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Our goal is to decorate our home for as little money as possible. First, because we don't have much money. Second, because we don't want a lot of debt. Third, because it is fun! Well, I think it sounds like fun...we'll see.
I have been looking for DIY furniture inspiration. Here are a few good examples:
On Nest Egg a wingback goes from something you'd see in granny's parlor to slipcovered fabulousness...
Or as seen on I Suwannee "Holy Wingchair"
For more fabulous photos of Wingbacks visit Braebourn Farm's Blog.
For our third anniversary Brooks' mother gave us the most beautiful azalea bushes. The best part...they are Wolfpack Azaleas. Since Brooks cheered all five years he attended NCSU - he appreciates these plants for their origin, name, and color - red. I love the clusters of flowers and hope I can keep them alive to bloom again. Here is some information I found online about these bushes that came from our very own NC State University:
These Carla (North Carolina-Louisiana) Hybrids originated at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., with the goals of better resistance to root rot diseases, drought and cold. These hybrids, whose parentage includes Kurume, Kaempferi, Belgian Indian and Satsuki hybrids, are medium to large evergreen shrubs with a vigorous growth habit. Flowers are borne in mid spring in showy trusses of up to four blooms. Plant as you would any of the other azaleas: high and in well-drained, acid soil, rich with organic matter.
I keep coming back to this Traditional Home living room as seen on The Decorista. The slim touches of gold and the neutral fabrics accented with bold punches of pink really inspire me as we continue the search for a scheme for our living room.
How to ever select a sofa when there are so many options? I think the tufted version from Lee Industries with the turned legs is the same seen in Designer Caitlin Wilson's recent project. Not what I would pick on my own, but after seeing it incorporated into such a great room I am beginning to see the potential. I think I'll take one of each please!
Brooks and I celebrated our 3rd Anniversary yesterday! I can't believe we have been married for three years already. I was even more surprised when he shouted "happy first day of the 4th year" this morning on his way out the door. It is scary how quickly we went from 3 to 4.
We both tried to find fabulous leather gifts for each other, but in the end we decided to "give" each other a new sofa. Once we find a new sofa for the front living room, we can move our comfy mint tinted velvet sofa to the family room. Now begins the sofa search. 
This image from Ethan Allen is inspiring me... Something tells me White Upholstery isn't the best idea, but it is so modern looking. Modern isn't normally my style, but I want to steer clear of too many antiques since our house is a little "antique" itself.
Here are a few pictures of the room we are looking to fill with new furniture. It is roughly 9 x 12 so there should be plenty of room to have two sofas in conversation setting like the EA room above.
Or as seen on I Suwannee "Holy Wingchair"
For more fabulous photos of Wingbacks visit Braebourn Farm's Blog.
The living room furniture is now in the family room adjacent to the kitchen. Brooks thinks it is "cozier" although I know he really likes it because now his chair is closer to the TV.
Curtains are at the cleaners.
Still need to move the small desk out and paint the dresser.
This image from Ethan Allen is inspiring me... Something tells me White Upholstery isn't the best idea, but it is so modern looking. Modern isn't normally my style, but I want to steer clear of too many antiques since our house is a little "antique" itself.
