Color Change

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After much procrastinating, I changed the living room accent wall color.  I hate painting so I've been putting this one off.  I liked the previous color but it was a little too tealy blue.  This one has more gray in it, much closer to what I was going for in the first place...I think.  I chose Behr October Sky.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-7alN07CxMFNkm0N_tfPipoPeaftKGEdTRjO8CeKAIFgwkBCRwCran-08FYAzmcna1ZwAj_7W5ZND5HC4BK-dR6heY2K2W7EpcIJEYLoGV14Fr5cUkvF_nk2bFD8QNc5gg-u7RNvlG8/s1600/living+room33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-7alN07CxMFNkm0N_tfPipoPeaftKGEdTRjO8CeKAIFgwkBCRwCran-08FYAzmcna1ZwAj_7W5ZND5HC4BK-dR6heY2K2W7EpcIJEYLoGV14Fr5cUkvF_nk2bFD8QNc5gg-u7RNvlG8/s640/living+room33.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hubby says he can't tell the difference but I clearly can.  He came home and asked if I had a chance to paint yet.  What???  I did.  Here's a side by side comparison.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AnFpgkI9K2q3WU1DRQBgWvXVMeYqqjclQYJp1lC1jp70eEMXYwDadkWR3-fzUl1fEPQJGHAvLfbEclXDT9GMqytMNFu3EDNQ579ZW_DV0sTSiVRmI_pjQ54tckIPg0aOcnKVZqOsX78/s1600/living+room+colors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2AnFpgkI9K2q3WU1DRQBgWvXVMeYqqjclQYJp1lC1jp70eEMXYwDadkWR3-fzUl1fEPQJGHAvLfbEclXDT9GMqytMNFu3EDNQ579ZW_DV0sTSiVRmI_pjQ54tckIPg0aOcnKVZqOsX78/s640/living+room+colors.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See how the first color has more green and the new has more gray?  More calm and not so in your face.  It's not a huge difference but enough to make me happy.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqY4RoPte3PxlOQKqUc6n-fbiAOh1NWISdypgRjpPAsiKBSWBdrtuV0cE6-RqRGcOlv1-JwyZSf_ri0ucK65ZlDnTlMArhn5INS8ogLHMqil04NxeEhw1RoJ0SAgauMwEFLtklgrbWjhk/s1600/living+room34.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqY4RoPte3PxlOQKqUc6n-fbiAOh1NWISdypgRjpPAsiKBSWBdrtuV0cE6-RqRGcOlv1-JwyZSf_ri0ucK65ZlDnTlMArhn5INS8ogLHMqil04NxeEhw1RoJ0SAgauMwEFLtklgrbWjhk/s640/living+room34.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5M7n2W9nOjbwzt69tiM7sxHz1RUr4gTKcWbwYmOVqdZGdEWPYYLNV-oJbMPV0h6Dwl-Q_FYb6wNAAwO5yfWw-6yivMwk7Hkf9RAMYmXKitDRUpo6QCs5YfEThY6VqY9hqJhUZlpbD7E/s1600/living+room35.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS5M7n2W9nOjbwzt69tiM7sxHz1RUr4gTKcWbwYmOVqdZGdEWPYYLNV-oJbMPV0h6Dwl-Q_FYb6wNAAwO5yfWw-6yivMwk7Hkf9RAMYmXKitDRUpo6QCs5YfEThY6VqY9hqJhUZlpbD7E/s640/living+room35.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2_pZnSC0UIAwoTIKgtEwbzhOz9dV2vJzeuIbvfwZUvFBjxywuW6BNWJIdRgUA2BrhMmbuHWOaG8t8jI3XrKq-2RSRADSkpRVOAotxUvNkFU1nVuIoHlCH9u2V9B97qQk4dudihwJoOc/s1600/living+room36.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2_pZnSC0UIAwoTIKgtEwbzhOz9dV2vJzeuIbvfwZUvFBjxywuW6BNWJIdRgUA2BrhMmbuHWOaG8t8jI3XrKq-2RSRADSkpRVOAotxUvNkFU1nVuIoHlCH9u2V9B97qQk4dudihwJoOc/s640/living+room36.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Everything is right in my world again.  But I've already seen a darker color that I'm wanting to try.  How many tries does it take you to get the color right?</span><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! 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Color Change

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Some Art For The Living Room

