Our Living Room

Aside from Nancy's Nursery, the living room is the only room in the house that is fairly complete. This is the first time we've had a formal living room, and I am loving it. Living rooms tend to be unused or neglected, but I am pleased to report that we've gotten some good use out of it in the short time in our home. It has proven to be the girl/boy divide when we have people over: girls chat in the living room, men in the den.

I knew I wanted this space to be filled with neutrals (my favorite) as well of pops of metallic silver-- inspired by my beloved rug. Additionally, since the square footage isn't super generous for a formal living room, I envisioned floating the furniture centrally instead of pushing it against the walls. It creates the perfect little setup for hours of girl talk. So...welcome to this light, airy (and a little girly) space! It's so fun to see all these pieces of furniture that were in completely different places in our old house come together and make a room.

When we lived at my mom's house for 5 months (in between buying and selling), she asked me one day what my favorite piece of furniture was at her house. I reported that it was the tall pine shelf. Well, my oh so sweet and gracious mama passed it on to me when we moved out of her casa. Love you, mommy!!!! I so adore this piece!

The big apothecary jar holds petals from our wedding cake. How amazing is that? I'm obsessed. 

The sea shells were collected by us while we lived at the beach.

...And then there is some sentiment-less potpourri form Pottery Barn. :)

When my interior designer mom was styling these shelves, she decided to only put the frames on one row instead of scattering them around the shelves. I love how it keeps your eye in the same sight line for photos and the other decor gets to shine by itself without competing with a photograph. 

I've had this coffee table for 3 years and am still completely googoo over it. 

See the reflection of our chairless dining room? Lots of things to complete around here in the months (and years!) to come! ;)

I have to include my little photo bomber in this final picture because this is her favorite room. She guards the house from this little perch for hours on hours. Bless. :)


SOURCESUnless otherwise noted, the majority of the furniture is a family hand-me-down.Wall color: SW Sea Salt {read about all of our home's paint colors here}Curtains: Thrifted, but they are West Elm (no longer available in this color, available in platinum)Curtain Rods (These are A BARGAIN! I use them all throughout our home and did in our old house too!)Metallic Cowhide RugCoffee TableSofa Throw Pillows: Family hand-me-downs, thrifted, and a PB Monogram Appliqué Pillow CoverWhite Chair Throw Pillows: society6Faux pumpkin: MichaelsFaux hydrangeas (comes in a set of 3)Apothecary JarsMercury Glass Vases: At Home Mercury Glass Pumpkin: Home GoodsSilver Plates: thriftedCandle, c/o New South Home Couture
OUR HOMENancy's Nursery

Nancy's Nursery

Four months into her life, Nancy finally has a nursery and, boy, was it worth the wait! It's currently the only completed room in our house, and that's because it's my favorite. This room--by far--has the most thought, articulation, and love put into it. I created an inspiration board for her room earlier this year, and it wound up being pretty on point! The only "big" change I made was changing the room color from sea salt to pink. Since we have sea salt throughout our house in various other rooms, I'm so glad I listened to my mom and sister and went for pale pink. 

The first time Mark walked into this room, he said, "Wow. It's so white in here." That, my friends, was music to my ears. Welcome to this bright, light space...Nancy's nursery.

 In lieu of a changing table, I use this bed to change Nancy. The bed is a family heirloom and was also my bed as a little girl. My mama also used it as a "changing table" throughout the years. It's the perfect height for the job.

 One of my dearest, best friends, Lizzie, gifted Nancy this amazing abstract painting. She is an an incredible artist. Lizzie used 1 Peter 1:6-7 to inspire this painting. It is absolutely my favorite part of the nursery. This piece of art is special on so many levels, and I cannot wait to watch Nancy grow with it throughout her life.

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1:6-7 ESV

 I created this mini gallery wall by combning Design Love Fest's Dress Your Tech images + PicMonkey for text + Dollar Tree frames spray painted gold. Simple and cost friendly! My favorite is the middle right. Nancy's name means "grace," so I love having its definition in her room.

This candle is the candle of all candles for a baby nursery, and it's made by one of my girlfriends! Lavender + baby powder = OMG perfection (especially after a stinky diaper change).

 I knew I wanted to mix patterns in the crib. I am in love with the herringbone on the bumper and how both the gold patterns are actually shiny, metallic gold.

 This lovely teapot is a reminder of Nancy's baby shower--a tea party! 

