It's all finished and I love it! I knew I would.
AND I am learning that there are a lot of bloggers out there that love wallpaper too. I am not alone. I mean, no one wants to feel all alone.
NOT a loner here. So..don't go away..okay?
Our dear wallpaper hanger arrived yesterday morning looking rather sheepish.
He apologized over and over...poor guy.
Poor me too..I have to say..it was not easy working on that carpet..
I felt my age down there scrubbing away... :)
No matter..we all survived and are none the worse for wear. :)
I am sorry..the lighting in the hallway is terrible and I turned on the overhead light...which only made it worse.
this looking down the hallway into our bedroom.
Looking into the hallway from the living room...The larger white mirror that was hanging here..was HEAVY and I was afraid it would make a large hole in the wallpaper Besides...I wanted my haunted mirror up.
It's getting to be that time of year soon. :)
No..honest..it's haunted.
Believe me. I would never, ever lie to you.
Do you just love how straight I hold the camera! Sheesh!!!
Bless Duane's heart...he even wallpapered the entry into the attic area. :)
Straight ahead is looking into my office.
This little bi fold door opens to the living room.
Linen closets. Tiny little corners to paper into. I would watch him a few minutes, then run and hide and thank heavens I wasn't the one doing it!
Our bedroom door and my two oldest boys, Mikie and Pat when they were tiny. Pat (on the right) will be 59 tomorrow.
and Mikie (on the left) is just 13 months younger
I am so upset by the yellow light cast over everything.
I should probably wait until daylight and do it all again...but..then again..maybe not.
Not that big a deal. It's just wallpaper.
Old fashioned? Yes, but that's what I like. I know it's not for everyone..
We did get out today and go to an Estate sale. Like I need more STUFF!
However..I found another beautiful big mixing bowl in sage green. A birdcage (way too expensive) that needs a new paint job.
A lovely ivy arrangement which I stuck under my leggy coffee table ....for now.
:)
Love,
Mona
AND I am learning that there are a lot of bloggers out there that love wallpaper too. I am not alone. I mean, no one wants to feel all alone.
NOT a loner here. So..don't go away..okay?
He apologized over and over...poor guy.
Poor me too..I have to say..it was not easy working on that carpet..
I felt my age down there scrubbing away... :)
No matter..we all survived and are none the worse for wear. :)
this looking down the hallway into our bedroom.
It's getting to be that time of year soon. :)
No..honest..it's haunted.
Believe me. I would never, ever lie to you.
Do you just love how straight I hold the camera! Sheesh!!!
Straight ahead is looking into my office.
and Mikie (on the left) is just 13 months younger
I am so upset by the yellow light cast over everything.
I should probably wait until daylight and do it all again...but..then again..maybe not.
Not that big a deal. It's just wallpaper.
Old fashioned? Yes, but that's what I like. I know it's not for everyone..
We did get out today and go to an Estate sale. Like I need more STUFF!
However..I found another beautiful big mixing bowl in sage green. A birdcage (way too expensive) that needs a new paint job.
A lovely ivy arrangement which I stuck under my leggy coffee table ....for now.
:)
Love,
Mona
Ooooohhhh Mona,
ReplyDeleteIt is just BEAUTIFUL !!!! Loved how it turned out ...... The colors are sooo pretty, and, just adore the whole feminine look .... can never have enough wall paper ..... I didn't realize you did your bedroom too ..... It all is lovely !!! And the carpet, all better ..... Everything is coming up roses there !!!
Sooo happy all turned out well .. loved seeing this before I went to bed .. It is much easier to shoot pictures in the day light, but, I love the softness of the light on the walls like you did it ... Just PERFECT !!!
Wishing you a wonderful, happy, RELAXING week end my friend xo
Love to you ~Tanza~
he did a really good job, those corners are hard to do... so do a post on the haunted mirror, what does it do? what is in it?
ReplyDeleteIt looks BEAUTIFUL and I can fully appreciate just how delighted you are. Tanza has said everything and more. I cannot outshine her on this, I'm afraid, other than to add how happy I am feeling for you, right now! I can see you making excuses to walk into that glorious passageway at every opportunity, just so you can linger slowly and take it all in.