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I can finally say there isn't a blank wall above the sofa anymore.  It took a few tries to find the right piece that we both liked but I think we're happy with this one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcCXd9YtrboyJ10_R56wYdVdbRxuKw7Eu6ypCX_QBq2hjczSeRQF0lf-YOLVamnCpK2_gO7IWZq8RnktxabfU8wOOwidhJIzVFzN3jmLbuQ3ocffe5vXpUCbppxaycetOyyrWFFhlu-M/s1600/living+room29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcCXd9YtrboyJ10_R56wYdVdbRxuKw7Eu6ypCX_QBq2hjczSeRQF0lf-YOLVamnCpK2_gO7IWZq8RnktxabfU8wOOwidhJIzVFzN3jmLbuQ3ocffe5vXpUCbppxaycetOyyrWFFhlu-M/s640/living+room29.JPG" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It pulls all the colors from downstairs into one piece.  It's even got a little green which I wasn't sold on in the store but kind of like now.  Hubby liked the leaf as a focal point and it plays well with the vines and leaves in the chairs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDc_h30YlEqYiM7EEwJuqnPdEVI31RUxZygVFqyqz-YOFNjAwTAW8lCXSl3dB0PRwp4sJlDWIGwb8rreOgCRGOYTpodrRS7b4KGHSR75vJYsRsOY16CwTxbhZ2uipKxguvRjEjKwORYww/s1600/living+room28.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDc_h30YlEqYiM7EEwJuqnPdEVI31RUxZygVFqyqz-YOFNjAwTAW8lCXSl3dB0PRwp4sJlDWIGwb8rreOgCRGOYTpodrRS7b4KGHSR75vJYsRsOY16CwTxbhZ2uipKxguvRjEjKwORYww/s640/living+room28.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also found a new lamp for the corner.  I wanted a drum shade and loved the tripod legs of this one from Target.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisrYRfTgpJM1QwgTtEehbYWV9FA2iSbthcN9NdVZkONMsum-HA5ZWFKnYYKEuopZ3-7eZTvaHJL_M2Y6mRM8JenfOGl7Lqs6o1VhWzY5_abUqe-_dDXvTQCPiqfLaP5QdB5iZ-ITzY0o/s1600/living+room30.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhisrYRfTgpJM1QwgTtEehbYWV9FA2iSbthcN9NdVZkONMsum-HA5ZWFKnYYKEuopZ3-7eZTvaHJL_M2Y6mRM8JenfOGl7Lqs6o1VhWzY5_abUqe-_dDXvTQCPiqfLaP5QdB5iZ-ITzY0o/s640/living+room30.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVBN02DrsHBBJgQUJ1Y0fZG814VerqAAmi79wx445q9pTmxhqF4O05r56zTMAoV08hAePO7I68CZfDLCpq8eiWVcvrmvq1o_zLRg6_foWfhQpF_NiKXBqDK-iob5VWRCwvgoTGKGQjLY/s1600/living+room26.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNVBN02DrsHBBJgQUJ1Y0fZG814VerqAAmi79wx445q9pTmxhqF4O05r56zTMAoV08hAePO7I68CZfDLCpq8eiWVcvrmvq1o_zLRg6_foWfhQpF_NiKXBqDK-iob5VWRCwvgoTGKGQjLY/s640/living+room26.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We're a little closer to complete in here.  Still would like to find some pillows that pop and definitely a rug.  Although, I've gotten kind of used to a rug not being in here.</span><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0 !important;" />

Some Art For The Living Room

I can finally say there isn't a blank wall above the sofa anymore.  It took a few tries to find the right piece that we both liked but I...

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Art, Gallery, Or Mirrors?

