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iWant a fireplace mantle so bad….even a faux one…

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I am moving next month into a bigger place. Off to the side of my new living room is a den. It’s kind of like a formal dining room which has an opening that looks out into the living room. I want to make it an office but I really can envision having a fireplace there. Not an electric one but a faux fireplace. I think that would make for a very romantic slash cozy intimate space. I adore the one above and all the styling that went along with it. The tiled mirrored backsplash is a nice alternative to pictures, mirrors or tvs.

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This above is perfect styling. A cluster of candles to bring a nice glow and heat. The gold accents against a classic black & white palette is another reason I love it.

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I forgot the blogger who this belongs to but painting the inside black chalkboard is genius. And decorating withshoes is so fun.

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Merry Christmas….

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I hope you all have a wonderful day today and have most cherished memories and times spent with friends and family. I am beyond excited that all day NBA games will be in full effect. Besides being in front of the tv with good food amd family, I will be heading over to my parent’s house to make a big breakfast and then a red velvet cake to take to my brother’s. I also plan to watch the Disney parade and Gremlins on dvr lol and read magazines. Hope Santa brings you everything you want…

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Rustic Glam + my goodwill score…

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I went thrifting over the weekend. I came up empty handed at the Goodwill (which looks like the mall crowd by the way. It’s hip). With the exception of this magazine rack which was a score for $2.

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I plan to spray paint it a metallic bronze & either a) paint the material (same as the lampshades I painted here or b) have a relative help me sew some mock croc fabric. It’s aiding my magazine obsession but hey. Two bucks is too good to pass. If only I can find Some gorge ornate frames like above. I love how rustic and hardcore the frame and bones of the room is but how it softens with the lighting & bedding. Such a cozy space.

I so wish I owned property to do one of these in my yard…

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{House & Garden Magazine}
It has been scorching here in Milwaukee. I don’t remember a late Spring & early Summer starting off this hot & humid. Usually it takes until July & August. But yesterday alone was 96 with indices at 103 & 108 (by my job). The dew point was in the 70s. Extremely muggy & hard to breathe which I dislike. However I do love hot days cuz that means hot nights and I’m a night owl :-) . If only I had the space to entertain and chill leisurely. The above space is so cozy yet tailored & chic. I love all the potted greenery…

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{Elle Decor}
Love the star shaped tables and tribal print pillows. Perfect for lounging around and evoking a casual atmosphere…

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But having some shade relief would be a must. I like this because it reminds me of blinds…
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How to get adequate seating when you have a fireplace that needs to be the focal point…

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We mostly love the idea of cozying up to a crackling fireplace when the nights are cool or you want a bit of romance with your dinner. But sometimes furniture gets in the way. One of my first clients who was a coworker of my mother had this problem. She had 3 pieces of furniture in her living room set and the way the layout was, she decided to hide the fireplace with a bulky chaise lounge. No ma’am. I came in and space planned and made the fireplace the focal point that it should be. So if you entertain often, and need additional seating, think about using low ottomans or benches to place in front. They don’t block the mantle and still allow you to get seating without the bulk.

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{images via Dodson & Daughter Interior Design, Angie Hranowsky via Parlour Home Blog & BHG}