Living Room

Above the sofa?

The wall above my sofa has nothing on it. I’m tired of being greeted by a big, blank expanse every time I walk into the room!

Any ideas?
I had a huge mirror above it at the old apartment, but I’m looking for something different this time.

(in the old apartment)
I’m open to suggestions!

Sketch Rug

Would this just get hopelessly dirty in my living room?

(available at CB2)

Tassels ARE fabulous!

See?

I love them! I’m sure I could get some better photos with daylight streaming through the newly hung curtains, but still… pretty!

Tassels?

I never thought I’d use tassels in my home. I have nothing against them really, but I couldn’t see myself using them for anything. That all changed when I saw these lovelies:

There they are with the paint color for the living room. Aren’t they great? Sort of chichi, but what’s so [...]

Devon table

What a smart little side table!

It’s the Devon table by Victoria Hagan, and it’s only $50 from Target.
I might use it by our orange and white Anthropologie chair…

(this one)
…or I’ll place it between two slipper chairs centered on the living room window. Once the room is in better shape (there are boxes everywhere right [...]

Color scheme?

I’m trying to plan the colors for the new house so there’s a nice continuity throughout the home. I probably won’t do it all at once and I’m sure I’ll change my mind, but it’s worth a try!
Here’s what I’m thinking (as of tonight):

It’s not bad, but it’s not quite right. I’ll go [...]