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Bedroom with window seat


Myangela

I've spent the majority of the past two days in air-conditioning working on the bedding, etc. for the shabby chic room. I don't remember if I've mentioned that Gloria's house is confined to the garage until I have all the really messy reconstruction work completed. Like getting the roof on, the third floor exterior painted, or any staining or sealing wood. (Two more weeks, I promise!).

So, while waiting for some supplies to arrive, and because it's Africa hot here in August, and mainly because I couldn't even think about anything else, I worked on bedding.

I have a collection of men's handkerchiefs, most of which belonged to my father. He was the father of four girls (and one son) and he ALWAYS had a soft, clean handkerchief in his pocket to wipe away a little girls' tears. With four daughters you can imagine how large a collection he had, although, once I was a married mom, there were a couple of times that I kept the handkerchief as a remembrance that my dad had been there, for me, at that time. Those, I will keep forever.

But, back to the men's handkerchiefs and how they make the most beautiful, soft bedding! I had really planned on some pink for this room, it is Gloria's favorite color. But, the white and pale olive just, well, turned their noses up at that! Maybe some pink in the artwork. And maybe, after Gloria sees this room, pink might not be the only favorite color.

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Glad you've been able to stay indoors the past few days. Maybe we'll have another cool front come through Texas just in time for your return to the garage.

Your story about your father is just beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.

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Its especially wonderful when ever you can incorporate a piece of your real life memorabilia into a house. My mother gave me a birthday card one year and the cover had small bordered photo of a vase of flowers was it was the perfect hallway art piece, for the Beaumont dollhouse I was working on at the time.

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I just love the green and the little crocheted doily on the side table! Such a cozy bedroom.

Using the handkerchiefs - what a wonderful way to remember your dad. :)

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Thank you all. I love all white rooms, they're just impractical in my RL. We have black cats! I'm having a difficult time keeping my lamps functioning! We had to use the smaller outlets because the Dura-Craft walls were too thin to use the larger outlets, plus we thought the smaller ones did look a lot nicer. But, when I rewire the lamps, the wires don't stay put! I've tried three or four types of glue, both types of plugs, but still can't get them to stay put. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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