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">When I started laying out the design for the living room, I thought I knew what I wanted.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I saw the living room in Emily Clark's house and a light went off.  I loved the large artwork behind the sofa.</span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">  That was the look I was going for.</span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/132574782750273908_XJ8tHhch_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/132574782750273908_XJ8tHhch_c.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As I started exploring more options, I saw more things I liked.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The photos in this space look great.  They are all the same size and shape and evenly spaced.  Not to mention how they float against the gray accent wall. </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/132574782752162226_xMp1Bm6N_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/132574782752162226_xMp1Bm6N_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/777702/Capitol-Quarter-contemporary-living-room-dc-metro" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I came across this idea with the mirror behind the sofa but maybe it's a little too formal for my family. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/132574782750819873_ZZ9s8FZ2_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/132574782750819873_ZZ9s8FZ2_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tidg.ca/p019.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've seen several variations of stacking floor mirrors vertically and I like it a lot.  It would be an impactful feature and cost effective too.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/132574782752161668_0r4ekCPF_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/132574782752161668_0r4ekCPF_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/785525/Soho-modern-living-room-dc-metro" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think hubby likes this idea of putting more family photos up and arranging them randomly.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shelterness.com/pictures/how-to-decorate-walls-with-pictures-003-500x500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://www.shelterness.com/pictures/how-to-decorate-walls-with-pictures-003-500x500.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.shelterness.com/50-ideas-to-decorate-walls-with-pictures/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But I must say, I love the classic look of a sunburst mirror hanging above my head.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/235594624226923678_KMlqBvW8_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="562" src="http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/235594624226923678_KMlqBvW8_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/nextPhoto.htm?index=5&relatedPhotoId=27592" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's above your sofa?  So many ideas and I can't decide.  This wall needs to be covered pronto.  </span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Art, Gallery, Or Mirrors?

When I started laying out the design for the living room, I thought I knew what I wanted. I saw the living room in Emily Clark's house a...

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Changing The Background

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I wanted to bring more blue to the living room.  After seeing several pictures of accent walls, I decided to go for it.  I went through my paint swatches and found one that I thought would complement the other blues throughout the downstairs.  The one I chose, Behr Gulf Winds.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7WK6wQ6zohqp6Q8F3DEomOVHAhRTQCvrCj1dyXTclvci8uUIHATUqtOfs2q326C8zrphF6T5ga8TV_g3vH4yZYC0nehx6YYn6pnCZdQ_HQzCCzeTLmyIM15VXPrzUJYJ80JOP8sAh6k/s1600/living+room19.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM7WK6wQ6zohqp6Q8F3DEomOVHAhRTQCvrCj1dyXTclvci8uUIHATUqtOfs2q326C8zrphF6T5ga8TV_g3vH4yZYC0nehx6YYn6pnCZdQ_HQzCCzeTLmyIM15VXPrzUJYJ80JOP8sAh6k/s640/living+room19.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The color goes with the blue in the accent chairs and is almost the exact match of the blue pillows in the family room.  Trying to keep things cohesive and flowing all around. </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxdIWCZZgbF_z-tn8AN2VI20RzMh1IhB9amN3jwpgPlMFcYGFLrVJVzAxDaXYgjn5Rq0Q2xSbWTHYuqX3fMEatjGkeQ8cPsIO-N5HVerI8NM4Fa24cf4krjw-EGLiawCVY4woeWRkxvA/s1600/living+room20.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxdIWCZZgbF_z-tn8AN2VI20RzMh1IhB9amN3jwpgPlMFcYGFLrVJVzAxDaXYgjn5Rq0Q2xSbWTHYuqX3fMEatjGkeQ8cPsIO-N5HVerI8NM4Fa24cf4krjw-EGLiawCVY4woeWRkxvA/s640/living+room20.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The pillows here fall a little flat now because they blend in so I definitely need to get on finding more.  The wall behind the sofa is still bare but still can't make up my mind on what I want.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xNmdbe5CLOkvn4JJE4PqBch6TnbyrBLPTwZXiPs5wIutGjUjWHbiRVWDpiDJElJqPm_dH0npwzbLo65n2pISwa0f95u29FA_iiUazyYBzLp3YkcNi9sr72yWqnjP40f7BhoZZVnqPr8/s1600/living+room21.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xNmdbe5CLOkvn4JJE4PqBch6TnbyrBLPTwZXiPs5wIutGjUjWHbiRVWDpiDJElJqPm_dH0npwzbLo65n2pISwa0f95u29FA_iiUazyYBzLp3YkcNi9sr72yWqnjP40f7BhoZZVnqPr8/s640/living+room21.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I pulled the lamp from the family room in here.  The lamp in the corner no longer goes and hopefully I'll find something better.  I want a tall lamp with a drum shade.  I've got my eye on one so it'll be mine sooner than later. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNk9KYZuWnjI3AZn3IhJclUbSiHafCXnowkQRaJ0u1Sm6fJx8fgOifnSmdAGMDBDPjFy9fejjXpLPr3Qm-UuYGX6SxB4f4mTe_cGsdchhJ_7HBWGC62DpIgyeHsb-utKzLFyNRyPnEzWI/s1600/living+room22.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNk9KYZuWnjI3AZn3IhJclUbSiHafCXnowkQRaJ0u1Sm6fJx8fgOifnSmdAGMDBDPjFy9fejjXpLPr3Qm-UuYGX6SxB4f4mTe_cGsdchhJ_7HBWGC62DpIgyeHsb-utKzLFyNRyPnEzWI/s640/living+room22.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I actually like the red table now.  It pulls the red from the accent chairs.  Believe me, there have been several times I almost pulled out the stray paint.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv0Qkgs_HY4p_NZSudqjarhW9yyAFO27_gA73C9WLUmyfesFOSDkYZ7q97g5ZHeVeFLek9zseVbgDDKYg8yH1Dvddnkv8IHmwF-HSzvakQnioaSQ6YJlSZgZhyphenhyphenyJFAM563vJIsMj3twO8/s1600/living+room23.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv0Qkgs_HY4p_NZSudqjarhW9yyAFO27_gA73C9WLUmyfesFOSDkYZ7q97g5ZHeVeFLek9zseVbgDDKYg8yH1Dvddnkv8IHmwF-HSzvakQnioaSQ6YJlSZgZhyphenhyphenyJFAM563vJIsMj3twO8/s640/living+room23.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm glad I pulled the trigger and painted the wall.  I was a little afraid it would be too much but I had to take the challenge.  If I didn't do it, I wouldn't have known how it was going to look.  The room is more defined and stands out now.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Made any simple but drastic painting decisions lately?</span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/11/152nd-power-of-paint-party.html" target="_blank">Domestically Speaking</a> * <a href="http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2012/11/feature-friday-free-for-all-42.html" target="_blank">Five Days Five Ways</a> * <a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2012/11/one-project-at-a-time-112712.html" target="_blank">A Bowl Full of </a><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.abowlfulloflemons.net/2012/11/one-project-at-a-time-112712.html" target="_blank">Lemons</a> *<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2012/11/25/6-tips-for-decorating-a-christmas-tree-diy-project-parade" target="_blank">DIY Showoff</a> *<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2012/12/december-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> *</span></span></span></span></span>

