I usually go, as my kids say, “Christmas Crazy” when it comes to decorating for the holidays each year, but this year, I just wasn’t feeling it. So, I kept it simple. I used some fresh greenery, added some faux boughs and finished it off with pinecones, Christmas balls and some little bits and pieces.
Here’s my front entrance console…..
My dining room….
My family room…..
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Lisa
Thought it was time to post an update on my living room makeover. So far I’ve picked up an area rug.
I love the colours – blue, gray and white. It felt contemporary and traditional, all at the same time. It ties in with my navy sofa and adds some gray into the room.
I also bought a new glass coffee table with gorgeous crossed legs. I just love that it makes the room seem larger and that you can see the beautiful rug underneath.
And I’ve ordered a chandelier and it’s a beauty. It is quite large at 30” x 34” and has a large crystal hanging from the bottom. Problem with this is that it has to be hung from the 17’ ceiling – hubby thinks he can do it, but where do we get a ladder that long?
I’ve also ordered a small campaign table. Sorry I don’t have an exact photo of it, but it looks something like this. It has a dark metal finish and I think it will be a great contrast to the light linen upholstery fabric I will be using for the wing chairs.
I forgot to include my round mirror in the list of items that were already in the room in my last post here. I bought it a couple of years ago and I’ll definitely be keeping it. The antiqued silver finish should match nicely to the chandelier I’ve ordered.
So that’s where the living room is now. I hope to be purchasing some fabric soon for the wing chairs. I was going to slipcover them, but I’ve fallen in love with the idea of using upholstery tacks along the edge of the chairs. Unfortunately, slip covers and upholstery tacks don’t work together, so I’ve decided to upholster them. It doesn’t look like I will receive the fabric in time to get them done by Christmas so I’m hoping for soon after.
I am also in the process of picking out some woven wood roman shades and I’ll be lining the current drapes so that they hang better. That’s it for now. Stay tuned………..
I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space! Email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.
Lisa
I have a love affair with Paris and I was going through my photos and thought I’d share some random scenes of halls and corridors from Paris.
This is an indoor area of the famed Puce Antique Market.
This is from Notre Dame Cathedral – the repetition of the arches so appeals to me. Sorry for the graininess of the picture – not too much light in the cathedral.
A Paris garden path.
An exterior courtyard in Le Petit Trianon in Versailles. I love the effect of the checkerboard floor. And, did you notice the large black hanging lanterns. Don’t they just look like the ones we are seeing today everywhere? Some things are definitely timeless. Yes, it’s all marble and that’s my cute hubby (wish he’d lose the grubby knapsack).
Another hall in Versailles – isn’t that floor to die for? It is so spectacular- here’s a close up!
Isn’t it gorgeous- so much detail and so much work to do. If you look closely, you can even see the nail heads.
Another view of the same hall. How would you like to clean those chandeliers? Versailles is so over the top…but I can’t help but love it.
A lower floor corridor that leads to the working kitchen in Versailles.
And of course the fabulous Hall of Mirrors – speaking of cleaning chandeliers and other reflective surfaces…YIKES!
Another view of the Hall of Mirrors.
A view from the interior of Versailles out to one of the courtyards. Don’t you love the patterned tile floor outside. They certainly didn’t miss a detail did they?
Another hall in Versailles that showcased famous scientists, artists, playwrights, etc… Another gorgeous checkerboard floor.
And a lovely little outdoor staircase, lined with trees. I hope you enjoyed these scenes from Paris!
I believe that every space can be comfortable, warm, elegant and beautiful. I would love to help you achieve your beautiful space! Email me at lisa@lisagouletdesign.com or if in the Ottawa area call me at 613-762-0818.
Lisa
