Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Things Moved and Got Styled but I Need More

As per house excitement that's coming up...I moved a few things yesterday.

 I basically spent 4 hours stealing from one room to benefit another.

It worked out I think.

But more has to happen.

Mostly, I need to figure out how to make the wood console in my living room look brighter and more shimmery since the rest of the room is all feminine and pretty like.

It needs something that's not be books, lamps or mirrors...the rooms already packed full of those things and I don't think it can handle anymore...although if some kind book store owner wants to ship me these two free of charge, I'd of course be more than happy to find a space for them...


Also...

I'm thinking the console really wants a pair of these sweet pooches to make it prettier...


or maybe flamingos instead...


And sconces...it definitely wants sconces...or maybe candelabras for the fireplace so my cache pots can go on the console...


And a new TV...or maybe no TV...maybe a gallery wall instead and the TV in the playroom?

Oh but PS, it's almost Christmas and I just renovated a kitchen...aka- there's a rather large fund deficit...which equates to a fun deficit.

You see my dilemma.

On the positive side of things, I did make a few small changes that I'm really happy with.

For one, I moved my MFAMB original back to the fireplace...it's just too damn pretty to be hidden away in my bedroom...though I did love it there...someday I might need to own two Jenny originals...someday!

Anyhoo...

Here's Maxine back where she belongs...



Look how pretty she is in Instagram form...


And you know what else looks pretty smashing this way?

My Leigh Viner original with a pink cockatoo in front...these two lovelies have also found a new home on the fireplace mantle...


Don't you love how blurry/romantic the Instagrams are?

I do.

I had more photos to share today of all the other styling stuff but this is actually the second post I've put together this morning (didn't like the first) and frankly, I'm a bit pooped.

I'll share more in the next few days.

Also, my sweet Lola dog is having her second operation in as many weeks this morning...thankfully, the bump looks to be benign so they're just being extra cautious.

 Please think happy doogle/get well thoughts for her:)

xo


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22 comments:

  1. Love the flamingos! Your home is looking so perfect, can't wait to see the rest.

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  2. Oooh very pretty :) I think those pink flamingos would fit right in! xo

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  3. Beautiful! Oh your poor pooch! Hope everything goes well for her!

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  4. Sending good thoughts for Lola!

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  5. That painting def deserves to be in the front of the house :) And happy to hear that your dog should be okay!

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  6. That painting is nuts. I cannot wait to see everything all styled up.

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  7. I'm having trouble remembering what the wooden console looks like so I'll have to go back and dig before I can offer my two cents. Love the FP styling though.

    And good luck to Lola! Here's to a swift recovery.

    ps- I think I need instagram.

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  8. I like what I'm seeing...MFAMB original + Leigh Viner original = hopelessly fabulous (c: And sending happy doogle thoughts and squeezes Miss Lola's way...

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  9. All your home sneak peeks are killing me!! Isn't finding a place for art you adore always a tough one? You want to have it be like your own private little treasure in the bedroom, but you want to share it with the world too. It looks gorgeous over your mantle!

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  10. Love the white staffordshire dogs! The paintings beauty is still awe inspriing...and really anchors your space in such a beautiful way, keep doing what you are doing because its amazing!

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  11. Oh everything is just so pretty, you're looking at it all through eyes that have seen it all a million times. Trust!

    It's nice that you edit yourself...I just post any old thing that comes in my head. And that's how I talk too. It gets me in trouble, of course.

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  12. I agree, the flamingos are amazing! perfectly pink!

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  13. Ahh everything looks amazing!!! Obviously. And those two books are at the top of my list as well!! Heavenly. So glad little Lola is feeling better!

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  14. Gorgeous Christine! I love your beautiful artwork on the mantle - it looks amazing! I'm sending doggie-prayers to Lola and hoping she is all ok! xx

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  15. Good thoughts are sewnt Miss Lola's way! Feel better soon pretty girl!

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  16. love the artwork & those candelabras...Rococo-ish!

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  17. You have such amazing taste! I love your artwork and agree with everyone - those flamingos are just awesome :)

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  18. such a beautiful home...hope your little friend feels better soon!

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  19. Love your Leigh with the cackatoo! That's a perfect match! And both of those books are on my xmas list. Here's hopin I get them or at least one because I've been very good this year :) xoxo

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  20. Get well soon to Lola. Thankfully, her bump is nothing too serious. Poor girl.

    The artworks look so good! I love how you have them together. Perhaps a gorgeous vintage glass/crystal table clock for your wood console? Crystal always looks so divine and on the cheap...glass can be delish also.

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  21. Oh, poor little Lola... I didn't know anything was wrong. Sending her well wishes. I'm giggling over "stealing from one room to another." I just know you would be a blast to hang out with and if I had the money I would totally adopt your style and redo my entire home! xo

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Sorry about the annoying captias...tried turning them off for a day and my inbox exploded with crap.

Smooches to everyone who perservered and left a sweet comment anyways! xoxo