Make Room for Baby

I'll be back... from INDIA! October 2nd -14th

In less than two weeks I will be leaving for India.  A year ago, it was not even a consideration, and now I am ready.  Ready to be amazed at the beauty and shocked at the poverty.

I have heard the stories and seen the pictures from Dalit Freedom Network for the past few years, and now have the opportunity to participate through Operation Mobilization.  

Both organizations serve the forgotten and ignored.  We will be focusing on the children and can't wait to share our love and bring some smiles.

 

I need my whole heart, mind and soul there, so I'm hanging out the sign,

  "BE RIGHT BACK'.

Orders received through Oct.1st will still ship out the same day they are received.  Orders placed between the 2nd and 14th will be shipped out on Oct. 15th, and everything will be back to normal then... except for me!!

I am looking forward to sharing the stories and so much more when I return.  Pray for our safety and health and that we will be able to accomplish our heart's desire.

Razzle Dazzle to Lavender Ice

BOOK    COLORS FOR YOUR HOME

I recently attended the HOUSE BEAUTIFUL COLOR INSTITUTE at the DCOTA.  What a wonderful experience..  I am so grateful for the internet at this moment, because I will give you the links rather than trying to share my notes!  

Stephen Drucker, the Editor in Chief for House Beautiful showed up with a purple tie, Mystical Grape #2071-30 to be exact!  Purple is a color that definitely brings charm and humor while looking at black and white pictures of the first editions of House Beautiful, just teasing... Mr. Drucker did a fine job of entertaining as he shared the history of design and color. 

Our keynote speaker, designer Jeffrey Bilhuber, was a delight, like lemon Drops #2019-50 from Benjamin Moore.  His point being, color is emotion, as in yellow brings delight, red feels like romance and passion.  Color is also pattern, such as gingham on the walls and curtains.  Be sure to look for his new book with Rizzoli, Defining Luxury, The Qualities of Life at Home. He painted a colorful picture of the challenge in naming new paint colors.  

Visit paint with ben for some fun with words and color. For serious planning, check out the Virtual Fan Deck for the latest in all the colors. Expect to spend some time playing!

Go with confidence.  Pick out the colors that you love, see what jumps out first, and work from there. If you are starting with fabric, look on the edge of it for the little color blocks, the least of these can be the wall color.  

 Make Room for Baby is for the Creative, Unique, One of a Kind, Have some Fun, DO WHAT YOU LOVE, and enjoy the trip... making your own bumper, designing your baby's room.

Quoting Jeffrey Bilhuber, "a decorator's job is to take you to new places". I want to take you to new places that also give you a rewarding experience.  Let's step out in confidence and do what we love, in color, style, and theme, creatively saving while we do!  

CHRISTMAS 2008

Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada, Florida, in the Keys.

One of my favorite things to do is decorate Christmas trees, and this year was The Best....

two fully decorated trees for the lobby, and the 6 in the courtyard of Cheeca Lodge & Spa, plus centerpieces and garland!  What a treat, and what a feat!  How many decorations are enough...and...how many are too many?

Never too many!

My family spent Christmas here also, and we decided to keep it simple and much more frugal, considering the year we may be entering into.  The plan was to each buy one gift suitable for a man or woman (children were the exception, of course), and we would play the game where we pick a number to choose a gift from the pile, and then have the choice of opening it, or asking to trade with someone.

Well, it turned out to be a hoot!  We have never laughed so hard and shared such fun in opening gifts and being surprised.  

I think 2009 can be a year of finding new riches in family and friends as we reach out to help each other where we have the talents and time to share.  

This is what I hope to bring out in my blog.  I hope MRFB can bring  families together and let each one share and participate in the arrival of a new baby.  Who is good at sewing?  Who can embroider?  Perhaps you might even remember how you used to tie-dye your T-shirts.  Can you adapt this to a baby room?  I think sew!  The same time, saving money and giving each one a chance to add their love to the most wonderful event in life.

Blessings and hope for the New Year.

Shirley