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Doing Some Redecorating

NickNack — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 12:19:02 GMT

I've gotten the "itch" to do some redecorating and have been on a buying streak. The last time I majorly changed things (besides painting the house) was 14 years ago.

I've had my mantel basically the same way for that long and was tired of it. I ordered a couple of brass candlesticks from Pottery Barn and flameless candles with remote from QVC. I ordered three vases from Pottery Barn and bought p*u*s*s*y willow branches from Michael's for one of them. One of the vases is on backorder. I'm so happy with the way my mantel looks now.

I'm ordering a flameless candle for a hurricane lantern that I have and also for a large vase on a chest. I think it will look nice to have everything lit. I'd like to change my coffee table and another table in the living room a little bit, but will have to think about it.

I've had the same window treatments (valances with wooden blinds) in my bedroom and master bathroom for fourteen years. I'm going to change those out with either seagrass blinds or Roman shades. I think I would prefer Roman shades, but they are significantly more expensive. Do you all like seagrass blinds?

I've also ordered a chambray duvet cover and shams for my bed. I have a down duvet that I love so wanted to get a duvet cover.

This is how my mantel looks now. Please excuse the dog toys and crate. I'm getting one more vase (second picture) for the mantel lthat's on backorder.

Edited to say: I hate to waste the money I spent on the p. willows, but I'm going to go to go to Michael's and try to find a more colorful vase filler

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on the bay — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:09:08 GMT

I love it!

Apparently Henry and Ava have already claimed it as theirs too!

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Patz822 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:18:50 GMT

First off I am just stating my opinion. Everyone's decorating tastes are different.

That being said-- for me these particular mantel decorations are too neutral.

With the fireplace being in the earth tone color wave & having all those individual

stones I would have gone with some sort of contrasting color. The gold and white

candlesticks blend right in. For me I would have gone brighter and more colorful.

I would definitely do Roman shades. I have custom drapes & blinds and its

a whole world of difference. Pricey but worth it.

Cant comment on the duvay without seeing it.

Good luck. Hopfully you will be happy with your new look.

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:19:40 GMT

@NickNack

LOVE your stone fireplace and your new decorating items look great!

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geezerette — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 13:27:20 GMT

@Patz822 wrote:
First off I am just stating my opinion. Everyone's decorating tastes are different.
That being said-- for me these particular mantel decorations are too neutral.
With the fireplace being in the earth tone color wave & having all those individual
stones I would have gone with some sort of contrasting color. The gold and white
candlesticks blend right in. For me I would have gone brighter and more colorful.

I would definitely do Roman shades. I have custom drapes & blinds and its
a whole world of difference. Pricey but worth it.

Cant comment on the duvay without seeing it.

Good luck. Hopfully you will be happy with your new look.

And that's why we have so many flavors of ice cream, because I love the neutrals and minimal look.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:48:39 GMT

I love all the different vases.

Do you have photos of the shades you are considering? Would the roman shades be a cloth pattern?

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HB glamma — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 14:58:44 GMT

Your pieces blend right into the stone. Beautiful fireplace! I would set a painting with some color on the mantel (don’t need to hang) in between the vase & candleholder. Maybe try to center it by eliminating some objects. Would add color.

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Kachina624 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:02:18 GMT

@Patz822 wrote:
First off I am just stating my opinion. Everyone's decorating tastes are different.
That being said-- for me these particular mantel decorations are too neutral.
With the fireplace being in the earth tone color wave & having all those individual
stones I would have gone with some sort of contrasting color. The gold and white
candlesticks blend right in. For me I would have gone brighter and more colorful.

I would definitely do Roman shades. I have custom drapes & blinds and its
a whole world of difference. Pricey but worth it.

Cant comment on the duvay without seeing it.

Good luck. Hopfully you will be happy with your new look.

I agree with @Patz822 . I think the mantel needs some color to make objects stand out. That new vase is going to blend into the rock background like it was camoflaged.

