Family Room Re-Do....

Yesterday I sat down to complete some special orders. I

couldn't concentrate and I didn't feel inspired. Sure....those

projects around the home that were screaming at me had

needed tending to for a long time....in some instances for years.

In some instances.....since we moved in18 years ago. But yesterday....

they screamed louder. I couldn't take it anymore....so I called my

mom. "Please...come over...let's play". So...I took down a large mirror

that was so ugly...years ago....I thought mantles needed mirrors above

them....NOT. I added this adorable vintage game table.....my

vintage collection of tops....some old stools & some old boxes. I love

the look...it is playful & this is a nice space to recreate in now

which is where we play video games & watch movies as a family.

I love this hand-lettered vintage sign. I bought it for Jeff

for his birthday. (I love presents that are for him & me!!!)

I had been dying to hang it. All though my room is red & green...

this touch of blue works for me. I have some accent pieces

that are in the grey tones that have original paint & I don't want

to change them....I am working with what I have. That is one of my

motto's. I really don't ever get rid of too much & rarely feel that

I make furniture 'mistakes'. Buy what you love....if you like it....

it will work.

Okay....I know this looks sparse....but I love the grouping

on the wall. The large circle thing is something from

a working farm. I don't know what it is....but I

bought it originally to use at a picnic to keep flies off

foods & desserts. That never happened....so onto the wall

it went. My mom thought I was crazy but I like how it

picks up the brown colors from the woods. My mom loved

it after I did it. I made the little rabbit framed picture. I love

stitching. I felt flattered when my mom asked where I

got it & was able to say I created it. That little red hinged

box is my saving grace. I am putting cuddly blankets in there.

Part of the reason for the re-do was the atrociousness & chaotic

feel to the room. The family wanted a cozy room & had ugly

gross blankets & pillows every where. Today...I will buy some soft....

fuzzy blankets that will be housed....out of the way for our comfort.

I always love the fabrics I pick out for furniture. This

is my favorite chair. It is big enough for 2....but isn't

a love seat. I think it is cozy. I loved picking up the reds &

greens in the room. I didn't buy one thing except a couple

of lampshades. I shopped my house for the things I have

collected over the years. Really....that is the way I decorate.

Kind of a hodge-podge kind of way...but it works for me. I really

hesitated posting these photos.....I guess because they don't look

like magazine photos. I'm trying to keep this blog real....I want it

to reflect me....so these are my 'normal' photos of my home.

This is a close-up of something I have always loved. I bought

it for an Easter decoration.....but somehow.....can't ever seem

to put it away. Once again...the red & green circulates around the

room. I hope you have enjoyed my little room re-do. Now I

feel inspired & accomplished. Ready to tackle more of my to-do

list to make the ever daunting task of home keeping fresh

& updated. Are you tackling any projects around your home...if so...

please share your photos so we can be inspired by you. Also...if you are interested

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inspiring & creative day.