As promised, I wanted to show you what I’ve been up to.
If you’ve been reading my blog for at least a week, then you know that I am on a quest this fall to cozy things up and bring in a more neutral palette. The above picture is what our family room has looked like for the most part. The pillows (which I still love) are being used in other rooms now. I brought in some new pillows, lamps (thank you Kirkland’s), and recovered the ottoman.
Here is what it looks like now. Recovering the ottoman in a larger pattern made such a difference! The stripe pillows (because I have a weakness for stripes) worked perfectly. I also have a yellow and white pair of pillows on order that didn’t make it in time :(. Once they arrive, I might revise the photo.
I think what I’m most excited about is the new lamps compliments of my friends at Kirkland’s! Are they not gorgeous!? Such a huge improvement over my lowly Re-Store lamps with shades that were so small they looked like comb-overs rather than a full head of hair. Thank you Kirkland’s!
When the cooler months roll in, I really love having cozy throws within arms reach. Mom is so gifted when it comes to knitting and has made us a couple of blankets that quickly became favorites.
I also love bringing natural elements any time of year.
gina says
Love that fabric on the ottoman! Those lamps look great too.
If I was to win the Kirkland gift card I would "treat myself" to the Blue Medallion plaque.
Karen says
I have been thinking about a round mirror to replace the art over my mantle. I like the detail in the Emerald & Orange mirror, but would need to change the color.
Holly says
How fun – you've done a great job freshening up your look in this room. I love the new fabric on the ottoman, and I also love the addition of the magnolia leaves (I think those are magnolia leaves, right?). If I can get my act together maybe I can show off my newly painted dresser in our master. Hope you had a great weekend! And I'd love to cozy up on the couch with that throw that your Mom made – that's so nice to have that made by her.
Suzy says
Your family room is looking so pretty Rene! Thank you for hosting this fun party.
Carola says
love the new look and the lamps!
I would love to treat myself to some wall art from Kirklands!
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Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
Love your new look! Definitely looks more interesting now. Thanks for hosting, and if I were to win the gift card, I think I would treat myself with a pendant light for the kitchen.
Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says
Isn't it amazing what a difference a few small changes can make? LOVING your ottoman! I walked through Kirklands the other night and was surprised at all of the new things I hadn't seen. They have some fantastic lamps right now…that would be my choice!
Cathy Wall says
Wow, what a difference a few small changes can make! Love the evolution of this space, your colors, fabric and accessory choices. The space, while neutral feels so warm and inviting. Great job! BTW, Love those lamps! I have my eye on the Mustard ceramic lamp over at Kirklands. But then there is the Wood Kennedy Chair and the Gold Fleck Table lamp and….oh how is a girl to decide?
Crystal says
I have a think for ikat fabric and love your new ottoman fabric.
I would treat myself to a large mirror if I won.
pam {simple details} says
Gorgeous cozy updates, Rene! That ikat has always been a favorite, it's the perfect neutral with great impact! We don't have Kirklands in Denver anymore, but I'd choose the Gold Fleck table lamp. Yours are a beautiful addition!
EPP says
I love your Ikat ottoman!
In the same vein, I'd get the seafoam green storage ottoman from Kirkland's to use for storage and a coffee table. I've been looking for something like that for a while. Thanks for the opportunity to win the give away!
Meredizzle says
I'm impressed with Kirklands! If I were to win the giveaway I would treat myself to a pair of lamps–either the wilmington or the blue glass table lamps.
Pattie @ On Hollyhock Farm says
I just love the three piece clear bottles with the Cross Stoppers. But it was a hard pick because all were beautiful!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
I am madly in love wit your ottoman!! I have been toying with getting some gray ikat pillows for my house, so I love the fabric you've used!!
One of the things I thought was so pretty @ Kirkland's was their Antiqued Turquoise Rattan Console Table.
Sandy A says
It is so much fun to "shop" Kirklands and so many things I would love to have. Accent table, lamps, more!
Alaine88 says
I'd love to treat myself to a floor lamp 🙂 Thanks for the chance!
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Alaine88 says
I like kirklands on fb (alaine elise)
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Alaine88 says
i follow kirklands on twitter @alaine888
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Sandy A says
I follow Kikland's on Pinterest…
Sandy A says
I like Kirkland's on FB…
Alaine88 says
i follow kirklands via pinterest
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Yvonne @ StoneGable says
The ikat-style fabric on your ottoman is fabulous! I love the gray striped pillows with it.
The boldness of the patterns look so chic against the white sofa and walls!
I never thought to look for lamps at kirkland! Great to know.
I hope you will share this great post at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS. Link goes live Wednesday 8:00pm. NOw I am off to visit other creative bloggers!
