I moved in to this house in late October and this week I finally unpacked the decorations and made my home a bit more primitive. I put it off long enough!
I'm already thinking of things I can make to help decorate my home. Oddly, only a few things that I have, were made by me. I end up selling everything I make, so I don't have any for myself.
I'm loving what I've done, but I need sooooo much more. I still have to do the kitchen, dining area, bath and bedrooms and there's still empty walls in the living room.
I painted the rag dolls on old boards from a local cabin. I had seen the photos of prim dolls and painted the boards from those. They are probably one of my favorite things I've ever made.
I made the Americana black doll that's on top of the tv cabinet, but I sold it last week. I brought it home to pack up for shipping, and used it for the photo. I'm thinking of putting a homespun curtain up to cover the tv when we're not using it.
The spring cross stitch pillow is made by me, but it's for sale also. I must stop doing that! I think that's all I made myself. Everything else I bought.
The cabinet with the curtain on it, hides our shoes. Instead of them being on the floor by the door, I painted the cabinet and put a curtain on it. I bought that at a flea market sale for $5! It was missing the doors which is why I guess it was donated. There are two drawers on the bottom that I still need to put the knobs on. Oh, I also made the little "simplify" stitchery pillow hanging on the star rack.
I still have painting to finish on cabinets, walls and baseboards.
Since I'm just getting started with this, things may be switched around before it's all said and done.
I have a triple pane window that I want to get mirrors put in. I may place that over the couch. Some of the stuff looks a bit miss-matched to me, but it's good for now.
I'll also be making homespun curtains in barn red/tan cotton. The ones that are there now are only temporary. Look closely and you'll see that I didn't even hem them. :)
I hope you enjoyed the beginning of my prim decoratings!
I'm already thinking of things I can make to help decorate my home. Oddly, only a few things that I have, were made by me. I end up selling everything I make, so I don't have any for myself.
I'm loving what I've done, but I need sooooo much more. I still have to do the kitchen, dining area, bath and bedrooms and there's still empty walls in the living room.
I painted the rag dolls on old boards from a local cabin. I had seen the photos of prim dolls and painted the boards from those. They are probably one of my favorite things I've ever made.
I made the Americana black doll that's on top of the tv cabinet, but I sold it last week. I brought it home to pack up for shipping, and used it for the photo. I'm thinking of putting a homespun curtain up to cover the tv when we're not using it.
The spring cross stitch pillow is made by me, but it's for sale also. I must stop doing that! I think that's all I made myself. Everything else I bought.
The cabinet with the curtain on it, hides our shoes. Instead of them being on the floor by the door, I painted the cabinet and put a curtain on it. I bought that at a flea market sale for $5! It was missing the doors which is why I guess it was donated. There are two drawers on the bottom that I still need to put the knobs on. Oh, I also made the little "simplify" stitchery pillow hanging on the star rack. 
I still have painting to finish on cabinets, walls and baseboards.
Since I'm just getting started with this, things may be switched around before it's all said and done.
I have a triple pane window that I want to get mirrors put in. I may place that over the couch. Some of the stuff looks a bit miss-matched to me, but it's good for now.
I'll also be making homespun curtains in barn red/tan cotton. The ones that are there now are only temporary. Look closely and you'll see that I didn't even hem them. :)
I hope you enjoyed the beginning of my prim decoratings!
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8 comments:
You our taking a house and making it a home! You are well on the way.
Looking good. You have a fantastic start to setting up your new home!
Hugs
Susan
KeepSakeKorner
I love it Doreen. I like the idea of curtains to cover up. You're really goin' to town and doing an excellent job at it. Hugs~Carol
Looks great Doreen! You are off to a wonderful start. Your dog looks nice and happy in your new home :0)
Kim
Your home is really coming together...it takes so much time doesn't it! You have a great start though!
I love the idea of a homespun curtain cover up.
I saw where someone used the empty windowpane to display aprons and homespun dish towels. I'm going to try to incorporate that kind of display at my house; maybe doiles or embroidered pieces. You have way plenty talent to FILL your home with primness! And I can tell from how it's going that you will do a powerful job!
P.S. Love that lil dog o' my heart!
Girl, you're doing better than me! We moved into our house 3.5 years ago and it was almost 2 years before I put anything on my walls or did any kind of decorating. Once I started though, I haven't stopped yet. I still have my living room that is basically untouched but I'm getting there. He he! I love everything you've done so far!
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