Was a very long day at work today. I ran for 9 of the 11 hours that I was there. That makes for such long days. This is why my doctor didn't want me working longer than 8 hour shifts or more than 24 hours per week.

Saw the guy just long enough to tell him that he gave me his cold! It's OK though. I liked the method of transmission.

I finally got to see his new place last Wednesday. As I had already been promised carte blanche on the decorating, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. My friend, Al (yes, that same Al), asked how I could have specific ideas for decorating his place never having seen it or his new furniture. I told him that I was sure my ideas would work. After having seen the apartment, my ideas will definitely work. I related this to Al, along with the statement that the guy and I have very similar tastes as far as furniture are concerned. Mainly contemporary. I lean a bit more to the eclectic than the guy does. I have no problem pairing a cherry Queen Anne coffee table or a Mission bookcase with contemporary.

Sofa, love seat, chair in ivory leather with dark wood (looked cherry) arms. Very nice. I'd have probably opted for a pair of wingback chairs with some retro print upholstery rather than three completely matching pieces, but that's just me! The coffee table and side tables were awesome. Glass tops suspended above cherry bases by pewter metal "s" shaped pieces. Fashioned in a nice "s" shaped design. Little round ivory topped storage ottomans fit into the interior of the "s" curves. The lamps were wood with pewter bases. Very "put together" look. It wouldn't surprise me if he bought it from the floor as it had been displayed, but that's cool, too. At least he recognizes what looks good. And, that's a step above some of the y-chromosomes that I have dealt with in the past.

So, I've been looking for and have found some fabrics... everything from burlap to dupioni silk to some retro prints. I found such a cool retro print to make a wall piece. It will only take about 1/2 yard of the cotton to make the piece. The fabric is on sale for $4.98 a yard! Score! Hey, it's an apartment so we're going chic on the cheap! LOL For the record, I'd do a house pretty similarly. Why put a whole bunch of money into decor accents that you might like to change in a couple of years?

He doesn't have the dining room chairs yet, so I'm not sure what to do in there. He doesn't have a dining room table, either. He liked the chairs but not the table that went with them so he's looking for another table. Depending on what the chairs look like, I'd love to throw some funky old antique farmhouse table in there! I wouldn't rule black lacquer out of the running, either. Then again, that's just me.

I should head to bed. It's getting late, and I have to be back in at 10:30.