Tuesday, July 24, 2012

The Summer Room

Live from the brand new Summer Room

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at

the Casa Amarillo

on

Nothing Rhymes with Orange Street,

it’s the Queen of Arts Studio

Back Deck Transformation Post !

You may remember yesterday’s pics of the back deck with the new gazebo and second hand furniture…

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Well,  after 4 hours of scrounging through the dregs of the summer sales sections of 5 different stores for bargain cushions that fit and looked good,

plus a lot of repurposing of pillows and accessories from around the house,

not to mention quite a bit of elbow grease and sweat used to put it all together on a very hot July afternoon,

we have this !

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Tada !!!!

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Ironically, after all that hard work yesterday, the Queen was too exhausted and way, way too hot to sit out there and enjoy the fruits of her labor when the temps were in the 80s and very humid all evening.

She retired to the ac indoors after her work was done and after she got some “atta girls” from her sweet Hubby.

But this morning, after a thunderstorm rolled through and cooled things down a bit, and before the heat of the afternoon find her,

you will find one happy and satisfied Queen

holding court in the Summer Room.

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Happy Tuesday, Beautiful Ones !

I hope you find a sweet corner just for yourself today !

20 comments:

Sherry said...

This is absolutely splendid!! It has "you" written all over it. And I do believe that had you gone in to any store and found an abundance of materials to choose from it would never have had the Queen's stamp on it. To me, this new room says "this is my world and welcome to it" -- and I love it!!!! Enjoy your day lounging in the new space! xo

Kathy said...

This is lovely Kim... absolutely gorgeous... what a gorgeous place to hold court... humidity has been brutal here too....
xx

Paula said...

It's absolutely gorgeous, and I could spend hours on a porch like this. Just hours. Inspiration and touches of you everywhere.

Janet said...

Lovely and comfy looking. I understand about the heat...we have been having 100º+ temps so I don't spend much time outside either.

Lynn Cohen said...

I love that big orange poppy pillow! You made it look very homey indeed. Comfy and inviting. Think I'll stop over for tea and crumpets!

Dianne said...

It's so lovely! I would spend my mornings and evenings there in a heartbeat! Love the cheerful pillows and the coffee table vignette! Reign supreme!

Elena said...

Oh it looks so cool and inviting! Perfect. Just perfect!

jgr said...

WOW, you are fast! It all looks SO wonderful, I wish I could come over and hang out with you in your new digs. Congrats to you dear Queen!

Nadeja said...

You are amazing! And an amazing decorator and picture taker and arranger of things and blogger and and and!!! BEautiful job! Very inviting and simply beautiful!!!
I am so proud to be your mom!
I love you Kimmy, Mom

beth said...

oh sweetie....it's fantastic....
and i just know how much you'll love spending time out there during the day doing your thing and at night and on the weekends with the love of your life......xo

Unknown said...

Every girl (queen) should have a room of her own and this one is an inviting retreat!

x..x

Marit said...

Oh my highness, I wish I could have an audience with my queen in her Summer room! I take a deep bow for thee.... while I residence in my own humble, shaded corner of my garden today.

Sueann said...

It looks fabulous!! Love the cushions
Hugs
SueAnn

Fallingladies said...

I do hope it Stays cooled down so you get to relax and EnJOY! Beautiful work!

eb said...

YAY YAY YAY!!!
(jumping up and down, clapping hands)
I can see myself sitting in one of those chairs soon...
well - soonish...
doodling with the Queen...

you are amazing,

xox - eb.

Linda E said...

love it! looks perfect for a tea & books afternoon

Olivia said...

I am just amazed and have no idea how you did that so quickly, and in the heat too. I clap along with the others above me in the comments :) xoO

Olivia said...

I am just amazed and have no idea how you did that so quickly, and in the heat too. I clap along with the others above me in the comments :) xoO

Cindy said...

Hi Kim it looks just awesome. I have been sticking close to the ac here too. Thunderstorms almost every day.I missed visiting the Queen. Your happy demeanor is intoxicating.keep enjoying. hugs.

Kate Robertson said...

You have created a lovely space, I assure you will have many lovely moments here.