Bumps in the Road

If it weren't for the bumps, we wouldn't realize what smooth sailing felt like. I have been blissfully ignorant for three weeks now that the flatware I purchased contained two sets of teaspoons and no small forks...hmmmmm, and the box wasn't sealed, so someone obviously tampered with it. Fine, let's just hope that the store will have another set to replace this one. A funny feeling I have tells me it won't, that we'll have to order one, and that it won't come before we leave for BA.

We've been asked to choose paint for our house in Argentina, so they can paint it while we're not there. Interesting, trying to choose colors for a house I've never seen. I spent HOURS today on the Sherwin Williams website trying to make decisions, only to finally realize that there's a lot more in life to be stressing about.

I'm hopeless at decorating, and so this stresses me out, even more so never having seen the house. I asked what it looks like now, the floors, etc. and got a very detailed email back in response, which was helpful, especially to give me more questions. But not wanting to disturb the couple who is helping us with the transition (especially as they are not living near the house, and are only there on weekends), I refrain from asking them. And anyway, does it really matter what color the walls are?

I'd love to be better at this, wish I had someone to help me once I'm there - an Argentine who not only knows how to combine colors I like with the style I like, but also knows where to go to shop for the furniture and accessories to match, and I'm getting carried away. Heck, I need a fairy godmother-decorator!!

Okay, no more ranting and raving...back to color swatches!