captivated by: abstract nudes.

I love artwork and have collected a lot of beautiful art prints. I have not yet invested in an original piece of art though. I think a beautiful abstract nude would be a perfect first piece. These figure studies by Teil Duncan have been on my mind for quite some time now. I love the colors she creates with. I'm planning on putting my pennies together for one of these beauties.

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a little paint.

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after

After a little paint, I have a new look to the built-in shelves in my apartment.  Those shelves have been driving me crazy for quite some time.  I feel much better about them with the new color.  Although, I still have a ways to go on "decorating" the shelves.  Creating a pretty bookshelf is not easy!  I like them much better already though. 

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  Happy Tuesday!

weekend project.

 before

 after

 louie loves posing for project pictures!

Much more soothing!  So, this weekend I finally got around to painting the accent wall in my apartment.  The red wall worked perfectly for my landlords but it didn't really match my taste.  Lucky for me, my landlords were okay with me painting it when I asked.  Off to Lowe's I went this weekend and picked out "adolescent" grey from Olympic paints.  It is a little more blue than I wanted (I think because of the buttery off-white color of the other walls) but I like it. 

Things are finally coming along in my little apartment.  I also made some updates in my bedroom...I'll have to post some pictures later this week.  I feel like I have made some strides in decorating my place but I still have so much more to do.  Like buy dining room chairs.  And hang pictures.  And buy a TV console.  And get curtains.  I could go on and on.  One thing at a time I guess....

painting

I came across this image and I just love the painting in this room.   It got me thinking...maybe I can paint something like that!  I've never really tried my hand at painting before but it could be fun.  Looks like I have another project to add to my ever growing list!

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