Loungin' Around

Ok, so you may remember what the formal living room looked like before. If not, you can check it out here.

We've decided to call it the lounge, but really have no idea what to do with this room. I don't really want to put any large furniture like couches and such in here, and no TV. I was thinking maybe a wall of bookcases, or a little bar area (since the basement is totally unfinished and won't be finished for a really long time) but I really have no idea.

So for now, here's a few pics.





My mom made the cushion for the window...



And here's a close-up of the fabric...





I bought the large ottoman for some extra seating, but like I said, I have no idea what other small-ish type furniture to put in there. Right now it's just extra chairs from the dining set lol. Any ideas would be great!

Paint color is Antique Tin by Behr

Ottoman from West Elm

Rug from Home Decorators

Chair fabric is Premier Prints ZigZag in Yellow

Cushion and pillow fabric is Waverly Small Talk Blackbird

Curtains from JCP

made just for me

So awhile back, Rachel posted on her blog about this purse she found on Etsy from seller daphnenen. It was totally cute, but there was no way I was spending $75 or whatever it was. So I emailed a link to the purse to my mom and asked if she would be able to make something similar. The pics from the website weren't all that great but she figured she'd be able to come up with something similar.

So I was over my parents house and all of a sudden, my mom comes upstairs with this crappy old vinyl bag filled with crappy old curlers. The bag was very similar to the shape and style of the purse I had sent her. So she ripped apart the crappy old purse and used it as a pattern for a new one. We made some minor changes, bought some fun fabric, and voila...a purse for me! I'm so excited! There's multiple pockets on the inside and I also had her add some pockets to the backside of the purse. We've already discussed changing up the pattern for another purse. Why didn't I think of asking my mom to make purses for me earlier on?!?! Now I just need to learn how to sew....

You know you want it - V

All of the items below were found in Domino Magazine.

Even though this is a little on the pricey side for a basket, I still thought it was very cool.
Korbo stainless steel basket



And maybe a thank you gift, or just some cute coasters to have outside on the back porch.
Kate Spade coasters

Liking the bird trend? How about these fun napkins
John Robshaw textiles


A set of four rechargeable lights replaces hundreds of dollars worth of wax candles, and they're cleaner, more durable, and easier to use.
Candela Lights


I do love a fun chandelier
Horchow Chandelier

And how about a tinted balm with SPF
MAC Tendertones

You know you want it - IV

The green criteria. What it took to make the Domino Magazine green list.

Smart Strip Power Strip
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Madras Half-Moon Hamper

Fun Fabrics

Fun Pillows

Driftwood furniture - such a cool mirror

Find unique lighting