I've missed you Judy!!! I'm so glad you're enjoying yourself after your move. That couch is gorgeous!!!
I love bold colors in houses like you described. Those earthy colors always seem so inviting. My parents decided to paint some bold colors after I moved out of the house. Upstairs everything kind of flows together so they used a sort of green.... not like too bright or too dark... just kind of a mossy green I guess, and it looks so good with dark baseboards and cabinets, and the brick fireplace they have. Downstairs they went with gold tones, but some of the walls are different shades. You don't even notice it unless you're looking for it. It just seems like some walls pop out and draw your attention more, which is where they have pictures displayed and stuff.
Oh and you said "I can't believe that in 5 years, all the goals but the man in my life have been reached!".... well at least you got all the important things done
