My New French Chair for the Living Room

Aug 7, 2016

I've had this little French accent chair in mind to buy for the living room since I started designing it almost a year ago. It's been so hard to decide if it fits because it has to be angled a certain way so it doesn't block the fireplace on that odd short wall. It's from Restoration Hardware (who has been amazing by the way with delivery and any issues we've had), but since it would be a custom order I wanted to make sure it would be perfect so I've been undecided. I found a similar chair for much cheaper on Wayfair and I received it on Friday. I was thrilled with the upholstery and wood frame color, and just the overall look of it.







It looks beautiful, but once you sit on it but it's obviously not the same quality as my other furniture. I can't decide if it matters since it's an accent chair. The biggest issue is the size. It's 36" tall and that's not too short if it weren't for these really tall walls. On top of that, my husband makes it looks like a kids' chair when he sits in it. I keep thinking he looks like a Viking who stole Napoleon's chair. It's perfect for me though.



My husband's shoulders are about six inches taller than mine so there's no way he's sitting here. I'm thinking I will either return it or order a second one. Still undecided...


Before I leave you, I'm also working on finishing off the media room. There isn't much to do in here so it makes sense to finish it off. Football season is right around the corner after all...yay, I suppose. I have plans to add more artwork. You might notice I moved the living room gold plates here. I also want to add pillows, a rug and a few accessories. Not much! I can get this done and it will make me feel better that one room is officially done.

 


 

 
One thing I've realized is even when your house in chaos (in your mind at least), create one little vignette just for you. This is mine tonight. :)



 

California Cool: Blackband Design

Mar 9, 2016

This is the time of year I want to re-decorate my home into something casual and coastal. I want a white stucco Mediterranean-style house surrounded by palm trees...exactly like the one being built behind my house right now. Wahhh! Don't worry, I'll be a complete creeper and take pictures for you when it gets closer to being finished. It's going to be a model home so I won't be the only one walking through there with my camera out. Until then I'll leave you with pictures of what I hope the designer will do to the interior of the house. One of my favorite design firms I found on Instagram is Blackband Design. They are the epitome of cool, casual California style.

 
 



































Does anyone else need a vacation now? Luckily, I will satisfy my tropical locale craving soon. We're getting closer to figuring out the new pool details. As soon as we do it will take about six weeks to complete. Then, I can add all the palm trees my heart desires. I'll keep you posted!

Current Home Tour

Jan 1, 2016

Welcome to my home tour! I have almost every room in the house pictured here. I'm still working on the boys rooms, the powder room, the guest room and the home office. All of them just need minor tweaks with the exception of the home office. That room will need an entire makeover, but it will be fun!

You can also check out my previous home tour here.











White Interior Wall Paint-Shark from PPG
White Trim Paint-Delicate White from PPG

















































































































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