Fall Decor

{Beginning To Look Like Fall}

DIY Burlap Runner

{No Sew Burlap Runner}

I love the look of burlap, especially in the fall! I currently don't own a sewing machine {this would explain why all my curtains still haven't been hemmed}, but after seeing a burlap runner at Pottery Barn with frayed edges, I figured we'd give this DIY a go. I picked up several yards from JoAnn's, cut to length and width, then removed about 5-7 strands from all 4 sides {photo top right}. I made two ~ one for our coffee table and one for our outdoor patio. This project took all of 20 minutes to make both!

Coffee Table

{Coffee Table Top}

We have procrastinated way too long in finding a glass top for our coffee table. Overwhelmed by custom ordering ~ how thick? how wide? ~ I easily put this task to the bottom of my to do list. Brian found the solution while perusing around Crate & Barrel. In the back of the store they had their glass shelves, used for displays, on sale for $2 a piece with a sign that read ~ cash & carry, final sale. Not sure whether they would work or not Brian figured it was worth the risk since two only cost $4. So voila! Our $4 glass top! I know it's hard to see from the photos above ~ the runner is meant to hide the seam ~ but the table top is indeed made from two glass shelves!

Living Room Update

{Living Room Sneak Peak}

After the addition of our West Elm Sweep Armchairs ~ shown here ~ and the Arrival of our Pottery Barn Sofa ~ shown here ~ our living room is starting to take shape! More photos to come.

Crackle Lattice Garden Stool

For our living room I’ve been eying a Crackle Lattice Garden Stool from Mecox Gardens {Photo Above Left}. The whopping $395 price tag made me determined to find an affordable look-a-like. In comes my new favorite home and garden shop ~ Decor Decor. They make a very similar, if not an exact replica, as the Mecox Garden design for $108, almost a quarter of the cost. So you can imagine how excited I was to find this one {Photo Above Right} in their Scratch and Dent section for $25! It had fractured slightly during the firing process, but has since been re-glazed ~ viola! A Crackle Lattice Garden Stool for our Living Room.

Pottery Barn Basic Sofa

After much swatch deliberation, we decided on the
PB Basic in Natural Brushed Canvas.
To our excitement it arrived earlier than expected!

West Elm Sweep Armchair

{West Elm Sweep Armchair}
After much deliberation we chose these sleek, but comfy, armchairs for our living room. We’re loving their neutral color and like that they give texture to a currently bare living space!

Living Room

{Before}

{After}

With the new year fast approaching we couldn't stand the thought of living with those khaki walls any longer. We took a break from project organization to paint. We're loving our new light, bright and airy living room!