A peek at Elsie's living room...

Hi friends! I am so excited to share a little peek at the decor progress I'm making here at our new home. I still have a mile-long to-do list. But since we won't be sharing an official home tour for a while, I thought you might enjoy some random updates on our process. I spent this past weekend working on our TV room. Our goal is to create a space that is comfortable and relaxing. Here are a few peeks: I love the idea of making tables from unusual objects! For this side table, I stacked two metal crates that I found at flea markets and stacked books inside the bottom crate. 

Our Nixon sofa set arrived last week, and we are in love with it. Jeremy picked out this color and I think he did a great job! The couches are bigger and comfier than I imagined they would be. Now we just need some more fuzzy blankets and pillows! Here's the room looking in from our bedroom (the two rooms are connected by a large, open arched doorway). When we first looked at the house, we loved the idea of having a more private area to watch TV and movies and a separate living area (downstairs) for entertaining guests. This room still needs a lot of detail, so it will hopefully look very different next time I share photos! I'm still hunting for some personal wall art and a really special lighting fixture (maybe a chandelier?). Decor Sources: Nixon Couch Set/Thrive Furniture, Metal crates + small lamp + bar cart/vintage, floor lamp + pillows/Urban Outfitters, Rug + curtains/Ikea. More to come!

I'm loving the decorating process in this new home. I think I'm the kind of person who needs to do all the basics and then add small details over time. I find it easier to choose large pieces than small details. How long did it take you to settle in to your current home? xo. Elsie 

Comments

[Katie]

So cute!

[Antonella]

It already looks very nice :)
The couch is beautiful

[Melanie]

Elsie, I absolutely love your living room! I'm sure when you're done decorating it, it will look beautiful! I mean it already is beautiful! I love your style, it's very unique! I'm attracted to the color of you're sofas. Oh, and I love that orange pillow, super cute! You're such a talented person! God bless your heart!

[melissa]

Love the stacked metal crates, and the colors she used in the apartment. So simple!

-Melissa
http://shakeshakee.blogspot.com

[niki]

i looove the way you decorate. can't wait to see it when it's all finished!
~niki http://youngandimmortal.blogspot.com/

[Ella]

Elsie, I absolutely adore your decorating style! I really love those wood floors and that couch. I cannot wait for more of your house; I'm only 15 and won't have a house for a while, but I love doing little things to my bedroom. :D I emailed you a couple days ago about visiting your local store, too. Thanks for all the interior design inspiration!

xo, Ella

http://anoldfashionedgirlblog.blogspot.com

[Bri]

so so pretty! I have my eye on that ikea rug!

[Keri]

Love the colors

[candace]

I'm happy to hear your couch is comfy - I've got a Thrive couch on order, and I can't wait to get it, but it's so nerve-wracking to buy something like that online! I got the amber color, but I love the color he chose too :)

We've been in our new house over a year, and we're still decorating and landscaping and adding more "grown-up" furniture (aka NOT alley or thrift store finds, haha). It's a fun process!

["Lucy"]

A year and a half later and I'm still settling. I often forget I've been here that long and mistakenly tell people I've only been here maybe 7 or 8 months. I'm so bad with time.

I do like to take my time decorating. It keeps me from making too many regret purchases.

[Patti Borrelli @ BeSoStyle]

Love the retro sofas (color is fab!) ... And loving the vintage bar cart. Funny, sometimes I find the little stuff the easiest part. Have fun & enjoy the process.

[Margeaux]

I love that rug! I just added the same one to my ikea wish list along with the black and white striped one. Can wait to get to my new space and decorate! I'm glad you're loving your new place!

[Hannah Erickson]

I absolutely love the blue couches with the orange. It would be cool if you were able to find a chandelier painted orange or light aqua. But I absolutely love it! beautiful

[Megan]

I love the blue color of the couches and the vibrant rug! I have lived in my apartment for a year but I still have quite a few pieces of artwork that I need to hang.

[Cheryl]

My husband and I have been in our house for almost a year and we've barely settled. Every room in the house is getting a complete makeover, as well as the exterior. I think it's safe to say that not a single update was made since the 70s. But, we love it and the character it has and no matter how exhausted we get repairing plaster, painting, and digging up the yard, we know its totally worth it to make it our own.

[Carlee]

I love those plants and I also really like the stacked metal crates too!
Carlee
http://almostendearing.blogspot.com/

[Lindsay @ Delighted Momma]

I love love love the space you created! The pop of color on the couch to the cool book crates are all so unique! You are doing a great job making this space your own--such a good feeling :)

[Leigh]

How do you do such smooth arrows?! Mine are always shaky!
And I love coming up with decorating ideas! So fun!

[Marjolaine Bourget]

I've been in my apartment for 3 years now and I still haven't settled in yet. So I think you're doing a great job with your house! :)
I just seem to be getting around to deciding where everything goes and I've been through an decluttering process after I read your article in this blog about your wardrobe! :) So thanks for the encouragement and the inspiration.
I am really enjoying being able to follow the transformation of your house on here!

[Elsie]

Leigh, Are you using a tablet? It always helps me to zoom in. Also, try different brushes- some are more jagged than others. :D