Well, this post has been a long time coming. You may remember back in November that the Welcome Home series started with a post about my outdoor spaces. The intent was that the week after I'd share my living room, then so on so forth. So here's why that didn't happen, and the reason comes in the form of a confession: I dislike the custom art I made for my living room. It makes my eyes hurt every time I look in it's direction, which is every time I come out of my bedroom. The piece was a DIY project gone astray, and it's just not how I envisioned it.
The weekend after I posted about my outdoor spaces, I had plans to fix it, just in time for Monday to post pictures. That didn't happen. And it still hasn't happened. SO why am I posting it now? What changed? Well, every guest my roommate or I have had over as commented on my art piece. Positively commented, as in they like it. After it happened a third time, I finally just decided that who knows when I'll get around to it, and since it seems I'm being too critical on myself them I will just post a picture of my living room like I've been wanting to all along. So without further ado, here is my living room and attached dining room! As you can see, there has been some decorative accents for the holiday season added, and hopefully you won't judge my DIY art too badly!
It's nothing too extravagant, but for two college-age women I think it's pretty great! The couch is my roommates from Ikea, the side chair is a Ross find, and the "coffee table" is a vintage Army trunk. Lamp, shade, pillows, throw, and the little accents are either from Target or HomeGoods. Some were borrowed from my mom's collection back home; thanks mom! The New York art was a HomeGoods find, and the vintage license plates are from a flea market. And finally, our bar-height table was a purchase from a budget furniture store in Thomasville, GA. All the wall paint and flooring were those included with the apartment when we moved in... I feel like I should say this because I'm truly not a fan of carpet.
Anyway, I hope y'all enjoyed this little tour and have a fantastic Monday!
--Caroline
