Flashback to the summer of 1973
I recently received a post on my FB page from a time long ago. What joy I felt viewing these pictures after so long. My dear childhood friend, Denise, posted photos of her bedroom that the two of us painted back in the summer of 1973. The overwhelming feeling, the memories that rushed back upon viewing these pics was priceless. If she could only see the huge smile that she brought to my face while looking at these pics.
We had decided to paint one wall in the popular 1970's color, dark brown, and the other three walls in tan. To make a "groovy" statement we added tri-tone graphic stripes around the room. It was all the rage back then. Looking back, it was a pretty hip design even for a couple of 10 year olds. Since our budget was limited, we mixed the three shades of rust for the stripes ourselves. To the rust color paint we added just the right amount of tan leftover from the other walls to make the two lighter values of color.
It took the entire summer to do this fantastic bedroom design. We were determined to get the lines straight, and I remember it being pretty hard at times. Lot's of careful drawing and a steady paintbrush.
Although these photos brought me back to that time period, I had to lean on Denise to fill in some of the details that slipped my memory. My personal remembrance is more of the essence – the strong feelings – I had during that magical time.
I have to say, "not bad" for a couple of kids! The job we both did in creating her contemporary bedroom design is pretty impressive. Who would've thought that my interior design career actually started that summer of '73!
Thank you Denise for bringing back such a delightful memory and for saving these pics from so long ago!
Your creativity always has been amazing, I never painted over it, and I believe it was the selling point 12 years later, when my parents sold the house :) . Can't wait to see your talent shine through in your new home.
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