I used a pair of bookcases to create a focal point on the first wall that you see.
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I just love this cloche with a chippy finish and a little birdie on top. I just stuck a decorative ball covered with faux boxwood inside it.
The bookcases and a chair are located to the left of the loveseat.
I’d like to add a wreath to the front of the bookcase made out with either faux or fake boxwood one of these days.
The wall behind the chair is on an angle and is a little difficult to work with.
Hanging and couple of pictures and adding a floor lamp help to create a cozy nook.
I chose to go with woven wood blinds in here and in the dining room instead of the white wood slat blinds that are in the rest of the house. I love the look of woven wood blinds combined with drapery panels.
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed this little tour.
Anonymous says
July 1, 2011 at 2:26 PMThe book shelf amazes me!!!! Wow!
Cedrick Finly says
July 1, 2011 at 3:09 PMOh, I enjoyed the tour. The dog looks like it’s very comfy in that living room! Haha! Its cute, though. On the other hand, the sunlight really affects the ambiance and colors of the room. It’s a nice factor to deal with in decorating and painting the house! Don’t forget to always know where the sunlight will strike the room, so that you can see the difference, as well. It’s good to play with natural lighting!
Sherry says
July 3, 2011 at 4:52 PMSuzy,
Your living room is very pretty. I love how you arranged things in the bookcase and your books all match, mine look dreadful so we put them in the basement. lol Your drapery panels are very nice too. Thanks for linking this to Home Sweet Home and have a great 4th weekend!
Sherry
Suzy says
July 3, 2011 at 5:14 PM@Cedrick Finly Thank you, Cedrick. I agree that it’s nice to have natural lighting to “play” with!
Suzy says
July 3, 2011 at 5:16 PM@Sherry Thank you for your sweet remarks, Sherry. This was the very first linky party that I ever participated in. I love to decorate with books!
Pam says
July 3, 2011 at 11:17 PMVery pretty room! And I love how you’ve decorated it. I love the cloche too. 🙂
Happy 4th!
Pam
marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says
July 3, 2011 at 11:47 PMBeautiful room. I love your style and your colors. I am a new follower. I was thrilled to see the cloche. I host a seasonal “Cloche” party and we are having a summer party on 7/19. I would love for you to link up to the party. You would get a lot of exposure as we usually have a ton of participants. You can check out my blog for all the details. Hope to see you there. I also host a weekly party called Table Top Tuesday. That were we show off all of our vignettes on all of our tables, mantels and anywhere that we can decorate. Hugs, Marty
The Polka Dot Closet says
July 4, 2011 at 3:20 AMI love it! I have a few fake plants too. What a great way to get books, I love used book stores. I’m your newest follower, I just have to see more of that fabulous puppy LOL!
Carol
Crystal @ Ordinary Days says
July 4, 2011 at 3:25 AMYour room is beautiful! I especially love the little cozy chair with the throw, pillow, and lamp. 🙂 I’d love to just curl up there with a book or fall asleep!
Suzy says
July 3, 2011 at 11:34 PM@Pam Hi Pam. Thank you for becoming my newest follower! I love that cloche too and have been thinking about painting it. Everything in that room looks so brown to me. Have a blessed 4th!
Helen's Decor says
July 4, 2011 at 3:52 AMHi Suzy, I’ve enjoying visiting your living room. I love you sofa and the trunk the most. Everything looks lovely. I’m now a follower and hope you will follow me. Thanks!
Helen
Sue says
July 4, 2011 at 6:03 AMI just love the love seat and chair! I would so have those in my house. The set up in the room is very inviting and yes the sunshine adds to it. Of course your puppy is adorable. I came here from the newbie party. I’m your newest follower and I hope you will stop by mine for a visit.
Blessings…..Sue
Suzy says
July 4, 2011 at 3:01 AM@marty (A Stroll Thru Life) Hi Marty. I’m so happy to have you follow my lil’ ol’ blog. Oh boy – a cloche party? I’ll be sure to link up! Hope you have a blessed 4th.
Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee) says
July 4, 2011 at 11:03 AMBeautiful decor! Love the natural light here. The love seat and chair are gorgeous! The puppy is so sooo adorable:) Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Debra says
July 4, 2011 at 1:40 PMPretty room! Love the guard dog. 🙂 I have a love/hate relationship with fake plants too. Love that they are always green & don’t die but generally don’t like them – of course I have some though!
Ethnic Girl Fun says
July 4, 2011 at 1:49 PMVery elegant, yet cozy at the same time. Love your style!
⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜ says
July 4, 2011 at 1:51 PMGorgeous room and pretty colors. Very warm. Thanks so much for sharing with my newbie party. I hope to see you again.
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July 4, 2011 at 2:22 PMIt’s lovely and charming! I’m partial to the birdie cloche myself! You’re extremely tidy!!
I’m your newest follower.
Katherines Corner says
July 4, 2011 at 2:41 PMlovely and cozy love it! The bird cloche is too great! Happy Independence day. Hugs!
Becca says
July 6, 2011 at 11:02 AMVisiting from WUW … and, I love your room! You’ve accessorized your bookcase beautifully (great book collection). *Becca* (your newest follower)
http://www.adventuresindecorating1.blogspot.com
Liz says
July 6, 2011 at 5:02 PMAlso visiting from WUW and…WOW!! Your living room is beautiful! Thanks for sharing! XOXO ~Liz
Kim says
July 6, 2011 at 5:30 PMAw, what a sweet room Suzy. I love your traditional style. I’m a new follower, here from Kim’s party. Hope you pop over for a visit sometime!
xoxo,
Kim
OAK House 5. says
July 7, 2011 at 1:57 AMWhat a lovely room! Well done!
Teresa@oursoutherncountryhomeandfarm says
July 7, 2011 at 10:57 AMI loved the tour of your beautiful living room. Visiting from Transformation Thursday, and I am your newest follower.
R @ Rebecca's Roundup says
July 12, 2011 at 3:04 AMSo pretty, it looks like a model home! LOVE the curves on that couch!