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March 10, 2015 by Cassie 63 Comments

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Last week was a whirlwind of activity around my house with furniture shuffling, wall painting, mantle styling, and more.  There are lots of partially done projects going on, and I don’t have one thing complete to show you; but if you follow me on instagram, you’ve been seeing everything I am up to.  Since I don’t have anything totally done and ready to share, I thought I would take you on a little tour of snapshots from around the house.

With all of the shuffling, my mid century sideboard headed out of the house and off to Sweet Clover.  I loved it, but I loved this dresser which was in the guest room so much more and knew I’d never find another like it.  And as a friend pointed out, the two tonedpiece is on trend at the moment so sell it while it’s hot. 😉

snap1PinAnd why did I take this dresser out of the guest room?  Well, to be honest it wasn’t functioning as anything except a statement piece.  It served no real purpose, and I’ve come to realize I need an office space.  I typically work at the kitchen island, but I hate that I make a mess of my stuff there- camera, papers, receipts, etc.  I wanted an office space that had decent natural light, on the main level of the house, and one I could shut the door to on those extra messy days.  So I’m working on creating an office space in my guest room, and in the process I got rid of the black accent wall.

Before you panic, I didn’t paint over the black… I just painted all the other walls black, too!  And I am so happy I did it- I’ve been wanting to paint them all for a while and glad to have it checked off my list.  And the desk is already taken care of… this midcentury white and gold desk never sold, so now it’s all mine and perfect!  Here is a little peek into the office space I am creating.

snap7PinWe’ve also made a major furniture change in the living room… we replaced one of our gray velvet sofas with a beautiful navy blue vintage velvet sofa.  I planned to sell it at the barn, but I couldn’t bring myself to do it.  This sofa was the stuff of dreams, and my mother in law helped convince me I needed it. 😉  I’ve also rearranged furniture in there and am looking for one more piece to get it just right.

snap3PinAlso in the living room, I worked on bringing a little touch of Spring color to the mantle.  I kept it very simple with aqua glass bottles, dried hydrangea stems, and my dipped and stripped DIY log candlesticks.  Can you tell I was wearing a coral jacket when I shot this?

snap2PinI was so excited to recently win a credit to Minted from Rhapsody in Rooms! I chose this amazing botanical print for the guest bathroom, which will be changing later this Spring.  The colors in it are inspiring my palette- something a little different for me, but I’m excited to change it.

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And finally, just because he’s cute…. While trying to take photos around here, this guy often photobombs.  Jake hides from the camera these days, and Catcher, being the puppy, jumps into the shot. And why shouldn’t he?  He’s adorable.  And he’s potty trained so well and sleeps so well that he is finally getting his very own dog bed which will go in Sawyer’s room.  They are both pretty excited about that.

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I mean, just look at that face.  I will leave you with that… some soft fuzzy sweetness for your day.

 

 

 

 

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  1. Gwen says

    March 10, 2015 at 6:39 am

    I love all those black walls! That white desk just pops agains them.

    And those eyes…those eyes!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      thank you!!! yes, those eyes… they win.

      Reply
  2. Kristen says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:42 am

    The sofa is amazing! Good choice to keep it! Looking forward to seeing your finished office!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      thank you, kristen! i still have some work to do in there.

      Reply
  3. Dana says

    March 10, 2015 at 8:14 am

    I’m kinda lovin’ your navy sofa! And, I’m constantly amazed at your energy level…you’re non-stop!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:36 pm

      thank you! i kinda love it, too.

      Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:39 am

    Black walls, white desk, awesome sofa and adorable dog. I’m super jealous!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      thank you! i am so in love with the changes happening!

      Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    March 10, 2015 at 10:03 am

    That sofa is dreamy! You’ve been a busy bee!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      thank you- i am in looooove.

      Reply
  6. Tracy Laverty says

    March 10, 2015 at 10:27 am

    You’ve been busy! I love your new velvet sofa! We’re twins with blue velvet sofas! Ha! I’m liking that botanical print too.

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      we totally are!

      Reply
  7. Pam @ Simple Details says

    March 10, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Absolutely dying over that gorgeous sofa! It just dawned on me I need a barn for my Craigslist/furniture addiction! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      you really do, pam.

      Reply
  8. [email protected] this top that says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    sawyer must be getting really excited about his future roommate. love that blue sofa. i love your MIL’s taste!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      he really is!! and thank you!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Cassie everything looks great! That puppy is too precious! Hope you are well.

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      thank you, deneen!

      Reply
  10. kirby says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Love it all, but especially that print! Loving the colors.

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      isn’t it fun? i have a whole room makeover being done in those colors- out of my comfort zone, but i am excited to try.

      Reply
  11. Heather says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    What a face! I feel like your house is always a whirlwind of activity! 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      ha ha! it is. 😉

      Reply
  12. Katrina says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    your puppy is so sweet!!!! We are hoping to add to our family with a pup later this year!! Now back to your pretty blue velvet sofa, its a keep and so pretty!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      thank you so much, katrina!

