Nostalgic Curtain Tie Back

Yes, Yes, I'm just about done with the living room. It has taken me much longer than I expected. Not all was my fault....

I had long interrupters
 which provided me with long interruptions.

But all the walls have been painted in Behr Mid-day Mocha.

The Cornices also made it up.

These were in my Grandmother's room growing up.

The balloon valances (dating my decorating here!) came down

and sheers went up

with not 2 on each window but only 1.

These windows are small and provide the only natural light for this room.

The sheers provide just the right amount of covering.

The window on the left has the hot tub on the other side, which I want somewhat covered but yet be able to see out to the yard over the top.

I've left it down and not pulled back at all. 

The window on the right looks out to the deck.

I wanted this one pulled back but wasn't sure what to use.

Then thought of one of my Grandmother's brooches.

It worked perfectly.

Don't cha just love the faraway look on the Royal Copley little buckaroo

planter that belonged to my Mom?

Most, but not all frames for my Family Photo Wall

were painted different shades of white, then distressed.

I did scale back on the photos some.

Using a couple of my fav old windows on the right wall

I used the individual panes as frames.

I used a few delicately crocheted doilies and hankies

behind a few of the photos and in unused panes. 

Some of my collection of vintage door hardware punctuate in between.

I finally made time to cover my switch plates.

I'm usually taking requests.

Unfortunately my photos aren't the best.

My vintage spoon racks hold Mom's and Grandma's hankies.
A couple of mine from when I was little too :)

After more white paint and sanding

they hold the hankies beautifully

with room left for more :):)

 The hallway is done too,

but that's for another day.