We are at that midway point of summer when I start itching to get some stuff done in the house. The kids have been home for over a month and their stuff. is. EVERYWHERE. I start to crave some order in the house. One recent afternoon, all of the kids were out of the house so I straightened things up and took some pictures...my idea of a relaxing afternoon. I think it might have stayed this way for five minutes after they got home :)
I picked up these striped drapes at TJ Maxx recently. For under $30, they really freshen up the room. I actually am planning on using these in my youngest boy's room, but I thought I would hang them in here for a change of pace for the rest of the summer until we can get the molding done in his room.
Our Ikea Hack coffee table is holding up remarkably well. I am always a bit nervous to diy furniture because we are rough on things, but this wax finish is very durable.
We have been using the galvanized stool I grabbed at Target a few weeks ago (when the home stuff was 70% off) at the desk.
We have one more vacation planned and then it will be time to prep for back to school and, my favorite, fall decorating.
Your home is lovely! I am enjoying seeing rooms that are neat and in order...we have been downsizing and purging in prep for a move to a smaller home later this month...I can't wait for days when the house is neat!! Until then, I will enjoy looking at homes like yours!
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Thanks Cheryl! Our rooms are usually not as neat or in order as these pictures might make you think ;)
DeleteHave a great day, Courtney
Your accessories are great! The different touches like the wood in the fireplace, antlers on top of the books , your lovely couch & the rest of the patterns & goods make this room so inviting!!! :)
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www.TheQuaintSanctuary.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Paige. I love the little touches..they are my favorite part of decorating. Have a great day! Courtney
DeleteGorgeous room Courtney! I love those drapes...you always manage to find such great deals! I know what you mean about the kids' stuff being everywhere! I can't keep up around here and since we are back and forth to the beach all the time, the laundry is piling up too... But it's summer so yay for that!
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Courtney....just when I think that your home can't get any prettier.....holy cow...it does. I love the refresh in your living room. Very pretty. I know you must get crazy from all the questions....but where did you find your pouf and the chair with the gingham slip cover????
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! I dont mind your questions at all!! The gingham chair is the jennylund chair from Ikea and the pouf is from Target a few weeks ago. Hope that helps!
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