I blogged about my livingroom back in november before I knew about MEME parties on monday, so I hope its ok if I show it again..
I made my windows treatments~ pillows and built my ottoman from an old coffee table.
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I'm thrilled to say, I finally finished the latest decor in my living room. it took me a couple of months due to the fact that I couldnt decide on a rug, or should I say a rug I could afford-worked in the room and I could change out to another room in the event I again change the color palette in the LR. thats alot to ask from a 100.00 rug , giggle.. For those of you who have visited my blog before, you know that my darlin' hubby always says, " If you can change the room for less than 200.00, go for it". Keeping this in mind, 100.00 for a rug was seriously cutting into my budget. I really had to bargain hunt, up my creative skills, and keep my spirit guides nearby on this one .. I needed them to answer me when I say,, HOW am I going to accomplish this, and they did.. Yes, my home has angels/guiding spirits/helpers and like anything else, not believing in such things doesnt make them any less true."smile". Its true for me and thats really all that matters..
I needed window treatments. Lots of pillows, chairs and bench recovered, new displays for the table tops and 1 for the ottoman I made from an old table/foam and fabric- since a new 400.00 ottoman was obviously out of the question. I found fabric for 3.88 a yard, that really helped and I was willing to do all the work myself. and so I began and 2 months later, after much thinking- laboring-tears of frustration and tears of joy, my living room is Done.. For Now ,anyway and for about a week ,at which point some of this has to go to a storage container so the Holiday decor can go up , hahahahahaha.. Gee , just think, a whole week to enjoy my space.. I hope you enjoy it to while you're visiting... Now if I havent bored you to tears, lets see some photos ~!!
Here's The before in a collage.. It was ok but just too drab to suit me.
I love the stenciled pillow and You to can make one BUT dont do what I did, practice on scrap first.. I'm too impatient and I got lucky, so please practice on a scrap piece of fabric ...
This shows the sofa with the pillows I started to wonder if I would ever finish sewing lol and there on the floor is the hounds tooth rug I finally choose.. It will work equally well in the master bedroom or guest room, so it was worth the 100 bucks I spent.. its so soft under my toes and I really love it.
Game table made using a little 2 dollar table from the thrift store-- 2 5 dollar french chairs, spray painted black and seats covered in black and white gingham, game surface from a 3.00 picture frame. My living room is a rectangle with many openings, so this arrangment really works for me .
I found the huge tassle at big lots for 5.00 and just had to have it. I love a bargain, dont you...? The wardrobe its hanging on is a 1943 treasure I found on craigs list last year.
Heres a closer shot of the wt's I made from my bargain fabric. I was happily surprised at its quality and how well it hangs. It was so easy to work with and be assured I will be purchasing more fabric from that site.. barnfabriccenter.com ~great folks to work with~!
View of the room from behind the game table.. Cozy fire, comfy furniture, tea and cookies , a great book to read and a soft throw to snuggle up under..Does it get better than this on a cold, rainy day? not for me it doesnt...
Another treasure I found on craigslist last year, my beloved buffet. I've thought several times about painting it and some day I might but, not yet.. For now I enjoy its aged patina,little bumps and scratches I lovingly polish. The plates around the clock were a gift from a lovely friend of mine name Lori.. I dont think anything else could have looked better... Thank you Lori, I think of you every time I walk by , which is a double dozen times a day...
I liked the bird lamps I got from JCP but on that wall they were just too plain so- my faux monograms, a little black paint and some 2.00 a yard trim and viola:) I love them. The bird cages finished off that wall. 1.00 each at a yard sale..
I could hardly believe I made these pillows without a pattern and just by examples of what I saw at sites online. If you've never tried making pillows- just go for it. You never know, you might make something you really love and that works well in your home.
I wanted to be sure and show a photo of the plate so you can see its pattern..
I'm so glad you came to visit.. Please stop by often . You are always welcome and if you can, please take a moment to comment so I'll know you were here..
Huge Hugs and Brightest Blessings to YOU
~Sonny~
