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Updated Living Room Tour

July 15, 2014 by Cassie 97 Comments

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Before I get into sharing some updates on my living room with you, I just want to mention that Haven was AWESOME.

Here is my recap:  I drove, I learned, I danced…. all with the most amazing and creative people in the world.  The end.  (Ok, seriously though, I don’t know if I will ever recap it as there is just too much to say; so for now, just know it was fabulous).

Anyhow, I have been meaning to share an updated tour of the living room with you.  Back in… oh maybe March…. I found a new to me coffee table at Goodwill not long after I had just posted an update featuring the black backed bookcases.  So I decided to wait on sharing it.  Fast forward 4 months, and I’ve swapped out our desk, changed the mantle up for summer, and just figured it was about time I show you what’s changed before it’s too late and I am on to my Christmas mantle.

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Let’s take a closer look at what we can see above before moving onto other areas of the room.

My summer mantle is fairly simple, with natural and brass/gold elements.  I’ve added gold dipped bottles and other bottles, wild turkey, peacock, and pheasant feathers, a seashell, vintage books (one being an Audubon book decorated with feathers) and a fabulous pom pom garland.; and the heart is set with driftwood, my favorite brass deer, and my auction find antique sign.

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On the other side of the room, we’ve also replaced Chris’ desk.  He’ll be working from home an extra day now with his new job, so I figured something with more drawers would be better.  And let’s face it, I just wanted to change out some furniture because that’s how I roll; and I knew I wanted something midcentury to bring more of that vibe into the room.  I’ll be sharing more on the desk at a later date, but for now just enjoy it’s debut.

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I brought in an extra bentwood to use as the desk chair since the opening was a little narrow and didn’t fit our previous chair.  As you can see, I’ve also got our summer list up on the chalkboard!  We’ve done actually quite well at accomplishing our goals!  Because we are over achievers we’ve also created our own options, like pajama day week and ice cream for dinner, and every meal that day followed by ice cream for dessert.living summer listPin

The bookcases have also received a couple of new additions, including a brass unicorn head and brass swan bookends.  If you ever want to break into my house, think twice, because my brass animals are guard brass animals.  FYI.

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Behind the sofa, I have a gorgeous bamboo look table I purchased at Sweet Clover.  Underneath it, I added a vintage trunk and my white and gold antlers.  Because if the brass animals don’t get you, I’ve got pretty antlers to defend myself.

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On top of that table, I’ve added a great vintage metal tic tac toe game I found.  Emmy loves to play with it!  Unfortunately the antelope loses every time, so he’s pouting.  He was “X” in case you can’t tell.

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And of course I have to show you the new coffee table…. I found this huge glass top table for a song at Goodwill.  It’s slightly worn, but I loved it as is!  I love its brass tray, it’s awesome woodwork, and fabulous scale.  It couldn’t be better suited for our space!

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One thing I want to mention since they are harder to see in these images: To date, my favorite living room project is my industrial pipe built ins which flank the fireplace.  They really complete that space! And I loved that it was a project Chris and I worked on together, which is a rare gem. 😉

Speaking of Chris, while I was at Haven I heard a few people tell me they felt they knew me and my kids well, but not my husband.  Does he even exist or have I made him up for the blog?  Good questions, really.  The people who asked know me well enough to know that I am capable of making up an entire human being just to suit a role on my blog. 😉  But seriously, he’s real and I am trying to convince him he needs to be more involved and maybe even write a post for you.   Stay tuned!!!!

Now, it’s off to the barn; back to work this week!

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Comments

  1. kirby says

    July 15, 2014 at 6:30 am

    Bummer. I thought that you were going to tell everyone how Haven would have been so much better if I was there.
    And when I inherit all the brass stuff Beth has? I’m dropping it off at your house.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:11 am

      well duh that goes without saying.

      Reply
  2. Megan @ Our Pinteresting Family says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I love so much about your living room. That coffee table looks great there. I love the way you styled your entire space.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:11 am

      thank you so much!!!!

      Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I am so loving this Cassie. Not only does your living room look amazing, the photos are amazing too!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:12 am

      i replied but i think i then forgot to hit reply….
      thank you!!!!!! you really think so? i moved the couch all over to get better pics. i still could have done some other things so much better, but baby steps. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Krystine @ www.KrystineEdwards.com says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:47 am

    So great meeting you in person!! LOVE the fireplace & all the great gold accessories- lovely!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 7:54 am

      oh my gosh, you, too!!!!!! it was so incredibly fun! i need an encore.

