Well I guess I'm done for now with my tweaking around the living room.
Recently I showed you my new bowl I had purchased for the coffee table
and I felt it was too big. Our room is set up to view tv, listen to the stereo and use the computer...sort of an an inclusive package! Anyway, I didn't want something on the coffee table that was tall or intrusive to viewing without having to move it. Our TV is set low to be at a natural viewing height when sitting so I have to be careful what I put on the coffee table.
I have this bird cage I got from Ethan Allen many years ago but I seriously overpaid for it and I'm so stubborn I keep trying to find a way to use it! I managed to get a floral ring inside there and set a topiary ball in the middle. This is a new look for me and this bird cage. It's had pot-pourri in it, and a faux orchid on a stick with rocks around it too! Funny thing is- it's never had a bird in it! Of course not a real bird!
My elephant seemed to go well with the bird cage and my new deco ball from T.J. Maxx. The bowl is also new and I felt it was a good pickup to the look I was displaying on the table.
It's actually a glass bowl that is painted from underneath. I was looking for a bowl but I never imagined this!
The green in the bowl works well with the sofa and it makes me happy to see the bird cage in use and my elephant! I love elephants!
This elephant lamp is on my desk along with this clock that looks like an antique but is a reproduction find from T.J. Maxx. This is my view when I'm on the computer (which is probably too often!)
I edited out 3 other picture frames. I looked at my table and thought "I'm turning into my mother" it was too busy! (sorry Mom!)
A couple of views of the room. I hope to be able to get new curtains in the near future.
As you can see we have a very large screen tv and speakers. I can tell you the earth does feel like it's moving sometimes when we play a movie! Behind the tv is a sub-woofer and it can make you feel the seat! I have the room fashioned to view the tv but it also works well for socializing.
Just to the right of the room behind the sofa is a built in drawer unit with a wood top. I currently have some books there with my new Lion bookends.
Another T.J. Maxx find!
I guess I'm building my wild kingdom!
They are holding a shield
The kids gave us a framed portrait from the wedding and I've been working on this corner to create a family area. It's subject to change a bit, but you get the idea!
I have one more area to the right that I'm not happy with yet, but I hope to settle on something soon! You know how it is- you just have to keep playing around until you feel it's right!
Have a wonderful weekend!
