I love seeing a room transition over time! Let’s check out where this room started in March of 2016 when we moved some things in here. Yes that pendant light in the middle has been changed out already. So here’s how the room started at our mountain house in Black Mountain, NC.
Then we moved in just a few things so we would have a place to sit. My husband was insistent that we get a big TV for the people who rent our house for a vacation rental. Yeah, right! I think we all know who wanted the jumbo-sized TV. It’s on a swing out arm too. He loves that!
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There are so many issues here. We needed more seating, we needed side tables, lamps, artwork, and I wanted to paint the mantle. One of these days, I’ll replace the sofa too. I painted the mantle with One step paint (color Linen) provided Amy Howard at Home paint.
As you can see, I really don’t have room to put much on my mantle, so I’ve left it empty.
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As you can see we did add two comfy chairs in here. If you want more information about the chairs, CLICK HERE.
We were going to put a big shelf on the wall here, but the handyman that we hired never got to it. #smalltownlife
Sooooo, we finally found someone to hang the shelf, but we decided to put it elsewhere. I moved this art in here, and decided to simply balance the artwork with two wood bread boards. The windows were open because it was such a beautiful Fall day when I took the photos.
So here you go. So far, I’ve added artwork, two side tables, two lamps, 2 chairs, and I’ve painted the mantle.
People are asking where the link is to rent our house for a mountain vacation, so I’m adding it to this post. Here you go!
Well it’s a start, right?
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I really enjoy reading about your farmhouse life, especially because I have always been a suburban girl!
Beautiful. You definitely have the touch. I live in SC. Maybe one of these days I can rent your home. I too love All things French.
What a difference in the mantle, so fresh!
Lovely!
Love the mantel painted, the room looks great!
Blessings
The painted mantle really made a differ even. Looks good!
Hi Anita, The room looks lovely, so far, great job! Where can I find info on renting your Mountain Home? I love Black Mountain, NC, I stayed in a B&B there awhile back. Thank You, Anne
Anne, here is the link. http://bit.ly/cedarridgeNC
Love the wooden bench/sofa! The room looks great!
I absolutely adore the chairs in that room! I have been looking for chairs for months with no luck. The room is really coming together and looks great!
I love your style! Although I lived in Germany for 15 years I never “got it” while there! However I brought home tons of old linens from flea markets that I am now wondering what to do with! Are you interested in buying any or consigning any or do you know anyone who might be interested???
I love the European bread boards and the fact that the sofas are non matching! It appears to be a cozy place to spend some quality time.
Love the chairs and your style!
The newly painted mantle and the artwork really warmed up the room. I am glad you had a ‘rest’ in the mountains in the fall.
You also painted the walls, didn’t you? They look more honey colored in the before picture. Could be the lighting. I love the use of breadboards, and the two chairs. Oh, painting the mantel was genius!
The walls are the same color. Depending on what time of day photos are taken and if the lights are on, walls can look very different.
I love how you painted the mantel. Like a home, it’s coming together bit by bit.
Your room looks great.
Looks so warm and inviting!
It’s lovely! I hope we get a chance to rent it someday.
Anita, your “mountain home” is just beautiful! We can understand why you love to spend time there! We built our retirement home on the shore of a big lake and just love the view of the island across from us plus all our Canada geese that are resting on our yard! They are almost ready to take off for the south. There’s just something precious about living a peaceful life in the country and enjoying all the blessings that God has created for us! We truly count our many blessings!
Have a blessed day!
Your place sounds heavenly!
The chairs look so cozy and love the wood floor. Thanks Anita, I had wondered where you were with the house.
I love that pair of chairs and look forward to seeing more as you continue your design!
LOVE..LOVE..LOVE Everything you do!
Talented, you are, my blogging friend!
Would love to stay at your mountain retreat someday. Had a home in Asheville right after my husband graduated from college. Miss that place!
Thank you sweet Pat!!
I love Black Mountain, and I am sure your home is beautiful. I really like the direction your living room is going. Maybe one day we will rent your home!
Your mountain home is just right. I love everything about it and that you continue to change and improve on furnishings and decor. Very charming to see.
I love, love, love the couch that sits in the middle of the room (facing the windows) — absolutely beautiful. I’m sure you’ll have the place looking “lived in” in no time. You have such a great eye for detail.
thank you for sharing!
Micki
I’d say it’s a great start! I’m always reluctant to paint wood on things like mantels that can’t easily be changed out, but WOW that made a world of difference in that room.
I’d love to vacation there. 🙂
I just love the NC mountains and have been going there for 50+ years! There isn’t anything better than leaving San Antonio in August, flying to Atlanta and driving to the mountains. I really enjoy a stop at Tallulah Falls to get me in the mood for a respite from the summer heat in Texas.
Love how this is coming together! Painting the mantle gave it just the right touch.
Where on earth did you find/get those large breadboards? I’ve been looking everywhere!!
I think we all know who wanted that television!!! Everything looks wonderful!
I like seeing progress being made. The house looks great and Black Mountain is wonderful!
Love the mountain get away and the views are spectacular, and I’m sure it smells awesome too.
This is really looking good! You always have just the right touch!
Love the settee!!
Do you decorate the home for the holidays, please post if you do. Love the house its welcoming!
Oh wow love your mountain home!!! I would love to stay but my husband is bedridden it is hard to get away God bless and keep your updates coming
The room looks beautiful! love the mantle! Thank you daily inspiration. I am in North Carolina right now and the fall cool weather feels so good. My family and I had to evacuate Fort Myers Florida and run from the hurricane.
Oh I wish I was there!!!
You are very talented! Thank you for sharing you lovely place. The white mantel was a great idea. Keep enjoying decorating and your lovely retreat.