      Reply
  5. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Your living room looks beautiful Cassie! I love the new coffee table, the warmth from the wood is the perfect complement to the cooler black, white and grays in the room and the scale is perfection!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:25 am

      thank you so much, lisa!

      Reply
  6. Sarah says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:31 am

    The MCM desk is fantastic in the living room! How many coffee tables have we had in the last 5 years combined? 10? 12? They just keep getting better and better!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:25 am

      i lost count. 😉

      Reply
  7. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:32 am

    I just love your living room and I have all these great things to say about it, but then you went ahead and hit me with that deer butt realness and I completely lost my train of thought. So cute!!!!!

    (scrolling up, scrolling back down) That desk is so fabulous and I love it with the bentwood chair oh and the new coffee table is so amazing. I love the wood tones in the space and how you have weaved them in and out though out. Also I didn’t actually notice that there is a tv above your mantel until just now. So clever with the black panted mantel and surround. Love your room Cassie!!

    And it was a complete JOY to hang out with you at haven. I had such a great time and I am officially giving you the title of BEST dance moves Haven Maven! wear it proud! Love you!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:25 am

      likewise, katja- SOOOOO amazing to meet you! you are so talented and sweet and funny and i just wish you were on THIS coast. and thank you so much for the compliments, too!

      Reply
  8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:38 am

    So pretty! I love the mix of styles and that your room is constantly evolving. And the way the TV disappears on the dark wall is perfect!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:24 am

      thank you so much! i think every space will always be evolving here. 🙂

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:43 am

    I’m so sad that I didn’t get to meet you at Haven! I’m glad you had a great time. Your living room looks great! That coffee table is indeed perfect.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:24 am

      i know!!!!!!!! it was so crazy there!!!! and thank you!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Love your living room and especially the desk, tick-tac-toe and those blue pillows (where are those from?).

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:24 am

      thank you so much! the darker blue pillows are from a place called vintage vagabond- my friend who owns a shop had them in her house and decided she didn’t want them anymore and gave to me! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Heidi @Decor &More says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:05 am

    Like a playground for brass animals! Looking good, Cassie – and don’t worry about Chris. My hubs keeps a low profile, too. 🙂
    Xo Heidi

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 10:23 am

      thank you! chris doesn’t mind being more involved- i guess i just don’t talk about him a lot because he’s often at work! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Carmel says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Sad I missed Haven this year. Looks like it was a blast! I just love your black fireplace and the new coffee table is just perfect!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:51 pm

      i definitely had much more fun than i did in 2012! it was awesome! and thank you!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Look at you putting that Haven photography knowledge to use already! Love the desk and that coffee table in there! It looks awesome!

    One of these days I’m totally making the trip up to Sweet Clover!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      thank you, ashley! yes, totally! maybe we can clear the barn and have a dance party.

      Reply
  14. Sara says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:32 am

    So glad you had a blast at Haven, one day (hopefully) I’ll get myself out to one 🙂 And I love the new coffee table, it’s gorgeous!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      YES you need to get there!!!!!!! and thank you!

      Reply
  15. emily @ go haus go says

    July 15, 2014 at 11:40 am

    That coffee table is such a good find!!!!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      right? i think it was $30. fo real.

      Reply
  16. Shannon says

    July 15, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Gorgeous, Cassie! I love all the touches of brass, and that bentwood chair is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:50 pm

      thank you, shannon!

      Reply
  17. Bre @ roomsFORrent says

    July 15, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Cassie!! It is gorgeous!!! I love all your changes, and the gold touches, and antlers around the room!! 🙂 Just beautiful 🙂 ~Bre

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      thank you so much, bre!

      Reply
  18. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

    July 15, 2014 at 1:58 pm

    Make up a whole person, whatever, I don’t even believe that whole thing about “the barn”. Like seriously, no way!

    But love the new set up, that coffee table is so perfect for that space!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      i really just make up my entire life, and am really a creepy old man. i hired a girl to play me at haven- how did she do?

      Reply
  19. Bethany @ Dwellings By DeVore says

    July 15, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I love the updates! Your black fireplace is one of my favorites!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      thank you, bethany! i am so glad i went black with it, too!

