March 6, 2015

Our Family Room

Well, I didn't plan on being gone for so long!  So much has changed around here in nearly a year.  

I've made a lot of changes to our family room, dining room, living room and guest room but the biggest change has been our kitchen.  And that may be the reason I quit for a while - it was exhausting. 

I will post pictures of it another day.  Today, I thought I'd post the changes in the family room.
The view from our dining room
When I last left you, I was trying to decide on an accent fabric for this area. That's part of what made me pause.  I didn't like anything.  Or rather, I liked everything.  But, I always come back to French Country...and I did this time, too.


I finally decided on a very muted toile that had my shades of blue and tan and brown.  And a beige linen that added that rustic French feel that I love. I still love my white slipcovers that I made.


The table my husband and I made still sits behind the couch.  We still love all the furniture he's made and plan on making more. I've added a basket next to the couch that holds our winter throws.  We've really needed them here in Michigan this winter as we've broken all kinds of record cold temperatures.

I added a beautiful beaded trim to some of my pillows that I made.  This is still a cozy spot to sit next to the fire.

Our coffee table that we made from an industrial cart sits in front of our couch.

I wasn't using my collection of blue and white porcelain for a while but I added it back in and love the fresh contrast that it brings


I'll post some more details of this room in a couple of days.  

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Love and blessings~


 "The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation; This is my God, and I will praise Him; My father's God, and I will extol Him. 
Exodus 15:2 

Update:  Thank you so much for all your kind comments. In response to your questions, I will try to give a detailed list of where I got everything.

There are only a few things in this room that are new:
Shutters - painted SW Interesting Aqua
Wall color - diluted SW Interesting Aqua
Rug - HomeGoods
All table lamps - HomeGoods
Floor lamp - Lowe's
Mirror above fireplace - Joss&Main (I painted the trim white)
Armoire - Second Time Around (used furniture store) now Furniture City, Grand Rapids, Mi
Grandfather clock - estate sale
Coffee table - industrial cart from a second hand store, we made table top
2 white chairs - furniture store years ago, I slipcovered them
Bergere chair and ottoman by fireplace - Second Time Around  I reupholstered it
Couch - Second Time Around - I slipcovered it
Table by window - Second Time Around - we put a new top on it
Chairs by window - Second Time Around - I slipcovered them
Sofa Table - we made it
Baskets - HomeGoods
Demijohn by fireplace - Meijer's (but I've seen them on One Kings Lane)
Sign by the door - Joss&Main
Shovel and rake by window - Ballard Designs
Bread shovel? - Antique Store in Big Rapids
Chandelier - Lowe's clearance

I'm linking up with Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphasis Monday 
 A Stroll Thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday
StoneGable for The Scoop
Karen's Up on the Hill Something to Talk About
Home Rx - Talented Tuesdays
Savvy Southern Style's -Wow us Wednesdays
Dixie Delights - Share Your Style
From My Front Porch to Yours - Treasure Hunt Thursday
French Country Cottage - Feathered Nest Friday
DIY by Design Winter Blues Wednesday
It's Overflowing -Share Your Creativity
The Dedicated House -Anything Blue Friday
Posed Perfection Creative Ways
Joy in Our Home Your Turn to Shine

93 comments:

  1. Welcome back!! I LOVE what you have done to your family room, and cannot wait to see pics of your new kitchen! I am a faithful follower of both of your blogs…I am always so very blessed when I read Summits of Rubies….God bless you!!

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    1. Thank you, Debbie! I am blessed by your kindness. love and blessings~

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  2. OH Linda, glad to have you back!!! I was on your blog looking at your family room 2 nights ago :) , so it's fresh in my mind. LUV the changes. What luvly fabric choices. The mirror backed by the tan on the mantel!!!
    Can hardly wait for the kitchen.
    Glad to see you back!
    Hugs, Gee

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    1. Thank you, Gee! I need to catch up on everything that's going on in Blogland! :) Thanks for the warm welcome back! love and blessings~

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  3. Hello, Your home is so lovely! I am inspired and can sense the peace of your home, even through the photos!
    May God bless all you set your hand to!
    Blessings, Roxy

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    1. Thank you, Roxy! I love that and hope it's true. Thank you for telling me. love and blessings~

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  4. Lynda, your home is beautiful. I love the blend of the creamy whites, your soft, sky blues in your solids and toile, and the mix of sandy tans. Lovely style, design and execution.
    RIta C at Panoply

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  5. Mighty pretty! (a southern expression) Your room is so soft and soothing I don't think I'd ever get tired of the colors. I especially love your blue french chair and toile pillow. The mantle piece is beautiful with its silver candleholders. The bi-fold shutters( hope I've called them correctly) at the windows are so unique and a fabulous color. Great vision for what you wanted!