The nursery guard. Truth is she tried to photo bomb almost all of these pictures. Bless this protective big sister, Tina!
At the end of the day, Nancy's nursery is filled with so much LOVE. When I rock Nancy at night before she goes to bed, looking at the big L-O-V-E over the bed reminds me of 1 Cor 13:13. Before I lie her sweet sleepy self in her crib each night, I say this verse aloud to her and tell her I love her. This is a special, sacred place in our house. I pray our family grows in love as we grow in this home! 
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FULL SOURCE LIST
WINDOWS + PAINTWall color: SW White Dogwood {read about all of our home's paint colors here}Interior Doors: SW AnonymousCurtainsHardware: Came with the house, I spray painted them gold {similar}CRIBCrib: Hand-me-down (Thanks, Sally!!!) {similar}Bumper: Carousel Designs | Design Your OwnSheetSkirtMobileCrochet BlanketBEDBed: Family HeirloomQuilt: TJ MaxxEuro ShamsGold Polka Dot Shams
Gold Heart Pillow: sukanart on EtsyPomPom BlanketBed Skirt: Pottery Barn, no longer available {similar}WALLPainting Above Crib: Lizzie MorrisonBaby Makes 3 Gold Heart: Hobby LobbyMint, Pink, + Gold love Painting: Slate InteriorsGallery Wall: Dress Your Tech [background] + PicMonkey [add text] + Target [print] + Dollar Tree [frames spray painted gold]Light Up HeartMirror: Hobby LobbyLOVE Letters: Hobby Lobby [spray painted gold]FURNITUREDresser: ThriftedDresser Hardware: Knobs; PullsGliderOttoman: Hobby LobbySide table: Hobby LobbyLeft Bedside TableRight Bedside Table: Marshalls {hardware spray painted gold}FLOORRug: Home GoodsFaux Sheepskin rugACCESSORIESLamps: Home GoodsNANCY letters: Hobby LobbyCandle: Lumina Candle Company Vegan Soy Candle // Lavender + Baby Powder (THE BEST smell especially for a nursery! AND my girlfirend, Sarah, makes them, so they're even more special!)Watercolor of Tina + Nancy: Art Accent on Etsy, c/o"Nancy" gold tulle basket/linerWhite wicker diaper supply basketLovely PillowTeapot: Home GoodsPolka-dot boxes: MarhsallsGold handle tote baskets: Home GoodsDoor Wreath: DIY by Lizzie for Nancy's Fancy Tea Party

Christmas Decor Home Tour

I love Christmastime so much! I always want to remember this Christmas in our first home, so please humor me and enjoy this little Christmas Decor Home Tour! Cheers!

Had to start with my favorite picture. For obvious reasons.

Tree Skirt: Pottery Barn | Wrapping Paper: TJ Maxx

Faux Poinsettas + Peppermint Candle: Michael's 

Candlesticks: World Market | Reindeer: Belk | Gold Balls: Dollar Tree | Banner: DIY

 

Beaded Tree: Inherited from my mama | Spode Coasters: Belk

2012 + 2013 cards! I frame and display our cards each year.

2014's is out on the other end table, but you can't see it quite yet! ;)

Frames: Dollar Tree

Nativity: Inherited from Mom again :)

Faux Fur Pillows: Home Goods | I Love Santa Pillow: A Charlotte, NC, antique shop on Providence Road (near the new big Teeter) across from Myers Park Methodist...blanking on the name! | Cheers Pillow: Home Goods

Canvas: DIY

I got a little crazy and even added some cheer to our guest bath!

Snowman: Another Mom hand-me-down | Nativity: Purchased in Burundi

This is one of my favorite decorations because it will always remind us of this trip! Such a treasure.

Accent Rug: Target | Hand Towels: Williams Sonoma

I have a Santa hat at each chair too. Just because. Why not? :)

Placemats: Saks Fifth Avenue

Christmas cards around our kitchen make me so happy! They're hanging from silver giltter ribbon and tiny little clothespins.

Glitter Ribbon + Clothespins: Michael's 

Love getting out all of the little items I've collected over the years. I think the only purchases I've made this year are the Accent Rug from Target (I mean, my dream gray and white kitchen was screaming for it), the cheers throw pillow, and the gold balls from Dollar Tree for our mantel. A little bit at a time goes a long way. (And especially after Christmas when everything is 80% off!)

I hope you're enjoying lots of happy Christmas merriness wherever you are! And with a warm drink too which is a constant for me these days...espeically with this preggo sweet tooth of mine!

 Merry Home Tour!