Wednesday, April 1, 2015

Living Room Vignettes



Hi, everyone!

I've been showing you the changes and tweaks that I've made to our living room.

I showed you the newly painted armoire here...




...then the drawer unit beside my couch here...





And today I'm showing you a couple more areas in this room!

I got this coffee table awhile ago for a steal at an antique mall.

I created a new vignette on it, starting with a HUGE wicker tray that I got from Homegoods (with a Christmas gift card from my mom.)




I filled it with a large nest and eggs on an architectural base, a skinny topiary, and a metal lantern.




One of the first changes I made to this room (and showed you awhile ago) was placing this table in the corner of the room and leaning the tobacco drying basket on it.  I also hung the chippy old door, and added the huge cherub lamp to the top and postal bin to the bottom shelf.




I recently swapped in the hydrangea plant and some tall, distressed candlesticks (my mom surprised me with the tallest when I arrived in Tucson for vacation-love it!)




Between the couch and the table I stacked an old box and a crate, and topped them with an architectural base, candles and a glass cloche.




I also still have the old army trunk under the coffee table.




And beside the loveseat I placed a small bench holding a wire basket filled with a dried lavender bouquet.




I'm really happy with how this room has come together!

 I think I've achieved the lighter, brighter, French farmhouse look that I've been craving.




I'm almost finished showing you this room...I have just a couple more areas to reveal, next time. :)




I hope that you enjoyed.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!
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36 comments:

  1. Pamela GordonApril 1, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I really like all your decor in the living room especially the table in the corner and that particular area around it. The tray on the coffee table is a great piece. Lots of inspiration here. Pam

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  2. JunkchiccottageApril 1, 2015 at 10:10 AM

    Ohhhhhh Susan. It is just stunning. You did so good girl on this room. It is bright and cozy and full of charm. Love your coffee table vignette. So sweet for Spring. It all looks so wonderful.
    Have a wonderful Easter.
    Hugs,
    Kris :)

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  3. KellyApril 1, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    You have definitely achieved that French farmhouse look! It looks so cozy and casual in there. Love that large tobacco basket propped up.

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  4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 1, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    This is such a lovely space...I really love your big tobacco basket and the trunk under the table, they accent the white so nicely!

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  5. Row homes and CobblestonesApril 1, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Hi Susan,
    You did it again! I am in awe of your room and vignettes. Great tray and refreshing to see White eggs, so JDL. I never knew about tobacco drying baskets! It certainly adds gorgeous texture and interest. I am so wanting a postal bin and an army trunk!
    Wishing you and Keith and family a Happy Easter.
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  6. sweet violetsApril 1, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Love the tobacco basket, and the tray on the coffee table.....very light and airy for Spring!!

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  7. Sunflowers With SmilesApril 1, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Love the vignette on the coffee table and the farmhouse feel to the room! Love your tobacco basket too, I have been on the lookout for one of these too! Happy Easter!

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  8. chateau chicApril 1, 2015 at 12:45 PM

    Your living room does look so fresh and bright, Susan! Love the changes you've made...and that table with the lamp and tobacco basket is still a favorite of mine no matter where you put it!!
    Mary Alice

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  9. Vickie @ Ranger 911April 1, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    I love your new wicker tray you've placed on your coffee table and how you've accessorized it, too. Your room looks so cozy with all the natural elements you've added to it!

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  10. cynthia lee designsApril 1, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    Love the wicker tray on your coffee table!! Your living room is so pretty and very cozy!!
    hugs,
    Cindy

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  11. NanaDianaApril 1, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    It looks really nice, Susan. I like the wicker tray AND the coffee table itself. She's got pretty legs! Of course, I have ALWAYS loved your cherub. It is beautiful in its setting with the candlesticks. It is all SO pretty- xo Diana

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  12. SeawashedApril 1, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    It turned out so beautiful. The armoire is wonderful in white. And your Madonna brings the french nordic touch. I can understand why you are so happy with the changes. It is very cozy, cheerful and homey to me. Blessed Eastertide to you xo

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  13. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 1, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Susan I love all the changes you made and all your pretty vignettes...your living room is beautiful!!

