A couple of colorful, fun MN projects

original wicker chairs

my new blue chairs

As we've worked on the log home I asked our grand daughter, Josephine, what she thinks the cabin needs?  She says we should "add some color".  I agreed as all our interior walls are honey colored logs.  The color palette we've chosen is cobalt blue, orange, emerald green, red & yellow. 

For our transitional dining room set I decided to paint 4 wicker chairs and a table base the deep cobalt blue and I've reupholstered the cushions with a fabric that looks very Mediterranean and sports all of the chosen colors.  For our sun room I've painted 2 wicker chairs bright orange - the fabric for the cushions has a dark blue background with tiny lizards in fun colors.

   

original wicker chairs

my new orange wicker chairs

Rural Women's Conference 2015

Screen before painting

Screen after painting

The day begins with coffee, tea and pastries for the 400+ women attending.  Then there is shopping to be done at the 20+ women's businesses who are showcasing their work.  Keynote speakers, designers, a fashion show, door prizes, and a delicious lunch round out the day.  Every attendee is sent home with a gift bag.  The day is full of inspiration and encouragement for ladies from 18-80.

I had the opportunity to showcase my business, "Design Consulting" at our most recent RWC.  I decided to use cobalt blue and orange as the colors for the display.  I painted a folding screen and added copper leaves and a wreath.  For my table I displayed a large fall bouquet in a blue vase with yellow and orange flowers and touches of cobalt.  Pumpkins and large copper leaves rounded out the display.      

Table decorations