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  6. Also, I meant to add, thank you for the Bible verses. They are sweet to the soul.

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    1. Thank you, Connie! I appreciate your comments so much and I'm so glad the Bible verses are a blessing to you! We serve an awesome God!

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  7. I love your family room! I love the color palette... It's very soothing on the eyes. Makes me want to cozy right on in! I can't tell by the picture if the windows have real working indoor French blue shutters or if those are just for decor. Either way, I like them!

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    1. Thank you, Angelina! The bay window (featured in the next post) and the tall windows on either side of the fireplace have working shutters. The ones behind the couch are currently decorative but my husband thinks he's figured out how to make them functional. They are great for keeping out the cold Michigan winters! Either way, I like them, too! :) Thanks for visiting!

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  8. Lynda, ypur home is amazing! Straight out of a magazine! I would love for you to stop by my blog and join our Something to Talk About link party each week!
    Have a great day!
    Karen

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    1. Thanks so much, Karen! And the thank you for the invitation - I joined your party!
      love and blessings~

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    2. Lynda,
      BELLA! room, from the tile and side panels on the fireplace, beautiful French chair, warm woods, and the rays of light billowing into this room. The blue and white porcelain adds a Touch of Elegance. Pillows are "Romantically French". Your personality is evident throughout your lovely home. I am so glad I have found you. I am inspired by your home and your love of Christ. You are a blessing to all of us .Merry Christmas, Nancy

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  9. I'm stopping over from The Scoop-and I'm so glad I did! Your family room is divine! I love the colors!!!

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  10. This room is just lovely! I'd love for you to share it at the Talented Tuesdays Link Party; live every Tuesday at 9am central!

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    1. Thank you, Amy, and thank you so much for the invitation!

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  11. Oh wow!! So beautiful! Love everything about it!

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  12. I love this room. Simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it on Wow.

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  13. I love the colors and especially the shutters in place of a traditional window treatment!!

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  14. What a beautiful room! I love it. It looks magazine worthy to me. I'm a big fan of white slipcovered furniture and French style accents too.

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  15. What a beautiful room! Love the ceiling....and the softness and coziness of the room....
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  16. Gorgeous room! So many wonderful details!! So glad I stopped by!
    Jennelise

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  17. STUNNING!! Thanks so much for partying with us at Share Your Style!

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  18. I love the color scheme of your family room. It is very inviting. I think blue and white is so classy. I just found your blog and am your newest follower.

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  19. This is my first time to your blog, and I am so glad I decided to visit from Pamela's party! Your family room is beautiful, so I am super-excited to see your kitchen!

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  20. Thank you so much for sharing your STUNNING home on Something to Talk Abput! I can't wait to see what you share this week!
    Karen

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  21. It is an absolutely stunning room and looks so welcoming and comfortable :)

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  22. Welcome back. Greetings from Ohio!

    Beautiful room, it looks so fresh and gorgeous. Can't wait to see more.

    God bless.

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    1. Thank you, Michele! God's grace and love to you!

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  23. Hi Lynda, your room turned out so pretty! Love the Toile and soft fabrics. beautiful choices for French Country!

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    1. Thank you, Debra! I still think of you every time I see a cute sheep. Hope you're doing well. love and blessings!

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  24. Thank you so much for sharing at the Talented Tuesday Link Party! I'm featuring your gorgeous room tomorrow! Please stop by and grab a button! : )

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  25. This room is absolutely gorgeous. I love country french and you have done a lovely job achieving it. I would love for you to share this at my link party that opens tonight (Tuesday) at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you so much and thank you for the invitation!

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  26. Lynda,
    I do believe this is my first visit to your beautiful blog!!!
    I adore the pillows on your chair and couch!!!
    This room is exquisite!!!
    I'm intrigued with the links to your face book pages.
    Going to visit those now!!!
    I'll be back soon to see your kitchen photos!!!
    Fondly,
    Pat

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    1. Thank you, Pat! I haven't posted pictures of our kitchen yet but please visit our guest room.
      love and blessings~

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  27. What a stunning room - everything about it looks like it was done with love.
    Just perfect !
    xox

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  28. What a wonderful home you have made. I could move into it and feel right at home. (Don't worry, I won't.) :) It is very beautiful.

