Thursday, March 29, 2012

Changes in the Family Room


Hello everyone!

Since I made some changes in the kitchen and foyer, I couldn't leave the family room out, could I?  So here is what it looks like now......again......today.......this minute.......but for how long, I'm not sure.......boy this is a long sentence......!

I changed up my coffee table by adding my blue glass jug, a plant and an open book.


Then, the things that I had on the coffee table moved to the white dresser.


I decided to paint the little tea table grey (big surprise, right?).


Then, I brought in my garden statuary from outside to use by the fireplace.


And, last but not least, I changed the mantel again.  I know, I just can't help myself.  I moved the cherry blossom branches somewhere else (to be revealed in another post).  I replaced them with some Lilly of the Valley flowers.  I added a wicker bottle, old book bundles and book pages along with my antique leather books and a plant.


See?  I told you I've been busy inside.  Of course, now that my allergies are easing up, I've been enjoying some outdoor weather.  Next week is Spring break here, so I plan on working on my front porch and front yard.  Pictures to follow!

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Kelly~

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35 comments:

ℳartina @ Northern Nesting said...

All your changes look so pretty Kelly! LOVE your mantels new look!

Debbiedoos said...

I love it all Kelly! I just adore your decor and your style. Nice changes for now, I won't love them too long like you said LOL!

Deserae said...

Love the changes you have made to your family room!!! Your mantle vignette is beautiful.....I love the pages you added along with the books. Wanna come play at my house....I think I am in a decorating rut!?!?!?! LOL
~Des

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly,jusst wanted to let you know how much I love your blog. Your style (whatever that may be) and changing everything around is just like me. Keep up the good work.
Sandy (Australia) :)

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Great changes. Love the mantel's new look.

Debra@CommonGround said...

Love it all Kelly, your home is so cozy and welcoming! love your style. thanks for linking up to the party!

Gail said...

It all looks great Kelly! I love your fireplace changes. Glad you're feeling better and hope you have a wonderful weekend, Gail

Unknown said...

Your home is very cozy and pretty, Kelly. You have great large pieces and so many pretty accessories. Especially loving the vintage books on the mantel today.

Anne said...

Kelly,
I love all of your changes.Looks great.I am an allergy sufferer too.They are really bad with our early warm weather.
Anne

chateau chic said...

Hi Kelly,
It's so great to know we're not alone in always changing things up. :-) The blue jug on your coffee table is gorgeous. I really like your mantel with the beautiful old leather books. Glad you still have the doors up there!
Mary Alice

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Love your changes, Kelly! Sometimes it's nice to move things from one place to another and get a different look. A lot of times, I'm just trying to get a look I like, so I keep moving things around.

Blondie's Journal said...

I love the look of your family room, very open and relaxed. I think we share a lot of decorating ideas! You mantel looks cute, I could use your help! ;-D

I can't wait to get outside! Our climate is colder so it won't be until mid May, but I'm looking forward to it!

XO,
Jane

Sunflowers With Smiles said...

Love the changes. I am working outside now on porch, painting and gardening. Busy time of the year but the weather has been wonderful.

Your blue jug is also gorgeous!

Vickie @ Ranger 911 said...

I love your little tea table vignette!

Judy at GoldCountryCottage said...

Hi Kelly: I'm so glad to be caught back up to you again. Your room looks great. I love all the changes..Happy Thursday..Judy

NanaDiana said...

Kelly- It looks great. It IS fun to change things up, isn't it? I think you and your sister have both been bitten by the "bug" and there IS NO cure for it. That's why I like coming here!;>) xo Diana

Olive said...

It is way cool the way you use outdoor items inside. They bring texture to the party.

Linda said...

Kelly you have a flare. Love all your changes.

Something Nice and Pretty said...

Love it all Kelly, my favorite though is your mantel, the wicker bottle and books/pages go so well with the cupboard doors!

All Things Chic 2 said...

What a beautiful post!!!
Happy to have visited!!!
Visit my world to some time...
Blessings Lori

Debby said...

I love your COZY style. The new changes are nice. I like that mantle brown. Really pretty.

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Such a lovely and inviting room. I love it. The fireplace and mantle are beautiful. Love your drapes also. Hugs, Marty

Ivy and Elephants said...

Kelly,
Everything looks amazing! They maybe just small touches, but they keep things fresh and have such a big impact! I love that big blue jug, such a statement piece!
Gorgeous room!
Hugs,
Patti
We'd love to have you link it, too!

Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said...

Loving all of your changes....

Melanie said...

Love the changes!!! I make changes too, makes me feel like I have something new!

SImple and Serene Living said...

Love the changes. Everything looks ready for spring. :)
Laura

Vintage Home said...

soo many lovely things to look @! Especially like the grey table & the greenyblue glass jug(?) on the coffee table!
Swooning over your mantle!
Thanks for sharing!

Vintage Home said...

p.s. I have a garden child similiar to yours...only mine is very moss covered!

Anonymous said...

Hi Kelly! Everything is just gorgeous! Love your grey table! :)
Everything you do looks fab.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Special 'K' said...

Thank you for sharing these beautiful images of your lovely home. I am so glad to meet you. I am so excited to find and follow new special places. I will follow on my way out because I am sure I will enjoy engaging and supporting your special place now I have found you. I hope you will find some time to come visit me soon. Cheers SpecialK XoXo

Amy Chalmers said...

ok now you can STOP with this mantle vignette, cuz its PERFECT!!! I love how it looks~

Bliss said...

You really can't go wrong with all those great things to move around. I only wish I had your mantel ambition. I'm already dreading having to change it once Easter is over.

~Bliss~

Alison @ The Polohouse said...

Oh Kelly, you have the prettiest rooms!
Love your Buffalo check drapery panels. They always make my heart beat faster.
Your new arrangements are fantastic. Love them all!

Rooms by Ann said...

Kelly, your changes look great, you do an amazing job of making it look better each time. Thanks for sharing.

Jennifer @ Town and Country Living said...

Love your little lamp and the slipcovers on your furniture, too. It all looks just lovely.