It's All About Color and Light and Giveaway Winners

First my giveaway winners. Birgit and Lori. Congratulations and thank you so much for visiting my blog!

Next, clear the air. Well, needless to say, I have been remiss in posting for a few weeks. I am suffering from overwhelming BLOGGERS GUILT; which then makes me feel less like posting. It seems that I like the IDEA of posting but not the actual sitting down and doing it. I guess it's the sitting part--I'm not good at that--never have been. I start and then get side-tracked. Today I'm throwing the guilt out. It is what it is and I am what I am.

Next, part of the reason for my absence that I have mentioned earlier. Spring cleaning and redecorating. Primarily, I had an overwhelming need for color and light in my home. Mainly, (in the interest of not spending loads of $) I've been making throw pillows, lap blankets and linens. To the family room/kitchen/dining area I have added these colors(see above also).

 More importantly, I took the shaker blinds out of the family room. They are very nice, for sure, BUT, I need more light! Before:

And I put in curtains, leaving the frame behind which is covered by the window treatments.

To the living room, I added yellow to the already existing red accents.

I can't emphasize how much adding light and color has done around here! I feel more energized and Don seems to love to come home to a happy atmosphere!

And now, a sneak peek at a project that I was hoping to post today but is not ready. I'm shooting for tomorrow now but I'm off to see the new Twilight movie. Did I mention that I keep getting side-tracked?

"See you when I see you". Have a great day!