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Mantle Reveal!

October 24, 2011 by Cassie 82 Comments

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My pal Andi came over to hang out and see the new place today!  I promised her a sneak peek of the mantle/fireplace, so now that she has come, hung out, had lunch, and gone (sniff sniff!!!), I am free to share it with you.

This weekend I intended to work on the guest room.  But I got to the local Benjamin Moore retailer and they closed at noon on Saturday and were not open on Sunday.  There was one other even closer to my home, but they had recently had a fire and were closed.  Well,  I wasn’t going to sit around and NOT paint anything now was I?  So I headed to Home Depot and picked a new color for the mantle, and also picked up  2 gallons of Zinnser no-sanding-dry-in-one-hour primer.  Say what?  Yep- that would work for all the miles of brown trim in this house!

First, let’s take a look at what the mantle looked like when we moved in…

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The nice thing about this room is that all the trim with exception to the baseboard had already been painted.  Saturday I primed the baseboard trim in the living room as well as the brick fireplace.  Sunday morning, I added another coat of primer to the baseboard (and let me tell you the adhesion was awesome and I didn’t sand a darn thing!).  Then I got to work painting the brick and mantle in Martha Stewart’s Zinc.  After allowing it to dry, I gave it one more coat.  wooden mantle required a third coat which it got this morning.   The trim still needs to be painted, and the room is no way near done, but having the mantle finished is a good feeling!  Want to see it now?  Yes?  OK, but let me tell you that I only put the decorations up for staged photos then quickly removed them to allow the paint to cure properly.  So please if you do this at home, let the paint cure! ๐Ÿ™‚  Also, we will be mounting a TV above it which is why I don’t have anything awesome like a mirror up there.  Darn husband. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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The walls in this room will be remaining white, and I wanted the fireplace to really be the focal point, so I knew I wanted to paint it.  I am really happy with how it turned out!  One project down.  857 kajillion to go!

Don’t forget to visit me today at Meridian Road!

Oh, and guess what I have been working on today???  The new QUEEN headboard for the guest room!  The darn husband that is making me put a TV over the fireplace was sweet enough to pick it up for me yesterday.  I will share it tomorrow at POWW!  See you then!

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  1. Carolyn@SweetChaos says

    October 24, 2011 at 6:59 pm

    Looks great! I love the color ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Jamie says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    soooooooooooooooooooooooo gorgeous! It looks like you’re making great progress in the house!

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  3. hilary @ oldhouse.truelove. says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:06 pm

    it looks beautiful cassie, i love the clean look!… i too just did a mantle makeover this past weekend. i will be sharing soon : )

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  4. Jake and Julia Miller says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Wow you made some great progress! I love the couches and the rug!

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  5. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    oh-my-goodness oh-my-goodness oh-my-goodness!!!! I love it. It looks SO SO awesome!!!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ I LOVE everything!!

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  6. Megan says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:18 pm

    Wow girl, you move fast! I just LOVE the fireplace color with your new couches and rug! So beautiful!!! Martha has the best colors ๐Ÿ™‚

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  7. Allison@FabRehab says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Hot DANG that’s an improvement! I love it! That looks like a familiar color!! Love it…the room is SO bright with natural light! Love!

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  8. Jaime says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Cassie looks like a whole new place. That color is perfect, especially with the upholstery on your sofas. Love seeing the transformation, you must feel good having one room done, can’t wait to see the rest.

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  9. Steph @ Birdhouse says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Looks amazing! What a beautiful room! Love the windows and natural light, love the gray fireplace and furniture, love the floors. I *might* have been tempted to stain the wood mantle rather than paint it, but I like the clean look of it painted as well. Off to a great start!

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  10. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    It already looks like a million bucks. I am glad you moved and we get to watch the progress of you making your new house a home.

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  11. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Your living room is looking gorgeous! The color palette is so calm and pretty…LOVE the gray and the couches and the rug and the tables. Huge progress!

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  12. A Cozy Cottage in the City says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:25 pm

    Oh Cassie, this is fabulous!!! Amazing what a can or two of paint can do to a room!!! Truly a lovely transformation!!!

    XOXO’s,
    Jessie

    acozycottageinthecity.blogspot.com

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  13. Anne says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    pretty color! It look great ๐Ÿ™‚

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  14. Mel says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:29 pm

    Great colour! Love it with the white walls.

    Your sofas are wonderful!

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  15. Anna@Directions Not Included says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Oh that is fabulous! I love that color. The room is going to look amazing.

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  16. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkie says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Your fireplace and mantle looked a lot like mine, which I have been debating whether to paint for years! Looks great!

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  17. Ali Richardson says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    HOLY Cr*p!!! It looks freakin’ amazing!!!!!!! Seriously dude! No joke! I love love love love it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Tammy @ Type A says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:35 pm

    love the color, i bought a sample of this the other day, i’m thinking of paint my son’s bedroom furniture with it. looks great.

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  19. Kara @ June & Bear says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    It looks beautiful. Love that color. And what great light you have in that room.

