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Mountain House Updates to the Living Room

By Anita 42 Comments

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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

RENT OUR HOUSE

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Well it’s a start, right?

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Be sure to check out what my friends are doing today. It’s amazing!

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Comments

  1. Kay P says

    November 10, 2016 at 06:11

    I really enjoy reading about your farmhouse life, especially because I have always been a suburban girl!

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  2. Connie Wilburn says

    November 10, 2016 at 06:31

    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.

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  3. Carol says

    November 10, 2016 at 06:55

    What a difference in the mantle, so fresh!

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  4. LINDA O. says

    November 10, 2016 at 07:06

    Lovely!

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  5. Candy says

    November 10, 2016 at 07:47

    Love the mantel painted, the room looks great!
    Blessings

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  6. Debbie Reynolds says

    November 10, 2016 at 07:53

    The painted mantle really made a differ even. Looks good!

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  7. anne says

    November 10, 2016 at 08:41

    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

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    • Anita says

      November 10, 2016 at 09:39

      Anne, here is the link. http://bit.ly/cedarridgeNC

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  8. Patty Soriano says

    November 10, 2016 at 08:51

    Love the wooden bench/sofa! The room looks great!

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  9. Molly says

    November 10, 2016 at 08:53

    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!

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  10. Chicki Atwell says

    November 10, 2016 at 09:05

    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???

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  11. LASimenson says

    November 10, 2016 at 09:12

    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.

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  12. Michele says

    November 10, 2016 at 09:16

    Love the chairs and your style!

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  13. Pam Bolton says

    November 10, 2016 at 09:42

    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.

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  14. Shirley Jean Creighton says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:47

    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!

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:45

      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.

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  15. Jen D. says

    November 10, 2016 at 10:58

    I love how you painted the mantel. Like a home, it’s coming together bit by bit.

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  16. Pamela says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:49

    Your room looks great.

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  17. Linda says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:38

    Looks so warm and inviting!

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  18. Brandye says

    November 10, 2016 at 12:39

    It’s lovely! I hope we get a chance to rent it someday.

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  19. MARY-ANN (FROM CANADA!) says

    November 10, 2016 at 14:45

    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!

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:44

      Your place sounds heavenly!

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  20. Diana says

    November 10, 2016 at 15:23

    The chairs look so cozy and love the wood floor. Thanks Anita, I had wondered where you were with the house.

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  21. Charlene Halverson says

    November 10, 2016 at 15:49

    I love that pair of chairs and look forward to seeing more as you continue your design!

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  22. Pat Miller says

    November 10, 2016 at 15:58

    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!

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    • Anita says

      November 11, 2016 at 11:43

      Thank you sweet Pat!!

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  23. Vicki says

    November 10, 2016 at 18:27

    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!

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  24. Carole Shiles says

    November 10, 2016 at 18:37

    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.

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  25. Micki Harmeson says

    November 11, 2016 at 13:00

    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

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  26. Elizabeth Logan says

    November 11, 2016 at 16:49

    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. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  27. Caryn says

    November 11, 2016 at 20:23

    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.

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  28. Linda says

    November 12, 2016 at 06:40

    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!!

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  29. Julia S. says

    November 13, 2016 at 00:17

    I think we all know who wanted that television!!! Everything looks wonderful!

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  30. Sue says

    November 13, 2016 at 15:41

    I like seeing progress being made. The house looks great and Black Mountain is wonderful!

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  31. Tonya Schoepf says

    November 15, 2016 at 22:59

    Love the mountain get away and the views are spectacular, and I’m sure it smells awesome too.

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  32. Kaye says

    November 16, 2016 at 13:19

    This is really looking good! You always have just the right touch!

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  33. Eileen Beaudoin says

    November 21, 2016 at 00:53

    Love the settee!!

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  34. Denise Altland says

    November 25, 2016 at 18:35

    Do you decorate the home for the holidays, please post if you do. Love the house its welcoming!

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  35. Norma Rolader says

    September 15, 2017 at 08:38

    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

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  36. Betsy says

    September 15, 2017 at 10:15

    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.

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    • Anita says

      September 16, 2017 at 11:55

      Oh I wish I was there!!!

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  37. Oma says

    November 11, 2017 at 09:39

    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.

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