      Reply
  13. Kristin @ Bliss at Home says

    March 10, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Love the new sofa! That is such a fab color! xoxo

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      thank you! i am in love!

      Reply
  14. Lisa says

    March 10, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE that sofa. That is FABULOUS. Totally want to see it in the whole room. Anthro just came out with a new blue leather one that I am trying hard to convince my husband that we need (we don’t, and it is triple what we are willing to pay for a sofa, but a girl can dream.)

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      oh i saw that anthro sofa, too!!!!

      Reply
  15. [email protected] Rustic Maple says

    March 10, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Your pup is adorable and the navy sofa is a keeper for sure!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      thank you so much, elizabeth!

      Reply
  16. Suzanne says

    March 10, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    It all looks to fabulous! Black walls! Wow! Can’t wait to see the big picture. Don’t you just love moving and changing it all around? Such a great rush. Catcher is so sweet! Best “find” of the house lol!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      thank you so much, suzanne! and yes it is, and yes, he is! 😉 aside from jake, too.

      Reply
  17. Catherine says

    March 10, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    I want that sofa and I want that dog. Can’t wait for the final living room reveal!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      you might be waiting a bit… i am stalled. 😉

      Reply
  18. kathleen says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    I.WANT.THAT. SOFA!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      you will have to pry it from my dead fingers!

      Reply
  19. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    March 10, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    Such fun stuff going on at your house! I long for some time to do some fluffing and rearranging and tweaking, too — spring break maybe?? 😉
    xo Heidi

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      oh i know! time is of the essence- i feel like i try to cram it all on.

      Reply
  20. Corinna - For My Love Of says

    March 10, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    Ooh! Im liking what I see! You have such a beautiful home, and puppy!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      aaaw, thank you!

      Reply
  21. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    March 11, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Catcher is just so darn fuzzy and sweet I can hardly stand it!!! Dude, that blue couch is so amazing. Can’t wait to see the room in all of its glory. All of the changes you have been making are great. And yes, at first I did freak out when you said you got rid of the black accent wall. Phew, that was a close one!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      i have so much left to do in the living room! eek!

      Reply
  22. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:05 am

    Oh my, that pup! Too cute. Love these close up snaps, Cassie! And that sofa…. GOOOOOD decision to keep it!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      thank you! i am SOOO happy i did.

      Reply
  23. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    Cassie, I am DYING over that sofa. Dying. I think I promptly forgot about everything else in this post as soon as I saw that photo again. Thank GOODNESS you didn’t give that one up for sale!!! #enabler

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      ha ha!!!! i need enablers, er friends, like you.

      Reply
  24. Allison says

    March 11, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    I can’t take my eyes off sweet and adorable a catcher! What a cutie! The white desk is perfect against your black walls. Love the sofa Cassie!

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      he is something! he has been sick the last two days and testing our patience. 😉

      Reply
  25. Gretchen says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    I’ve been watching those instagram previews–so exciting! that sofa. yes. that is all I have to say about that.

    Reply
  26. Megan says

    March 12, 2015 at 3:02 pm

    Ohhh I love the print that you picked out! It’s so pretty! I’m glad you won! I also wish that I lived nearby and could snap up that midcentury sideboard that is now available.

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    • Cassie says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      i was so excited to win! thank you!

      Reply
  27. Shavonda says

    March 12, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    so many amazing things going on over there Cassie. And seriously with that sofa!!! I die. also you totally just inspired one of my next projects with those candlesticks. Thanks for that love.

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    • Cassie says

      March 19, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      so what is the project?!?! do tell!

      Reply
  28. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    March 13, 2015 at 4:05 pm

    So glad you kept that sofa!! It is divine!

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    • Cassie says

      March 19, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      me, too!!! every day.

      Reply
  29. gail says

    March 18, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    I love that blue velvet sofa! sooo pretty! (also love the pillows in a more recent post) 🙂

    oh so happy you’re getting a new office space. Loving the desk.

    and yes, THAT face! so gorgeous!

    gail

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    • Cassie says

      March 19, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      thank you, gail!!! isn’t that the sweetest face. 🙂

      Reply
  30. angela says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:08 am

    You need to take a trip up to MA, because you must bring me that vintage sofa. 😉 Seriously. That is insanely gorgeous!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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    • Cassie says

      March 19, 2015 at 7:42 pm

      that sofa is not going anywhere. 😉

      Reply
  31. emily says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    that blue sofa is the stuff dreams are made of….you have a very wise mother in law! fun to see pics of your new workspace.

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    • Cassie says

      March 24, 2015 at 4:04 pm

      thank you so much, emily! it really is the stuff of my dreams.

      Reply
  32. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:15 am

    I’m so glad you kept that blue sofa! You will never regret that decision!

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    • Cassie says

      March 27, 2015 at 9:11 am

      oh me, too! i would have had major regret.

      Reply

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