Weekend reveal (part 1)

Last weekend was great at my sisters! We literally worked night and day to get the livingroom revamped and I am so happy with the results! I decided to post this in two segments since there are so many little things we did working on a budget of roughly $160.00! Pictured below is one of the "before" shots my sister took for me. Yet another chair makeover. You may remember that I had two left unfinished from my dining set. I painted it white and distressed the edges for a shabby look, then replaced the cushion with some new blue fabric to coincide with the new blue wall paint. I think they look great together.

Here's what we did to dress up the piano area. First I added the newly painted lamps and candle holders, then replaced the old doile with a piece of burlap to sit underneath the glass lantern filled with potpurri. The vase was something my sisters husband made back in high school and I thought it added just the right amount of interest and scale I was looking for. The painting behind was something my sister-in-laws mother had done and the rich and warm brown tones within the painting also suited the space perfectly.

A shot from the side. Have I mentioned that my sister is an amazing pianist? I am hoping this will encourage even more music in her home.

This is a "before" shot of the wall just off the front door entry.

I wanted to keep her family photos here but kick things up a bit, so I taped off this design to use as framework for a collage.

Then we added the dark brown accent color to the wall and filled it with white painted frames...some for photos and others for mirrors. I love how this looks and can't wait to see it complete with photos inside, very chic don't you think? Everything you see came from the thriftstore here.

Like I said before we had a great time and thanks to my sisters being the hardest workers I know we got alot done! Check back here for part 2 of the weekend reveal later this week.