"Flip That Space"

The Best Laid Plans ...

So there I was, I had it all figured out.  Since I didn't have a yard sale customer this weekend, I would use today to do some 'treasure hunting' myself to find something that could spruce up some areas of my townhouse.

I'll be the first to admit that I totally 'suck' at interior decorating - I am blind to things that 'go together' and give a certain 'air' about a room, or 'add a feel' etc, etc.  It may be because of the fact that I love to 'de-clutter'.  Seeing how things could actually be well added to a space escapes me.

Don't get me wrong, I love to see a well-decorated room - it does not need to be fancy or 'rich', just the 'bringing of things together' does it for me.  I love watching A&E's 'Flip This House' - so I used that for inspiration and gave myself a challenge - I would start with little spaces and 'Flip That Space'.

I identified a space and got started.

Wall space/area near the dining area

Why this Space

This space is the focal point when you walk in the living/dining area from the front door.

About the Space

The space is near  a double french door.  The artwork on the wall is 'Avocado' in a gold frame which was given to me by my dear friend; world renowned pencil artist Kim Smith.  I love the artwork, but I think that it may be too small for that space.  So it needs to be relocated to it's own special space.

Justification for the existing look

I thought that the picture went well with the space because the wall is a nice shade of green and the avocados are green - and they are food right near the dining area.  Makes sense right?

Results

No luck at all today.  I found a few nice paintings (more of an African motif), but at $10 - $20, were more than I wanted to spend today for paintings.   I love the African motif, but that is not what I want for this room or this space.   

It could be that I limited myself by only looking for a painting.  Perhaps, I can try something else in the space ... Any Ideas?

Until next time ...

My mantra" "I'm not cheap - I'm economical"