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I'M STAYING ISOLATED....BUT I'M VERY BUSY..............................


I have posted before about my little fireplace project.  Still fine-tuning the darn thing as I am trying to create something I am happy with.

OK....here is the latest fix.  See the colored tiles I have incorporated in the recess.  I love them.  Our wall color in this room is still not a color I love...but must live with it for now.


Here is another shot of what I have done.  Are you ready for the "rub" with these photos.  The "tiles" are NOT tiles at all, they are some wonderful colored papers I cut from a book I own.  Affixed them with Elmers glue and water and bingo.....looks just like expensive tiles. 

When I have to be inside I always put my thinking cap on and try to figure out how I can be creative in some way...without spending any "cash".  The pillows on the sofa are old ones...and I simply pinned that little decoration on the front of the yellow one.


Here is a shot of the room from afar.  Still working on it but I will get it like I want eventually and I will do it frugally!!

Jo

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  1. Jim and SandieMarch 22, 2020 at 2:41 PM

    It is beautiful.

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  2. Terra March 22, 2020 at 7:32 PM

    Your room is very attractive and I like the giant sunflower painting and the brown leather recliner. Yellow and tan and brown are good colors together.

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  3. Debra She Who SeeksMarch 22, 2020 at 7:34 PM

    Your living room looks like a million bucks! Stay well, Jo!

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  4. JeanieMarch 23, 2020 at 7:44 AM

    You have been busy. It looks great and well done!

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  5. Sandi MagleMarch 23, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    Hmmmm, I love color and can't imagine living without it, or wood grains...! Looking great!

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  6. UnknownApril 4, 2020 at 2:32 PM

    Your home is beautiful Jo and yes they look like expensive Italian tiles!

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