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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Major Makeover Magic!

Edited 4/2/2010 to add: I know this is an older post, but since it was in the infancy of my blog, I suspect almost no one ever read it, so I thought it'd be safe to pull it out of the archives and link up to Funky Junk's Home Decor Link Party.

Update: We moved 2 months ago!
We're moving in less than a month, so I thought I'd show a few final pics of the home we're currently living in and how it was when we 'inherited' it.
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Here's a complete makeover that doesn't require much explanation.
This is a picture from the week before we moved into this house:

And here's that same room a few weeks later:
A little color goes a long way!
(Click on any picture to enlarge and see details)

Remember when I told you that my favorite fabric ended up as drapery in my living room?
Well, here they are.



And just for good measure, here's a close up of that fabric I love so much.
Update: Laura from Decor to Adore realized she had some of this fabric and sent me a fully made shower curtain! (so thoughtful!)


A few more detail pictures:


Make a colorful day for yourself!

Another Update (4/2/2010): I'll be posting about the living room in our NEW house next week. Stay tuned!

20 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness! I am in love with this room. Your fireplace redo really shows up and I love the goodies that you put above in the cubby area.

    Can you share any info about your favorite fabric? I'm wondering if it comes in other colorways too.

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  2. WOW, you did a phenomenal job on this room. I love the fabric, as it brings so much warmth to the room. The plates, lamps, chairs, greenery---I love it all! Well done! ~Liz

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  3. You've been a busy gal!!!! Looks great. Fun to just transform your new space wasn't it! Colors are perfect, xoxo~Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

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  4. Thanks gals. I purchased the fabric at a local store called Interior Fabrics. I bought all 64 yards that they had! It has been discontinued by their manufacturer. They called it Knoll, color Heather. It did come in 2 other colorways, one an orange and yellow, and the other a very light aqua and ivory. They've searched endlessly and can't find me any more in my color.

    I did a search at the design center and found it at Stroheim & Roman for $45 a yard. I paid $12. If I get desperate, I'll pay the money. If anyone out there finds anymore, please let me know so I can jump on it.

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  5. Oh, sorry. Meant to tell you that you can try www.fabricresource.com for the other colors.

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  6. Polly, I looked at their website. They have excellent prices. :) Thanks.

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  7. I love the drapery and the leopard touches on them! My fav print! The room looks fabulous! Happy Holidays!

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  8. Hi,
    Well, I looked at your "before" pic and wondered what I would change. I thought the cornices over the windows needed to go. I see you agreed with me.
    The room looks great. I love what you did with the fireplace mantel, too.
    Great job!
    D

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  9. Well you certainly cozied up the place. I love the curtains and especially that you hung them up higher! Nice!
    -Angela

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  10. My bathroom shower curtain is made of this fabric. :)

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  11. i love the way you finished your mantle - to die for!!

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  12. I love the fabric next to the spotty cushion - that looks great. It's a really welcoming room now; you achieved such a lot in just a few weeks.

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  13. We seem to share a similar love for florals....I inherited mine from my mama who worked in many a drapery workroom as well as Calico Corners :)
    Absolutely beautiful room. Warm, welcoming, and cozy. Want to jump thru my screen and sit a spell, but that might be a bit freaky. *wink*

    Beautiful blog...I stopped by from the Lettered Cottage.

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  14. I love the warm colors you used and love love that floral fabric on the curtains, beautiful!!

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  15. So very pretty. Great job!

    Happy Easter. Partying with you tonight.

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  16. Gorgeous room and I love the antiqued mantle! The drapery fabric is lovely.

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  17. Polly
    you're right never saw this post.
    So glad you showed it again- (how do you RE-POST ANYWAY?)

    I like this room. Couple of things stand out- the wall color, the paint (faux treatment?) on the mantel, and that little square chippy table in the corner.

    Great room.

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  18. Wowzers!!!! I can't believe this transformation!

    What a beautiful room you have now!!!!

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  19. That is a beautiful room Polly. The fabric is so elegant and I love the impact that large amounts of it gives to your room. Looking forward to the new room post. Happy Easter.

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