So we’ve had some pretty exciting news around our house! I have been dreaming of a new sofa for ages but everything I liked was out of our budget. But then I discovered Fashion for Home…a modern furniture company that aims to make designer furniture affordable for everyone. Each piece is made to order and guaranteed for quality. Perhaps the best part is that they have free shipping directly from manufacturers in the US! Fashion for Home has a wide selection and it was so hard to choose…we ended up choosing the Portobello Sofa and could not be happier with it! I’m so impressed by the quality and this new change has completely transformed our space.
I thought it would be fun to also give a little updated tour of our living room as well. This was a great excuse to spruce things up and I just love how everything has come together. As renters, our space isn’t perfect (I dream of hard wood floors!), but I still adore the charm in the details of our place and it feels like home. I think we’ve really made the most of our space…I’ve been very thrifty, purchasing many items secondhand…making our new sofa even more exciting! My style is continuously evolving but right now I think it looks pretty “vintage modern”…I love how the space feels cozy yet clean, and a little bohemian with all of our plants! I hope you enjoy the tour…I’ll share sources below!
So what do you think? I just love the textured fabric and clean lines. It’s my new favorite spot in our house and as you can see it’s perfectly bright for reading- something I’m trying to do a lot more of! (Also, sidenote, if you need a new book recommendation, I just finished The History of Love, and it was so good!
Creating a home is really about making the most of what you have, don’t you think? Hope you’re having a great Monday so far!
xoxo
Credits: Portobello Sofa: Fashion for Home, Peacock Pillow: Caitlin Wilson Textiles, Herringbone Pillow and Grey Blanket: Ikea, Ampersand Pillow: Crate & Barrel (similar options: one and two), tables & bookcase: thrifted, blue chair: Craigslist, fireplace chalkboard: thrifted/DIY, art: see this post.
(Thank you to Fashion for Home for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own.)
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January 28, 2013 at 2:48 pm
It looks great! I love your mismatched pillows. And I ‘m with ya, I thought History of Love was great!
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January 28, 2013 at 2:57 pm
It looks super cute – and I’m jealous of all that great natural light you get! Sofas are definitely worth the investment since they are such a big part of a living room space (and cause if you’re like me, you end up spending much of your at-home time posted up on it!) ;)
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Colleen Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Totally agree! Thank you so much Amy! xo
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January 28, 2013 at 4:04 pm
holy beautiful home, batman!! obsessed with your aesthetic.
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Colleen Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 3:39 pm
Aw, thank you Allison! xoxo
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January 28, 2013 at 5:25 pm
This is adorable, Colleen! I love your cute little sofa and chair. I also love how with each new post I feel like we’re getting closer to the rebrand of the blog! So excited! :)
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Colleen Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 3:40 pm
Aw yay thanks Kory! Me too!! :)
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January 28, 2013 at 6:04 pm
Oh, it looks so great! I love all the plants – it makes the space so welcoming and cheery! And your sweater is pretty awesome, I might add… :-)
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January 29, 2013 at 1:03 am
It looks fantastic! Like the perfect place to curl up with a good book and cup of tea :)
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January 29, 2013 at 2:32 am
Hi Colleen,
Absolutely adore the sofa and that armchair! Such a beautiful room and wonderful photos.
Thanks for sharing.
Trisha x
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Colleen Reply:
January 29th, 2013 at 3:41 pm
Thank you Trisha! So glad to hear it! Congrats on the new blog! xo
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January 29, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Looks fantastic–that couch is just divine!
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February 1, 2013 at 5:02 am
Hi Colleen. I just discovered your blog via Pinterest and instantly subscribed. Your style is basically exactly the same as mine and my name is Colleen too :) I love your living room (basically everything I’m striving for but not accomplishing in my own living space). Thank you for sharing all your creative insights and inspiring the rest of us!
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Colleen Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 2:03 pm
You are so sweet, thank you!! It’s fun to hear from another Colleen! Thank you for reading and I’m so glad you’re inspired!! xoxo
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February 1, 2013 at 2:40 pm
We have the same couch :)
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Colleen Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 2:02 pm
Aw no way!! Love it!! Thanks for commenting, lady! xo
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February 2, 2013 at 9:03 pm
Colleen, your space is so charming and relaxed! It seems like such a great space to spend time in. :) Loving your plant window too! I wish I wasn’t such a murderer of all things green. ;)
x
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Colleen Reply:
February 4th, 2013 at 2:04 pm
Aw thanks, Kristin!! Wish you could come over and hang out! Try watering plants less than you think they need…that used to be my mistake. ;) xo!
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February 12, 2013 at 3:49 am
Aw, beautiful room!! I love the couch and the table. What kind of material and colour did you choose? On the webside the gray looks kinda brownish…
Thanx!
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