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Since we first bought this house, I’ve had my heart set on built-in bookcases around this doorway. (You know I love a good built-in .) But, as other projects have taken precedence, my dream has been squashed. I’m not sure why it didn’t occur to me to move the bookcases that were behind our sofa to this wall before now, but I love how they look here and how much it has helped to open up the room.
I still say these were one of my best Craigslist finds at $20 a piece. They’ve been in three houses and two different colors now.
This living room was two houses ago. I also used them in one of the kids’ rooms in our last house.
When they were behind our sofa, I had them a little more crammed with books:
When I moved them to their newest spot, I lightened things up a little bit. Less books, a few more accessories.
Of course, I don’t get the same height as I would with a built-in, but ginger jars fix that problem:
A little green, plenty of blue and white mixed in, some framed photos and a few accessories for texture:
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After posting about our porch makeover yesterday, I noticed that our outdoor furniture is on sale and thought I’d give my official review here after owning it for five years.
We bought the sofa and two club chairs for “my husband’s 40th” five years ago, and I’ve been really pleased with how well they’ve held up. (My husband and the chairs. ) It stayed on our uncovered patio for three years at the last house and has been on our screened porch here for the last two years. I’m happy to report that the body of the furniture still looks exactly the same. (And, it’s easy to hose off.) I’m never a huge fan of patio “sets” so we bought the main seating to match and I added in other side tables, stools, etc.
I did end up replacing the original tan cushions when we moved. After three years in the elements, they were moldy and flat as a pancake. As I mentioned yesterday, I tried to save money by ordering another brand that wasn’t made for our furniture and they never did fit right, always bunching and slipping. This year, I ordered the cushions that fit in the Sunbrella fabric and not only does the fabric look and feel better, but the cushion itself is thicker. I think these will hold up much longer—especially on our covered porch.
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Right now, all outdoor, including our furniture. is on sale at Target (online only) for up to 30% off. with an extra 10% if you use promo code: PATIO
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I'm a wife, a mom of five, and busy bee trying to decorate our home one crazy day at a time. This is where I share simple design ideas, affordable projects and the occasional deep thought.
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