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  20. Between Blue and Yellow says

    October 24, 2011 at 7:55 pm

    What a difference! Not that it looks bad, but you could also spray paint the metal around the fire place. I think rustoleum makes a fire safe spray paint. I know what it’s like to fix up an older home, good idea to take one project at a time.

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  21. Kim @ keller-creative says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    Great color! I LOVE those couches.

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  22. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    The fireplace looks fantastic. Love the vignette too. So pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  23. Katie says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    The fireplace is a beautiful color and great focal point in the room! It also looks great with the couches!

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  24. Maury says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    This looks amazing! I love the gray. It’s completely unexpected but still very subtle and soothing at the same time. I am so with you on the brown trim. I had wood trim in the kitchen and family room and it was the first thing to go. Great job!

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  25. Chrissie says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    It looks awesome. What a difference. Love the mercury glass decor too!

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  26. Polly says

    October 24, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    wow! love it! that zinc color is perfect!

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  27. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    October 24, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    I can hardly believe it’s the same room! It looks great.

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  28. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    October 24, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    Cassie, Fabulous paint color! The fireplace looks wonderful.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  29. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    October 24, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    The room has warmed up and has a sense of calm with the color choices.

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  30. Noelle says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:33 pm

    I love the color!! You are making fast progress!

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  31. Amy of The Salvage Collection says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:47 pm

    fan-flippin’-tastic!! i bet you grin ear to ear every time you glance into the room–i know i would!!

    love the color–so calm!

    amy

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  32. Welcome says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:04 pm

    Oh Cassie, I love the color you painted the brick. The sofas are fabulous too.

    Kathy

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  33. Katie says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:05 pm

    Shut your mouth! I LOVE it!! Your living room is looking so amazing!! Love the color scheme!!

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  34. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Looking good…love that color!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  35. Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    It looks incredible!!!! It’s like a whole new room! So well done! I’m sharing this on my blog later to show all my naysayers that painting a brick fireplace can make it beautiful!

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  36. Nicole {Home for Hire} says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    I love this!
    It’s neutral, yet adds that extra fun punch to the room ๐Ÿ™‚
    I think you made the perfect choice (I also love the new sofas!)

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  37. A Vintage Vine says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:17 am

    Cassie, it is beautiful! I love that color……You hit it out of the park on that makeover!

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  38. Anna says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:49 am

    great color! did you get new couches too? It is a very pretty room, lots of windows and great light

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  39. Sarah says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:59 am

    I LOVE the way your fireplace is looking! Are you leaving the surround gold like that or is that on the to-do list? ๐Ÿ™‚ Looks like this room is coming along wonderfully!

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  40. Renee @ where the grass is greener says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:08 am

    Looks gorgeous! Really…you did a fantastic job (as usual). The contractor (Jimmy) is coming over this week to give me a price on some things. Thanks for his info.

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  41. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:10 am

    Great choice on the color! One of my faves. It will definitely stand out yet provide a great complimentary background to any seasonal decorating. Nice!!

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  42. Allison says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:16 am

    Cassie, it looks so beautiful! You have done a lot already. The fireplace is fantastic….great choice on the color. What a lovely living room.

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  43. Sara @ Russet Street Reno says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Holy hell! That is fabulous!

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  44. DecorandtheDog says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:23 am

    Oh my! What a change! Love the color you chose! It looks like a completely different room.

    The tv over the mantle will grow on you…if you ever get control of the remote. ๐Ÿ˜›

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  45. The Frosted Gardner says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:24 am

    What a great color!!! I have been so excited to see what you have been working on in your new home. And your couches look great. It looks like you are having so much fun!

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  46. Serendipity Chic Design says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:24 am

    Woo freaking hoo! Looks awesome….Great project to have “checked” off the list…

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  47. gail says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:33 am

    cassie! Your fireplace looks awesome! The painted baseboard really makes a huge difference. Love it!
    gail

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  48. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:37 am

    Love the color on the mantel Cassie!! You are the color master!Your couches are gorgeous too. Do you know how jealous I am of your fireplace? Make sure to light it up on Christmas morning for me.

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  49. WhisperWood Cottage and Junkologie says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Sooooo pretty! Such a serene space!

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  50. 17 Perth says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:53 am

    Holy cow!! It looks gorgeous! Great job!

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  51. Restyled Vintage says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:58 am

    Haha I knew it wouldn’t take you long to start making your mark on your new home…I’d be like a woman possessed and I bet you are too! Is the primer you are referring to Zinsser BIN? I use that for all my furniture projects…it is awesome stuff! I am in love with painted brick and I hope that our next home has some brick for me to attack with the paintbrush ๐Ÿ™‚

    The mantel looks beautiful. Can’t wait to see the mirror there though…I would have been desperate to get it hung, and my husband would have been the sensible patient one putting the handbrake on too, lol.

    xx Karen

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  52. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:28 am

    It looks awesome! I love that color on the white walls. This room already looks gorgeous and you’re just getting started!

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  53. jandjhome says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:31 am

    Wow, the color is perfect. It looks beautiful with your new couches. I can’t wait to see more.

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  54. Deb says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Wow Cassie…your place looks amazing already! Great job on the fireplace…love the color! ~Deb~

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  55. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    October 25, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    Love it! Can’t wait to see more of the new house

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  56. Christine@Sally,Ry,andLaLa says

    October 25, 2011 at 3:56 pm

    Looks great Cassie!

