I am so jealous! One of my dreams is to attend the A/C conference there. Relatives in Asheville keep sending me information, and inviting us to visit. One of these days... We live in a 1916 A/C home. We are trying to sell...just too much for us to take care of. Whole city block, 6500 sq ft, etc, etc. We're hoping to build a smaller A/C house this year. Someone is actually interested in the big house! Keeping our fingers crossed for a sale.

Ottertail, Do you love the border and is it something that will add to your enjoyment? I think you home is your castle and it should be decorated for you and your family's enjoyment. Here's my own "It's Out of Style" faux pas: My DH and I recently built and moved into a new home. I used brass for my door hardware (balwin brass), my kitchen hardware and my lamps (vintage stiffel)/lighting (waterford). I love the warmth of brass (not the yellow, shinny, fake stuff) and I love how it fits in with my tradtional decor. Now, I'm sure there are some who would walk in my home and say to themselves (and a few even out loud), "Why did she put out of style brass in her new house?" While others would say, "I love that you went with the brass" and would admire me for going with what I like. My friends like me for who I am and appreciate the fact I beat to my own drum. Bottom line, brass is what was right for me and my family. Add the border! Get on the bandwagon! Start decorating to your own beat! P.S. I used chrome fixtures in my bathrooms:-0 They look perfect with my silver vanity pieces, but that's another story for another post.

I love command hooks too, use them a lot. It makes sense to focus on the organization right now, and the rest can be taken care of later. BTW, love your original art from your MIL. And I just wanted to mention since you liked the last photo I sent, that lamp based can be spray painted. I did a pair last year and they turned out good and still no issues. They were $10 garage sale find so I wasn’t particularly worried if I messed them up though.

Just a small update, I added this painting as a transition piece from the wallpapered entryway to the living room. I feel the coastal scene, is not only calming, but also compliments the cranes. I have ordered a taller, midcentury entry table in place of the antique chest and I ordered a floater frame for the painting. I think that will complete the look. Thanks again for all your comments and thoughts!