Monday, August 19, 2013

Late Summer Living Room

Hi, Everyone,
It's time to change a few things in the living room.

So, I gathered some of my favorite things...books, dogs, and a candle.

I topped the stack of books with a lid, that looks like it might have come from a decorative box...a one dollar thrift store find, last year.

I jazzed it up a bit with some gilder's paste and a little turquoise craft paint.
Mama bulldog and her puppies were popped under a cloche.
And, I added Pottery Barn paisley print pillows to the love seat...not new either.
I had hoped to show you the secretary and a little side table, but I need to tweak them a little more. 
So, hopefully I can show you them on my next post.

 Hope y'all have a great week.
Hugs,
Babs 

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12 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 19, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Very pretty, Babs! Love the deep colors you brought into the room!

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  2. SarahAugust 19, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I can see you are having fun. I need to do some rearranging. Your lid looks like a piece of sculpture.

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  3. SuzanAugust 20, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Lovely!! Especially like your Momma bulldog with pups in the basket!

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  4. DebbieAugust 20, 2013 at 4:55 AM

    I'm holding off for about ten days, and then, I'm going to start dinking around here. I love how yours ended up looking. My favorite part is the thrifty find for a dollar.

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  5. SylviaAugust 20, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Pretty Babs, now if I can only get the energy to change things around a little!

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  6. DianeAugust 20, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Babs, your table looks great - wonderful choices! I wish I had the energy to change out everything in my house! Maybe, another day - lol!!

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  7. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRAugust 20, 2013 at 8:42 AM

    Love your changes, Babs! I've been tweaking, too. Then, when the time comes, I can just fill in with Fall decor.

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  8. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 20, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    So pretty, I love that wonderful dog figurine too. Thanks for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  9. PatAugust 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Babs,
    Adorable vignette on your coffee table, dear friend!!!
    I've been working in the lower level Family Room this past week, but I'm quite ready for a change in the Entry Hall!!!
    Inspiration abounds @ upstairs downstairs, indeed!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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  10. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Hi Babs! Oh, your living room is so pretty and love the little dogs figurine you have.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. Savannah GrannyAugust 20, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    You do the best tweaking. I love that lid, you are so smart. I know the secretary will look great also.
    hugs, Ginger

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  12. thepaintedapron.comAugust 21, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    ohhh, love the lid, it looks fabulous. I need to look into gilder's paste, that sounds promising!
    Jenna

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