random thoughts – Day 1,471 – (Wednesday) – re-feathering the nest

The TV riser that I eyed on Amazon for a couple years but never got around to buying because the style was good but the color wasn’t quite what I wanted was finally bought. The desired lighter wood color was available, and even better, it was less than previously priced by about $20. I do love a bargain. 

The riser arrived Monday night, a day earlier than was promised by the delivery gods of Amazon. Maybe they are working on average numbers. Maybe it was a feeble attempt to make up for the rash of recent delayed deliveries. The assembly was completed in just under 30 minutes, a personal best, but it was pretty straightforward – six pieces and a bunch of connecting hardware.

After - teal curtains
and pillows..

The tardy teal curtains and coordinating patterned pillow covers that appeared in the suggestive “other people also bought” strip of photos also arrived, just a day late. They were at some crazy sale prices and I was concerned about what might actually arrive. The items were ironed and the pillow covers stuffed and the curtains hung. Now the blues and greens in the art on the walls seem to pop a bit more. The new curtain color was inspired by the living room rug and the pattern of tans, orange, dark reds, green, and teal. 

The red and white tab top panels that hung in the living room for years have been temporarily retired. They will be cleaned and folded and stored and will likely reappear next winter when the heavier weight and longer length can serve as a barrier to the drafts.

The rug was rotated 180 degrees to reposition the colors in the uneven pattern. A few small changes and a few dollars (about $60 total) and the room is refreshed. It’s surprising how dark the room is with the teal curtains drawn, but the current blinds are yucky and once new mini-blinds arrive, the curtains can be opened. The TV sits eight inches higher on the new stand and I can finally deal with the big wall behind it.

Before - red and
white curtains.

I don’t know what is behind the sudden desire to update the nest. Maybe it’s a seven-year itch kind of thing. Whatever it is, it’s kind of fun. Maybe my friends who constantly rearrange and revise and redecorate are on to something. I hope the energy lasts and carries me to finally setting up the guest room. 

Kiki hid during the entire living room revamp, but that is nothing unusual for her. She’s certainly aware things are different, because she’s not brushing against the longer drapes in her extended stays behind the couch. She has provided no commentary, but she’s usually quiet, so it’s not a surprise. She’ll be screaming next Wednesday when it’s time for the second dose of the de-wormer, so for now, I’ll enjoy her quiet and my slightly re-feathered nest.