      Reply
  20. Susan says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Cassie, I love your style! And I looked REALLY close and did not spot a single dog hair. Seriously, it was so much fun meeting you at Haven. If there’s ever anything you’d like to collaborate on, or if you want me to help spread the word about a special project, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      uuuuuum how about you come organize my house- i think you are good at that! 🙂 i may have vacuumed just before this photo shoot- after being away you can only imagine that it was like a blanket of fur, but with the ac going, that helps keep it cozy, right? i’d love to collaborate, susan! let me know if you have anything in mind- SO great to meet you, too, and let’s not forget the dancing.

      Reply
  21. Kelly Goldman says

    July 15, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    You have one of the best Haven recaps thus far. Obvs.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 4:43 pm

      duh- so thorough. all you need you need to know is that we danced and it was magical.

      Reply
  22. Pam @ Simple Details says

    July 15, 2014 at 5:19 pm

    Oh my, that table!!! Love all your updates, one of my favorites is still the dark background in your bookcase, your weapons really shine against it! 🙂 Haven looks like it was so much fun!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      thank you so much, pam! i love to show off my weapons against the black. 😉 haven was a blast- you need to come!

      Reply
  23. Kris {Driven by Décor} says

    July 15, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    Looks so great Cassie – love your new desk and of course you know that I’m crushing on your brass animals!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      who doesn’t love a good brass animal!?!?!? they don’t shed, and if they did it would just make the floors sparkle.

      Reply
  24. kathleen says

    July 15, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    Made up husband, Ha! that’s funny! We used to say the same thing about my aunt becuase my uncle never came to any family functions.
    Your living room look fabulous of course. Just curious, do you think you might put up curtians in there?

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      well, you just never know now do you? 😉
      and no no curtains- it’s an odd layout with window placement/fireplace, and we only have woods on one side and we are up on a hill so there is no need for privacy.

      Reply
  25. Allison says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:12 pm

    Haven looked like it was so much fun! What a deal on your coffee table and it is perfect for your living room. Your living room looks great Cassie!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      it really was, allison! and thank you so much- i love that table. it really was a lucky find!

      Reply
  26. Gwen says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Summer looks good on your mantle. I think the antlers are taking over.

    I can vouch for Chris. But I might be making it up, too. You never know with those bloggers, do you?

    I don’t think we danced enough, though.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      ha ha! you crack me up- we can vouch for each other even if it isn’t true and we can have a true pact of untruth. 🙂

      Reply
  27. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Your summer style looks terrific! Particularly loving those gold dipped bottles.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      thank you so much, jennifer! i always love a touch of gold!

      Reply
  28. [email protected] says

    July 15, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    Don’t lie. You’re not married. You hired that dude for your profile pic.

    Ummmmmmmmmm, your blog photos are looking mighty fancy. Someone paid attention in class!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 15, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      can you really tell i paid attention or are you trying to make me feel better? you are right- i am single and was hoping mike holmes would come be my baby daddy.

      Reply
  29. Rita says

    July 15, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Gosh beautiful! I love that new desk in the living room and the coffee table is simply perfect!

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 7:54 am

      thank you so much, rita!

      Reply
  30. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    Oh how I love your writing 😀 The coffee table is awesomeness! Totally perfect in there. Chris’ new desk looks right at home. I’m loving that style more and more every day. And could you just imagine the kind of damage a brass animal to the head could cause?! Bam! Safety first ;D

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 7:54 am

      he he. 😉 thank you so much!!! and yes i can imagine, which is why i’ve got them in case we ever need to defend ourselves during the apocalypse.

      Reply
  31. Gretchen says

    July 15, 2014 at 10:37 pm

    I love your living room. I like the way your TV magically melts into your fireplace bricks :). And that coffee table is fabulous! I need a coffee table, too. Maybe my Goodwill has one for me…..

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 7:53 am

      i just wave my wand around the house and it cleans itself like magic, too.

      Reply
  32. angela says

    July 16, 2014 at 8:17 am

    LOVE your room. Like every single detail. I won’t get into that desk. Pretty sure I already professed my love for it on FB. 😉

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 9:30 am

      thank you, angela! 🙂 please don’t get into the desk- it houses all of our secrets.

      Reply
  33. Danielle says

    July 16, 2014 at 8:36 am

    LOVING your living room. So light and bright and airy. It was so great to meet you at Haven. You’re just as lovely and funny in person 😉

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 9:31 am

      thank you so much!!!! it was so great to meet you- you are just adorable! 🙂 i wanted to put you in my pocket and take you home with me.