ReplyDeleteI am greatly relieved that your carpets cleaned up well. Whew! I know I would have cried, had that happened to me and my first action would have been to see whether I could get them replaced through our insurance. One so seldom ever claims, but with a problem like that (glue on new carpets!) I would have made a big fuss. I'm not half as tolerant as you are, Mona. I think you deserve a gold meddle for the way in which you handled what was a very stressful and unhappy situation. And Duane must be thanking his lucky stars that you were his client. I doubt I would have been able to compose myself the way you so admirably did!!
Huge hug, Des xx
PS I sent you an email
HI Mona, I just looooove you hall. the paper is very, very pretty and the colour show right in the photo where you can see the attic cover.
ReplyDeleteIt just looks like you. I bet you are so glad that the episode is all over.
H'm I am wondering about that mirror????
Has Abby come out from under the bed by now?
Hugs Kay
Hugs
it s glorious mona. what a job! i hope you will show the new found treasures! i almost bought a birdcage recently but it was huge!
ReplyDeleteThat wallpaper is beautiful! Your hanger did a GREAT job. I feel sorry for him for having knocked over that bucket of glue. Bless his heart! Bless yours too as you worked on getting it up out of the carpet.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend ~ FlowerLady
What to say, what to say! Well, Mona, you did it once again. Looking at your Blog makes me really miss my home even more. I was always decorating and changeing things around. The Hubby once said, I don't dare go to sit in my chair without a light on as I never know where it is gooing to be. Lol
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Barbara
I love your wallpaper! Looks like an inside garden! I have wallpaper in my Bathrooms and I still love it:) Enjoy your weekend dear friend, BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteSoooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteAnd as you know, I love my old fashioned looking wallpaper, toooo!
There is only one *rule* in decorating. To do what makes your heart sing.
As to blogging exact colors of anything, it's nigh-on-to-impossible. Without professional lighting and etc. At least, that's what I've come to accept.
But you could play with photos, in natural light, just for the fun of it, if you choose. Just for fun, though. :-))))
Gentle hugs,
Tessa~
I like wall paper too, and may try some in our new/old house. Any paper with roses on it is a winner in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wall! Yellow is my most favorite color, it always makes me smile! Your space looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteMona, Bless the paper hanger's 80 year old heart. He did a fabulous job. I can't believe he could hold his arms up that long to align the strips. The little cabinet in the hall goes right with the paper. If you like wallpaper, use wallpaper, it's your home and you should enjoy it. Some times we try to conform to the wishes of others, let's be ourselves girl. Enjoy !! xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteHe did a great job. Love the wall paper. Your photos are great. I hope you do a post about the haunted mirror. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteWonderful job of wallpapering. I've done my fair share of it so I know that it is not an easy job. Very pretty paper, too! I'd love to paper my bedroom. I love wallpaper. My grandmother grew up with wallpaper and hated it...everything at her house was painted. My mother grew up with everything painted, but switched to wallpaper. I wallpapered everything at my first house and here I have a combination of painted walls, wood walls, and wallpapered walls.
ReplyDeleteI love your wallpaper and yes, that is a hard area to hang and looks like a fabulous job. Love the pattern, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteSo happy this story has a happy ending, Mona. And look at the beautiful results! I am sure you are just thrilled. I've spent some time trying to "fit" into what is the latest and greatest decorating style, and really, it just wasn't me. Only when I decided to do what felt right for ME did I start loving my house again. And in turn, I think others like it, too - not because it is done to their taste, but that it reflects me. I say go for whatever makes you happy!!! (And wow! your beautiful wallpaper is a winner) Jane
ReplyDeleteOh sweet darlin'...it's just lovely as all get~out girl. Your fella did a great job, I know...I've always done mine and it can be a real pickle to match sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGod bless ya girlfriend and have yourself one fantastic weekend. We're scorchin' here. Triple digits here on the old Ponderosa...huggin' the air conditioner. Heeehehehe!
Absolutely charming, Sweetpea~ It's so bright and cheery, yet with that romantic reference to the past which makes it so lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnd it's so nice to have such a dedicated, talented artisan to tend to such important things---may he work for many more years and be happily climbing that ladder, making cozy, beautiful places for nice people.
