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

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