April 22, 2010

My Sitting Room

A Personal Little Space Just for Me  

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Hi all….I’m finally getting a chance to post pictures of my little sitting room. We still have one or two things to complete but they will have to wait, for now. :-) This little room…just over 100 square feet….is right off our bedroom and is strictly for me. It is my private space in which I sit, reflect and use to read. The entire end wall, from floor to ceiling, is a bookcase. Of course, this space was constructed by my darling husband….Mr. Talented!

We tiled the floor…after a water leak ruined my white carpeting…and added an area rug. I also removed the pink and decided to do the room in soft, soft colors; I wanted a very calming space and feel I have achieved my goal.

 

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I hope you enjoyed your visit and peeking into my little room. I am truly overjoyed with it.

Barb

Posted by Barb~Bella Vista at 10:34 AM
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56 comments:

  1. Dearest Barb..what a glorious room! I absolutely LOVE how everything came together! Oh me or my! What a spectacular place! Your color selections are so serene..so calming. And one of my favorite things is what appears to be another ceramic bunny with the sweet bow around his neck. (I spotted him immediately on high.)

    I have to tell you, visiting your wonderful site has reintroduced me to the delightful world of bunnies. I'm placing two..yes..2..in my newest composition. And it's all because of you and all your gorgeous photographs where you've shared your love for these precious creatures.

    Enjoy the new sitting area. If I had this fabulous place to retreat to each day, I'd probably never leave the house!

    Blessings, Love & Thursday Sunshine, Terri
    http://www.dimplesdragonflies.com

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  2. Your room looks so relaxing. I just want to curl up with a good book.

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  3. Barb, your sitting room is soo beautifull! I love all the calmess that is there! I could sense and feel the calming of your room coming straight through my computer while looking at your gorgeous pictures! I love all your decorating and really love your bookcase that your husband made for you! I'd love to have one as such! I just might have to go whisper in my hubby's ear that I'd love to have one on the same plan of yours!

    Thank you so much for sharing your lovely sitting room! It's beautiful!!

    Blessings,
    ~Lynn

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  4. Such a sweet little room, Barb. I know you must love having your very own space.

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  5. Barb,
    Your sitting room is fabulous! I love the all the soft colors. It makes for such a tranquil space. Your hubby did a fantastic job on those beautiful shelves. Thanks for sharing this project with us. Well done!!!!

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  6. Beautiful!

    Feminine!

    I love it!!!

    xo
    Becky

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  7. As with everything in your house, your sitting room is just perfect. You have such a talent for colors and beautiful things. Thanks for sharing it all with us

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  8. What a pretty space! Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  9. beautiful barb!!! Thanks for sharing with us!

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  10. You can feel the calming influence come right through the photos. The built in shelves are awesome and I love the textured walls.

    So happy for you.
    It is so very lovely.

    Becky K.

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  11. Hi Barb,
    It looks ooohhh soo beautiful, soft, romantic, girlie, and the most important .. RELAXING .. Everyone needs their own space .. how blessed you are sweet one .. hope you are able to relax in there for a bit on this beautiful Spring day ~
    hugs ~tea~xo

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  12. What a delightful area to escape the stress of the day...a great cup of hot tea and cookies to nibble on and you should be feeling very relaxed.

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  13. oh you lucky girl, a special sanctuary to call your very own!

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  14. So cosy! How priceless is it to have a wee corner all your own.

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  15. Lovely! I could so sit a spell on the comfy chair sipping something cool or hot depending on the day and browse through the interesting selection of books on the shelf!

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  16. Oh my you did a lovely job with the room! Wish I could come and sit with you!

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  17. WOW...absolutely stunning! Looks like a lovely place to curl up and write or read a book..so tranquil.
    Blessings,
    andrea

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  18. Hi Barb! What a pretty little getaway for some private quiet time! Love all the purples too!.. The pillows, the flowers, etc.!.. And did I spy a purple rooster??! Very pretty from what I could see! ~tina

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  19. OOOH Ahhhh. So pretty and serene and peaceful. Just lovely. But one question, where do all of the door lead to? You said it was off your bedroom, but there are a set of French doors and a set of sliders. Where do they lead????

    If you haven't already, be sure to stop by and see my GIVE AWAY.

    - The Tablescaper

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  20. Oh what a thrill to have such a lovely space. I can certainly see why you are thrilled with it. It is really stunning. Hugs, Marty

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  21. Wow this is just so fabulous, your honey did it well indeed, so beautiful, and yes very soothing, I can see me sitting there with my feet propped up reading, or crocheting perhaps.
    Hugs Barbara

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  22. Hi Barb, your room looks wonderful!! It turned out so beautifully; what a special place to sit and relax and enjoy a good book. Thank you for sharing these photos with all us ladies :) Warmest always, Brenda

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  23. What a lucky gal to have your own little space in this sometimes crazy world! It is just lovely. Top to bottom perfect! I know you will enjoy many relaxing hours there.
    xx
    Karen

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  24. I love your beautiful room. How nice to have a space of your own to enjoy. Now you can sit back and enjoy your hard work.

