Take today for example. Declan is now quite adept at getting from a laying position to a sitting position (it only took 14 months). Problem is, now he sits up in his crib instead of napping. Hey, isn't seeing the world from a sitting position more fun? He thinks so. He's been in there for nearly 1.5 hours and is still just talking away. He NEEDS to sleep, but I suppose I'll get to enjoy that later, around suppertime when he's a total bear to handle. He is growing increasingly frustrated at not being able to crawl around, but I think moving to the sitting position has built up confidence in him.
I told James around the 1st of March that Declan would crawl "this month". Well, unless he really gets a move on today and tomorrow that is unlikely. Wait, he's probably crawling all over in his crib right now and I have no idea!
And now onto my next random thought - decorating. I need some help with something. I got this beautiful mirror and thingys (are they sconces? I don't know what they're called but they hold candles I think - so candle holders? I'm clueless.) at a garage sale this past summer. James finally hauled out his tools and put them up for me:
Very nice above our fake fireplace (though last summer's appraiser listed that we indeed had a fireplace...I'm not sure where he received his credentials) but I'm wondering a few things. First, should I take the mirror out and paint them a bolder color? They seem really bland on that light tan wall. I don't feel like painting it but I would. Also, I am ordering red/white checked curtains for the windows (there are windows equally spaced on either side of the fireplace) so maybe that'll make this pop more. Also, what the heck do I stick on the candle holders? Before you laugh and shout out the obvious, keep in mind that these holders are curved throughout, so flat-bottomed candles won't work. I was thinking of some spheres that have greenery hanging down from them but again, where on earth to get them? Any ideas??
Edited to add a pic of the curtains I'm ordering:
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Hey Tena-- check out these sphere candles. The current scent is yummy and the candle is red to match your curtains.
http://shop.lhj.com/product/candles-room-atomizers/365256/blissliving-home-red-currant-candles.html
here is what I would do...I would take all three pieces down and spray paint them black, then add some red candles to match your new curtains. I think they are really cute pieces but you're right, they need to pop more on that wall.
I agree with Myssie: paint them something darker so you can see them...not sure if I would be brave enough for red candles, but something besides black and white. Also, I wonder if the sconces aren't too high? When you put candles or whatever on top of them, it's all going to line up with the top of the mirror, and I think it might be more pleasing if it didn't all line up (plus, who can reach that high to light candles?) I was sort of thinking to have them 12-18 inches lower and a little bit to the sides of the fireplace. But you'll have to see how that fits with the rest of the room. I hope Kelly W. weighs in!
I concur. Get a can of spray paint and paint 'em black. I'm a fan of black! :-0
I love the idea of painting them black, too.
I would turn the mirror sideways.
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