Updates In The Basement

YEAH HAPPY NEW SOFA!

I have been watching Craigslist for a new sofa for quite a while now.

Originally I wanted a simple settee for the master bedroom that I can reupholster.

But, when a great bargain comes along, you just have to take it.

Well, at least that is my excuse.

Mr. M., the kids and I picked up the sofa at a tiny antique shop in Buffalo.

The guy had some amazing chairs, but due to the abundance that I already have!

I didn't bother to ask the price.

I knew I would get THE LOOK from Mr. M.

I have been wanting to replace the sofa in the basement for a long time.
13 Years long!

The only problem was, the first one was free.

How could I justify buying a new sofa when it wasn't a NEED as Mr. M. put it.

I had my argument all ready.

Old sofa, messy and needing a new slipcover.

Old sofa, too big for room.

Old sofa, not worth buying fabric nor worth sewing new slipcover for.

When this new sofa came along.

I just had to explain the savings of buying now verses a new one in a couple of years.

I can be persuasive.

I love my new sofa, and at half the cost than if we had traveled to Ikea to get it.

Now if only I can get my sewing machine fixed.
I am in the mood to sew some major slipcovers.

And you, what are you doing to get through the winter blahhhs?

Where I Blog.

I was supposed to be joining a party for Where Blogger's Create with Karen from My Desert Cottage.

But!

I was late.

Again.

This has happened before.

Last time I dropped the computer and broke it.

That was bad, very bad.

This year, I was just too busy with BASEBALL life.

But!

I am ready now.

I rearranged furniture.

Dusted.

Put away stuff.

CLEANED!

One of my ivy plants that I am trying to keep alive.

Believe it or not.

Me, the gardener, kills most of her house plants.

I am not giving up.

My favorite corner cabinet.

Full of some of my favorite things, ironstone, silver, buttons and more.

The bottom of the cabinet holds extra paper for the computer.

Fabric pin board.

I was able to move my first ever slipcovered couch back into the room.

I had to move around the computer desk.

Hand crafted wall cabinet full of whatnots.

Simple garage sale find made beautiful with white paint.

It holds lots of my craft supplies.

How do you like my crazy rug. 

I am digging the multi spring colors.

The blue trunk.

I told you, blue is creeping into the house.

Morning light comes in the windows.

I was still able to keep the slipcovered chair in the room.

Lots of seating for children who like to come and sit while I blog.

The couch and chair are favorites for reading and playing hand video games.

A cute basket filled with faux floral.

My favorite florals, made by me.

I love all the spring colors.

I love the vintage barkcloth fabric on the pillow.

This is what you see from the living room.

The cow throw is so soft.

My sister had one and I fell in love. 

 I was lucky to find one just like hers.

Surrounded by pretties.

The small rose pitcher I found at a flea market this past weekend.

I think it I may have to go through my stash in the basement and bring up some more of my rose plates, cups and platters.

I am in need of a little fresh color.

A favorite vintage hat, ironstone pitcher and vintage camera.

If I ever get a tattoo, I think it will involve roses and a hat.

I hate needles so it will probably never happen.

I have loved this cabinet forever.

Ever since my best friend and I saw it at a flea market and she saw it first. 

And took it home.

It looked great in her kitchen.

Until she had to move.........it couldn't take it with her.

I bought it, she knew it would be loved.

THANKS SARA!

I love the latches, they match our kitchen ones.

I have filled it with storage and some of my pretties.

There are tons of stored craft supplies behind those doors.

3, one of my lucky numbers.

A favorite picture of my youngest son.

Little shoes.

I hope you enjoyed my blogging room.

Thanks for visiting.

Office Love it.....Hate it

I haven't shown pictures of the office yet, because, well the title says it all.

I am loving the new floors, but the room just wasn't happy.

Flirty legs and some Spring color.

My view into the study from the living room.

Maybe it is the white or maybe the slipcover ruffles but I love the view now.

The new corner cabinet I bought over the summer.

Great bargains that day.

Both my sister and I drove away with a cabinet. 

 We would have bought more but we had no more room in the truck!

It did not have a back and was in need of a paint job.

My favorite pin board, love the chippy frame and vintage fabric.

We moved furniture until it was right.

And moved.
Yep, moved again!

My poor son has helped me move a table in the living room twice.

Move a table from the basement to the office. 

AND

Back down into the basement to the exact spot it came from.

My sister will read this and laugh because I used to ask her to do that.
She knew to screen calls and was hesitant to answer if I said "what ya doing?"

That was before my son had muscles.

We moved the couch from the office to the kitchen.

AND

The chair from the kitchen to the office.

I think I am almost done moving furniture.

I had to keep trying, I was hating the layout.

I just can not sit at the computer with my back to the door, I feel exposed.
Part Feng shui, part not being able to hear anyone behind me.

I think I have the room where I am comfortable.
Now if only I could get rid of all the cords.
I have a feeling Mr. M. the computer guy can help me with that.

Now it is time to hang the shelves and fluff the room.

I had been searching for a rug for under the office chair with no luck.

Until Mr. M. and I were out shopping over the weekend.

I really love all the color and it would look great against all the white.

Until I went on line to locate it and just as I was about to order, I looked around the office.

Color...mmm....no, more like black and white.

Change of plans.

More rug searching.

Then I found it.

The rug above is on order from Lucketts.

And while I was at it I added some of Miss Mustard Seed's Ironstone milk paint.

Although I may still get the orginal carpet for the living room, Spring is on it's way you know.

So, what do you think so far?