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Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Bloom where you are planted....








Gone are the peachy walls....the pine ceiling has been washed in a soft grey tone....new baseboards and trim look fresh and clean...the brick wall has been treated to fresh paint as well....the hard and not so comfortable wicker love seat has a new home on the deck.....my Jeanne d'arc curtains(an amazing gift from Tracey) look right at home now as do the nordic french pillows(one from Tracey and the other from Andrea's shop)...my new coffee table a gift from Jess and Meg looks like it has always been here......and of course my beautiful gift from Shannon,my ROI-SOLEIL picture is a real focal point. John worked so hard on this room,he knew I always wanted it to be special.....I think I am a very lucky girl... hope you like it!Thanks as always for coming by! x0x0



























































36 comments:

Polly said...

Chrissy it is beautiful!! Great job!! Love every inch!!

Polly

Annie Mason said...

Love your decorating! It inspires me to fluff my home...

clustres said...

Just lovely!

Jules said...

very pretty and it all works so well together

Faded Plains said...

It looks amazing...love the white with the darker floors...you and John did a wonderful job.

trash talk said...

I think you are a lucky girl...lucky in talent and lucky in a husband. Beautiful room!
Debbie

Laura @ 52 FLEA said...

It is so YOU! Lovely and serene!

Anonymous said...

Oh! Crissy, it was totally worth the wait! Every bit of it is lovely - you have this look down perfectly. I love the dark floors with all the white. It has such a worn and well loved feel to it - it really should be in a magazine! I loved this room before but it's amazing now ~

Sarah :)

Angela said...

Everything is perfect!! Beautiful!

mary pernula said...

I am so happy for YOU!! It looks just LOVELY. I wish I were there to celebrate with a cup of coffee........have a wonderful day. XO MARY

Sandi~A Cottage Muse said...

Ok, when is the magazine shoot?! This looks so beautiful and inviting. Great job!!

Happy To Be/ Gl♥ria said...

Oh Sea, it's wonderful my friend..how cool it looks now...John did an awesome job girl...Much hugs and smiles to you...Gl♥ria

Faded Charm said...

Oh Chrissy, what a beautiful room. You did an amazing job and I love that table. Just perfect. Hope you spend many relaxing hours enjoying your new space.

Take care and enjoy your week.

Kathleen

Blondie's Journal said...

I love what you and John have done, Chrissy! The room is serene and relaxing. I love the sofas and those neat pillows! All of your vignettes are lovely! Nicely done!

xoxo
Jane

Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage said...

I LOVE it!!!!! It has such lovely soothing colors and all the textures keep it looking really interesting. I am trying to acheive a similar look in my guest room and it has not been easy for me. Your room is wonderful inspiration!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Chrissy!
Your room is 2die4!!! It's lovely and I could just move right in and never change a thing.

hugs
Sissie

Seawashed said...

Ah yes it is so pretty. Is your white Ikea sofa new? We just bought new slipcovers for ours(because the others were four years old and dirt was not coming out)...looks so fresh and new again! I have the same big white shell, I think...and a similar dark brown wicker coffee table...in our garden gazebo! That crown picture really adds so much to the room...and I like how you hung it off center and low. I hang art low too...so many people hang art too high. Lovely as always.

Ange said...

"Bloom where you are planted" is my saying for this year and your room looks bloomin'fantastic :o)
Angex

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour CHrissy,
You've done a marvelous job, you've put all the details in exactly the right place!
Hope you're having a good week,
Mimi

Unknown said...

I don't like it Chrissy, I LOOOOOVE it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How pretty and comfortable and inviting it is! You and your husband did such a fabulous job!!! So, so lovely! Now go and sit down, relax, and enjoy your beautiful new space :) :)

Hugs ~

:) T

cargol said...

You have been so hard at work Chrissy! And it shows, everything is simply beautiful!
Carole

Anonymous said...

Chrissy, what a lovely lovely abode you have created friend!!
Just got back from a week helping another AMF couple with camp- so behind but had to come and say how much I enjoyed your post!

Anne Lorys said...

Hi Chrissy!

It's always hard to pick a fave from your photos, because they're all so dreamy and gorgeous!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Anne

Cindy said...

Chrissy! Your living room is GORGEOUS! Everything looks so fresh and "European". I love all of it. The pillows are so perfect as are all of your accessories! I know you must be so happy with it, your hubby did a magnificent job. I don't remember what it looked like before, but it is a place of beauty now!
Hugs, Cindy S

June said...

Oh goodness girl...it is GORGEOUS!!! I love every single thing you have put in this space. What a great job you and hubby have done here Chrissy! I KNOW you are enjoyin' this.
hugs

paige said...

wow!!!!
everything is so beautiful
i'm so glad to find your blog..i love all the touches!

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Hey a cutie, thanks for swinging in and saying hello. This past month has been a wild one around our home.. still trying to play catch up in many different areas...needless to say I don't sleep alot...lol.. as always your home is an inspiration... I'm loving the feedsack pillows and all the burlap that is so popular these days.. may add some to the shop. I hope this finds you and yours doing ok... hugs ~lynne~

Ticking and Toile said...

Hi Chrissy,
I was scrolling through the comments because I was sure I commented on this post of yours...but I guess I didn't! Well I sure drooled over it!

Just wanted to thank you for the super sweet comment you left on my ruffles & lilacs post! You are so adorable & wouldn't we have quite the time living next to each other??? :)

Your home just looks amazing....seriously, I love it. I love the ceiling, the chandy & of course all of your beautiful accessorizing.

Take care!

xo,
Shellagh

Room Service ~ Decorating 101 said...

YOU ROCK!

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Razmataz said...

Chrissy, That room looks great. Love the white sofa and the crown art. You guys did a wonderful job. I've added you to my blogroll because I find it easier to keep up if it is on my sidebar, so now I will visit regularly.

savvycityfarmer said...

hey honey ..
I just know you would have gone entirely mad at the nada farm sale ... link over amd recap ...grab your depends ....


I just noticed I'm on your "inspiration" list on your sidebar .... honored!!!

Debra@CommonGround said...

wow, Chrissy, this turned out so gorgeous, really put together so well!!

Unknown said...

Stunning blog, Chrissy! Your home is just gorgeous, just my style! So happy to find you, I'm your newest follower! I'm so impressed! XO!

Anne Marie said...

OMGOSH CHRISSY!! I always look at the photos first and then go back and read the post, and I thought you were posting from something inside the JdArc Magazine!!!!

HOLY COW GIRL! that's just an awesome transformation

FRENCH LAUNDRY said...

Chrissy,

I love love love your redo. You are inspiring me to get off my tushy and do something, too.

Have a great week,
Judy

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