Simple Changes in the Living Room

Hello my friends...I hope you're having a fabulous day!

Wow...this has been a very lazy summer for me.  It seems that
 I haven't gotten much accomplished around the house.

  I did do one little small thing though...
I rearranged the furniture in the living room.

 Thought I would share a few photos with you of the mini-metamorphosis.
  I hope that you enjoy!


The "Before"
Living Room...Spring 2012*

The "conversational area" in my living room...Spring 2012

My living room is a long and narrow space.  The entertainment/TV
 center, along with two oversized leather chairs, is situated on one end of the
 living room...and a more formal area that I like to call the "conversational
 area" is located at the far end of the room.

Because this area of the living room is narrow...I'm a bit restricted when
 it comes to rearranging the furniture.  I found two different plans that work.
  The first, which you see above in the Spring 2012 photo, has a very "open flow"
 floor plan.  This furniture arrangement is really my favorite...so my living
 room looks like this most of the time, however...it is nice to change
 things up a bit...once in awhile.


The "after"
Living Room...Summer 2012*

The "conversational area" in my living room...Summer 2012

As you can see...the second furniture arrangement option...actually
 divides the long and narrow living room into two seperate areas.  The small
 sofa and sofa table act as a room divider.  The view from the sofa really is nice...
looking out the large arched window into the front yard of our home.  I
 moved the small end table in front of the window and placed the two
 chairs to each side. 
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This new arrangement really does offer a very cozy and intimate conversation area.
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A Summery Vignette for the Table...
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Keeping things simple...a silver champagne bucket filled with summery
 blooms sitting upon an oval silver tray!
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A closer view of the summer floral arrangement.
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I love all the natural light that my living room gets, however it does
 make photographing a bit difficult...especially near the window.
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The fireplace mantel gets a fresh, summery look as well.
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The crystal candelabra is making its "first time" debut.  I actually
 purchased a pair of these beautiful candelabras over a year ago.  I'm
 not sure why I waited so long to bring them out.  I love, love,
 LOVE all the pretty dangling crystals!
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Another simple summer vignette for the sofa table.
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The tall table lamp really does help to bring a "visual" division between
 the two areas of the living room.  At the same time, I chose a simple stack of
 three books for the opposite end of the vignette...so the view of the front
 window remains open throughout the living room.
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The sunlight is waning....making for an interesting photo of the french lady.
  Light and shadows...a photographers best friend!
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Voila...and there you have it!
  My living room's summer metamorphosis!
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I am joining these parties...
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Open House Party...hosted by Sherry over at No Minimalist Here.
Home Sweet Home....hosted by Sherry over at The Charm of Home.
Feathered Nest Friday...hosted by Courtney over at French Country Cottage.
Potpourri Friday...hosted by Honey over at "2805"
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Thank you, ladies...for hosting these lovely parties for us!
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Well dear friends, I'm so happy that you stopped by today!
  I always enjoy your visit!
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Warmest Summery Wishes!
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