I know it's been a while since I've given you an update on the house. Currently we are having a sewage backup situation in our garage... YUCK. I've decided to take my mind off of the smelly situation and blog about fun (and not so stinky) stuff :)
We've kicked off renovations on the basement and I cannot wait until all of the sawdust, drywall dust, and construction debris is gone. I'm so looking forward to movie dates in our new (and not so dingy) basement!
While Hubs has been working his carpentry skills downstairs, I've been working on some decor projects on the main floor. My sitting room has definitely been a fun space to fill. I've been scouring antique stores, estate sales, Facebook sites, and thrift stores to find the perfect pieces for this room.
You may remember seeing this image from an earlier post.
We bought this sofa off of a Facebook yard sale site. I LOVE it, but decided it didn't really work in this space. Hubs was definitely crushing on the MidCentury Modern look of it, so it has been moved downstairs to the basement.
And guys, you won't believe it. Brace yourselves. We bought something NEW... Like BRAND SPANKIN' NEW (only the 2nd piece of new furniture we have bought for this house)! We were able to find the perfect sofa for the sitting room.
I love the simple lines and the neutral color. That nail head trim made my heart happy. AND BONUS, it's super comfortable. We found it at Woodstock Furniture Outlet. They have the BEST selection of unique and beautiful pieces.
These two chairs were an early Christmas gift from my Mom (Hi, Mom!). She found them at an Estate Sale. I knew they had to be mine when I saw a photo. The fabric is light blue silk and the wood is in perfect condition.
Do you remember my post Second Hand Bran? I mentioned how I had been on the hunt for an antique secretary for a while. Well, guess what I found...
All together, these unique pieces make our sitting room. I love all the blue with the very light blue walls.
See that silver handled piece? YEP! Found that vintage golf trophy at GOODWILL. HOLLA!
You may recognize the blue, leopard tassel pillows and deer pillow I picked up at TJMaxx a while back ago from my Instagram feed. I still LOVE these.
I also found this brass horse at TJMaxx and instantly knew it needed to live in this room. The little blue porcelain dish was a find at a flea market.
For weeks I've been trying to figure out what to put over the sofa. That large, empty wall just keeps staring back at me. After hours of browsing Pinterest, I finally decided to do a botanical grid wall similar to these two images.
I've ordered a set of prints via Etsy and just need to find the right frames and hang them. I am so looking forward to seeing how it all looks together. Accessories are my favorite part!
We are also planning on planking the ceiling (I don't like the textured stuff) in this room - much like we did in the foyer.
Once the new ceiling is installed, we want to add a light fixture. I've been drooling over these french style brass and glass antique chandeliers. Don't you think one of these babies would be an excellent addition to this room? I just don't agree with the $400 - $1200 price tags on these things.
The hunt to find the perfect one at the perfect price will keep me busy for a while.
Finally, I plan on adding some cornice boards above those windows. I just need to find the right shape and fabric.
I've really enjoyed decorating this room. It's so feminine and traditional... quite different from the basement project we are currently working on. And you know what I really love, the fact that I didn't break the bank to furnish it. I love each and every piece and we didn't have to pay HUGE prices. That is a HUGE blessing.
Thanks for letting me share! I'll be sure to blog about the botanical grid wall soon. Hopefully our smelly sewage situation will be remedied soon! Have a great week, y'all! Talk soon, friends!
xoxo,
1 comment:
The room looks amazing.
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