Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Bird Flu...

Don't panic, I don't have bird flu, nor have I been reading about it either - you're safe! I have been home sick from work, with what I believe is the flu, though I had a flu shot, go figure. But it's in my joints and I'm walking like a very old woman these days. Reason I named this post bird flu (heee....) is because I found the cutest little birdies, which have inspired me to add some bird prints to my family room for spring and summer this year. I also need to find some pretty floral or soft green pillows to freshen up my couch in there. The larger plaid is my sofa fabric, and the small check is my club chair...the one that I like to call "mine." When we went shopping for family room furniture, my husband and I both spotted this set at the furniture store, and instantly knew we had to have it! I love the colors...brown, olive, and cream. Our family room has dark wood paneling that came with the house...it's nice paneling that was actually stained by the original owner who was also the builder. And well...we don't even consider taking it down, it's what makes the room feel so warm and cozy, especially on a cold winter's day. We spend a lot of time in there. It's right off of the kitchen. I also thought I'd share before and after photos of our fireplace upgrade that we had done last year in that room, and since then we've also had cabinets built for the side of the fireplace. It's really made the room even more special. The stone used for the fireplace is from http://www.culturedstone.com/ feel free to look around there, it's hard not to fall in love...

These are the birdies...and they were only $1 each at Marshall's





















Before



During

After

21 comments:

  1. An AMAZING fireplace transformation! I just love it!!
    Those little birdies are cute too...
    Get better soon!
    Penny

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  2. Wow I just found your blog and I love it here. So warm and welcoming. Will be back!
    Brenda

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  3. Oh my goodness! Your fireplace reno is amazing! We're just discussing renovating our house right now, and I will HAVE to show this to my husband, it's an awesome job! Love your little birdies too, and I hope you are feeling better really soon sweetie!
    Amanda (aka Cottage Contessa)

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  4. Rose,

    Feel better soon! Your fireplace is beautiful, gives me hope that someday I will do something with mine.

    Janet

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  5. Your fireplace redo is amazing!

    I have two of these same birds that I got at Marshalls also....but you got a better deal than I did! I just love them! Birds are taking over my house,

    Fran

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  6. Sweet little birdies! Great fireplace - you did a wonderful job with the transformation. You'd never know the old one is underneath. We did a fireplace remodel last year. If you haven't seen it on my blog you might enjoy seeing what we did. Thanks for sharing yours. Get well. ~Adrienne~

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  7. Hello Rose
    Your house is more and more beautiful!
    I love the fireplace transformation!!!
    Kisses to you
    Marcela

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  8. What a huge difference. Hope you feel better soon :)

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  9. Rosa - I haven't visited your blog for awhile but I love your fireplace. Take care of yourself!
    Eva

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  10. Love the transformation, so cozy!

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  11. Thank you so much...let me know if you find some prints . I wished so bad we had a Marshalls. I hit Ross and Tj max a couple times a week. Never know what i'll find =)

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  12. Thank you so much...let me know if you find some prints . I wished so bad we had a Marshalls. I hit Ross and Tj max a couple times a week. Never know what i'll find =)

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  13. Rose,
    So sorry to hear that you a fighting the flu bug, hope you feel better soon.
    I really like the fabrics you have in your comfy family room and the fireplace is gorgeous. I am on the look out for a jumbo brown and white checked wallpaper for my office, if you run across any let me know please.
    Thank you again for praying for Aaron and sending so many of your readers over to pray for him too.
    Hugs,
    Sue

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  14. What a nice fireplace transformation. I like your ideas about the bird prints. I don't have any bird prints but I do occasionally buy birds to use in my decor.
    Thanks for the info on the plates.
    Hugs,
    Nan

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  15. Have you seen these bird prints? Called the travelers? They have four that could make a nice grouping. Not sure about your style.
    http://www.artselect.com/perl/search?sortType=MostPopular&t=h2-c278&openct10171=8324,278&page=15
    Nan

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  16. What a difference that made! My husband sells brick and stone for a company out of Pennsylvania. Nice fabric too!

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  17. Hola Rose
    Como estás???
    Have a wonderful weekend with your family!!!
    I send you a kiss

    Marcela

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  18. This is an amazing transformation! This room really does look warm and cozy.

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  19. Oh I love what you did to your fireplace - beautiful. Love those birds also and the bird prints.

    Hugs - karen

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  20. Oh, lovely fireplace! Lovely blog! So glad I found it.

    We have an old 70's stone fireplace too that I've been debating how to fix. It goes wall to wall and is that red-orange brick with a log for a mantle. Any ideas, oh decorating genius? :)

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  21. frantic home,

    I could not get back in touch with you, leave me your e-mail address, and we can chat. I clicked on your comment and could not get to your blog...sorry.
    And THANK YOU for stopping in to see me!
    Rose

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