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Do you have a conversation room in your house – a room that is uniquely decorated that gets a lot of attention and inspires discussion? I’m not talking about a room that is expensively decked out – but one that has your own style and finesse?
When we moved into our house a few years back, we decided to leave our outside bathroom the way it was, and to preserve the integrity of the 70’s flooring and countertops (bright yellow). So we chose a very bright orange paint for the walls.
I love orange! It is cheery, vibrant and fun. And it actually elicits the strongest response from any other color! As I have framed my kids’ artwork (with Pier 1’s frameless picture-frames), I have chosen this bathroom in which to hang their art and to be my “conversation room.” Meaning, I tell all of my guests that they need to experience the orange bathroom at least once while visiting our home!
The artwork goes back before 1st grade for all 3 of our kids. It includes art from trips we have taken and art from school. It’s priceless to me – and interesting to others – and just a lot of bright-colored, creative fun on those walls!
So, yes, I love the color orange (the word says vitality and endurance), and yes, I love our conversation room.
Which room in your home is your “conversation room?”
ABOUT sandy
Sandy is a married, working mom to 3 active soccer players, has co-written a book with her husband,{read more}
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We just totally love our kitchen – First time visitors always want to sit in the lounge – until they see our kitchen, its a kind of hang around the table and linger room… a busy doing projects kind of a room – its a lazing in the sun and reading a book kind of room…
You are welcome to take a peek here:
http://www.se7en.org.za/2009/01/25/saturday-spot-the-kitchen-tour
Great idea, Sandy. I think I might’ve panicked at the sight of the yellow countertops. You’re work always inspires me.
Hey,Sandy!!! Looking forward to your articles!!!
Dawn
Sandy,
Love this room, it is so free.
Glad to see you on Blissfully Domestic, you are wonderwoman!
deb meyers
It’s the laundry room for us…but no one goes in there except family – so now you’ve got me thinking! Great idea. Great post. Congratulations!
Welcome to Blissfully Domestic.
Our home’s decidedly modern decor and furniture sparks a lot of conversation with guests. There aren’t many folks in “Deep South, Small Town” who love modern like we do so the look is rare and unique.
Congrats on your new post at Blissfully Domestic, so looking forward to reading more!
I love your orange conversation room!
xo j
Your orange room looks fabulous. I love the bright colors and all the kids’ artwork. Great idea. I came over from your site, and I had to tell you I just baked your Danish Puff. It was yummy. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck at your new gig here
I love this idea! And you can never go wrong with orange, can you? Your room is so warm!
I love this idea Sandy! Especially the framing of the artwork. I have saved so much from my kids and have always wanted to display it. I just need to do it now!
Sandy,
Love, love, love the vibrant colors! That room seems very fun.
The border in our kitchen is usually the conversation starter in our home. One friend asked how long it took to hang all those plates! It’s a repeating wallpaper border of three large plates with a blue and white pattern, that is my favorite, as the center of the three.
Love the No-flour Barney Butter recipe on your blog. I’m gonna try that one soon.
Like many, the kitchen is our converstion room. Thanks for letting me know about this site. It looks great, I’ll be visiting frequently.
Darla
This is great, Sandy! I love your blog and am glad to see you here, too!
We don’t have an official conversation room, i love the idea though… I would love do create one for us.I love reading your post about family, I always leave with wonderful ideas for my family.
LuLu
Love the idea! We have our kids’ artwork in our foyer, kind of art gallery style, and it always sparks conversations with our visitors!
Congrats on your new gig! I’m a big fan of your blog.
That looks so bright and cheerful – our conversation room is the living room, because it’s very casual and cozy. Good luck on your new writing job!
Hi Sandy!! You are one amazing lady and one day I’m going to actually meet you!! You are a woman who knows who she is and whose she is and you are such an inspiration!!!
I’ll come visit you regularly here.
Hmmmm…conversation room..well, seeing as we just moved into our house and only have a living room, that would more than likely be it, but we also spend lots of time in the bedrooms just talking with the girls. I believe in the next phase of our home it’ll be the kitchen area.