It's surprising to see how my decor taste have changed over the years. Unfortunately I don't have a magic wand to replace everything when that happens, so I have to work on one room at a time.
My family room is definitely on my list to revamp, it currently looks like this:


The sofa was a custom piece and I learned a hard lesson on that purchase, do not buy an investment piece of furniture that's not a neutral.  Since, the sofa is an eight way hand tied piece, I want to keep the sofa but I'm going to have to slipcover it so that it can work with my new decor.  (Full disclosure, I can't claim the swag nor the blinds, those were hand me downs from the last owners.)


 I think a paint job, removing the armoire, drapes, vertical blinds and adding some new accent furniture will give me the look I want.  After all the changes I hope to have a family room that feels as airy as the one below.

Do you have a piece of furniture that you purchased a while back, that you wouldn't buy today?

I was browsing the aisles of Lowes (actually I was looking for water heaters) when I saw this fabulous light and of course I gasped (yup I'm a nerd like that).


 Gosh isn't it fantastic?.  It would perfect hanging over an island and since I'm always looking for a bargain, the price is spot on.  You can own this light for only $119, isn't that a great deal.  Loving Lowes! 

 

1. The Santiago Glass and Stone Mix Mosaic ($15 sq. ft) & Calacata Gold Porcelain Tile ($4 sq ft) from Floor and Depot Outlets is a great combo.  The porcelain tile looks so much like marble and it's a really good buy.
2. This fabric from Tonic Living is great for shower curtain or a custom roman blinds and at $10 a yd it's a steal.
3. I love lighting and this crystal pendant delivers from Overstock with a price of only $163.
4. Who does love a great looking mirror?  This pearl beaded mirror priced at $135 will bring a sophiscated feeling to the bathroom.
5. This bathroom vanity light has a Restoration hardware vibe to it but it cost only $84.
6. Charcoal paint from Restoration Hardware is a nice neutral color.
7. Last but definitely not least this Double-basin Marble Vanity  is a traditional classic vanity that will outlast all the trends and comes from my favorite site O.co  for $1009 and the shipping cost is peanuts.

I love a good bargain and I have a great one for you.  If you looking for a tried and true barstool, a saddle seat barstool, can be used in many different styles of decorating.  Pottery Barn has one for $99 - $119 but for an even better deal, Target delivers with a price of $45.  That's a savings of over 55%.  Happy Shopping!

I have a bathroom remodel in my future, due to the icky carpet installed in the kids bathroom by the previous owners. 
Imagine carpet in a bathroom used by teenagers, ewwww.  
The other day I wandered into The Tile Shop looking for inspiration and I found plenty so I thought I would share.

Here's some of the bathrooms in the showroom that spoke to me.

Labor Day is a great time to shop, most stores are having sales this weekend including the major hardware stores.  If you're looking for paint, it's a great time to buy, check out some the paint deals available this weekend.