Frugal Fresh Aqua Decor

Hey Guys!
I’m so happy to get to share my
newly freshened up home with you.

Using some paint, thrifted finds and stealing a few things from other areas of my home,
I’ve got everything freshened up
for the New Year.

This is post #2 on 
getting my house back in order

after deleting the holiday decor and doing some deep cleaning & organizing. 
Whew! That was a long sentence.
I am so happy to be able to say, I got everything put away today.

And in it’s proper place too.

Yippee!
While I did not get the mantle done…
I know, it’s being a bugger.
I did get everything else re-decorated, and I was not expecting to.
I just went with the flow…
 and the sun room and kitchen were flowing.
The mantle, not so much.
“Curse You!” Mantle.
Anyhow, here are the rest of the living room picks I was too beat to blog about last night.
-ENJOY-

Not a huge change here…
I was trying to keep it crisp & light.
The table is different ~ In my fav’ aqua shade!
(Stole it from my downstairs bathroom)
The B&W lampshade is new.
It has a some pretty flocking on it.
 I find them a great way to change things up for very little money.
The lamp with the crystals on it was in the family room.
Now. It’s not. {I’m a thief}
I kept the birdcage empty on purpose. I liked it that way, for now.
The B&W storage basket was in the master bedroom. It’s keeping some magazines tidy now.




This is my new coffee table!
Jim and I picked it up at a Goodwill for $7.99 when we went out thrifting on my birthday.
-Yup, $8 bucks-
It’s only primed but I needed to get it in the house.
I loved it the second I popped it in it’s place.
I’m debating what color to finish it with,
so I’m living with it for now.

This beauty of a crown was used in it’s original Gold color for the Fall.
I knew it would soon turn Silver though…
and I {heart} it
BIG Time.
I ended up booting it off the coffee table though.
Nothing is safe!
In favor of this…




It’s really difficult for me to get whole room shots.
No matter what the time of day, some part of the room always looks very, very dark when I try to get my entire room in the frame.
This is the side table to the left of the sofa.

Next, I painted my wood bench.
It was a cottage green color.
It served me well but it was time for a change.
It was a gorgeous, sunny day
so I took full advantage and “got my paint on”.
Before
My New & Improved…
After
That’s the same white stick I used for the candy cane wall hanging at Christmastime. I just stripped it back down.
I loaded up my newly aqua’fied bench with lots of glass ball jars, a few silver platters 
& some little white twinkle lights.
It really shines.

I’m having fun trying to take interesting photos.
Hope you guys don’t mind my photo heavy posts
when I add the fun shots?
I really like sharing them a lot!

I’m liking the lighter, more airy look of the room and the clean feel of the white & aqua.
I guess I was pretty “paint happy”
because I also turned this black table
~White~
(which unfortunately, shows off the little broken part more)
Darn! 
If you missed yesterdays post…
You can check it out here.
And here is some real life…
(before flopping!!)

Yes, I’m one of those moms.
My furniture is so light, which I love!
BUT.
It’s not “slip covered” so there is no washing it.
And it has got to last… so.
I protect it for everyday use.
-Just In Case-
We usually hang out down on our computers and in the family room but ya never know.
BOYS. {enough said}

Happy Friday the 13th.
I have been blogging for four months today
and I sure am glad I’m getting to hang out with all of you.
because…
YOU’RE AWESOME!

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Comments

  1. As usual sooo beautiful!!I’ll be stalking this post for a while!Oh btw Im also in love with the chair and a half at our house sooo comfy!

  2. You’ve been a very busy girl! Your home looks fresh and pretty. Change is always a good thing.
    Have a happy Saturday, Shannon!
    ~ Wendi ~

  3. Looks fantastic, Lilo! Love how everything is bright and fresh and clean! My favorite it the bench, I think. Or maybe the table next to the couch. Oh! And I LOVE your couch. And I love the lines of that coffee table. Can’t wait to see what color you come up with. White??? Love ya! ~ Stitch

  4. It all looks so pretty, Shannon! I move things around sometmes, too, because you realize it might look better somewhere than where you originally put it. Love the crown in silver! Great coffee table ~ you could go a few ways with the colors you have in this room. I’ll look forward to seeing what you decide on.

  5. Beautiful, Shannon! I love the new lampshade and the color you’ve chosen! Your “aquafied” bench is fabulous with all of the glass jars (love the lights, too)! The table looks awesome white, too! You go girl!

  6. Shannon,
    Loving the aqua bench – lucky you got a day of sunshine to paint that gal! $8 coffee table – score! Loving all the glass too. Everything looks great. Now your mantel needs a whoopin!
    Can’t wait to see everything all linked up to our Impossible Challenge.
    Kelly

  7. Wow! You have been busy!! I wish I was as motivated but the blah spaces left from the holidays just are not inspiring me yet. Soon though I am sure they will call out to me. Everything looks wonderful and bright!

  8. I love it all! Everything looks fab-u-lous!!! I was never an aqua girl but you have swayed me & I’ve fallen hook, line & sinker. I adore the aqua bench & how you have it decorated.

  9. gorgeous! love the aqua, you did a beautiful job arranging it. i do the same thing with my couch, new puppy, and it’s leather. i just cover a section with a blanket! xx

  10. You are one busy lady!! Love everything – aqua is such a cheery colour – makes me feel like maybe spring is right around the corner… :)

  11. I’m your newest follower! Love your colours and your blog. Please pop by for a visit when you get a chance.take care, Natalie
    http://northshoredays.blogspot.com/

  12. Your home is so soft and pretty! I’m loving the fresh aqua everywhere. It’s such a happy color! Nicely done!

  13. Just beautiful! I’m a fan of anything “aqua” myself. Found you while viewing MM at Between Naps, and I’m going now to sign up to follow your blog!

  14. Wonderful collection of all things Aqua! I really enjoyed the way you placed things together and looked at things outside of the box!

    http://coffeecupchristianity.blogspot.com/

  15. Huh, I just tried to comment, but don’t know if it saved (?) Anyway, love your decor, your home is SO cute! Just my style! a new follower, andrea@townandprairie

  16. Very pretty! Love your colors. :)

  17. You had me at turquoise Mason jars. :-) Love your window treatment that is 1/4 down the window. Neat idea. All of it is gorgeous! And nothing says Happy Birthday like an $8 coffee table…I thought mine was a steal at $10. :-)

  18. It’s all so pretty! I just love the pops of aqua.

  19. Your home is beautiful and I love the aqua! We are so glad that you linked up to our “Strut Your Stuff Saturday”. We hope you will come back next Saturday and share more great ideas! -The Sisters

  20. Love your house! I love the color choices..love that little tray on the table, love the Ball jars and lights…actually I love it all! Thanks for sharing!

  21. I love every single thing about this room!
    I hope you don’t mind, but I had to share on my Creative Carmella facebook page!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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