Ashley says
You're so good at mixing prints. The new fabric on the ottoman gives it a whole new life. I'd love to take home one of the Tortoise Rattan Folding Tables (http://www.kirklands.com/product/Furniture/Tables/Accent-Tables/Tortoise-Rattan-Folding-Table/pc/2285/c/2300/sc/2608/161963.uts). I'm all about tortoise these days.
Oh, and I shared my most recent before and after–my guest bedroom! Excited to share it!
Taylor Greenwalt says
Love the new look. Its perfect!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
wow, rene! it is gorgeous- love the colors, textiles, everything!
i am taking a link party hiatus but just because it's you and a special party, i will link something up. 🙂
Karen says
Rene I love your changes! Pillows, colors, ottoman, lamps…love it all!
Anonymous says
Your new lamps are very nice. I just looked at Kirklands and now need that red glaze table lamp along with the morgonton throw pillow. Two to be exact.
Laura S C
Anonymous says
I am now following Kirklands on Pinterest and I pinned a few items.
Laura L C
carol jane says
What an awesome giveaway. I would love to treat myself to the BLUE DISTRESSED CHEST. I need extra storage pieces!!!!!
Hydrangeas and Harmony says
I would treat myself to some new throw pillows for our family room. Kirkland's has such a large selection that it'll be hard to make up my mind!
Ruffles and Relics says
Pretty new look! I would treat myself to some wall art from Kirklands.
Ruffles and Relics says
Following Kirklands via Facebook!
Ruffles and Relics says
Also following via Pinterest.. Thanks!
Nicole says
I've had my eye on the Wood-Blue-Morocco-Wall-Art-Set-of-4 – not quite sure where I would put them though…I'm taking my time in making holes in my new walls!
Nicole says
I follow K. on FB. thanks!
Mindy says
I'm lovin' that new ottoman fabric too! The whole area looks so fresh and cozy.
Now to choose somethin' to link…..
Natalie Kirbo says
Love the re-do! I would treat myself to two each of either the clear crackle buffet lamps or the mercury glass buffet lamps! I can't decide!
Natalie Kirbo says
I also follow kirklands on Pinterest!
Natalie Kirbo says
I liked kirklands on Facebook too!
Natalie Kirbo says
I follow them on twitter, too 🙂
Stephanie T says
I love the changes you made. I live Kirklands, always find stuff there. I would love the cream Ikat pillows and the Shell Study Canvas. Hope to win (-:
Stephanir says
Following on Facebook
Melanie says
If I won the $100 Kirklands gift card I would purchase one of their fabulous floor lamps and a pillow or two!
Melanie says
I followed Kirklands on twitter!
Melanie says
I liked Kirklands on FB
Melanie says
I'm following Kirklands on Pinterest
Donnamae says
I didn't think you could improve your family room, but you did! It looks gorgeous! What a difference reupholstering the bench made!;)
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
Rene, I love the warm and cool tones in your living room now. The new fabric on the ottoman looks so fabulous! I love the gray paired with the gold mirror and the warm tone from the basket.
Thank you for this chance for the Kirkland's giveaway! I am desperate need of lamps so I think I would go with one of their pretty table lamps!
Lisa @ Shine Your Light says
I like Kirkland's on Facebook!
Mandy Davidson says
Love it!!!! Ottoman and lamps are my faves!! I want the knitted throw that your mom made! 🙂
Eligonma says
I would get the Jackson Mirror.
Eligonma says
Following Kirkland's on Twitter.
Eligonma says
I Like Kirkland's on Facebook.
Eligonma says
I follow Kikland's on Pinterest.
erin says
A Kirkland's just opened near me and I had no idea what it was!! Wow, gotta get there ASAP! There website shows a fabulous coffee box and some darling pin boards. I am a professional organizer and would definitely shop here for those essentials as well. Your ottoman looks amazing, the yellow pillows will pop nicely, too.
Kathy Wallace says
Love the new look! Would love to have new throw pillows for our couch.
Kathy Wallace says
Liked Kirkland's on FB.
the cape on the corner says
i love all the grays, and i share your weakness for stripes. i'd love to win this, b/c my new kitten just broke the lamp in my guest room. the mercury glass one on their website looks amazing!
the cape on the corner says
and i already like them on fb. thanks for offering this!
Anonymous says
Love the gold fleck table lamp. A pair of those for my bedroom would be great! Liz
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Katie says
Love, love your changes Rene! I'm a sucker for grey. And those yellow pillows are going to look awesome, I'm sure!
jkeppel says
I desperately need new beside lamps as (I'm not naming names) 2 mysterious boys seem to have shattered one of them in an unsupervised pillow fight a few months back! Kirkland's has some cute lamps these days!
jkeppel says
following on twitter…
jkeppel says
following on Pinterest…
Ashley says
I'd like a new mirror.
hewella1 at gmail dot com
Ashley says
I like Kirklands on fb.
hewella1 at gmail dot com
Ashley says
I follow Kirkland's twitter @hewella1.