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  57. Prudently Painted Vintage says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Just gorgeous! I love the furniture and how you have it payed out. Love love the rug. The mantle looks amazing. I really like that you didn’t do the typically paint brick white.

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  58. The Kramer Angle says

    October 25, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Looks great! At least that “darn” husband of yours let you paint the brick – mine is still opposed after staring at our ugly ass orange brick for nine years!

    I love your couches too!

    Gail

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  59. One in the SAHM says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    I LOVE that color – definitely adding it to my list! Also, where did you get those couches? (Sorry if that was mentioned in a previous post!).

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  60. Kahli says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    I love that color of the fireplace! The trim looks great! Great job Cassie!

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  61. Kacey says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:24 pm

    Gorgeous color! You’re making amazing progress!

    Kacey

    p.s. can I borrow some of that endless energy?

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  62. Carrie @ Hazardous Design says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    Great minds think alike, we recently painted our fireplace dark too! Love the color you chose. It looks 100x better.

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  63. Stephanie says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:47 pm

    LOVE!!!!! I now have fireplace envy. Great job! And thanks for the heads up on the new Kilz…I have orangy stained wood window trim I need to cover to match my new white baseboard moldings. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  64. Melissa says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    Wow!!! What a difference! The color is beautiful. I love the entire room!!!

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  65. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 26, 2011 at 11:56 am

    That is going to be one really fabulous room! Love the mantel! What fun you’ll have changing it up!

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  66. Kate says

    October 26, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    Love it all!!

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  67. A Flair for Vintage Decor says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Love, love, love!!!! I think this is one of my most favorite transformations! Take care, Caroline

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  68. Our Little Beehive says

    October 26, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    Your couches and coffee table are so perfect they look fake. I know, I know, fireplace is the focus, but hot damn those tables are so pretty!

    Let’s discuss the brass thing…. Do you have plans for it? Ours went to the curb during week 1 and we’ve never had a draft issue. Or will that be painted some ah ma zing color too, just like those tables?

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  69. Laurie says

    October 26, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    OMG I love it- what a great color- Did you hubby freak about painting the brick?

    Did I mention I love it?
    Hope you are settling in OK.

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  70. Jamie says

    October 28, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    beautiful! the room looks great with the “new” fireplace!! and those are my fav colors ๐Ÿ™‚

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  71. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says

    October 29, 2011 at 4:32 am

    Oh Cassie that is GORGEOUS… LOVE the gray! I’m putting it in the Spotlight this week. Have a great one!

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  72. Ruth says

    October 29, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    I love it. Your fireplace looks amazing.

    Ruth

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  73. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    October 29, 2011 at 2:53 pm

    so pretty!!! love the color

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  74. faith says

    October 30, 2011 at 4:20 am

    You choose a perfect color. I love your rug and couch combo as well. Very classy room. I just saw on a hgtv where they repainted a fire place plus they also painted the brass fire surround. I guess they make a fire proof paint for that. It made a difference on there’s. However it’s your home and your choice. Good luck with your home.

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  75. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    October 30, 2011 at 5:25 am

    Cassie, that turned out fabulous! The gray looks great against the white walls. I know how tiresome painting the trim can be. At least you just had the baseboards to do!

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  76. Sommer says

    October 30, 2011 at 5:48 pm

    Oh Cassie it looks amazing! You are doing a wonderful job with the new place! I love the color. What is it? I would be delighted to have you stop by and link this up to my VIP party this weekend! http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/10/vip-party-34.html Have a safe and happy halloween!

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  77. FABBY'S LIVING says

    October 31, 2011 at 2:08 am

    Such great color the gray I love it, I would not imgine bricks looking sooo elegant! I hope when hubby mounts the TV he hides it with something pretty, like a movable artwork or even a mirror…can’t wait to see how that turnes out! Happy Halloween. FABBY

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  78. Heather says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:17 am

    Love the color! It absolutely makes it “pop.” Saw your feature on My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia!
    -Heather @ http://www.commonplacebeauty.blogspot.com

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  79. HI THERE! says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:35 am

    It looks beautiful! The rest of the room is coming together nicely too! I really love that rug – do you mind sharing where you got it from? I have been on the hunt for one for a while now!
    Jenn ๐Ÿ™‚

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  80. A Mother and A Daughter says

    November 2, 2011 at 3:14 am

    I love the brick painted! And where did you get that little silver owl sitting on your mantle? It is SO cute!!! ~ Barbara @ http://amotherandadaughter.blogspot.com/

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  81. Stacie@hometownperch says

    December 25, 2011 at 11:06 pm

    That turned out great!

    Are the couches “Henry” couches from West Elm? I have their velvet sectional on my wishlist right now.

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  82. Stacie@hometownperch says

    December 27, 2011 at 3:12 am

    Thanks so much for getting back to me. I love the way the couches look in your space and am so glad to hear you love them.

    I’m 99% sure that’s the couch I’m getting. Not sure if it will be a sectional, or two of the same size like you have.

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