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  25. HELLO BARB, YOUR LITTLE HAVEN IS BEAUTIFUL, IF IT WERE MY SPACE I WOULD BE OVERJOYED AS WELL, WHAT A WONDERFUL SPACE ENJOY IT :)

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  26. Every girl shoud be so lucky! Can I borrow Mr. Talented?

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  27. It's a lovely feminine room!
    Micki

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  29. Barb..
    absolutely perfect..
    ..gonna fix me one soon!
    love everything about your blog..
    the words, the photos..
    and the sweet lady who puts it all together..
    and so graciously shares!
    Hugs!
    Loui♥

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  30. Simply beautiful, Barb! I'd love to have a reading room too, for me and Kim!
    Monicaxo.

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  31. You have created such a cozy warm inviting space. I would love to be able to sit in there and have a cup of tea. Very relaxing place.

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  32. Hello Barb
    Love your cosy sitting room, and so feminine. Bet you could spend hours in there reading or visiting with a good friend.

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  33. Barb it is so you! Gorgeous and full of heart. Beautiful job sweet lady. ~Enjoy it! :)

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  34. What a lovely retreat Barb! My wish for you is that you get all the time you need to sit there in that chair and enjoy some quiet time.

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  35. It's so charming! Just the perfect place to rest & reflect.

    Smiles,
    Carol

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  36. OK, now that is such a pretty, girly wonderful room~ I love every inch of it! You have really created an oasis.
    Cindy

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  37. It looks gorgeous Barb, what a pretty place to get away from it all. I love the colors, makes it feel so peaceful and tranquil.
    Hugs Denise

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  38. Barb-it is perfect! You are so lucky to have a quiet place all your own.

    Sue

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  39. Your room turned out so beautiful! I'd love to do something a little more elegant with mine. Perhaps, I shall try! Mine is more Shabby Chic or my husband says, just "Shabby." Not very
    nice....is it.
    Love your style of decorating. What would you call that? Just wondered...

    Thanks,
    LaDonna

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  40. What a lucky girl to have your very own little room!! Such a beautiful place to get away from the world for some quite time all to yourself.
    I just love the look and feel of your sitting room!!
    ~Cindy~

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  41. Hi Barb, It turned out beautifully. As with anything beautiful, slow down and enjoy it. I pray you have many quiet hours in your lovely little retreat.

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  42. Hi Barb! Oh, your little sitting room is so pretty! I know you're enjoying it so much. It's so lovely, like you! :)
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  43. What a beautiful sitting room Barb. I would love to sit there with one of the many books you have and a cup of tea. You are so lucky Ron can do all of theses things. I want to borrow him for the bookshelves. lol I too, wanted to know where the french doors lead to.

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  44. OH MY GOODNESS Barb! Gorgeous isn't enough to describe this space! I LOVE it so much! It is so warm and inviting and the chair is my favorite! I can see why you had so much fun with it. Enjoy it my friend, great job... both you and Mr. Talented:) HUGS!

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  45. Barb, I love it. You have created such a wonderful personal sanctuary. You must enjoy your space and being surrounded by things which are so special to you.

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  46. It is beautiful Barb! I know you are enjoying it.
    Have a great weekend!
    Tracy

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  47. Such a delightful room. Love the colors and the feel of it.
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  48. Oh, I so love your little private space! Hope you plan on using it LOTS!!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie
    Angelic Accents

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  49. What a blessing that flood turned out to be, Barb! Your cozy little corner is the perfect spot to meditate & recharge your spirit. I hope you are feeling well & that most of the hard work is behind you now.
    It nice to have you posting again.
    fondly,
    Rett

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  50. In today's somewhat crazy world that we find ourselves in, how necessary it is to have a space all of our own. In this case, you and your husband created one gorgeous, calming, serene, and quiet room. It is just so perfectly done! The colors, the vignettes, the lighting and the comfort it shows, is magazine photo material. How kind of you to share it with us.

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  51. What a beautiful and cozy room. How do you ever make yourself leave? LOL!

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  52. So cute corner, just for you.

    Hugs
    Charo

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  53. What a wonderful little retreat you have here, Barb! It is so soft and feminine....I love the pastel colors. It really says a lot about you and those are the best spaces. Nicely done!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  54. Barb, what a gorgeous space! I love the soothing colors you used and all those bookcases...oh my...love them!

    Manuela

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  55. It's really beautiful! We have a small sun room and I love spending time in it...my favorite room in our house! Love the lavender shades of color! Perfect! ♥

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  56. I love the peacefulness of the colors. I have had a floor to ceiling bookcase for most of my life. What a treat for you. Blessings, Janet

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I love your comments!
Barb ♥

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