I snapped a few pictures of our living room yesterday.
It is important to me that our home is comfortable and liveable, so I don't stress a lot about making sure everything is too perfect. Decorating is definitely a hobby and passion of mine, and I believe it serves multiple purposes. But, to me, the most important goals are to beautify our surroundings, create a warm environment, and make it function for the day-to-day use of our family.
And, to me, there is no other way to do that except with {my favorite} vintage pieces!
I have actually been working on painting a different lamp for this table. I am really liking how it is turning out. As soon as it is finished, I will do a post so everyone can see!
The table, itself, is a work in progress as well. I wanted a nice tall table for beind the couch and I found some old legs at a thrift store, so I went ahead and just built a little table. Now I am having a hard time deciding on what kind of paint/finish I want on it, so I thought I would just live with it for a while until I decide.
I refinished this buffet a few years ago with my favorite creamy white paint and I absolutely love it. It is so chunky and sturdy and it works really well to store all of the baby toys.
I am switching out the artwork over the buffet, so I guess these will serve as good before pictures! I am putting a set of 6 of these botanical prints in Pottery Barn inspired burlap mattes and frames
{featured on Knock Off Decor last month}.
I am switching around most of the accessories as well.
From here, you can see a glimpse of the entry way with my big chalkboard. I am trying to decide which summer quote I want to put up there... Anyone have any good ones? I am having a really hard time trying to decide!
On the big, massive wall in our living room, I have a tall framed Monogram that I stitched by hand onto tea-dyed pintuck muslin. This thing is really huge.
I found these big corbels at a local antique mall, so I built a shelf out of them.
On one of the side walls, I have a pair of my vintage ice cream stools that my mom bought me for my birthday a couple years ago. I absolutely love them!
As dorky as this sounds, I am really proud of this house plant! I have kept it alive for about 4 months now! I am sure you are impressed ; ). I haven't been successful with houseplants in the past, so I am pretty excited that she is still alive. I think she needs a name... Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks for taking a peek into our home!
I hope you are all enjoying your week!
I am linking up here at French Country Cottage amd here at Miss Mustard Seed
Stacey@A Sort Of Fairytale
beautiful home and blog! i'm a new follower 🙂
Stacey
I love how light and bright your room is. The pillows and accessories make it all just perfect!
Anonymous
Love it. What brand is the couch? Want it.
Melodee
so cute! love your living room, your style, and your cute blog! your newest follower (found you through Pinterest)
Chiwei @ One Dog Woof
Beautiful! How do you keep it so clean with a toddler around?! My living room right now...looks like ..well, terrible. 🙂
Keeping it Cozy
What a beautiful blog and home you have! (Visiting from Cozy Little House today.) I'm looking forward to reading more.
Alabaster Rose Designs
Hi Kristen,
I just stumbled upon your blog and it is just lovely!!
You truly have such a beautiful home! Your living room is so cozy and comfortable looking. I love the pops of reds.
Hope you have a wonderful and Happy 4th!
Sincerely,
Melinda
A Ruffled Nest
Your blog is adorable. Would love to have you link up to Friday pretties over at my blog!
Sherrie
Brandy~GreyLaneHome
Hey I am Liebster Awarding you. Because you are so talented. Check out my blog I'm linking this gorgeous room up.
Little Vintage Cottage
Oh! Your living room is so beautiful and homey looking, I love it all! Can't wait to see the new botanical prints you'll be hanging!
Tania
Liz - Imageremix
What a comfy and warm and inviting living room! You should be proud of the atmosphere you've created with your decor. It looks completely beautiful and homey and creamy and like you wouldn't want to leave. What a great room. I found your post at Miss Mustard Seed. I'm your newest follower. Hope you'll stop over for a visit to Quirky Vistas and follow as well.
Liz
Brandy~GreyLaneHome
Oh I love the colors. It's so beautiful. Did you make your pillows? They are such eye candy. I'm happy that you shared your lovely space.
Ranchgirl
So beautiful. Your couch is one that is definitely NAP and cuddle worthy! I am at a complete loss for inspiring summer lyrics today. It was 108 here in Saint Louis so I am not feeling the summer vibe AT ALL! Ha ha! Good luck with it.
Fruto do Espírito
Receber sua visita será uma surpresa maravilhosa.
Gostaria que também seguisse o meu espaço que, a partir de hoje torna-se extensão de sua casa, para minha alegria.
With love to you!
PSALM 23
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD,
That's Relationship!
I shall not want,
This supply is!
MAKE ME WALK IN GREEN PASTURES,
This is rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters,
This is refreshing!
He restores my soul,
This is healing!
GUIDE ME FOR THE PATHS OF JUSTICE,
That's Guidance!
FOR THE LOVE OF YOUR NAME,
This is on purpose!
THOUGH I WALK THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH,
That's Testing!
I will fear no evil,
That's Protection!
Thou art with me,
That is fidelity!
YOUR STICK AND YOUR staff they comfort me,
This is discipline!
Prepare a table before ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES,
This is hope!
UNGE MY HEAD WITH OIL
That's Consecration!
And my cup runneth over,
That's Abundance!
SURELY GOODNESS AND MERCY A follow me EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE,
This is a blessing!
AND I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
That's Security!
FOR LONG DAYS,
This is eternity!
May the Lord bless you and keep you!
Lucy.
https://frutodoespirito9.blogspot.com/
Also visit:
https://discipulodecristo7.blogspot.com/
Kristin @ Simply Klassic Home
Yay!!! So glad you were able to share some pics of your home! It's all so pretty, and is making me think even more about switching to white sofas. *Sigh* someday! For the chalkboard, I love song lyrics...to you have a favorite summer song?
Suzanne@Meridian Road
I really like your living room! The buffet is gorgeous,and the slip covered furniture is so pretty! I'm looking for something like that for our tv room~can I ask where you got yours? The old door is gorgeous, too.
I think Penny the plant is a good name. 🙂
Kate
Hi Kristen,
I am so in love with your living room. I love all of the finishing touches and how beautifully the room flows. Lovely inspiration for all of us to enjoy! Have a great week!
Warm wishes
Kate @ Salvage Dior
Jennifer
Nice living room! I love your color pallet. The soft whites and creams with a pop of red and black. Very nice! As for a name for your plant, how about Penny? Penny the plant. 🙂
Something Nice and Pretty
Love your livingroom Kristen! The pillows you have there are fantastic also the chalkboard! 🙂
cathy
Your living room is awesome! I really love how the size of your accessories are in scale with the room. How about lyrics from a favorite song or a biblical verse on the chalkboard or a quote from an author? I love chalkboards also. Please stop by my blog https://cathywhatisoldisnew.blogspot.com to see how I incorporated them in my son's graduation party at the post Ice Cream Station For Grad Party.