living room windows face North and the sunlight brightens the area but is still comfortable and we can view the outdoors. The sunroom which faces east has custom made solar shades.

It turned out so pretty! It seems as though your thoughtfulness has come through and radiates your essence. Applause.