    Madonna

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  29. What a beautiful family room. I love the colors and everything on it!! Great job!!!

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  30. OMYGOSH...what a DREAM ROOM...just beautiful and you've done such a nice job on the decorating.
    AWESOME, actually. :)
    here from Kim's

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  31. Wow, this is my first visit! New Follower! Love it all, glad to connect.... Brooke from Creative Country Mom's

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  32. Your family room is simply stunning! I love the mix of the wood tones and rustic so that the room doesn't look too feminine. Your paint color is lovely ... what is it? Are the shutters old? Beautiful!

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    1. Thank you so much! The shutters are new. I will be giving a detailed post on them soon. They are painted Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua. The wall color is diluted from it.

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  33. Love your rug, what is the make/source? Would love to see a detailed source list.

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    1. Thank you! I updated this post with details. Please see above.

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  34. Lynda welcome back! Your living room is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing it at THT!

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  35. Lynda, so pretty, and such a well-deserved feature your family room is getting throughout blogland. I love your style.
    Rita C at Panoply

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    1. Thank you, Rita! You're so kind. And I am very surprised! :D

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  36. Absolutely beautiful room, thanks for sharing it with us!
    Karee

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  37. Your room is just beautiful! I especially love that blue chair by the fireplace.
    It is such an elegant and peaceful place!

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  38. Your room is stunning. I have featured it at my DIYbyDesign link party going on right now. Please stop by and pick up an I've Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com

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  39. What a gorgeous room! Very elegant and cozy!!! Found you through diybydesign linkup party.

    xo,
    Janise
    www.MamaInHeels.com

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  40. This is a beautiful room!!! Thanks so much for sharing, I just found this blog and your Summit of Rubies several weeks ago and now read and love them both! I see the color of your family room, is the entry hall the same color? Also, what color is in your dining area?
    Many Blessings to you, Candy

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    1. Thank you, Candy! I mixed the family room paint myself but I went and found my paint swatches and I think it's safe to say that the family room is equivalent to Glidden Airy Blue - BHG102, the dining room is Valspar Churchill Hotel Ecru and the Entry Hall and shutters are Sherwin Williams Interesting Aqua..
      Thanks for you kindness and encouragement!
      love and blessings~

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  41. Absolutely beautiful! I am completely smitten with this space. Love the colors you chose, the mixing of industrial and French country, the furniture you and your husband built. All of it. Thanks so much for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party. I hope you'll share again with us soon!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  42. What a beautiful room, Lynda! Gorgeously decorated... love your coffee table! It has such an inviting feel to it! Would love it if you shared it at our link party please :) Enjoy the rest of your week! Blessings,
    Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com

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    1. Thank you, Kendra! I joined your party - thanks for the invitation!

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  43. Lynda, your family room is gorgeous. I'm in love with every detail and I'm pulling inspiration from it for my own family room. I'm so glad Kendra chose you as one of our features at Your Turn To Shine today! I hope you'll continue to link up and share your talent with us!

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    1. Thanks so much, Amy! I will try to come and 'party' every week. :)

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  44. I love your room. I want your coffee table so badly!!! :)

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    1. haha Thank you! We found this factory cart a nearby second-hand store, cleaned it up, and put a new top on it. I hope you find one!
      love and blessings~

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  45. Hi Lynda! Your family room is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to the party so you can check out your feature. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2015/05/anything-blue-friday-week-81.html Hope you had a lovely weekend. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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    1. Thanks so much, Kathryn! Sorry I missed it - just bought a new laptop and I was 'gone' for a few days!

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  46. Wow this room is magnificent! That fireplace is amazing with that trim work on the wall. The colors are soft and the furniture is comfortable looking. Love all the details. I'm a Michigan blogger too!

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    1. Thank you, Liz! We love this room and it's where our family spends time together. So happy to meet another Michigan blogger!
      love and blessings~

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  47. Absolutely love it. Can you please tell me where you get your slipcovers? Trying to find on that looks this great. Thanks!

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    1. Thank you, Karen! I made all the slipcovers in my house. (sorry) There's a link on my side bar and detailed instructions. I hope this helps!
      love and blessings~

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