I said good-bye to the green cupboard in the center of the photo. My friend Regina has taken it to her house and I think it will be happy there ! I am choosing one piece at the time to pass on to someone else who will love it as much as I have. My purpose is not for drastic change, but I do think that the log walls are too concealed at the moment. This didn't happen overnight. It was a 15 year process. If I can manage to part with two or three more pieces, I am sure the room will look much better. The room seems small but is 20 ft. x 30 ft., yet with all the pieces, it is a bit cramped. I guess I am moving toward quality not quantity. Plus, I think I need a change. I bought some very nice dark olive green paint to redo the doors and windows. I realized I had not painted the front room in 10 years. I think a few color changes are due. The back room was painted about 1993 and is also due for a face-lift. I did a quick count and there are about 1,200 books in the house. I either need to go all-out library in the back room or take a different path. My house and gardens have always been my main source of entertainment and hobby, so I am not stressed one bit over this. 
That cupboard - and that room - is gorgeous. I am glad you are at peace with your decision to parse down. I've not been successful and doubt I ever will be - and I don't have the treasures you do. How I wished I lived closer as I am certain I would be able to rehome a few of your lovely pieces. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words ! My house is my hobby, my entertainment, and my joy. After 15 years of mustard windows and doors in the front room, I'm going to give dark olive green a try! As for parting with the cupboard, I've found that spreading things out just a little bit is helping a lot. I need to let got of just a few things and I believe it will result in a great improvement !
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