Monday, 13 August 2012

Living room and dining room update

A little while ago we made a run to Ikea to grab a few things we needed to change up the living/dining rooms, and I LOVE how it turned out! Nothing major here, just a few new bits and pieces.

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New textiles, new side table and coffee table (glass free, unlike the old one). And the little Ikea stool thingy that I've wanted forever.

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The dining table has been put away to leave tons of room for Ben to play in. I also created a little work area for me, which is great for when I need to do a little bit of paperwork or add a quick layer to a painting. I also have more storage now for my paints/brushes/etc.

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And you may notice that I got my Gran pillow the other day. LOVE. So happy I got it.

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It's my goal in life to own everything from Fine Little Day. I feel like it's a pretty good life goal.

I still have more work to do in this room. I want to replace the current artwork with a HUGE set of three to span the entire southern wall, and I want to take down the curtains and replace them with nice tidy white wooden slat blinds. Oh, and we need a new tv unit too (without glass). I had wanted this one, but they changed it to this. Not a fan. Here's hoping the new Ikea catalogue comes soon and has something awesome. 

I hate having to break these projects up into bits and pieces, but I also know it's the patient grown up thing to do (greaaaaat).

Has anyone else been working on little updates in your homes? I need more inspiration!
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9 comments:

  1. OH Adriane, will you please just come and decorate my house now? Mine needs a complete overhaul! All of a sudden I look around and my vintage approach which I loved so much before (& still) looks so dated. I want a nice mix of modern and vintage. It's tough to find though sometimes. Help?

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    1. Ha ha, I would LOVE to! Don't worry, I went through that phase too, I always change what I'm into. I think a mixture is the best look anyway, so just factor in some cool modern pieces and go slow! I think the biggest concern with vintage is having too much...there are a million cool vintage things and we want them all, ha ha. Just pick your favs and get rid of some others, that's what I did!

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  2. I love the new look!

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  3. I'm already hearing that some people have their new catalogue!

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  4. This looks fantastic lady!!
    I want the black and white ikea pillow on your couch!!

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    1. Oh you should get it, it's my absolute favourite new Ikea item.

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