Changing The Background

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Target's In My Pocket Again

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Is it me or do you find yourself aimlessly wandering around Target?  I try to stick to my list but can't help myself and end up in the home section.all.the.time.  I was out one Saturday and noticed they had just marked a ton of stuff down.  Those little red stickers get my heart racing.  On one of the end caps was this cute little end table.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkgeyr8cvZRMOcMNgwFhMwxQgrwXHKmOmdl9Myr6AnDk2nPzevf6FxwxemMUZbuG7MC8nuZe0hEbzrKujIkuDwWSmKBm2Qv44V3BVAP0rH2Xy9tkGhNkZT-Z3auXbJ8HKhxFUQ0i2KBU/s1600/target+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifkgeyr8cvZRMOcMNgwFhMwxQgrwXHKmOmdl9Myr6AnDk2nPzevf6FxwxemMUZbuG7MC8nuZe0hEbzrKujIkuDwWSmKBm2Qv44V3BVAP0rH2Xy9tkGhNkZT-Z3auXbJ8HKhxFUQ0i2KBU/s1600/target+table.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/05/window-shopping-some-overdue-target-practice/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I stuck it in the cart but was still a little apprehensive about buying it.  I made a couple more trips though the aisles before finally deciding that I would get it.  If I didn't love it when I got home, I could always return it.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It was coincidental that when I get home, the new West Elm catalog was in the mailbox.  After flipping through some pages, guess what I saw?  Almost the same table for a lot more money.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36IUS43hyphenhyphen8zNr7quQCpJPatIyQ1YxN2szhLspNXiOY4AjlGfZQroIq12GH-ml44oX8JN5EoV9aEtbLKW0zB91toiTXM48xGb2t7Dn4cijjX-YfLCpDV_RsnRM7uHm4IyVrpM5baeZKzo/s1600/west+elm+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh36IUS43hyphenhyphen8zNr7quQCpJPatIyQ1YxN2szhLspNXiOY4AjlGfZQroIq12GH-ml44oX8JN5EoV9aEtbLKW0zB91toiTXM48xGb2t7Dn4cijjX-YfLCpDV_RsnRM7uHm4IyVrpM5baeZKzo/s400/west+elm+table.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/framed-side-table-f999/?pkey=ccoffee-side-tables-sale" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It almost made me feel better about my purchase.  Here's my table in the living room.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi2-cE0GaI6CHZjFPPY-UXUCXEIVRioUAnAZ_3tieN6R2zQg_vsgCcxfWu6O-rSzOT2RqRZEF1tR-BMSBfTMiAYL43DYCu7YEr72rbSJeQvv1p0OmY3X4wWRHgMxcS2_wmDA1b8fhlzM/s1600/DSCN4590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi2-cE0GaI6CHZjFPPY-UXUCXEIVRioUAnAZ_3tieN6R2zQg_vsgCcxfWu6O-rSzOT2RqRZEF1tR-BMSBfTMiAYL43DYCu7YEr72rbSJeQvv1p0OmY3X4wWRHgMxcS2_wmDA1b8fhlzM/s640/DSCN4590.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Not sure if I want to keep it the red or go dark like oil rubbed bronze or a lighter chrome.  I like red but it's a tad too bright for my liking.  The top is wood so it'll stay that way.  Any thoughts or ideas?</span><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Target's In My Pocket Again

