I know you must be very bored with hearing about our living room again and again, but after purchasing this lovely chair from Homegoods last week we got an appetite for a more serious living room makeover thinking it will probably take a few more months, we've had our furniture for over 15 years and they were in a very shabby (but not chic) state from years of wear and tear, 3 children and a very naughty puppy.
While scouring Craigslist this week (I'm addicted...) I couldn't believe my eyes! someone was selling an Ikea Ektorp set of sofa and chair with 2 extra slip covers still in the box, the set is in perfect condition after spending 3 years in their formal un-used living room!! It was nothing short of a miracle...I love this set and we've been contemplating ways to purchase and and bring it home without much success (the closest Ikea is in Boston which is 4 hours away and the Montreal Ikea is too expensive...)
So, to make a long story short we bought it and brought it home yesterday, the old set is down in the kids "zone" making a new very cozy space down there for all of us to watch movies and TV (photos to come soon).
Here is our new fresh looking living room, I am happy.
xox
it looks great, especially in combination with all these bright colors! btw, we have purchased Ektorp sofa & chair 2,5 yrs ago and they still look new. Chez Larsson has a good tip how to wash the pillowcases very efficiently :-)
Posted by: Iva | February 27, 2011 at 04:37 AM
I love the different genre of flower pillows. I think that I am going to take your lead and use different genres of flower cups and saucers. I never thought of mixing dishes like this. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Birthday Party Babble | February 26, 2011 at 03:41 PM
Your living room looks beautiful. I need to start checking out craigslist! Your style is wonderful.
Posted by: Lori - What Remains Now | February 24, 2011 at 05:06 PM
how beautiful. love your style!! white brick, book shelves, gorgeous white upholstry/slips, pretty flowers, all so fresh and colorful.
I am a big fan of craigslist as well. l've bought several vintage chandeliers and just a few weeks ago, I bought a vintage secretary desk for 125.oo ....you can't beat craigslist.
enjoy your new furniture! yeah!
Posted by: mary | February 23, 2011 at 01:33 PM
Amazing style ! I love the white slip covers,it works perfectly with bright colors !
Posted by: marie christine | February 23, 2011 at 07:27 AM
PS I just brought a wonderful pot of Hyacinths home and the smell gets better every day! :)----<
Posted by: Jeanne | February 22, 2011 at 07:34 PM
WOW! Love it! You are brave with 4 fellers and WHITE! I have 3 fellers, but all of my stuff is in storage. We may be moving to Tunbridge within the next year or so....He likes wood....I like white.....
Posted by: Jeanne | February 22, 2011 at 07:31 PM
beautifull!!! can i ask wher u got the buterfly pillow?
thanks
Posted by: talyon10 | February 21, 2011 at 10:31 AM
how lovely tamar there is always a bargain out there waiting for us....LOL...they look lovely...
Posted by: cvdavis@ukgateway.net | February 21, 2011 at 06:37 AM
It looks so nice! Warm and inviting with the splashes of colour. Lucky you with the sofa and the chairs! Not jealous at all...
Posted by: Anja | February 20, 2011 at 08:43 PM
Oh, yes, the blanket throw over the back chair, the rug, the bookshelves, you've done such a beautiful work in this happy living room, congratulations.
Hugs from Brasil
Tereza
Posted by: Tereza | February 20, 2011 at 06:56 PM
I love it...the blanket throw over the back of the chair, the butterfly pillow and the other pillow that looks like it might be cross stitched, if not it has that very beautiful homemade impression...and the bookshelves...is a home ever really a home without a abundance of books to read and display...I have to have mine filling bookshelves and spilling over...I love them, almost like very close friends...
I also love the fact that the room is not arranged completely around the fireplace...its there but not the focal point...wonderful!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful stylings...
Posted by: Valerie L Johnson | February 20, 2011 at 03:02 PM
This is so pretty! I especially love all of the pillows, and the cream (?) paint on your brick wall.
Posted by: Allie Peach | February 20, 2011 at 02:08 PM