Monday, January 16, 2012

Living Room - Before & After

Update: I found the before picture. This is what the living room looked like before us.
and after:This room has really come a long way. I am not thrilled with the tables but they will do till I find the right ones. Finally this room feels right or at least righter. Pink backpack and little kiddo head are optional features for this room.


I finally got the canvas pictures I ordered and this is my first stab at my mantle with them. I am not thrilled with it yet but I don't hate it either. Hmmm are you getting the feeling I have a love/hate relationship with my mantle.



This is the finished lamp. Not bad huh. I found a shade a the Goodwill and wrapped burlap around it. I burned the #$&# out of my fingers but it looks good. Total cost for cool blue lamp and shade.....$6.48. See mom the blue lamp does match something in the room. The pictures on the mantle.

And as mentioned previously I redid my pillows because the floral pattern clashed with the floral pattern in the rug. I am not sure what I initially bought this green and brown leopard print upholstery fabric for but it works perfect for these pillows and I didn't have to buy a thing.


One last picture. I have been trying to find something for this little wall in the dining room and I decided to frame a couple of Marla's pictures. I didn't have to buy a thing. The frames were holding ugly prints in a closet in the basement and the mattes are made from scrap book paper. I know, I know artwork only a mother could love.....and I do. See my sad little basil plant in the window. I have visions of making that little useless window a mini green house with herbs. Another project for the future.


That is it for now. Have a good day.

1 comments:

Yarn Devil said...

Love it! All of it! LOL I love your pics on the bottom there! They are fun and they work in the space!! I want to come have tea in your living room!!! Well.. I want to come have tea and have a grand tour.. but... it's a long drive! LOl