      Reply
  34. Miss Charming says

    July 16, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Such a pretty & homey space, Cassie! The coffee table is perfect in there.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      thank you so much!!! i am really happy with i!

      Reply
  35. Katrina says

    July 16, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Cassie, it was so nice to chat with you for a few mins at Haven!! It’s crazy seeing a person 2D on a thier blog and in 3D its like whoa!! lol Theese ppl are real, lol

    I could totally tell you where a sweetheart.

    The new desk is fabulous! I love its mid century lines — its so fun to add new pieces to our home that speak to us and make us happy 🙂

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 6:19 pm

      thank you, katrina! it was SOOOO awesome to meet you, too! and yes, these people are real and most of them are awesome! 🙂 you had shavonda’s stamp of approval so i knew i would love you!!! 🙂

      Reply
  36. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    July 16, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    I love that you’ve already put your Haven photography skills to work! Your living room is so pretty! I love your brass animal collection as well as your thrifted coffee table. I’m hoping I can convince my boyfriend to go thrifting with me tonight! Fingers crossed I’ll find something that good!

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    • Cassie says

      July 16, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      thank you so much, caitlin! good luck- may the thrifting force be with you!

      Reply
  37. Ali says

    July 17, 2014 at 12:01 am

    I love it all. And you. And brass swan bookends. hee hee. Miss you! So glad you had fun at Haven. I have actually seen Chris and can vouch for his real-ness any time 😉
    XOXO

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    • Cassie says

      July 17, 2014 at 7:31 am

      i miss you! and thanks for vouching for chris. phew. i have so much to tell you- we are getting a puppy soon!

      Reply
  38. Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says

    July 17, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    such a pretty room! i love all the gold touches and brassy animals!

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    • Cassie says

      July 17, 2014 at 8:13 pm

      thank you so much, trina!

      Reply
  39. Londen says

    July 17, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Cassie, you have the best ability to change things up and make it look fabulous! And that coffee table is really cool, what a great score.

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 18, 2014 at 7:38 am

      wow, thank you so much, londen! i appreciate that!

      Reply
  40. Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story says

    July 18, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Next time you come across a Brass dear will you keep it for me? And a quail and a peacock? Every time I look at your home pics that is all I see! Love the room. Great meeting you again at Haven.

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    • Cassie says

      July 18, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      i like to collect all the shiny animals. :)thank you so much!

      Reply
  41. [email protected] says

    July 19, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    Your living room looks amazing. I actually thought the sofas were different, but they just look different in that light.

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    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2014 at 2:34 pm

      thank you so much, kim!

      Reply
  42. Krista @ the happy housie says

    July 20, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    Stunning, Cassie!! Your black fireplace is such an awesome focal point! Pinned and sharing on my FB page this week…. so sad I only so briefly met you on the stairs!! Maybe next year??

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2014 at 2:33 pm

      thank you somuch, krista! i appreciate it! and i am so sad about that, too!!!! ARGH!!!!!!!!!

      Reply
  43. Catherine says

    July 21, 2014 at 6:23 am

    Chris’s desk is awesome, and all those brass animals!! LOVE 🙂

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    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      thank you, catherine! i love my brass animals! 🙂

      Reply
  44. gail says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    I love seeing your updates, and I agree your pipe built-ins are one of my favs in your space. Great desk for Chris, and that sweet tic-tac-toe game is perfect! Even if the reindeer doesn’t like losing. hehehe

    gail

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    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      thank you so much, gail! i can’t make all the animals happy. 😉

      Reply
  45. [email protected] says

    July 21, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    I will make it to Haven one day! I too love that coffee table. It looks great in your home!

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    • Cassie says

      July 21, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      yes you totally should go! it was fun!!! and thank you!

      Reply
  46. Kenz @ Interiors By Kenz says

    July 24, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    I’m loving that bentwood!!

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    • Cassie says

      July 24, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      thank you! i can never get enough of them!

      Reply
  47. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    August 7, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    You know I love this room, Cassie. Thanks for linking up with us at Best of the Nest!

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    • Cassie says

      August 7, 2014 at 8:12 pm

      thank you, jennifer! 🙂 thanks for hosting- i love your party!

      Reply
  48. Danielle says

    February 16, 2015 at 11:50 am

    I love your living room, Cassie. x

    Reply
    • Cassie says

      February 17, 2015 at 6:41 pm

      and it is all changing!

      Reply

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