Entries from April 2008
Have you ever been struck by a particular color, and all of the sudden you see it everywhere. I’ve gone through different phases and styles over the past couple of years trying to figure out what my “style” is when it comes to decorating our home. I like things to be warm and inviting, but I’m not a “colorful” person. I like most colors in muted hughs, but hate primary colors.
I think the problem I ran into when I first started was that I love anything that is well designed. I’m a freak for symmetry (I know that probably means something horrible). So it took a while to look beyond the design and figure out the components of similarity in all the designs that I love.
So after much searching (and a little disbelief) the common factor is…white. I never would have expected that about myself, I’ve always thought my style was more french country or traditional, nope. I don’t mean the stark kind of what but more a vanilla icecream or porcelain. Maybe it’s the artist in me that likes the thought of always having a blank canvas around to decorate however I see fit or maybe it’s a cry of protest against the chocolate finger prints and juice box spills that constantly surround me. What ever it may be, I’m thankful I’ve stumbled across it. Now that I’ve figured it out I can’t believe I did’t see it before. If you look in my closet I have more white shirts than any other color. If you ask what my favorite pictures are…it’s b&w. I never where colored nail polish only french manicure or nude. And a billion other reasons come to mind, but there’s the start.
The best tips I’ve run into so far is that when decorating monochromatically is to use lots of texture so it doesn’t look sterile. When we finally move into our new house I’m going to try it out, but until then, here are the pics that convinced me of my white obsession.
The Feng Shui Color of Purity and Innocence, White is also considered one of the supreme colors in Yogi traditions. My first Yoga teacher used to say that this is the color of Completion, Ultimate Wisdom and Assimilation of all Life Lessons. Be it in the fresh snow or in the immaculate dress of a beautiful bride, pure White Color fascinates us with its feng shui energy of Innocence and Tranquility.
By the way, I also adore painted ceilings.
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These past few weeks have been so full I am exhausted emotionally and physically.
Micah had to go to the Martek office in Maryland that just happens to be 30 min. from my brother’s new house so we spent four wonderful days there. My sister in law was at an Arbonne conference so I was able to take care of my sweet nephews. Eli and Ben are roughly the same age as Grey and Gentry, it was a definite marathon, but it made me want a big family even more. Grey and Eli spent most of their days pretending to be super hero’s and Gentry fell in love with Sparky the hamster.
When we got home I fell ill with the stomach flu and was in bed for a good couple of days. By the time I was felling remotely better my mom came to visit. It was one of our best visits. No tension, lots of love, and a ton of good memories were made. We went shopping downtown and got some great deals at a thriftstore that was going out of business. We went to the Creation Museum, I highly recommend it for everyone. It’s just a cool place, Gentry thought all of the dinosaurs were “cows”, he would say “no bite, cow, no bite”. It was the cutest darn thing! Jineane watched the boys one night so I could take mom on a date and have a little alone time. It was good for my soul to have her here. Everytime I see my mom I feel like we become more friends than relatives. I’ve started to respect, appreciate, understand her more as the years go by. I guess that’s just part of growing up, but non-the-less it’s nice when it happens.
Mom’s visit also coincided with our Passover Party and Gary getting a job and moving out. So slowly I’m getting the house in order and looking good for our (hopeful) future buyer. Our contract on the other house has expired so we meeting with the couple on Wednesday to discuss options. Micah’s final is on the same day so it’s going to be a pretty taxing 24hrs.
And the most important thing of course is that this Friday will mark our 5th Anniversary. We’ve both planned a few surprises for the other. Apparently Micah has been planning his surprise since last year. All I know as of now is that his mom is watching the boys overnight. And I’m suposed to pack an overnight bag and be wearing a sundress when he comes to pick me up. I’m so thankful to all of you who have kept this a secret. It’s going to be so fun for both of us. And a huge thanks to Grandma Elizabeth for offering to keep the boys!!!
Categories: family · gentry · grey · micah