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A Little Bit Closer

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you follow me on <a href="http://facebook.com/decoratingcents" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, then you may already know we finally bought a new sofa for the living room.  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4VsnihyphenhyphenjLnAStMBmhJqSQugtoZC6XU2WWnL7O_GDofP4RdHdlA6wRFM7s_vEXHmtpYmkb_qsM5CwgpH8WRUKXfB6pJyfy37ruEovG85auNB078pMsl90audo4V-_AHUOp3Psmaw50HY/s1600/living+room14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4VsnihyphenhyphenjLnAStMBmhJqSQugtoZC6XU2WWnL7O_GDofP4RdHdlA6wRFM7s_vEXHmtpYmkb_qsM5CwgpH8WRUKXfB6pJyfy37ruEovG85auNB078pMsl90audo4V-_AHUOp3Psmaw50HY/s640/living+room14.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is great to not have such a huge void in that room now.  We waited until Labor day to catch a good sale.  The sofa is pretty big and sits deep.  The color is lighter than the family room sectional and is almost a linen material.  Still pondering on what to do above the sofa.  I've pinned several photos of gallery walls but then again I would love one big statement piece too.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sM4MyI7KlKgefFv60q92LNxwHWu6cehEifNYijf4bOMkhaGIlapNzCFCwv-rGlD2k7Q_QelrI688DoLid7fnuYRjyrpC5Adj8IXeEdyZwkZ5mXhmKSqrPCrdGQO4sD757kKhAStypeU/s1600/DSCN4227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6sM4MyI7KlKgefFv60q92LNxwHWu6cehEifNYijf4bOMkhaGIlapNzCFCwv-rGlD2k7Q_QelrI688DoLid7fnuYRjyrpC5Adj8IXeEdyZwkZ5mXhmKSqrPCrdGQO4sD757kKhAStypeU/s640/DSCN4227.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />I was so anxious to finally order the rug I wanted from Rugs USA but found out the Groupon I bought couldn't be used with the 75% off sale they had over labor day.  I guess I'll have to wait until it will fit in the budget now.  The lamp in the corner will be gone as soon as I find a replacement.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUzltE2svbC7j0jSEg6IPN0Pe-n9jx-yul5qORSoB9w1oDHGvQd-f8W7cvYF_C5tk6GkE4oQ7GXsBFZ4yBW0ESWDe1_NRJecX2-2xvPbl6eiJoBP6MSizlevmOnKp4gV5FnqVR8jnfDM/s1600/DSCN4228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOUzltE2svbC7j0jSEg6IPN0Pe-n9jx-yul5qORSoB9w1oDHGvQd-f8W7cvYF_C5tk6GkE4oQ7GXsBFZ4yBW0ESWDe1_NRJecX2-2xvPbl6eiJoBP6MSizlevmOnKp4gV5FnqVR8jnfDM/s640/DSCN4228.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlkt-9h9GGVwBdzig39i4SCGETmwDzvPHhdIcsN7c-FH-R1DiHBHt7OZ0fYGq0GYMC0m7Fbs4xpWH5Ojh_xglRltc0GVYUKpjIe6ELQGNUs2aajXulafmRijGFyAwAVgHl69WgmTRzws/s1600/DSCN4229.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlkt-9h9GGVwBdzig39i4SCGETmwDzvPHhdIcsN7c-FH-R1DiHBHt7OZ0fYGq0GYMC0m7Fbs4xpWH5Ojh_xglRltc0GVYUKpjIe6ELQGNUs2aajXulafmRijGFyAwAVgHl69WgmTRzws/s640/DSCN4229.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I want a nice side table for the end along with a lamp.  Maybe a pop of color in the lamp?  I want to bring in more reds and blues.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XEDIoiKS38aKmf6Pig7Su34Z_bA4s360m_r-BgE9ZocolXWyVZnonSg4hHc0pQkuFHPAgWocB9pYbOTeKu7xFEQz5AeZo5J7r8z5gwqW4eB6wg7TPljgkMxdSdCnY-qMYM5e0_KiB9A/s1600/DSCN4231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_XEDIoiKS38aKmf6Pig7Su34Z_bA4s360m_r-BgE9ZocolXWyVZnonSg4hHc0pQkuFHPAgWocB9pYbOTeKu7xFEQz5AeZo5J7r8z5gwqW4eB6wg7TPljgkMxdSdCnY-qMYM5e0_KiB9A/s640/DSCN4231.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />For now, I've used the pillows that were in the chairs, but know that I will be looking for more.  Things are starting to come along in here wouldn't you say?</div><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /></div>

