My husband nicknamed me "Peeping Irene" a few years ago. Please don't stop reading...I do NOT look into people's houses to catch glimpses of the unclad, I promise! What I want is to check out their home. Do they have crown molding? What does the flow look like? What interior design choices have they made? I can also look at the exterior architecture of old houses for hours. The older the better. I feel as if it is food for my soul. So, when we are in cities or towns with old buildings like Newport, I try to eat up as many of these images as possible until my family is literally pulling me away.
I apologize if you have ever seen me staring into your home from the sidewalk. Please do not call the police, I promise I am not looking at you! Although, does that make it any better?
Back to realizing that it has gone way beyond normal -even though I now see I should have probably already realized this ;). My husband and I were watching Walking Dead last night- an amazing show with such smart writing. Since having to leave the prison, some of the characters have been staying in a house and foraging for food and supplies within others. If you have seen this show, you know how intense it can be both emotionally and visually. Often, I need to turn away from the more gory scenes. But guess what I have been looking at and paying attention to as opposed to the blood and despair? The houses. I believe they are in the Atlanta area. Each house they have included has been wonderfully old, and full of beautiful architectural details. On last night's episode, a new home (the one with the pink room for those who watch) was not only architecturally beautiful, but decorated impeccably. This is the moment I realized I had a problem. While life and death scenes ensued on screen, I was checking out the bookshelf in the children's room. I was able to find it. Isn't it so lovely? Playful, but simple enough to even use in an adult space.
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And a cute piece of artwork with the following displayed. So cute. I had never seen this as part of children's decor, but as I was searching, I found many examples. This is a decal you can buy from etsy.
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So, there you have it. My name is Irene and I am a designaholic.
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