Let me start by saying, thank you! The ladies who came up with challenge were certainly inspirational.
I don't think I would've tackled this room without it.
Can you remember what the sad state of affairs called a room originally looked like? Located right off of the dining room, it was a waste of space and a hot mess, for sure.
Since this room is visible from the dining room and all visitors get quite a shot of this hot mess, I made it my aim to give them a better view. And for the last two weeks I've been trying to pull it together without spending much moolah. For the record, I spent $25 as of this posting. Not quite finished, the room needs some more "pretties," especially on the left side (side with the table). But a vast improvement by far! (It was quite cloudy today so picture quality is low. On the next sunny day I will retake.) So here it is, the big reveal!
The left side
The vintage steamer trunk holds my sewing machine and accessories. (I may paint it white, not sure yet though.) The basket on top holds a blanket or two and Mya at times.
I picked this file sorter up from an antique shop.
The right side
If you read the post from yesterday, you will notice that the bench cover is now a slipcover and the back cushion is a little shorter. I made the back cushion shorter because of the curtains, the taller cushion was laying against the curtains and driving me crazy. Also I decided a slipcover would be better because...
Every time I turn around little Miss Mya is lounging on my bench, so I figured, I better be able to take the cover off and wash it.
Doesn't everyone use a planter to hold their magazines?!
Lets do a side by side review, shall we.
I'm partying at these spots:
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