Monday, February 21, 2011

Family Room Complete

Maybe?!
One thing I have learned from blogging is that there are A LOT OF WOMEN OUT THERE JUST LIKE ME when it comes to constantly 'tweaking' a room.  Whether it be the arrangement of furniture or moving a vignette around weekly until it feels just right, I'm not alone :)  Thank goodness and thank you ladies!

Our Family Room looked like this a little over a year ago...


The change began with new flooring.  We had all the carpet pulled up and hardwood floors installed.  The floors had a little more red in them than we anticipated so.....some of this red had to go!  Next thing you know, new paint colors were needed, new sofa, new curtains, update the kitchen dining set that had red chairs and a black table see here, a new TV (that was my husbands idea), therefore a new TV console.  You get the idea....one change led to another. This is the end result.

The picture over the mantel is a print from Gerald Bienvenu.  He's an artist that does watercolors of beautiful locations in the southeast.  This particular print is a beach scene from the MS Gulf Coast where I grew up.  This print set the tone for some of the other accessories in the room.


This dolphin statue on the table was a purchase on one of my visits home.  These guys are all over the waters in the Gulf of Mexico.

See the cream colored kitchen chair in the foreground....used to be red.



These 3 prints are photos I've taken.  The 3 different beaches are ~ Kauai, HI, Pacific City, OR, Ship Island, MS. They are all great reminders of good times.




Thanks for being part of the family in our Family Room.  Does it look completed?  (I'm sure something will change again before Spring Summer gets here.)

I'm partying with:

Thank you ladies for hosting such fun parties!

26 comments:

  1. Wow! Your family room looks so inviting. Thanks for sharing. I love the dark wall color. Makes it look very cozy.

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  2. the room looks great. love the color and the sofa table accessories.

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  3. I love it! I tend to go towards earth tones and I think it all flows so smoothly together! The fireplace seems to stand out and be more of a focal point now! LOVE IT!! Great job!!!

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  4. Your living room is so cozy and comfortable looking. Great job.

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  5. I love how yummy your room is now! The wall color and comfy furniture must suck you in! Love it. *Becca*

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  6. It is stunning. I love your new floors and the paint color is perfect. Beautiful furniture and accessories. You have really created such a warm and inviting room. Gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

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  7. WOW what a great transformation! I thought it was so pretty before the changes too. You accessorized your mantle perfectly, I love it. Enjoy your week, Martina

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  8. Petie, it looks so good with the new wall color. Much warmer. Love the new console, too. Thanks in advance for sharing this at my wow party.

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  9. Wow what a beautiful room, looks so inviting! Great job.

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  10. WOW!!! This looks REALLY.GREAT.
    Warm, cozy, inviting......I love what you did!

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  11. Your room is beautiful. I love how cozy and warm it looks. I have been to Ship Island. We used to live in Ocean Springs!

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  12. I think it looks beyond fabulous! I love the new colors and those browns and creams are so cozy. I love the beach pictures on the wall with the pops of color. There is nothing like looking at those pictures and remembering great times! Your family room is perfect!

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  13. Looks Fabulous! Love the wall color and wood crates!

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  14. Your room is stunning and I love how the paint color changed the feel of the room. It is beautiful...great job.
    Wendy

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  15. Hi Petie, Mackenzie is 11 and she is obsessed with anything that has a Peace sign on it. Again love this room, Martina

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  16. Beautiful! Love how warm it looks. Just found your lovely blog via WUW. I'm your newest follower and would be delighted to have you follow me back.
    Have a great day!
    Tammy

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  17. This is an absolutely lovely space Petie! Your fireplace is gorgeous and everything just feels so warm and welcoming. I also wanted you to know how fabulous your pillow was in the previous post and how glad we were that you shared it at Inspiration Friday last week!
    Vanessa

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  18. The room manages to look crisp and comfortable at the same time. I love the terra cotta potted plant inside the large glass vase, and the pillows, and the wall color, and ...

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  19. Oh, that new wall color is gorgeous! Its very warm and rich and really sets off the furniture. Esp love the white couch and the rustic 'thyme' box!

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  20. Your room is gorgeous. I love the wall color!!

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  21. It's simply mahvelous dahling (said in my best Billy Crystal voice). I love the rich colors and teXtures. The rug is beautiful and I'm seriously coveting those herb crates on the console table. Lovely!

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  22. So warm and inviting! Love it!! I don't think we're ever "done" but that sure looks gorgeous!

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  23. The room looks amazing. Love the feel of it, it just envelopes you and begs you to stay just a little while longer. Thanks for your comments on my post... I love the way the white stands out, without the whole room being light.

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