A Little Bit Closer

If you follow me on Facebook , then you may already know we finally bought a new sofa for the living room.   It is great to not have such a ...

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Curtains In The Living Room

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Got the curtains up to match the ones in the dining room.  Even though this room is no where near finished, somehow the curtains make it look more so.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVGUyiLAL6fJRMHZyez5VHvmnQ-1207OC_O4c7bclzojSO7mZpgMctZ7SGsxKENhguneBOAZLATMk5PylUQnR4srqdJO3lzp4dNB8Uo4NO8njD8BXnQeQPCFIMNfi_2QIk-2GdjSmyx0/s1600/living+room08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtVGUyiLAL6fJRMHZyez5VHvmnQ-1207OC_O4c7bclzojSO7mZpgMctZ7SGsxKENhguneBOAZLATMk5PylUQnR4srqdJO3lzp4dNB8Uo4NO8njD8BXnQeQPCFIMNfi_2QIk-2GdjSmyx0/s640/living+room08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ340VmwMS4uHUjKqeB5I-J2w-IkN26NCcrqTHKBeArOOmjRuK5gJcWqK0BR349cZc8fPxSSjfoTvf5z_ZfkPfBehSU32XhpluIn7oD12GVjAQNSGoJCxf-f-65ZMNImA59oWUZc5FSnU/s1600/living+room09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ340VmwMS4uHUjKqeB5I-J2w-IkN26NCcrqTHKBeArOOmjRuK5gJcWqK0BR349cZc8fPxSSjfoTvf5z_ZfkPfBehSU32XhpluIn7oD12GVjAQNSGoJCxf-f-65ZMNImA59oWUZc5FSnU/s640/living+room09.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZPGjpN6HWKdavokbL2cZAyip038DfM9M_0zXUVv3tWVlPiiornClJgoLmuzAstFuugpz2XXlF0KAqyehacupXIpoT7j0QRyic0mNaN-D5e7-jpbj5SVEBYU-wfg91pKVdJl3Uug1ILQ/s1600/living+room10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5ZPGjpN6HWKdavokbL2cZAyip038DfM9M_0zXUVv3tWVlPiiornClJgoLmuzAstFuugpz2XXlF0KAqyehacupXIpoT7j0QRyic0mNaN-D5e7-jpbj5SVEBYU-wfg91pKVdJl3Uug1ILQ/s640/living+room10.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Still empty but hoping to get a sofa soon.</div><br /><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0pt none ! important;" />

