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No Paint Required

January 9, 2014

A few days ago I shared tips on saving money when decorating.Today I wanted to share my living room changes no paint required.

Sometimes the only thing you need to do is shop your house,and for this little change no paint was required.

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This time of the year when the weather is cold and gloomy I start thinking about spring.

I will start adding bits of color to my rooms.

I decided to hang that dormer vent a little higher,and add an old wood screen and antique painting above the sofa.

Some of you may remember that wood screen and painting from my family room.

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For a little more color I added those dried flowers.

I would love to find some pillows,but for now I just added fabric to the pillows I had on the sofa.

I simply wrapped the fabric around the pillow,like a present.

This room does not get used often so I don’t have to worry about someone sitting on the sofa and messing with the pillows.

Again just until I can find something better,but for now it adds a bit of color.

I did buy the roses,but I do keep flowers of some sort in my home during the winter months.

It is a must for myself and sanity.

They really do brighten my day!

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But I have had this metal container for years,and yes it was bought while I was out thrift shopping,as was that fabric on the pillows.

I decided to keep things simple on my piano,I just added some color bottles I have had in my home.

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Next to the front door I am keeping it simple,just adding a basket with dried flowers and on top a few candlesticks.

I also added my sheepskin rug to my favorite thrift shop find from a year or so ago,my French chair 4.99!

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On my  wood rack I added my vintage tap shoes and pretty box.

And a sampling of my white ironstone collection.

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Lace tablecloths were added to my ladder.

Keeping this room simple and just adding a little color.

On my china cabinet I placed a vintage corbel that I had in my laundry room.

It’s nice to have this pop of yellow and works well with the metal piece I have hanging above the cabinet too.

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The acorn wreath hanging on the door is from Decor Steals.

I had it out in the fall,but I am enjoying it now too.

Everything I used to make changes to this room were found here at home.

With the exception of my flowers it did not cost me a dime.

If you are thinking of making changes to your home,look around and see what you already have.

You can make a room look totally different just by moving things around.

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  1. Gee says

    January 9, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Good advice Anne. I shop the house before I ‘decide’ I have to buy something. My home is decorated in such a fashion that things can be moved freely from pretty much one room to another for a fresh look.Luv the way you added the wooden screen and painting above the sofa. Pop of colour .
    Hugs, Gee

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    • Anne says

      January 9, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      Yes I would much rather shop my house when I can,and it’s fun too!

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  2. Kris says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Hi Anne,
    IT looks great. I am doing that with the kitchen redo. Using what I already have to make a new change. Love the pops of color.
    Kris

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    • Anne says

      January 9, 2014 at 4:44 pm

      I can’t wait to see your kitchen!

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  3. Kim says

    January 9, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    Pretty changes. I love the screen door above the sofa and the other pops of color added.

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Thanks Kim! I knew I would find another spot for my screen and painting.

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  4. Martina says

    January 9, 2014 at 8:50 pm

    Great changes Anne…I LOVE that painting over your sofa!!

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Thank you Martina! That is one of my favorite finds.That old painting was found at a thrift shop a few years ago.It is tattered and the patina is darkened with age.But I love it all the better!

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  5. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouse says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:32 pm

    I love how your room looks. I’ll be shopping my house as well this weekend to create a new mantel decor.

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Great have fun! I bet you will find that moving things around will really change the look and feel of a room.

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  6. Sandy Brown says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    I love your livingroom–it is so pretty 🙂 Those fresh roses are so pretty–love the bucket they are in too 🙂

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Thank you Sandy!

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  7. Iva says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:50 am

    I love your ideas!

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:30 am

      Thank you Iva!

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  8. Pam Ballard says

    January 10, 2014 at 10:18 am

    Lovely space.. Thanks for sharing. Sure wish I could find a wood rack like yours. I have been keeping my eyes out… Have a good weekend.

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:30 am

      I bought that last summer? At a antique shop I frequent often.It just came in,I thought about it ran back and bought it.The price was right.And like you I had been searching for one.Don’t give up you will find one too!

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  9. Cynthia says

    January 10, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Ann beautiful, I love that screen with the picture over the sofa. I also like the touches of flowers and that bucket is so pretty. I have several of them in storage to use when we move in to the house. Some need tweaking, project!!!! Have a great weekend.

    Cynthia

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:29 am

      Thanks Cynthia,you too!

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  10. Pam @ House of Hawthornes says

    January 10, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    I love the sideways screen idea! I would have never thought of that. Too cute! Off to shop my basement now!

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Thanks Pam! Have fun shopping your house.I am sure you have some amazing treasures too!

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  11. Jeanette @ Creating a Life says

    January 10, 2014 at 8:31 pm

    Everything looks so pretty, but still cozy. LOVE the screen door and the touches of color!

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Thanks so much Jeanette!

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  12. Janet says

    January 10, 2014 at 9:56 pm

    such a serene and beautiful space. Very warm and inviting.

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:27 am

      Thank you Janet!

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  13. Anne Boykin says

    January 11, 2014 at 4:43 am

    Hi Anne, Thanks for the inspiration!

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:27 am

      Your welcome Anne!

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  14. Katie says

    January 11, 2014 at 8:56 am

    I always shop the house first. I love your architectural pieces! They are fabulous.

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    • Anne says

      January 11, 2014 at 9:27 am

      Thank you Katie!

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  15. June says

    January 16, 2014 at 6:51 pm

    It’s a lovely room Anne!I love the neutral palette you have chosen for it. So pretty!
    sending hugs…

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    • Anne says

      January 17, 2014 at 7:33 am

      Thank you so much sweet June!

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  16. Brandi @ Nest of Bliss says

    January 17, 2014 at 8:03 am

    This room is so warm, inviting, and vintage! I absolutely love it!

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    • Anne says

      January 18, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      Thank you so much Brandi.

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  17. Gigi says

    January 17, 2014 at 12:48 pm

    I know it says no paint required, but I’m interested in the color on the walls!

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    • Anne says

      January 18, 2014 at 5:18 pm

      Here is the blog post I shared my paint color.
      Paint Recipe

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Hi I'm Anne.
I started this blog many years ago to share my passion for home decor. My tastes have changed and so did I.
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