Have a Seat, Won't You?

<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Greetings!  What in the world is that I smell ... and feel?  Dare I say that it's SPRING?!  We are being teased with beautiful temps this weekend!  My husband is outside painting our pergola as we speak, and I'm catching up on a few projects I missed doing while down with the *icks*! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, you may remember me recently sharing the new furniture in our great room not to long ago.  We bought a sofa and love seat set; however, I had already moved the love seat out of the great room (surprise, surprise).  I thought it'd be fun to see what it would look like in our sitting room, which, ever since we moved here, has only had two chairs in it.  I was okay with that, as the room is only 10x13; however, it was lacking a bit of a *cozy* feel:</span><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHGHvZs2vsJyve47qCD_3-UmV7WHgfzu6rnDhqaa9U6DIJ0QP5ecrVKXkOdbrPhQs4Wd-MBjiOrqArmOWhPCERnxnhstvig3WVh4b-Szp7tPDKQuoJFeSKT47Kn9qEZQ6bprTOIWbGA/s1600/sittingafter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHGHvZs2vsJyve47qCD_3-UmV7WHgfzu6rnDhqaa9U6DIJ0QP5ecrVKXkOdbrPhQs4Wd-MBjiOrqArmOWhPCERnxnhstvig3WVh4b-Szp7tPDKQuoJFeSKT47Kn9qEZQ6bprTOIWbGA/s400/sittingafter.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NOW, with the love seat!  I'm really enjoying how the space is coming together!  It seems a bit more of a comfy spot to curl up with a good read!  Even though, I've never been a fan of putting a large piece of furniture in front of a window, I think this might actually work here:</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjABwkljBXzd-v6sz9KUld3Nvj4rSvSY1W3VGQrN5MMYlu1kDU_9G2FVPuNofsp3IbMi3QahgR-Oymezu_fOPWSJbtzbvIWMjqJxqeR8rtYCwMOe8xcvb33LWKr7Le5IAc_GRVcPWC_XQ/s1600/2011sittingoverall2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjABwkljBXzd-v6sz9KUld3Nvj4rSvSY1W3VGQrN5MMYlu1kDU_9G2FVPuNofsp3IbMi3QahgR-Oymezu_fOPWSJbtzbvIWMjqJxqeR8rtYCwMOe8xcvb33LWKr7Le5IAc_GRVcPWC_XQ/s400/2011sittingoverall2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I moved one of my patterned rugs back in here, along with a wing chair, and brought in colorful pillows from World Market.  The narrow accent table against the wall (from Kirkland's) holds a pair of lamps and a cream pedastal bowl, all from Home Goods:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZAQO5ZPu67YQAbiFuJJ5ho-ZAqYwKkWLokqhyX-C3zpP2pLJfLx0Tk-bXPfiRo3rqF52kTr9-V54PmhFSIpwtMiOZbQWIZt6wxV3hqUk375Cxj0zyjdOzdr4UHiMKJ-pJ3Omfn3nOA/s1600/2011sittingtable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWZAQO5ZPu67YQAbiFuJJ5ho-ZAqYwKkWLokqhyX-C3zpP2pLJfLx0Tk-bXPfiRo3rqF52kTr9-V54PmhFSIpwtMiOZbQWIZt6wxV3hqUk375Cxj0zyjdOzdr4UHiMKJ-pJ3Omfn3nOA/s400/2011sittingtable.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I filled the bowl with orbs, sea shells, a bound stack of pages from an old book and a cute nest filled with robin's eggs (from Pottery Barn):</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc8sSGrt9ssVstBQQvGNruqfCqK5Jk4vzKHqlzPMh3qftui2khvFykV2AyQ4GDOATvEyXu0R_0nhgvXNlqkQvucZwZelSAELz2IMhaT3X0JTrNx_gSRP6l4Oq02X-Q42zwvBu1eLCWQ/s1600/2011sittingnest.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZc8sSGrt9ssVstBQQvGNruqfCqK5Jk4vzKHqlzPMh3qftui2khvFykV2AyQ4GDOATvEyXu0R_0nhgvXNlqkQvucZwZelSAELz2IMhaT3X0JTrNx_gSRP6l4Oq02X-Q42zwvBu1eLCWQ/s400/2011sittingnest.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I added one of my faux fur rugs (from Tuesday Morning) to the top of the ottoman for some fun texture, along with a tray filled with books and a gold ring box (also from Tuesday Morning):</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Fl84K2hSnld2EvVWmeBNORr_ruepbvexDcRNmquYY7rBASTnQs5RCztT6Iwjuom_5Mmgxx_Zzj-RWzqbeIboe1nWwyj21oMyD-bt3qzUlGIiZpYhQjJz_70PYAL8_nlEhusxojOVcg/s1600/2011sittingbooks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Fl84K2hSnld2EvVWmeBNORr_ruepbvexDcRNmquYY7rBASTnQs5RCztT6Iwjuom_5Mmgxx_Zzj-RWzqbeIboe1nWwyj21oMyD-bt3qzUlGIiZpYhQjJz_70PYAL8_nlEhusxojOVcg/s400/2011sittingbooks.jpg" width="300" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ptyZMcV0IL_fMR6C5ycW9MojAAHmnlgxnF90SVcB9W2PzrXWhxDk-cCFfR6pqGmAELHiZQZffZAqo077Z_2d1Msq7mpdLzDHLjNxAOPcF-fNkg9nQj7_lQ64gQhGjD8HHWrxrUpxpA/s1600/2011sittingafter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4ptyZMcV0IL_fMR6C5ycW9MojAAHmnlgxnF90SVcB9W2PzrXWhxDk-cCFfR6pqGmAELHiZQZffZAqo077Z_2d1Msq7mpdLzDHLjNxAOPcF-fNkg9nQj7_lQ64gQhGjD8HHWrxrUpxpA/s320/2011sittingafter.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As for the bookcase, I decided to lighten up it up a bit, too, by adding cream fabric to the back. I'd love to find wallpaper or contact paper instead that is a bit heavier, but this will do for now (please excuse the wrinkles, which I need to steam out):</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Of course, I had to play around with the accessories, too.  