Curtains In The Living Room

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A Couple Of New Chairs

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Say hello to some new members of our house.  I had been eying these <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Avington-Armless-Slipper-Chair-Whimsical/-/A-11151187" target="_blank">chairs</a> on Target's website for a while.    </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlS8mN61dhemf1mUIYkGl4ek_17jO1-cZ_QHUCGig3yt0e_f43LXr9IOpz9sksjv_qRup5pgWW0wEVglY_VA9pN6GmqKczTRfzaJYiSsMHyznnXJT1eNGu8txSnps__j8BXAbzjxjBtk/s1600/living+room02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFlS8mN61dhemf1mUIYkGl4ek_17jO1-cZ_QHUCGig3yt0e_f43LXr9IOpz9sksjv_qRup5pgWW0wEVglY_VA9pN6GmqKczTRfzaJYiSsMHyznnXJT1eNGu8txSnps__j8BXAbzjxjBtk/s640/living+room02.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I originally ordered <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Avington-Armless-Slipper-Chair-Stripes/-/A-10941381" target="_blank">these</a> but once they were assembled and in the room, it was too much blue and not enough contrast.  I returned them and ordered the white ones instead.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwrenM8fM4LGqa27Pnq9KBXJaxyEVZ9LOh7x1Qz9LjrYQDupLnGc3uAkLyurX6N33zPZ6AVT2qJADPmLul5SLqUFI5sS5lrYQQf9g0J1GgyQW4Bx2OF__gAMmFJ-oLsfT9yE6HOtB6W4/s1600/living+room07.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwrenM8fM4LGqa27Pnq9KBXJaxyEVZ9LOh7x1Qz9LjrYQDupLnGc3uAkLyurX6N33zPZ6AVT2qJADPmLul5SLqUFI5sS5lrYQQf9g0J1GgyQW4Bx2OF__gAMmFJ-oLsfT9yE6HOtB6W4/s640/living+room07.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We're thinking of adding a small sofa or love seat to add more weight to this space.  I wanted to go with just the chairs, but they are too small by themselves.</span>  What do you think about a red or blue sofa?  Did you notice the room is painted now?  And yes, we need another area rug.  </div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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A Couple Of New Chairs

