Renovating and decorating our new/old house, a cozy cape cod built in 1940. It won't happen overnight, so join me for the journey.
After trying out a few different combinations I decided to go with white and off white, now I just need a warm throw blanket and we'll be all set. It's getting pretty chilly here in Chicago and we like to cuddle up on the couch, especially in the morning.
Some of you might be thinking white pillows and kids don't mix very well. But they can...we don't snack or eat anywhere but the kitchen or dining room and hands are clean before we leave the table. Having this one simple rule has kept our furniture in great condition over the years.
We usually don't decorate for Christmas until the day after Thanksgiving, but I wanted a head start this year. It takes me longer than it should to get everything where I want it. I guess that's because I keep moving things around....this table has changed a couple times already. I'm thinking the pine cone needs a little sparkle.
I just found out the secret to get that snowy sparkly look and it's so easy. I'll share it with you soon!
you know growing up we were only allowed to eat at the table and had to wash our hands before and after we ate. what a novel idea! my kids were raised with white slipcovers and the slipcovers were never destroyed. i think you may be on to something here...
ReplyDeletealso, the pillows look quite cozy.
~janet
Looks great...and I see a good read on the coffee table...I need to order my copy! :)
ReplyDeleteYou would be surprised Janet!
ReplyDeleteI have had my numbered cream pillow for almost a year....and they are kid tested and mommy approved. Love the cable knit pillow. :)
ReplyDeleteCheers~
e
Those pillows look so soft and cozy! I love them. I also love your rug! Where did you find that?
ReplyDeleteLOVE!! I have a thing for pillows and blankets. I've stopped collecting them because it seems that the more I bring out, the more they get turned into forts. I really really want that cable knit pillow. It looks SO soft and warm.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rachel! The rug is from PB as well. We bought it a couple years ago right before they discontinued it for cheap.
ReplyDeleteWe have the same pillows! I love the big cable knit one and I agree about the inserts and covers. I still need to spend some time with my Holiday!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely looks cozy. I am glad i found your blog, i have been missing out!
ReplyDeleteI love the texture of the new covers. You are so smart to enforce the food rule. We have a no food upstairs rule, but mysteriously, I find food wrappers up there. Hmmm.
ReplyDelete-Rene
Love the white pillows! And where did you find the tray on the coffee table with the clock face. That's awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love PB pillows. You are so right...once you invest in the down inserts, the covers are very reasonable (look for end of season sales as well). Another thing I've found is that Tuesday Morning carries the same size down inserts for much less!
ReplyDeleteI love that it's white but still looks cozy and warm. The cable knit pillow is my fav!
ReplyDeletePineapple room, it's not a real tray, it's a clock without hands. I'm looking for a cloche to fit on top.
ReplyDeleteSimply LKJ, thanks for the tip!
Londen, those pillows are great. Love the texture and warmth. Oh and I know exactly what you need, we definitely need blankets on the couch in the morning in the good old Midwest.
ReplyDeleteThe room looks lovely! As a child, my parents had a similar rule about where we could eat and keeping hands clean and off of certain things (like the walls) -- More than 20 years later, they STILL have some of the pieces of furniture I grew up with, and the pieces look as great as ever. There's absolutely nothing wrong with teaching kids how to be respectful of their surroundings ... Kudos!
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are great and I love your soft holiday touches. I used epsom salts in candle holders last year for the fake snow effect and I liked it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday to you.
Hugs~
T
LOVE LOVE that pillow. I am big on switching out the covers, too. Helps bring warmth and texture in the fall and winter. Good job with your food rule! my kind of girl :)
ReplyDeleteLonden,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this look and your little winter touches! Have a great weekend!
Best wishes,
Tammy
Oh I adore those white pillows! I just got my living room sofa recovered in an off-white duck cloth fabric and was over at the Pottery Barn website this morning looking at the GORGEOUS Christmas pillows to brighten it up for the holidays! I want them all!!!! (My mother would LOVE the fact that you only eat in the kitchen or dining room AND wash up afterwards! Something she has tried to get all of her grandchildren to do for years!)
ReplyDeleteI got my Matthew Mead magazine yesterday too! Great touch on the coffee table!
i love all the white on white, and yes, you can make it work with kids! good for you!
ReplyDeletetoo cute! makes me want to cut up a few old sweaters and get to work!
ReplyDeleteThose pillows are to die for! What a great idea- as simple as it is , why didn't I think of that??? Simply wash your hands after eating. Brilliant !
ReplyDeleteHave a pretty day!
Kristin
Londen!
ReplyDeleteI've been swooning over those sweater knit pillows all season! Your sofa looks so cozy!
xo
Melissa
I agree kids and white do go together. We only let our children east in the kitchen. No sippies anywhere in the house. Makes it a lot easier in the end.
ReplyDeleteI'm on a pillow hunt...thanks for the inspirations!!
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