I love it.
rachel
Oh Mona it's beautiful! Indoor lighting is not made for photographs. Don't worry...we can see it good enough. Really brightens up that little spot. Now let's talk about that little yellow flowered chest. I WANT IT!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'll take that mixing bowl too!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! Decorating is a personal choice. Unless you're getting a house ready to sell, just do what makes you happy! I like wallpaper too and you picked a lovely pattern for that area! I cringed when I read the previous post about the carpet mishap. Glad it turned out OK!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out GORGEOUS! I have been wanting to repaper our main bath...and you have certainly inspired me! I'm glad you found your bowls...I bought way way too much at the auction! Hugs,Penny
ReplyDeleteYour wallpapered walls look so pretty. I have wallpaper in a couple of rooms. I still like it. Don't watch any of those shows on the House Hunter channel. Every time anyone on those shows sees any wallpaper in a home, they nearly come down with rabies.
ReplyDeleteI love your wallpaper - so pretty! I just don't like putting up wallpaper. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI love your wallpaper . . . seems perfectly you!
ReplyDeletePoor guy . . . what did he say when he came back?
So important that we surround ourselves with what we like! My friend Barbie invited me to see her Zinnia gardens and to pick some. I brought them home and had such fun making little bouquets. I think I will go back and just pick yellow ones, take a picture and send it to you.
Happy Sunday Mona . . .
Love the wallpaper, Mona! Sorry you had to clean up the mess...and I am sure the man was upset over knocking the bucket of glue.
ReplyDeleteHave a great upcoming week.
Mona, I love the wall paper. I liked it when you showed it to me. Really looks good. I also love wallpaper. Had all of mine taken down 12 years ago when I did a remodel. Still have some toile in my bathroom.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Sunday. Sounds like you found some good treasures.
Mary
Glad to hear everyone survived the disaster & you are still able to move after all that rug scrubbing.I really like the calming grey & yellow combination. Very sophistocated, yet charming at the same time. The paper coordinates lovely with your carpet. knew you would be happy with your choice of pattern & it looks even better now that it is up on the walls. I actually think the paper makes the house look larger than the paint did. It must feel good to be able to check another project off your TO DO list. Did you lie there in bed with the lights on admiring it as you drifted off to sleep last night? That what I would have done :)
ReplyDeleteI hope You didn't feel too much of the earth quake! If I understand things right You live rather far from its epicenter.
ReplyDeleteI do like to change wall paper, or to be honest I like the work before putting up the new wall paper. To level out the wall and sand papering it until it is completely smooth :-)
Have a great day!
Christer.
Aug. 24th
ReplyDeleteHave you read your email yet?
Have you?
Have you?
Have you?
Have you?
-grin-
I am so anxious for you to read your email and get back to me. To see how you liked........ Well, you will know.... When you read your email...
:-)))))))))))
Tessa~
Aug. 24... Noon time
ReplyDeleteOh good grief! I just learned of the earthquake of this morning.
Article...
Oh I am so sorry.
And I am so sorry, for having so much fun here... While you were recovering from worry about this.
-sigh- -sigh- -sigh-
Gentle hugs,
Tessa~
Mona you have such a lovely home and your family is precious. I cant help but think that every time your change something you are adding another layer to all the memories your children and grand children have from visiting you. I think from the minute someone walks through the front door, your house wraps its arms around them just like your loving spirit.
ReplyDeleteYou are special
Sherry
Nice - how in the world did he do such a GREAT job - like in the corners and wall seams. What is in the mirror?
ReplyDeleteThe wallpaper looks so pretty! He did a great job. I hope you are alright and wasn't affected by the earthquake! Let us know how you are, okay? And about the mirror, I hope you tell us about that, too!
ReplyDeleteJust checking up on you...since hearing about the latest earthquake to hit California. Hoping with all my heart that you were left unscathed. It must gave been exceedingly frightening while it lasted.
ReplyDeleteHuge hug, Des xx
DEAR ELLEN...I had to laugh at your comment..and yes..I did drift off to sleep admiring my lovely wallpaper..but it was just wonderful to wake in the morning and walk into the hall...and lovely yellow roses.
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it...thanks! :)
Love your new wallpaper -- it's beautiful, and anything with roses gets an A in my book! Your wall paperer did a fabulous job, and so glad the carpet/glue mess worked out!
ReplyDeleteMona, your wallpaper looks fabulous! Wallpaper is back in again. The new look is so pretty and coz./ Yellow roses are so soothing and I don't blame you for falling asleep while admiring the pretty new look. Blessings
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your wallpaper and my favorite is that the attic opening is papered as well!! I have wall papered closets!
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