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Susie H. says
Your ottoman looks fabulous! I just recently noticed a Kirkland's nearby and just haven't had time to visit. If I won, I would treat myself to some new Christmas decorations. Thanks for the opportunity. sphicks@aol.com
Dorothy says
Wow, there are so many things I would love but I saw a canvas of a black horse with a red back ground that would go so well with my equestrian theme.
Allison says
Your family room looks fantastic Rene! The large pattern on your ottoman works so well in your room. I like the addition of the striped pillows and the texture of your Mom's pretty knitted throw. You did a beautiful job with your room. I just peeked at Kirklands and I'm tempted by the gray ceramic lamps.
Betsy says
I would "treat" myself to the yellow dog
coffee canvas! I love it and it looks like "my
girl". Also the Dracula candy stand is pretty
cute too! Thanks
MJ @ 517 Creations says
Beautiful job!! I love the Cream Storage Basket Console Table from Kirkland's. 🙂
My Crafty Home Life says
OOpps, I forgot to enter…I really need a small side table.
Allison Parker says
I would get a lamp or two! Thanks for the chance to win!
Allison Parker says
I follow them on twitter!
Allison Parker says
I follow them on facebook!
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
The ottoman looks perfect, Rene! I love it. 🙂
Betty says
I would love to have one of the Luisa ottomans for our bedroom. Great giveaway!
sue says
I love Kirklands!!! I would get some holiday decorations if I won the $100.00 gift card.
The Vintique Object says
I agree that your lamps really finish the space. They look great!
Visited Kirklands, and since I'm a sucker for mirrors, I went straight there. Love the Baylee Petal mirror.
Andrea says
I love the new look of your ottoman. I'm a sucker for stripes too. Wow, Kirkland's has really stepped up their game lately. I love the Jackson mirror!
Mimi says
If I won the $l00 gift card, I'd use it on purchasing 3 Bronze Metal Hanging Lamps for my kitchen. Kirklands is the best!!!
Whimsical says
I'd love to pamper myself by purchasing the Cheval Jewelry Armoire for our new house! We don't have a full length mirror, so I always have to stand on a kitchen chair and look in one of our larger mirrors to see my full outfit! lol Plus the hidden jewelry storage would be wonderful.
8)(8 says
I want the elf help wanted sign! I think it would look so cute on our porch. I also like the Santa bird feeder he would look cute holding some ornaments.
8)(8 says
I forgot to say I love the striped pillows.
throuthehaze says
I would treat myself to some vases 🙂
throuthehaze says
following them on twitter @throuthehaze
throuthehaze says
I like them on Facebook: Rae Pavey
Anonymous says
I would buy new table lamps for my LR! Thanks for the chance!
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Anonymous says
Liked on FB.
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Anonymous says
Also following on Pinterest.
Thanks,
lindahobbs53 at sbcglobal dot net
Domestic Diva says
I like the wildflowers welcome mat.
Thanks for the chance.
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Chris Salek says
Love the Kirklands seafoam parson chairs for my dining room table ! Love your blog as well.
Annie Staebler says
Beautiful! If I were the lucky winner of $100 to spend at Kirklands, I'd treat myself to a set of apothecary jars and a couple of hyacinth baskets to help corral all of my little munchkins' toys!
Karena says
I love Kirklands!! I would get a pair of the Hooper Crystal Table Lamps!
xoxo
Karena
2012 Artists Series
Karena says
I am following Kirklands on Facebook.
xoxo
Karena
2012 Artists Series
Karena says
Also following on Twitter.
xoxo
Karena
2012 Artists Series
Karena says
Oh and on Pinterest of course for great ideas!
xoxo
Karena
2012 Artists Series
nanetteromo@comcast.net says
The rattan bench please! (But red or blue?) Thanks for the opportunity!
nanetteromo@comcast.net says
Following on Twitter too!
m e g a n says
I love the seagrass lamps! I may have to go get a pair of them!
Meg
Deanna G. says
I'd treat myself to the Pink Ultimate Plush Throw:
http://www.kirklands.com/product/Textiles/Pillows-Throws/Pink-Ultimate-Plush-Throw/pc/2288/c/0/sc/2307/164217.uts
Deanna G. says
I follow Kirkland's on Facebook. (Deanna Cali)
Deanna G. says
I follow Kirkland's on Pinterest. (Deanna Cali)
Lauren @momhomeguide says
Hi! I have been looking for a slipcovered couch for our living room. Would you mind letting me know where you got yours? Thanks!
René says
Lauren,
It is the ektorp from IKEA. Comes in lots of colors.
René