Living Room Makeover!!

So recently I have been itching to do something new to my house, specifically  - the living room. Everything is so dark and warm - I needed a refresher for summer! I was on a tight budget so I wanted to work mostly with what I had.

Here is the BEFORE:

Here is the AFTER:

I had these large striped pillows on the patio - and after a good wash, I decided to remove the back cushion of the couch and add these pillows - not only is it nice to throw a pattern in to mix it up - but it also makes the couch A LOT more comfy! 

I took some mason jars and poured paint into them - then swirling them around created an inside half paintjob - Looking back I may wanted to not go as high as I did, but I still like them. Please excuse my almost dead flowers =(    - Do you like my couch model?

I took my floor lamp - which was black and red (see below) and I spray painted the base with a chrome silver paint - then I just switched the lamp shade to this light blue one I had in the bedroom!

Old Lamp - grainy pic

I took the side tables and spray painted them with the same chrome paint and tacked two flat mirrors to the top. I put a few of my favorite things on top =) 

My table decor.

The only thing I purchased was the yard and a half of fabric I picked up at Jo Ann Fabrics for about twenty bucks. It was a hard decision - there were so many great prints. Luckily, if I get sick of this one - I can go back and get my second choice! 

Hope you like - any suggestions or questions please don't hesitate to contact me! I'd love to hear from you! 

xo

H

Five Fav Pins of the Week

Here are my Favorite Pins of Last Week!

Ive been dying for this necklace from Jcrew for a while now! My sweet, sweet fiance bought it for me this weekend for our anniversary! Yay!! I am actually wearing it as I write this post =) 

I thought this layered look - while probably not perfect for summer - is a great look that incorporates a little print mixing and shine! 

I enjoyed this delicious little cocktail at a Cinco De Mayo party this year! 

You need: 

(12 ounce) cans frozen limeade concentrate, thawed and undiluted

3 quarts water

3 cups orange liqueur (I prefer Grand Marnier)

3 cups tequila

2 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime flavored soda

Directions:

Combine first 4 ingredients.

Freeze at least 8 hours, stirring twice during the freezing process.

Remove from freezer 30 minutes before serving.

Break into chunks; add soft drink, and stir until slushy.

This hat!! So cute! Love the neon touch - love the chambray - the pink on the bottom! Perfect! 

These cute little elephant shorts are part of the Milly Summer 2013 collection from Banana Republic.

and last but certainly not least is this fabulous outfit - I love the combo of colors - coral, leopard, and blue? Who da'thought!? 

xo

H