ginger, we are all on your side, just trying to get you the best ultimate outcome. My hairstylist loves my hair. AND he was in rare form today! I have had an asymmetrical style for a long time and it has become my "signature" look, but we are getting bored so taking small steps to slightly different look!

Sneek peak at my hair! Taken in our new dining room with Asian plates in background. Even my blouse coordinates! Yikes. Just saw that.

I want more Flo!!

Haha! Someday!

Ginger, Pool does have words of wisdom - ‘you like it so what’s the problem!’ Obviously if you are happy with the current mirror that’s all that matters. You don’t need to listen to a bunch of opinionated Houzzers if you don’t want to. Just seemed like you were wavering so difficult not to give a forceful nudge. Hard to believe but I won’t mention the mirror again...🤗

Flo, nice hair! And pearl earrings with a classy looking blouse. Yes, show us more!

Oh Flo I totally get that everyone is spending her valuable time trying to help me. I didn't mean to sound curmudgeonly. I appreciate the hair sneak preview. You really know how to leave everyone wanting more!!

And Lisa, I have often told you to mention away - truly. I'm going to leave the mirror wall in "pondering mode". I've been looking at throws for the sofa but decided to wait until I get the pillow first. So meanwhile, I'm trying to replace the curtains in my bedroom. Totally new look for summer - very exciting.

We are going out of town Tuesday until the end of May. Probably won't get much done before I leave. Except I have to run to Flo's hairstylist. :)

It’s part of my mystique! Can’t show too much!!

What a tease Flo.....

Humm🤷🏼‍♀️🧚🏻‍♂️💃💅🏻

Safe travels Ginger! Check in when you return.

Hope you enjoy your trip Ginger.

Thank you, lisa and katrina_ellen. You are so kind! I'll certainly check in first thing!

Have a great trip Ginger!

Hi Flo! Your hair is really pretty and like ‘classy’! Your skin is so pretty too. Always really fun to get a glimpse of people you talk to for years!

Aww. Thanks Alice. Got my daddy’s hair. It was glorious! 💇🏼‍♀️

Ginger, do you have your new pillow?

No not yet, Lisa. I called awhile ago and they said end of this week/beginning of next. It really is taking absolutely forever. I might be done once my pillow comes.

At least during the summer, I won't have to worry about what to put on my dining table tray!

Oh no, the picture didn't come through. Trying again:

Pretty!

Your peonies are beautiful!

Love those!

Beautiful Ginger! They are huge!!

Can't wait to see your pillow.

Thanks, everyone. I do love peony season!

Have you ever tried a blossom in each of three smaller jars or vases on your tray? I love the reptition and use it with white hydrangeas as well as peonies. I like just a little space between each. I bought my jar-type vases at Michael's five years ago.

Embarrassingly, I've never even thought of it! And it's genius!! Of course I don't have 3 of anything, but I did this right away (before I can get to Michael's for tray vases).

I may need slightly taller, because I can't cut the stems any shorter. Thank you so very much for the idea, my friend.

Ginger- I love it ! You're a genius Dsimber!

Oh that is so pretty. Color is perfect with your art too!! I like the mantel and even exactly as you have it. It’s interesting!

I meant the art in the dining room. The pink is a little tricky with art over mantel but live flowers are always right!

Thaks Flo. I can always play around with the ligter and darker pinks in each location. I have peonies all over my house - they are blooming like crazy!!

I am sooo jealous! Love them but haven’t had them since we moved from Michigan!! Lucky you. Enjoy.

Ginger, perfect mantle arrangement! Love the variety of shapes and heights of the vases and you arranged them so artfully! Great inspiration from dsimber!

An arrangement like that might also work in your tray on the DR table. If you tried that, I would keep only one vase on the mantle so as not to overdo the look. Can’t go wrong with fresh flowers!

Flo, I didn't know anything about peonies until I moved to MN 21 yrs ago. THe Tudor house we bought (in winter) came with a large, established peony garden! What an amazing spring surprise!!

Thanks, Lisa. Good to hear from you! Today I am going to get multiple little vases specifically for the tray. I can't believe my pitiful mantle attempt passed your muster. You have no idea how happy I am.

Ginger! No pillow yet?

Lisa, I can't believe you can keep track of me - you are amazing! Yes, here's a few photo updates:

I think I need to re-stuff the side pillows! They look pitiful.

These clear vases are gold-dipped at the bottom. I really like them!!

Love the vases and the flowers. So pretty!

Everything looks fabulous Ginger!

Thanks, Parker and Lisa. (Sorry about my disappointing mirror).

I think I'm done for now. I've run out of steam!

Thank you to everyone who so generously contributed ideas to improve my space. And to Flo, who really made the biggest difference. I'll miss my time with you all, but I plan to keep following Julie and dsimber (it seems they have lots to do yet) and even Parker if she isn't finished.

You all have meant so much to me.

I love the pillow, great fabric! I bet you will really enjoy the changes you made, and you did a lot, so enjoy your lovely home!

Ginger it looks sooo fabulous!! Well done! I can’t get over that third pillow it really tied it all together! I hope you’re pleased with it all, I know it was a lot of work! I’m sad this may be the end of the thread here but happy you’ll follow my crazy reno journey heehee! Your home looks so great ginger well done!!!!!

I love it!

Even though I now have months' worth of proof how generous everyone here is, I am still amazed every time I see it. Thanks for the kind words.

Ginger! You can’t leave! Such wonderful changes you have made! Love what you came up with in the dining room. Perfect!! God Bless you and know we are here for you at a moments notice!!

Hear, hear! (What Flo said.) 🥂

I have really enjoyed watching all the changes you have made. Gotta love peonies....heres a few of mine.

Well, I certainly couldn't have done ANY of this without all of you. I am so happy looking around my new rooms. My favorites: the furniture placement (of course), the art wall, the mantle, the 3 vases on the black tray on the table (although there may be too many flowers in them at the moment), the fabric covered shade in the dining area. the sofa table bookcase, the fireplace screen... I'm going to interrupt myself because now it seems I'm just listing all the changes. It's obviously too hard to pick just 2 or 3 favorites.

Theresa, your peonies are gorgeous -- loving the size of those blooms!

I hope to follow all of you as you move on to new projects. I consider each one of you a new friend.

You are all my new virtual friends too :)

So, I stumbled upon this thread today and ended up reading the. entire. thing.

I just had to say that following this eight month journey has been an absolute delight! The genuine spirit and comradery... I mean, just so lovely.

Thank you so much for taking the time to say such nice things, prettybypennie! I agree, it was a fantastic time for me. My only advice: ask Houzz friends for help before buying furniture and making such a mess that it takes 8 mos. to fix!

But wasn't everyone helping just so wonderful? I think of them often, with such warm feelings.

Good luck on any projects you may have, now or in future.