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  14. Joy JunktionApril 1, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I love everything about your beautiful home Susan! I really like how you change up what you have in the basket on the bench with each season! Such a simple change with a great outcome! Blessings to you this Easter season! Cindy xoxo

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  15. AnonymousApril 1, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Oh just gorgeous Kris! I love the wicker tray. I saw some recently and wish I'd picked them up now. I love your new blog header too! x Julie

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  16. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 1, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I love your coffee table vignette, Susan! It is so simple and so pretty. I just love that lantern.

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  17. CherylApril 1, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Your decor is awesome......love it all!!

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  18. Fox and Finch AntiquesApril 1, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    I think your living room must glow like moonlight in the evening. It is a charming and serene as can be.

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  19. Sherry @ Thrift My HouseApril 1, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    Beautiful! You did a great job pulling this together Susan. Love the tobacco basket leaning and the old army trunk... everything is so pretty! You have the coolest stuff! Can't wait to see the rest.

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  20. CynthiaApril 1, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    Just beautiful, love the basket from Home Goods. The tobacco drying basket is a neat find too. Happy Easter to you and your family

    Cindy

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  21. Donna WilkesApril 1, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    Love the contrast between the cherub lamp and the tobacco dryer. The room is so inviting and so French.

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  22. Anne's Attic - DesignApril 1, 2015 at 7:34 PM

    Susan I really love your house, it is just perfect! Jo

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  23. Celestina MarieApril 1, 2015 at 8:11 PM

    Hi Susan, Love your changes and pretty vignettes. The army trunk is a treasure.
    Wishing you a Happy Easter.
    Hugs, CM

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  24. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 1, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the vignette you put together on your coffee table. Don't you just love baskets?

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  25. FABBY'S LIVINGApril 1, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    A lovely vignette! I love the basket tray and all in it.
    Happy and blessed Easter.
    FABBY

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  26. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 1, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    I love your room and you have certainly achieved your goal of the French Farmhouse look...beautiful Susan...love all of the pretty Spring vignettes too. I love vignettes in a basket...been doing that lately as it is so easy to pick up and move!....

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  27. JeanieApril 2, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    The white wicker tray with the nest is simply perfect. I adore nests. And I love the room -- very restful and filled with cool, bright light.

    But I have to ask -- doesn't anyone come in and put books or coffee cups or the stuff of life on your beautiful table? Do you have to tidy up to share this loveliness with us? Because boy -- I'm beginning to have a serious inferiority complex! I don't think we can keep a surface here free of life for an hour! I'm a tad envious!

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  28. Tina@WhatWeKeepApril 2, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    It's all beautiful, Susan. I'm still so impressed by your cute painting hubby! I tried to shame mine into doing some work for me...I failed miserably. Oh, well...he makes excellent ice cream cones for me at bedtime. ;)

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  29. Rustic Maple ElizabethApril 2, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Beautiful, Susan! I love the layers and textures. The new coffee table and freshly painted armoire are great pieces. The little bench with wire basket really appeals to me as well as the gorgeous arched window frame. Happy Easter!

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  30. farmhouse-storyApril 3, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    very pretty room, susan! beautiful collection of very special pieces:) happy easter!

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  31. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicApril 4, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    I loved seeing all of your beautiful touches! I love the rustic pieces and the white couches really tie it all together. The lavender in the basket was especially cute. Love your postal basket. A lovely space you have.

    ~Shanon

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  32. sweetvintageofmineApril 5, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Hi Susan, I like how you have softened the room....so serene and pretty but with the hint of farmhouse/rustic. The changes do welcome Spring~~~Blessings~~~Roxie

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  33. Art and SandApril 6, 2015 at 1:46 AM

    With my carpal tunnel surgery, I haven't been on the computer much. It is wonderful to visit once again - LOVE your style as always!

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  34. Just JudyApril 6, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Hi Susan, I really like all your new updates...always lovely!

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  35. mkjartist40May 6, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    Loving the display with the birds nest on your coffee table- looking forward to a day when my kids will allow me to have stuff like that!!!!!

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  36. pamontrentJanuary 24, 2016 at 11:05 AM

    Wow,just found this page and I love it....I would love to do this with my living room, unfortunately, I am 70 and have to live with what I have.
    I noticed you don't have anything hanging on your walls, is this by choice for the "look" you are wanting?
    Keep up the photos love them

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