Love bringing out my shells:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ahr-yh-gwP8ZrzI36M4ovi66C_7k16SVG3OtWi5kWCIt_pMmHw1oSpkRxKcJAsE5YmoBkjAEDjFNl-RdNQItF_CMozovtMwSVL6mOc8d9ui2JV6c-A1SiL5srEZ0EbgTjbmKSmaLgg/s1600/2011sittingshell.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Ahr-yh-gwP8ZrzI36M4ovi66C_7k16SVG3OtWi5kWCIt_pMmHw1oSpkRxKcJAsE5YmoBkjAEDjFNl-RdNQItF_CMozovtMwSVL6mOc8d9ui2JV6c-A1SiL5srEZ0EbgTjbmKSmaLgg/s400/2011sittingshell.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, while a soup tureen is an unexpected piece for my sitting room bookcase, I love bringing in lighter pieces:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5_-VKIciNEI6DhqjXC5FsJZ4iTZjHoG_dq4fSVEjmqz2vuEUPTM1aXvCHXDtE7Bj8UNjXe5b7KI1bLBj0tRc06H6osVf6442KebdLRuVW30HRSRZPZr8wpYN74fTSSHTf2lQSc3E8A/s1600/2011sittingsoup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5_-VKIciNEI6DhqjXC5FsJZ4iTZjHoG_dq4fSVEjmqz2vuEUPTM1aXvCHXDtE7Bj8UNjXe5b7KI1bLBj0tRc06H6osVf6442KebdLRuVW30HRSRZPZr8wpYN74fTSSHTf2lQSc3E8A/s400/2011sittingsoup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Love the wrapped glass vase:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMESwHuKzuvHef8mOTu6sspvcfVBR3CFXhsyZibF0L97gJVgr5gWm5cW0RxdpOMCQ6caaFATl_CvzSbSdylYIhg3SWd3W6H3v9XcERa9jZQM1rI0_anjk5-3sqIQbP9A69BrVCHAlVCg/s1600/2011sittingvase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMESwHuKzuvHef8mOTu6sspvcfVBR3CFXhsyZibF0L97gJVgr5gWm5cW0RxdpOMCQ6caaFATl_CvzSbSdylYIhg3SWd3W6H3v9XcERa9jZQM1rI0_anjk5-3sqIQbP9A69BrVCHAlVCg/s400/2011sittingvase.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This wall arrangement remains the same ... for now:</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6pzYjpmPZCrFSk96xh-hCX-JV07-zXcOov8mun5aBqvTg2Cy6Dbc5aIkOm7Qfgu4N93IKmgqB7GNSSjwrgWKd5-b3HepqOuHoJ-jyiPvSl3X1VztVPqE-uT8dYp6brZUHt7-gOSbJQ/s1600/2011clock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6pzYjpmPZCrFSk96xh-hCX-JV07-zXcOov8mun5aBqvTg2Cy6Dbc5aIkOm7Qfgu4N93IKmgqB7GNSSjwrgWKd5-b3HepqOuHoJ-jyiPvSl3X1VztVPqE-uT8dYp6brZUHt7-gOSbJQ/s400/2011clock.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I've ordered a few new things for this room (that were on SALE!), and, if they turn out like I'm hoping they will, I'll be so excited!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I hope you like what I've done.  I *think* Eden approves of the changes.  It's either time for a nap or she's extremely bored watching me move things around.  ((*BIG yawn*)) ... LOL.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7-l19HyQYSHODPPNjnOBaQLUm-h7eRly8ufHhX0Jp95kNH40SGmdVioJCjyvcDYxs9B4T8xU6l_X0ogLmVzsZtKzp6bFalc97eJoMVob8n4Vs8FAOekGswnovzz09aDCW-JkodzQvw/s1600/2011sittingeden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ7-l19HyQYSHODPPNjnOBaQLUm-h7eRly8ufHhX0Jp95kNH40SGmdVioJCjyvcDYxs9B4T8xU6l_X0ogLmVzsZtKzp6bFalc97eJoMVob8n4Vs8FAOekGswnovzz09aDCW-JkodzQvw/s400/2011sittingeden.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I can't wait to see what Spring projects you all have!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">I'm going to pop on over to some of my favorite blogs to join their fun parties.  Come on over:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Under the Table and Dreaming/<a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/02/sunday-showcase-party-with-caties.html">Sunday Showcase Party</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BNOTP/<a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/">Metamorphosis Monday</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><a href="http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/2011/02/amaze-me-monday-13.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+DittleDattle+%28Dittle+Dattle%29">Dittle Dattle/Amaze Me Monday</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Coastal Charm/<a href="http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/2011/02/nifty-thrifty-tuesdays-no51.html">Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays</a></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana;">A Stroll Thru Life/<a href="http://astrollthrulife.blogspot.com/2011/02/53rd-table-top-tuesday-winner_21.html">Table Top Tuesday</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Thanks for stopping by!</span>  </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong><em>Becca</em></strong></span></div>

Have a Seat, Won't You?

Greetings!  What in the world is that I smell ... and feel?  Dare I say that it's SPRING?!  We are being teased with beautiful temps thi...

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