I'm not spoiled, just well loved! ♥

Remember the fireplace delemma I wrote about last week? I didn't like the brown, hubby (and daughter who always takes sides with hubby) LOVED the brown. Well, we met half way and here are some before and after shots:

Before:

During: ("Meow? A ladder? I MUST climb it!!!")

After: ~gasp~

I LOVE IT!

And, hubby likes it too -- says it makes the room look bigger. Daughter hasn't seen it yet...I wonder what she'll think...

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And, I was right! I'm really happy with the gratitude banner now too. It was a subtle change, but I think it made a big difference.

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Note to Connie: I need you to come visit me and help put a dark glaze on the brown that's left. I'm not crazy about the shade of brown, and I think a glaze would tone it down a bit and help bring out the texture. :o)