Comments on: Into white

By: Cindy La Ferle

Cindy La Ferle — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:41:14 +0000

Thanks so much everyone, for the nice comments. It’s been a fun project to work on, and in the meantime, I’ve been sprucing up my tiny bathroom at the end of the hall, keeping with the “French chic” theme. A photo to come!

And Meagan, yes — it is an antique. It was in my mom’s home many years ago, and I’ve had it now for about 25 years.

By: Meagan Francis

Meagan Francis — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:48:01 +0000

Cindy, I LOVE it. The white makes it so peaceful, and I love how it coordinates with what you already had. Speaking of, I adore that bedside table. Is it an antique?

By: Cindy's Coffeehouse

Cindy's Coffeehouse — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:28:52 +0000

Cindy, compared to your description of what your room had looked like, your bedroom now seems so light, airy, peaceful and relaxing.

I think that taking care of our own homes is an external way of showing that we’re taking care of ourselves internally.

I know how it feels to be dealing with the needs of aging parents. It can consume so much of our physical and emotional energy that it’s easy to put our own lives on the back burner. So I’m glad to see that you’ve taken time for yourself by updating your own personal space!

By: giftsofthejourney

giftsofthejourney — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:42:04 +0000

I love it! It looks so peaceful and welcoming. Your furniture is perfect in the space as well.

My husband is a huge fan of white paint and while I never ever considered white a color I wanted on my walls, living in England with the rainy days we have a fair amount of the time has led me appreciate the amount of light that white walls can add to a room.

In my ” room of one’s own ” that he built for me, I have a tiny bit of color in my wall paint and huge splashes in my fabric choices. It feels soothing and creative in part I think because there are so many white walls in other places in our home that provide balance.

By: Cafe Pasadena

Cafe Pasadena — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:29:27 +0000

I think in times where we are giving so much to others, we have to sorta make an apptment with ourselves for a little comfort & joy.

By: starrlife

starrlife — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 13:07:38 +0000

Love the peace of it all. Happy serenity to you and yours Cindy! great job- I’m inspired!

By: cindy

cindy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:35:20 +0000

gorgeous photos of your re-do, cindy. love, love, love the chandelier. and the sunshine!

By: Joanna Jenkins

Joanna Jenkins — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:10:45 +0000

Your layers of white are beautiful Cindy– It makes everything look fresh and clean and so inviting. It’s easy to see why you are happy with the results. Ahhhh.

Hope things are improving for your mom.

Have relaxing weekend.
jj

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:54:15 +0000

What a beautiful space, Cindy. I love the mix of wood and white. It feels good to be pleased with the result after such a big project. Enjoy.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:02:16 +0000

Thanks, Angie and Mary Ellen. Though I enjoy highly saturated color, I’ve always been drawn to all-white decor and clothing. There’s a calming quality to basic white linens, dishes, white shirts, etc., especially when everything else around me feels overly complex.