Hello everyone! I have been doing some minor changes in our living areas. The first thing I want to show you is our new old crystal sconces, which we hang on either side of the fireplace walls. Do you see them? It's very hard to capture the beauty of these sconces. I have tried taking pictures of the light being off and on and off again. Oh well, you get the idea!
and Susan's Metamorphosis Monday at http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
This is the "Before" picture. I used to have 2 wood paintings of roses with ornate frames hanging there. I moved them into the master bedroom behind the end tables.
Here is a closer look of the sconces with the lights turned off. I got these pair from Ebay from a guy selling a lot of French art nouveau bronze antique items. I also won a pair of French bronze woman drapery tie backs, which I intended to use in the living room, but I could not use them because I lost the bidding on another pair. I need 2 pairs for the 2 windows. I will have to figure out something else.
The sconces make the room look so much bigger and I just love the way they brighten the dark paneling.
The sconces are framed with bronze. I polished them a little bit but I think they need more. The bronze was black when I received them.
Another change I made is in the family room where I placed the parlor set that I won in an antique auction. This is the "Before".
I was playing musical rugs this time. I moved the rug from the home office into our master bathroom, then I moved this leopard patterned one from the bathroom to here. Please tell me the truth. Do you think it looks ok layered above this square Turkish Ushak rug?
I am sure it will eventually move but for now, I think I will leave it there for a while.
Last but not least, let me show you another minor change in the main family room area.
Below is the "Before" picture.
Below is the "Before" picture.
And this is now. I changed the pillows to make it look more autumnal.
Thank you so much, Kim and Susan for hosting.
And thank you all for coming by.
I love your new sconces! You have so many beautiful things to see. Thanks for giving us a peek into your home.
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Christine, those are stunning sconces. Love them in that room by the fireplace. Wonderful changes. Thanks so much for linking to my party!!
ReplyDeleteChristine, I love those crystal sconces. Any place they hang will be improved.
ReplyDeleteLovely sconces! Your home speaks COZINESS.
ReplyDeleteREGAL Christine! Very regal. Love the sconces! And the porcelain!!! Yowser bowser! Some good eye candy girlfriend! Ummm I have to tell you I liked the palour set better without the zebra rug..Sorry! I thought it was perfection before. Vanna
ReplyDeleteSorry..mean leopard...I've got my animals mixed up! V
ReplyDeleteVERY PRETTY SCONCES. I KIND OF LIKE THE LAYERED RUGS- IT MAKES IT KIND OF YOUNG AND FRESH INSTEAD OF STUFFY-IF THAT MAKES ANY SENSE. LOVE THE BIRD PILLOW IN THE FAMILY ROOM!
ReplyDeleteThe sconces are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteYour rooms look so beautiful, as always!
Your living room in all details is perfectly pretty.
ReplyDeleteI do like the crystal sconces, I also kinda like the sitting area without out the leopard rug, but then I am not a good one to ask as I am trying the scale back around my place. :D
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Christine your sconces are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour sconces are stunning, Christine. They look so pretty there in your living room. I like the change of rugs, too, this one goes with the little bench more. I love when you play around with rooms, it inspires me!
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Janie
Your home is so stunning Christine!
ReplyDeleteYou have a great eye and sense of style.
The sconces are just gorgeous!
I hope all is well with you my friend,
Cindy
The crystal Sconces are beautiful!! I have to tell you I just love your home!! You have it decorated so beautifully!! Your style is a whole lot like mine!!
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ReplyDeleteThe sconces are beautiful. I really love the rug and ottoman with the animal prints. They really look good in that space, looks like a design in a magazine. Very, very chic. Love it.
Sherry
Everything looks just beautiful. I love everything but especially those sconces..They are to die for.
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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog and for your sweet comments. I love your sconces! I also love "W" pillow. :)
ReplyDeleteChristine those sconces look fantastic in your living room. I think you captured some great pictures too.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks beautiful! Especially love the sconces!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. I love the surprise of the animal prints mixed in with your elegant furniture. Very, very unexpected and very, very nice!!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from the Boring to Better party!! You have some beautiful furnishings and accessories! Love the cozy feeling of the family room!!
ReplyDeleteOh Christine, your home is just so pretty. I love looking at all your pics. The sconces are stunning. Every room is gorgeous. Hugs, marty
ReplyDeleteVery pretty sconces! I just love the parlor set!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I couldn't stop looking at the details on the wood of the arm chair. I am so plane Jane, and you are over the top! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful changes. Those sconces are absolutely beautiful. They really change the whole room.
ReplyDeleteChristine, those sconces are stunning! What a difference they made in that room! I like all of your other changes too. The parlor set is so pretty, and I like the layered rugs. You've been a busy gal, and all of your changes look so great! laurie
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