I seem to be quite focused on getting my living room in order. It’s absolutely the hub of our home, and since we spend the most of our time here (see, I’m “here” right now hubbin’ away), I have this desire to get it just “so” before I attempt to finish any other space.
Having my decorating sister here, who really is the female version of Nate, helped in that she motivated me to make some simple changes that made a big difference….
One of which was helping me peruse craigslist and thrift stores in search of the perfect (and affordable) credenza.
Because while this little table was cute n all, it most definitely did not provide the kind of storage we need in such a small space.
{before}
And find it we did.
The next morning fresh out of bed, we jumped in the car, and in the pouring rain drove to meet some random (but very nice) man and then kinda stole (it was a LOW price!) his amazing piece of SOLID WOOD AWESOMENESS.
What made it even better was that my sister chipped in a portion for my birthday present (December 1st, people, mark it down!)….so it was REALLY a steal.
Then with one little purchase, the changes have begun and I am feeling confident that my living room will soon be complete.
Until I change it.
Here’s the before of the credenza, aka, awesomeness:
And then today after 1 can of primer, and two cans of glossy white spray paint….out came this:
Could you JUST DIE???
I mean….
I’m not so thrilled with the “styling” I have going on right now with the picture frames, but that will all come together in the next week or so I’m sure.
Also, some new hardware could really spice it up.
thinking, thinking….
And that’s just the beginning of the little changes that were made.
Once we clean things up ’round here from the mad week we’ve had,
I’ll snap some photo’s and give you the full view.
In the meantime…
lets ponder what color this chair shall be and what kind of fabric it should be recovered with,
shall we?
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