My concern with a Roman shade would be keeping it dust-free, a major PIA if you live in a dusty place. I've also heard they're a nuisance to raise and lower.

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VaBelle35 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:09:50 GMT

Great suggestion about leaning a painting on the mantel for color.

You can still use the vases and candle sticks where they are.

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GingerPeach — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:14:39 GMT

I love it, @NickNack

It's lovely and very organic. Not everything "needs" color. It's your house.

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Mominohio — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:20:52 GMT

Love that field stone! I think there is so much one can do with it! I like the changes, looks fresh and updated.

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aroc3435 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:23:37 GMT

@NickNack Good for you. It feels good to switch things around and swap new pieces in. Keep playing and you'll find the right notes. I have a tendency to keep the status quo once I've figured out a good arrangement. You may have put a bug in my ear to do a bit of a decorating shakeup.

Either window treatment sounds good to me.

Best wishes as your project continue and have fun with it.

aroc3435

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ScrapHappy — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 15:51:20 GMT

I've been doing some redecorating/updating too! We painted our family room...finally (the entire interior needs painted). Just couldn't stand my almost 20 years old couch and sofa any longer and got a new sectional with a large over sized ottman in the middle instead of a table. Also got new area rug, end table and curtains. Still looking for new lamps. I know what I like when I find it, and it takes me a long time to find what I like. We liked the living room so much, we decided to go ahead and paint the dining room and formal living room. We were going to wait a while but we were on a roll. Finally took down the heavy drapes the previous owners had up in both rooms. There are shutters in DR and LR and I'm not planning on putting up and curtains. I like how clean and open it all looks now. I found a sofa and 2 chairs for the LR but right now I'm waiting to see if there will be a good sale for Labor Day. Right now we have me husbands grandfathers couch and sofa in there. We didn't have a formal LR in our old house. Still a lot to do but I'm excited.

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NickNack — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:17:32 GMT

@VaBelle35 wrote:
I love all the different vases.

Do you have photos of the shades you are considering? Would the roman shades be a cloth pattern?

Thank you @VaBelle35 . These are the Roman shades that I want, and this is the color. They are linen and cotton. I think I would rather have these than the seagrass blinds.

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NickNack — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:14:15 GMT

@HB glamma wrote:
Your pieces blend right into the stone. Beautiful fireplace! I would set a painting with some color on the mantel (don’t need to hang) in between the vase & candleholder. Maybe try to center it by eliminating some objects. Would add color.

Thank you @HB glamma . At one point I had a painting on the mantel. My cat can get up on the mantel, and I wouldn't be able to have something like that now. I can't keep him off. He doesn't do it often, but he does get up there.

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Bridgegal — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 16:23:39 GMT

@GingerPeach wrote:
I love it, @NickNack
It's lovely and very organic. Not everything "needs" color. It's your house.

I agree but do like the idea of something in the middle with some height and that picks up a little of the color in your furniture, rug etc. Very pretty though.

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Desert Lily — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:33:31 GMT

@NickNack Your choices are lovely. I like the Roman shade too. Redecorating is so satisfying, isn't it? It's like a part of ourselves gets refreshed along with our home. And it's often artistic expression. Enjoy your decorating journey.

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J Town Girl — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:46:22 GMT

You have a beautiful fireplace and I like the neutral items you have chosen. They are very pretty but they don't take away from the focal point of the room which is the fireplace.

I think your mantle is tastefully done.

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jubilant — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:48:32 GMT

@NickNack What a beautiful fireplace. I especially like the black jar vase with the ****** willows. Can you tell me where you are getting the new vase you haven't received yet? That one is really speaking to me!

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NickNack — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:54:45 GMT

@jubilant wrote:
@NickNack What a beautiful fireplace. I especially like the black jar vase with the ****** willows. Can you tell me where you are getting the new vase you haven't received yet? That one is really speaking to me!

Thank you @jubilant . I found all three vases at Pottery Barn.