Sunday, April 17, 2011

Ghost of Decorater's past.

Mr. Romantic went outta town with little Romantic for the weekend, while they're away, ive been getting so much spring cleaning done. I stumbled across an old box of photos that ide forgotten about. I thought maybe u guys would get a kick out of some of them. Ive always loved to decorate, ever since i could remember, however ide like to think ive gotten alittle alot better at it as the years have gone  by...........Try not to LOL too hard at  a few of my faupas...........Renovations have always reeked havok around here, including living with a subfloor and hand-me-down furniture, dont cha just love the couch from the MIL, lol...


I was really proud of the way i could throw a shower, but not sure what i was thinking with those floral drapes, lol....



I found it a good alternative to being able to afford "real" tile  just yet, to go ahead and paint the concrete floors in a black n white check..............I thought it looked pretty darn good!




Not quite certain of the insanity that drove me to do that faux finish on the walls, lol.........and just check out that bench to the right, i actually cut those square "tiles" from a wallpaper border, can ya believe that? I was filled with creative genius...........But boy i remember when i discovered slipcovers, omg, they came off and went in the wash.......i looked for new ones every time i went to the superstore.....


I could sure use a paint brush though, I painted the desk/bed/bookshelf thingie. Just look at those bright colors........



But one project i was especially proud of was the playroom, all hand painted by none the less, the Hopeless Romantic herself....Of course the tree has long since been painted over, and a teenager occupies the room, but it was fun looking back..........


So what skeletons are in ur decorating closet??? Joining Sweet Debbie for her Monday Newbie Party and Carrie over at Dittle Dattle for Amaze Me Monday. Seeya there.

8 comments:

Vintage Gal said...

Isn't it funny how our tastes in decorating evolve over the years. You will always remember ;-)

Ruffles n Raspberries said...

I still have a hard time getting rid or boxing up some of my "old loves".. like my Berington Bears collection and Barbie Dolls.. lol

Karen said...

Decorating taste change all the time, hopefully for the better lol. I've been from one end of the spectrum to another and back. Its a lot of fun though right?

Diane Writes said...

I love the desk bed. The concept is so versatile and space saving.

MeMeSue said...

OMGoodness...I had a sofa with love seat and matching chair just like it....and the sad thing was it was not a hand me down...LOL I actually think you did a good job on the floor! We've all come a long way Baby!!

Debbiedoos said...

Bonnie, you've come a long way baby! I do love the playroom still! Thanks for joining my newbie party. Have fun.

lvroftiques said...

Wow it's sure come a long way! Love those checkerboard floors!! OMG you should see some of my decorating faux pas! You'd LYAO! And I though my stuff was so darn cool too! I look back an realize it was awful!! But hey I was young and couldn't afford much....Not that that has changed too much either *winks* I just shop a lot better these days. Vanna

laxsupermom said...

Love the painted tree and those bright colors are perfect for a little boy's room! It's fun to look back and see all the decor(both crazy and cute) from our pasts. Unfortunately that crazy floral & wood hand-me-down sofa isn't in my past yet. Still have one in our rec room. Thanks for sharing.

I'm hosting my monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays linkup party and would love for you to share a project you did or made or a thrifty find you're proud of from before blogging. Can't wait to see what you bring.