Make life colorful...not red and gold!

The last few days have seemed brighter and cheerier. Why? Because I removed the window treatments in our home that I so deeply despise.

AND I began the process of decorating...with colors.

I've always been a big fan of simple black frames and furniture. We moved into this fantastic place and I figured black was the best option (aka, the easiest), especially since two of the walls are painted deep red. So take the deep red, the black, and the horrible gold (a part of the beloved curtains), then take into account that we don't have front windows, and VOILA---You have Dreary, with a capital D. In the middle of summer.

I even forgot the sun was shining sometimes.

Let me give you a taste...

See? The only things keeping me from going crazy were Ammon (who IS my sunshine)

and the little bits of sunshine he brings home for me from work:

My favorite.

So here's the deal, Operation:Colorize isn't complete yet. And I'm going to leave you hanging until it is. Not even a sneak peak! Rude. 

Things to keep in mind: 

-I've never really done home decor. Especially not with color.

-We're renters, so painting walls isn't allowed.
-I'm a complete amateur.

-I'm cheap as all get out.