My home is always a work in progress. Sound familiar? My to do list is never done, I’ve always got “one more” project I’m adding, and I have “that room” too. You know what I mean, right? The guest room that ends up being the room you stick everything you’re not sure where to put but can’t toss?
Life, right? So big changes have happened in here since I last did a home decor update on the blog, and I thought I’d take a second to share them with you today! Do you see that gorgeous fireplace mantel? A good friend from our neighborhood was moving recently and didn’t need it in her new house so she gave it to me! Best part? Her husband came and installed it also!! I can’t tell you how excited I am about this mantle. I’m already shopping for stockings and picturing Christmas decor. For now she’s all prettied up for fall.
Next update?? New area rug! I loved the cream one we had before, but with pets and 3 little kids, I just couldn’t seem to keep it clean. Even after vacuuming I’d find bits of goldfish crackers lingering in the deep shag. So, I finally bit the bullet and bought a new rug.
Traditionally I love wool. But, this time I really wanted something super soft and cozy that doesn’t shed and had a flat pile. I looked online at lots of rugs, but I am a visual and sensory person and really wanted to feel my options. I ended up choosing this one from IKEA, which surprised me because I thought I’d go with the Pottery Barn option. But, when I felt this one I knew it would be the perfect rug for Camille to sit on during speech therapy, cozy enough for movie nights with pillows and blankets, and easy to clean.
That’s all for the big updates to this space, but be sure to stop by later in the week for a few updates I made in Camille’s bedroom!
