Den Redocorated

My style has definitely changed since we purchased this home.

I was into deep dark colors but with a home barely at 1400 sq. feet; I have learned white, cream, and natural light can give the illusion of a much larger space.

I am not entirely sure why i never took a "before" picture of this room and saved it, this is all i could find.
this is the picture from our 2 yr. anniversary, unmatched plaid curtains drove me nuts!!!!

Welcome into the new space!!

These lamps are one of my favorite touches in the room. 

adds a bit of elegance, yet stays true to the colors and style.

This is the rug in the entry area of the den.  

(one of my favorite purchase, Allen and Roth from Lowe's)

Nice subdued tone with a hint of brown to pick up on the hardwood floors. 

There is a halfwall here that my sweet FIL helped us add some molding to. 

This is my painting underneath our massive sectional sofa. 

I really like how it ties all the colors in together. 

Our ceiling fan has been a HUGE addition to the room. 

Again, my sweet FIL put his stellar electrician skills to use and installed this for us!!

I am OBSESSED with these crewel fabric pillows.

 I have wanted crewel fabric for as long as I can remember and upon a recent trip to my local 

Calico Corner Fabrics i found this for $19.00 a yard. (i know right its usually like $56 a yard, much too  rich for my blood)

Anyway, called hubby once i located this and he agreed I could get enough to "complete" our den, and I am so pleased with how well this fabric ties the other elements together. 

These pictures are so special to me. 

One of my very good friends, Hayley took these for me when Little Bit was 9 weeks old.

I am so glad we captured all the adorable features of my little baby!!

This cabinet has a really funny story. Not only is it my favorite thing in my home, but for quite a while this cabinet called my parent's attic home. That is, until a garage sale in fall 08 when my mom wanted to donate it and i offered it to my friend Hayley,(yeah, same girl that took the pics). 

She gladly accepted it and he went to live in her attic.... For a few months, until i had a dream about the cabinet and how great it would look in my kitchen, and she graciously brought it to me. 

This little lonely cabinet, who was used to being cast-out to the various storage facility of others, finally he found a safe home with me!!

 

not a great angle here, but the watercolor above the other corner of the couch is a portrait of our precious beagle, Luke. 

The way the artist painted his eyes looking up reminds me so much of his expression when you catch him doing something he isn't supposed to.

And last but not least, the dresser converted to tv stand.

Hope each of you had a wonderful tuesday!!

Thanks for letting me share this remodel, more or less redecor with each of you!