Sitting pretty

As you (probably) know by now, I am all about instant gratification... By this I mean quick decorating fixes that I can squeeze in during those few, evasive moments of "me" time...... (I'm sure you can relate??) John and I recently flipped our entire great room around... (I love the open concept of a great room, BTW... if you're shopping around for a new home, or even looking to build... I highly recommend this floor plan! It's especially functional for families, and equally fantastic for entertaining...... But I digress!!) One big challenge with any great room is, of course, creating intimate nooks within the larger space so that you're not overwhelmed by it all... That's why John and I wanted to create this cozy sitting area near our kitchen. We didn't go out and buy a bunch of new things... Rather, we reused pieces we had in other rooms of our home. I just love it now. For me, it just works... I love the eclectic mix of new and vintage pieces here... an organic wooden table... a pair of mismatched toile armchairs... colorful pillows and textural throws (great for hiding all the stains of a busy household!)... I know we've talked a lot about interesting vignettes over the past few weeks, and this table top is no exception... As you can see, the objects can be utterly simple... a piece of mercury glass for sparkle... an old tin lantern with some candle votives... a few rocks and an abandoned birds' nest collected from our marsh... Oh, and if you don't have a great room, no worries!! Perhaps you'll be inspired to create a little reading nook in the corner of your bedroom? If you have a larger foyer or hallway, a single chair and table would create a cozy respite... Or, if you dare... try rearranging a corner of your patio or porch for a more intimate setting! Cheers!