Just a little housekeeping blurb today…

I’m working on a couple of new posts, and I need your help.

The first one is about questions.  The first time I went to a blogger’s conference, I noticed there were a few sessions on emails and how to keep up with them.  I thought it was a little silly and not near as stressful as it was being made to sound until recently.

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Here’s the thing, I LOVE reading your questions and answering them.  I read every one (eventually, ha), and I really enjoy the interaction with my readers.  I also really appreciate when people take the time to make comments on something I have written, and I try to answer every one.  But this takes so much time.  So. much. time.  I don’t want to stop answering emails  or questions or comments, but I’m wondering if a FAQ page on my site will cut down on some of this.  Therefore, I am constructing one, and was wondering if you had any thoughts or questions you had always wondered about, but never asked me.  I have a good list of FAQ’s going, but I thought it might be fun to send out a query for questions, silly or serious.  You can ask me anything!  Feel free to leave them in the comments or email them to submissions@astoriedstyle.com.

The second order of business is another post I’m writing on “elements your man wants in a room or for home decor and how to deal with it”.

Like this.

Look how happy these people are?!  This could be YOU!  Sipping your lemon water from the cupholder (who needs side tables anyway?!) of your overstuffed, bonded leather, double seater throne.  What better way to catch up on Elle Decor?

So…send me your questions and let me know what your man wants that you’re not sure how to deal with.  Again, you can leave this info in the comments or email it to me at submissions@astoriedstyle.com.

Have a great weekend!

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Is there any better way to see someone’s recent thoughts or “dailies” than taking a look at their cell phone images?  Here’s a little rundown of all the happenings in my world and a sneak peek at some new projects.

Remember the settees I sorely attempted to take the finish off of?  It may be hard to tell, but here they are in their newly refinished glory.  It is a very light grey wash so the woodgrain still comes through in many places.  I love it – it looks very “French antique” which is just what I wanted.

I’m currently working on a project for the sweetest family, and I can’t wait to show you!  Their installation is in a couple of weeks, and it is going to be so so beautiful.  Here is a sneak peek…

We added some wainscoting to their living room, and it turned out stunning!  It is masterfully done and a game changer for sure.

This fabulous Schumacher linen is called “Aylesbury Vase” and will be gracing the kitchen.  The colors and weight of this fabric is deliciously Schumacher, and totally fab in real life!

One of my recent finds I’m keeping just for me is this antique bell I’m going to hang near our new back door to bring the kids in from the backyard.  It reads “Qui me tangit vocem meam audit” (Latin) which means “Whoever touches me will hear my voice”.  It weighs a million pounds, and the detail is really lovely.

Although I am not a big foo dog person (I know, gasp!), I found this teeny tiny turquoise pair at an estate sale a few weeks ago and had to have them.  They were $4.

Remember this post on ceilings?  Here is a mini preview of my new living room ceiling.  I will have all the details soon on how to make this happen in your home.  I am loving the aqua color next to my charcoal popout on my fireplace wall.

Of course, projects lead to projects, right?  And down the rabbit hole we go after we discovered this.  A not fun project indeed.

My Gypsy Soul comrade, Kristen Dowd, found a spectacular pair of cornice boards for me at an estate sale (yes, she is amazing), and in my excitement, they were put up before changing out the trim.  Therefore, the trim will be changed while I stand on a ladder.  Should be interesting…more coming on this, too…

I found this fabric at Cutting Corners this weekend.  Isn’t it pretty?  The color combo is really interesting, with the tan, brown, gold, and charcoal.  The pattern is big and graphic, too.  The name of it is “Amanda”.

And of course, I had to share a shot of my little loves.  They are growing (I will have a kindergartener next year, tear) and changing and getting more hilarious.  Every day brings new challenges and silly stories.

I *should* have a new DIY up this week amongst other nuggets of information.  Have a great Monday!

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