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Thursday, March 3, 2011

f a r m h o u s e   d r e s s e r
{part two}

I should have never said in my last post I was done with this room. 
Boo on me.
Now I have learned I probably should live with a room arrangement for at least a day before I make a statement like that.
{and maybe wait for a sunny day to take pictures}

Truth is, I was trying to love the newly painted farmhouse dresser {remember BM Covington Blue} next to the coffee table painted the same color. 
As I went through my day yesterday I had to admit to myself I hated the two pieces next to each other.
 Yes, I am annoyed with myself because I am over decorating this room.
Again, boo on me.

I am also extremely irritated with myself because I recognize that I am blessed, and that the only problem I had to face yesterday was how to re-arrange my furniture to my liking.

Anyway...

 I did a very quick swap of the blue farmhouse dresser with the tiger oak dresser in my entry.
{yah, a sunny day}

Much better, things are in balance and the color and wood tones are now distributed evenly around the room.

 {I like that now when I walk into my home I can see the darling little feet on this dresser, this makes me smile}

Good news, I really can move from this room and on to finishing another room. My husband and I definitely made plans Friday to look at new floors, counters, backsplash and sink for the kitchen.
We will have to see what we can afford and what will have to wait on redoing.
{while the kids are in school, yah, it will be like a date with my husband}
Let's hope someone is having a sale, I have never had a new kitchen so I think I might be in for sticker shock.
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27 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    I agree... much better look!! I am in love with that coffee table! SO wish I had room for that!

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  2. Amy @ Increasingly DomesticMarch 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Good move! I love that color, but the two pieces together was a bit much;)

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  3. the modern cottageMarch 3, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Exactly! Too much of the same color and I didn't want to repaint it, I have PMS and no patience this week :)
    Natalie-I also love the coffee table. I originally bought it {a long time ago} off craigslist for a table in my dinning nook. It had casters on it to raise it up but it was still not very high for a dinning table so I took the casters off and use it as a coffee table, perfect height. I have a thing for high coffee tables, I think they are much more functional.

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  4. Cassie BustamanteMarch 3, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    oooh good! i loved the dresser but thought the same thing yesterday- too much of the same color. it looks much better now! both pieces are great and now they are allowed to stand out so much more!

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  5. the modern cottageMarch 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I have to apologize for spelling dining room table/nook incorrectly twice in my last comment. My head is flying in the clouds this week. I am going to blame it on my hormones.

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  6. Ashleigh@SincerelyMarch 3, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    oh i love this room! and distributing the color really helps your eye move across the room.

    best,
    ashleigh

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  7. kodieMarch 3, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    i agree, the swap makes the room more balanced! i have a table with similarly shaped legs as the blue dresser. the finish is in horrible shape, so you have given me the go-ahead to paint it. thanks!

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  8. Cindy at Some Really Neat StuffMarch 3, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Much better! I have to say that I just love the picture you took from your living room to the entry and the bottom of the stairs! Your house has so much charm! And you do a great job with your pictures.

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  9. Cindy at Some Really Neat StuffMarch 3, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Oh, and the blue dresser with the feet is so cute!

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  10. willowcreekMarch 4, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Love the space you created. It looks great. I am a new follower, come check my blog out when you have a minute. Have a wonderful day.

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  11. Barb@curlywillowdiyMarch 4, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Your cottage looks great! Really love the eclectic mix- modern and vintage.
    -Barb-

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  12. Rebecca@This Present LifeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    I just popped over from Remodelaholic and I love the look with the new dresser! And the blue dresser looks like it was meant to be in the entryway. I love your style and am now happily following along with you! :)

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  13. Dragonfliez MadeMarch 4, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I just popped on over from Remodelaholic. Love the dressers. both of them and I am in TOTal agreement about the switch.

    Would love for you to visit me. http://dragonfliezcreationz.blogspot.com

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  14. Olde Tyme MarketplaceMarch 4, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    We've all done that! It looks great. Your blog is so pretty! So glad I found you!
    Beth

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  15. JEN JMarch 4, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I liked it yesterday but I love this too. I agree your house is so charming and full of character. I'm looking for a round coffee table to paint and distress so my kids can color :)

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  16. LouLouMarch 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I just hopped over from MMS. It's so funny that I found this post. I have painted with BM Covington Blue and Waterbury Green for years... In fact I painted my bedroom the WG when I was in high school... I'm 40 now, so that was a LONG time ago. :) I LOVE both those colors. 4 years ago my bedroom was the Covington Blue and the bath was WG.... I loved them. When one of my boys was little his room was the green.... Those 2 colors are some of my staples.. I think your pieces look fab painted that color. My mama and I were just talking this morning about paint color for her new house. I think CB is the winner for her master. It goes perfectly with her bedding. I'll have to call her over to look at your pieces. They made me smile. :)

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  17. The Fickle NickleMarch 4, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Beautiful home!! I think the dresser switch worked out fabulously:) xoxo

    -Nicole

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  18. Mimi@blueroofcabinMarch 4, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I like your room, The stair wall treatment looks fabulous. I clicked off you page a was like wait go back and follow this girl! so I did.

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  19. The Weller FamilyMarch 4, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Looks fabulous Alison!!

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  20. Jena @ Involving Color and HomeMarch 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Wow, I love this room! It looks great with the dressers swapped. So glad I came across your blog. I'm a new follower.

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  21. bethMarch 5, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    You were so right!! It definitely looks better swapped! I do the same thing all the time. I makeover something only to realize that I don't like it all that much, and end up making it over again!! Chalk it up to decorator ADD. :)
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Beth.

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  22. Michelle @ Ten JuneMarch 5, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Your living room is so adorable!!! Love the little change. For the record, I am CONSTANTLY switching around my living room. I just feel like I can't get it just right. Hope kitchen shopping was so fun : )

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  23. RenéMarch 6, 2011 at 4:19 AM

    Yes! This makes perfect sense and the balance is very nice. Isn't it funny how something just doesn't feel right and we have to play with it until it does? I know it all too well.

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  24. Tricia E.March 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    I just found your blog and love love your style!!

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  25. WhisperWood CottageMarch 10, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    Looks great! I always end up tweaking rooms until they feel just right! :)

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  26. BarbaraMarch 10, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Love your decorating!
    Can you tell me the paint color that is on your "family Room" wall? (a yellowish color)
    I love the color!
    Thank you,

    BScinto@charter.net

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  27. the modern cottageMarch 11, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Barbara- here is the color.
    Livingroom/Family Room/Stairway paint - Willow's Gold, Dutch Boy, Satin
    {in person it is softer than it looks in pictures, it is not a "bright" yellow, it is a very warm color, and in my home it is almost a neutral}

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