Well not really.  We are redecorating our Lounge, which also happens the contain the couch that our dog Butch has claimed as his very own!.   Since he lost his best friend over 3 years ago and since he is now 11 years old and starting to show his age, he does get very very spoilt.  

Anyway back on track.  I have never really like our lounge room and it was only recently that I realised why, it was way too old for us!.  Our style has changed a little since we first moved here so its getting a makeover.

The first (and cheapest and easiest) thing to change was the red wall.

the colour itself was really nice but it was just way too dark for the room.  (Yes I only JUST remembered to take a “before” shot).

After a few coats of paint, the room is now much brighter.

Now I know its not as exciting as the red but it makes a huge difference.  Only problem is that now that old blue couch claimed by Butch looks even worse!.  Oh and yes those red cushions have since been removed as well. It was just habit to put them back LOL.

Not that he seems to mind…..

Next on the list are some new curtains….which will be going up this week.  I also need to update and then re-hang the collection of photo frames which go above the couch .

After that we plan to replace the flooring , remove the interesting  looking “step walls” (to the left of the chair in the 2nd picture) AND get a lovely new leather couch.  Still not sure if we replace the couch now and  try and keep Butch off it or wait until he “you know what” and then get a new one but honestly that could be years away and I am not sure If I can wait that long.

So this is stage one, with a few more to go. Will keep you all updated as I go along.

I have a long week of gardening ahead if I can fit it in between School, Kinder and now a sick child   

Take care

Helen xxxxx