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Slow Your Roll

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm trying to slowly begin the decorating in the dining room and formal living room.  In the last house, I rushed to make decisions on purchases and I end up regretting them in the end.  We bought a red sofa that I liked initially but over the years, I wasn't feeling it too much.  </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I can't find a picture of it.  I've erased it from memory too.  </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Red is one of those colors that stands out and you can't really change the surrounding decor around too much for fear of clashing with this huge piece of furniture.  It wasn't a neutral color I could work with.  When I found out we were really moving, that red sofa had to go.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I see light fixtures and curtains I like but want to make sure they are right for the space.  There are some spaces that are inspiring me right now.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For the dining room, I love this light fixture and the striped curtains.  Not sure if these curtains would be too much for the stenciled wall though.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BpiotmH6kIFGweQauE43266Ueqln-XnYDcSRja6se31vs5EGmRy861FS8yzT73KvDme4adM3ktySNGdFB6WskBltU8PQpTpcimXZTL8xp8OTJmUM2YVB88FVvuQYAjsY0vZCp6KdHRE/s1600/132574782750242700_r993AvKH_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6BpiotmH6kIFGweQauE43266Ueqln-XnYDcSRja6se31vs5EGmRy861FS8yzT73KvDme4adM3ktySNGdFB6WskBltU8PQpTpcimXZTL8xp8OTJmUM2YVB88FVvuQYAjsY0vZCp6KdHRE/s640/132574782750242700_r993AvKH_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/search/label/dining%20room" target="_blank">A Thoughtful Place</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This drum shade is awesome.  Do I really need another since there is one in the breakfast area?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAFXvGejIdkf9pW6hXK9BnvpTg63h7ukWi103sK4p2mAIppuB_y8tf9tiOuDNW2UWyQlOn4JzPgAOvG7HPDBsk9uI-vIic0iXXpdeaTud9UuV_4rZJQYzosUEUDfbXFzfIn3Jx0ChkZY/s1600/132574782750303838_y6yVUwsh_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTAFXvGejIdkf9pW6hXK9BnvpTg63h7ukWi103sK4p2mAIppuB_y8tf9tiOuDNW2UWyQlOn4JzPgAOvG7HPDBsk9uI-vIic0iXXpdeaTud9UuV_4rZJQYzosUEUDfbXFzfIn3Jx0ChkZY/s640/132574782750303838_y6yVUwsh_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.dwellingsbydevore.com/2011/02/moment-weve-all-been-waiting-for.html" target="_blank">Dwellings By Devore</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I like the simpleness of the table and white curtains here.  </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNybR1DTBUf-FTcR2KJTE8aoXZfpSRfSZSwjMvvS0x6M5vfaRneq0nWkQ3UoPisZc-OhZ3O8jMHCsIq-KBoDCL-5EM7McYCBVBEdVZRwWJngoDsdSFCj4XI9-NjORsnhjS2AURmVY_wjM/s1600/132574782750314227_8FDy6xyS_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNybR1DTBUf-FTcR2KJTE8aoXZfpSRfSZSwjMvvS0x6M5vfaRneq0nWkQ3UoPisZc-OhZ3O8jMHCsIq-KBoDCL-5EM7McYCBVBEdVZRwWJngoDsdSFCj4XI9-NjORsnhjS2AURmVY_wjM/s640/132574782750314227_8FDy6xyS_c.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://little-inspirations.blogspot.com/search/label/diningroom%20inspiration" target="_blank">Little Inspirations</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I would like a buffet or hutch along the wall and some shelving like this room.  Notice another drum chandelier.  I'm drawn to them.  Also the wall color is very similar to mine.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0U7SVP3q5LKs-kSMkpchH9RPLP0g5fB97NfFcgLZ8mzRTa-C752faguZ4QQ_nR_B6e04APgmcnQVZ7TsiGxrSAlWXuAwvzZNzboStVA2mM0GYgAd1yhlK4Cz3PmjLvmITsLfx1-6tahY/s1600/132574782750314222_ZFhaXDAl_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0U7SVP3q5LKs-kSMkpchH9RPLP0g5fB97NfFcgLZ8mzRTa-C752faguZ4QQ_nR_B6e04APgmcnQVZ7TsiGxrSAlWXuAwvzZNzboStVA2mM0GYgAd1yhlK4Cz3PmjLvmITsLfx1-6tahY/s640/132574782750314222_ZFhaXDAl_c.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2010/01/iheart-my-home-home-tour.html" target="_blank">I Heart Organizing</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Since the dining room connects to the formal dining room, I want them to go together.  So most likely the curtains and some of the decor elements would be the same in the two spaces.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> This room is a lot like my layout since it connects right onto the dining.  I would love to put floor to ceiling book shelves in the living area with a couple chairs.  Make it a reading space or library if you will.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkmjNEr3ZzbLVF3BrktUUaG9HBMhzcaO-O4zePz_67jKSWx1fhjAqfiaD4uaqfGxxBwGGNPDxcBfmpiC-JY-L4ZvaCE2gBO9njcAgnTJjZUxVRg8hY9Ws-PW19I6wtGqP4M7CxLPZXiQ/s1600/132574782750321997_DnjsgtdU_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRkmjNEr3ZzbLVF3BrktUUaG9HBMhzcaO-O4zePz_67jKSWx1fhjAqfiaD4uaqfGxxBwGGNPDxcBfmpiC-JY-L4ZvaCE2gBO9njcAgnTJjZUxVRg8hY9Ws-PW19I6wtGqP4M7CxLPZXiQ/s640/132574782750321997_DnjsgtdU_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source unknown</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love this space as well.  It has a half wall of book shelves and two chairs.  It's also very bright and I love the neutral rug.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhKHT3V8yNHp7i8Gv9syiGKxvtEs6zx5vidtRMCpl8C-elm89oI_5lvbvORnBeNkmyWklNXhb9Vg_4Vtad9fUYQgFTPAygLTZNBZPwVOK0nQLmYsB2mPvsTMd_hgGmOYP_hJQIpo8wIY/s1600/132574782750289016_cnSMxVuB_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKhKHT3V8yNHp7i8Gv9syiGKxvtEs6zx5vidtRMCpl8C-elm89oI_5lvbvORnBeNkmyWklNXhb9Vg_4Vtad9fUYQgFTPAygLTZNBZPwVOK0nQLmYsB2mPvsTMd_hgGmOYP_hJQIpo8wIY/s640/132574782750289016_cnSMxVuB_c.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.maillardvillemanor.com/2011/08/new-library-rug.html" target="_blank">Mini Manor</a></span></div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This room is simple, two chairs and a table.  I spied the wood roman shades too.  Thought about changing some of the current blinds to these.  They add a nice warmth to the room.  <i></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Slow Your Roll

I'm trying to slowly begin the decorating in the dining room and formal living room.  In the last house, I rushed to make decisions on p...

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