Someone (Sara, Lydia?) introduced us to this blog "Better After". They take pictures of old objects, or rooms, then photos of the object or room after it has received a makeover. Many times I'm amazed at the creativity people display. Other times I'm horrified at what they've done to antique pieces. And sometimes I admire the work they've put into their makeover, but really dislike the finished project.
And that's the thing I like the most about having my own home. It's mine. I can decorate with blue and yellow, have wagon wheel lamps and bear end tables, and have a cartoonish farm theme in the guest bathroom and absolutely LOVE it. My mother comes and cringes. My mother-in-law raises an eyebrow and semi-smiles while she looks around. And I just feel content at home.
I've been in some homes where I love the look and feel, but doubt I could every pull the color scheme off here in my house. I'd feel like an imposer.
I won't like every make over shown on Better After. They would probably hate my home if they saw it. But that's as it should be. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder.
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I think that was Lydia's fault and I spent a lot of time looking at it!! I agree, I could NEVER pull off all those colors and my house is so small I don't have room to add more decorations. I do love to see what people do. Sometimes I wish I could do more, but more requires money!!
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