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Comments (8)In one sense, this is like dealing with a large garden. It is hard to make "rooms" when there are no walls to deal with. However, just like in a garden, the more "rooms" you make, the bigger and better the area looks. A little nook by the fireplace, with a sofa, a table, and some chairs facing the fireplace, would be a great little area ("room") for reading a book, relaxing, and having a glass of something. You may even need to have three "rooms". One for the fireplace, one in the main area for entertaining, and a third by the end. A piano is helpful, as mentioned, for the third area. Define areas (or "rooms") using carpets, the direction the furniture faces, etc. In terms of furniture - your area looks a little bare because there are few side tables, lamps, etc. Some dried flowers or something of that nature on top of your table would help create a center. Bring a side table between the two yellow chairs and put something like a lamp on it (yes, the cord is annoying, but you can hide it under the carpet). For the sake of conversation, make sure both yellow chairs face inward, toward the table. I would personally make the north wall into your TV area, instead of having the TV equipment on your west wall in your entertaining area. A nice bar would be great on the west wall for entertaining guests, and perhaps a mirror to reflect the light of the windows. If you keep the TV armoir closed, it would make a nice piece between the north windows, and would balance the fireplace. Then you can just put a couch facing it, a coffee table, a couple of comfy chairs, and some side tables. I realize that I am suggesting a lot more furniture than you currently have, but it is probably cheaper than buying a piano. If you do decide to buy this furniture, I have a tip. What seems to be lacking is one overarching and cohesive style. You do have a lot of dark wood and beautiful pieces, which is a good start; so perhaps you could either pick a couple of central colors (like mustard and emerald) from what you already own or a certain period of furniture (harder, and more expensive) and make your future purchases based on that. Don't neglect craiglist, antique stores (even beyond your immediate area), friends, even freecycle. Always ask - you never know who your friends know. I would also venture to say - and I do hope this does not sound critical - that your sofa doesn't seem to match other parts of your room. This may just be the way the colors look online. However, if you would like to do something about it, you don't have to replace it - they have very nice covers now that you can simply slip on to change the whole appearance of the coach. Again, it seems like your main colors are mustard and emerald, and you could put around some white throws or pillows to help tie in the curtains. That last bit on color relates mostly to personal style. Overall, I think what would be the most useful to you is to have three sofas, 3 coffee tables, around 6 chairs, and around 3 side tables....See MoreNew dog attacks my cats-long post
Comments (36)I know that. It was just a county dog pound, actually. They don't do any testing. I've been asking around and getting advice. I actually volunteer at our no kill facility and will get advice. Lots of resources available, they just will cost me $$. Her former owner lost her home, had to move in w/ friends who were not allowed to have animals.....hid the dog at a friend's house who put the dog outside. It ran away & was picked up twice. Owner finally just surrendered the dog. Such a sad story and she's 9 so I knew she was going to be put down. She is sweet, and yes, I can get her healthy, and then look for a new home. thanks for all the advice....See MoreWhat Movies and TV shows are you watching?
Comments (135)Actually have been to the movies recently!! Two times in two weeks!! Saw 'Little Women' last week - enjoyed it but it jumped around time-wise a bit and was sometimes challenging to follow. Last night went to see 'Just Mercy' and that was superb!! A true story, it will get you fired up for various reasons. One movie was pure entertainment and the other got you thinking and incensed and involved....See MoreHow Do You Watch TV?
Comments (19)We have Comcast Xfinity as my DH loves tennis. We pay almost three hundred. We also have Apple tv, firestick, and many others. I never watch tv until 8 at night. Then I watch a good movie, usually foreign. Because I am deaf with an implant and two hearing aids, I can only use CC as I can't understand a word when the people talk over each other so that limits my t.v. time. I'm actually ok with that as I accomplish more by myself in my studio plus doing chores. My daughter just gave me a home pod and I love it. I can turn the music up to the max and hear it yet, even then, I limit myself. Oh, and with the home pod, my 3-year old great grand Dylan and I can dance all over the place lol. It's the best feeling. We have Spectrum in Maine but we can't go yet as they closed down to out of staters....See Moretwo25acres
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