Friday, March 19, 2010

Livingroom Makeover


As some of you may know we have been doing some projects around our home. So, today I am sharing a few pictures of some of the work we have done on our livingroom.


We stripped off all the wallpaper and then we painted our fireplace. I think the old bricks were a bit dated so my husband agreed we could give them a coat of primer and then a couple of coats of our Victoriana Ralph Lauren paint that was used on all our trim including the stairway.



I got this new chair at Homesense.

I am leaning a little toward a French style lately.
See more below.

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36 comments:

  1. It is all so charming and inviting.

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  2. Very nice makeover, Carolyn! I love the new look of your fireplace. The chair is lovely too; love HomeSense! I wish it would come to the Island! Have a beautiful Spring weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  3. Your living room is just gorgeous, love the french chair! Your fireplace is so dreamy....
    xoxo!

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  4. Your living rm looks so pretty and cozy (;
    Hugs~Kelly

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  5. Hi Carolyn,

    Spring must definetely be in the air on PEI. You have been so active! I like the colour of your fireplace. The chair matches with the rest of your interior perfectly! You have done a great job.

    Have a good weekend!

    Lieve groet, Madelief

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  6. So pretty! Love that chair!

    Thanks for sharing,
    Jody

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  7. It looks so nice and the chair is beautiful. Wouldn't mind having it here.

    Hope you'll have a nice weekend.
    Love Elzie

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  8. Beautiful done !!!

    I love the new chair!!

    Have a nice weekend .......

    Hugs Ria

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  9. Carolyn, it looks awesome. I really want to paint the bricks on our fireplace, but my husband hasn't jumped on the bandwagon yet. I'm definitely going to show him your photos.

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  10. It looks beautiful! Love that chair...need that chair....;0)

    Shellagh

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  11. Your fireplace looks awesome and I love the new chair. Wonderful job.

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  12. I luv the light colors. And the sunlight makes it even more better. Beautiful pic's. Julian

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  13. What a lovely vintage French room! Charming!

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  14. Geat makeover..everything is always just perfect.... but the fireplace is even prettier now..
    You have a beautiful home and gardens~

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  15. I forgot to mention..We have that same chair..in our bedroom..it must be a bit different because a client told me I could have it.. she did not like it..(!!!??)))
    Maybe ap 6 yrs ago and she had had it for a long time..

    I quite fancied it and still do..I have a hat on mine.. a straw hat.. it was my husband's idea:)(No no ..I am just teasing..about it being his idea..)

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  16. Oh Carolyn, it is really beautiful,pure french chateau style.Wish I had a fireplace like that..
    have a wonderful weekend
    Flaviana

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  17. What a pretty inviting room you have created. It makes one want to come and "sit a spell," as we say here in the Deep South.

    Scribbler

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  18. The "before" is so pretty but I love the "after" look of your living room! Can you tell me what colour/brand of paint is on the living room walls? I really like it. Thanks!

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  19. Hi carolyn, i love the living room. Your new chair is beautiful, and i love the paint color.It really looks cozy.I really love the lace around the mantel. Have a great weekend...Kathy

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  20. Very pretty and warm. I have somehow always loved the charm of English Cottage. I can't wait to see more and wish I was visiting and sitting in that comfy chair, Char

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  21. Ooh, your living room is beautiful! I want to paint our fireplace white but I'm scared it would be hard to keep clean as we use it all winter.

    Sherry @ A Happy Valentine

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  22. I love the fireplace, soft and yet still bold. Like a good woman should be.

    Great buy on the chair and it fits perfect there.

    with love,
    Olivia

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  23. absolutely Bee-You-Tee-Full! What a great post! I live in the house that my parents built in late 40's and just decided to paint our fireplace as well. There. I said it. (been scared to... afraid my Mama would show up and spank my 52 year old boo-hiney.) I dropped in from "My Romantic Home" and am so happy that I did. I will now follow you! Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day soon when you get a moment. until later...

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  24. Carolyn....I think it looks wonderful! We painted our stone on our fireplace white last year and we are so happy that we did. I did a post on it last year if you want to check it out. It was a lot of work but so worth it! ~Patti

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  25. I love the new look,,, how bright and fresh is looks... great job.. love the chair too.

    Have a great weekend.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  26. A lovely room -- I, too, am leaning a bit more French nowadays!

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  27. The painted bricks look wonderful. What is the lace that is draped on the mantel? It looks like hand crocheted trim. It gives it such a warm and cozy feeling.
    Patricia :o)
    PS: The chair is gorgeous!

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  28. My gosh Carolyn, I loved it before and I love it now! The change is just gorgeous! I adore your new chair. The colors you have chosen are so soothing and lovley.
    I can't believe how much you get done everyday. I am in awe!
    hugs

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  29. DREAMY, as always! Gorgeous!

    m ^..^

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  30. i just love the look of a fresh white painted fire place...it's beautiful and elegant!
    well done, thanks for sharing!

    ciao bella
    carmelina

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  31. Beautiful, very beautiful! The fireplace is so charming.
    Warm greetings, Lennu

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  32. Hello Carolyn,

    Thanks for stopping by my place!
    What a pretty home you have created, looks like I am just in time for tea! Goody,

    Sarah x

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  33. Dear Carolyn,

    it is very beautiful - your livingroom with the fireplace, the new colour is really good! and the chair is beautiful.
    Wish you a sunny weekend
    greetings Brigitte

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  34. What a beautiful and cozy corner you have created there. It is all looking so fresh and welcoming.

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Thank you for all your sweet comments and may your day be filled with joy!

Carolyn