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August 6, 2015

Formal Living Room Progress!

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Hi friends!  Sorry for the crickets chirping over here on the blog this week.  It has been a busy one for us!  Summer is winding down and we are making the most of it.  Lots to catch up on once I get my kiddos back in school.  I have loved having them home more with me this summer, but I get nothing done!  Nothing with a capital N!  :)  It will be nice to have some routine back in our days.  Maybe then I’ll be able to knock out more than one post a week.  ;)
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Sharing the latest progress in our formal living room!  When I last shared pics of this space we had the rug, couch, tables and mirror.  A nice neutral palatte to play with.
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Now we have curtains!  And pillows!  A bit of life has been added to this space!
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You might remember when I decided on the color scheme for this room.  I tore this page out of a magazine years ago and have always loved the navy, teal, white and coral together.
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These were the fabrics I selected for the drapes and pillows last Spring.
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So fun finally seeing them all sitting on my couch!
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I’ve been into navy lately and love this diamond geometric pattern on my drapes.  You can’t tell in these pictures, but the navy curtains pick up the navy in all of the pillows in our backyard that you can see through these french doors.  Which reminds me that I still need to share my yard pics!  I took them months ago.  I shared our outdoor pergola and fire pit and forgot to share the rest!  Too busy corralling kids in the yard to edit pictures of it I guess.  :)
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I’m excited to start accessorizing now that we have the basics in.  I’ll try to pick up some of these colors in a gallery wall on that planked wall behind the couch as soon as I get brave enough to start hammering holes!
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To mix it up I decided to fill the entire back of the couch with pillows instead of just one or two on each end.
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The look is a bit busier than what I normally go for, but because everything else is so neutral I think it works!
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This textured flower print is my favorite!  I ordered all of these fabrics from my friend/designer and had the pillows custom made.  Shoot me an e-mail if you want her contact info!  She is great to work with and I’m so glad I had her help putting these fabrics together.
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I was hoping to have the chairs I ordered a DECADE ago by now, but they are still on backorder.  I’m so patient, can you tell?  :)  So for now my coral Greek Key pillows are hanging out by the fireplace.  They look lonely don’t you think?  Hoping the chairs come soon!
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My book cases still look completely empty like this and I have been itching to style them!  Project #1 of 3,494 once the kids are back in school.
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There’s still a lot to do in this space, but for now I’m just enjoying the fact that we have furniture in here at all!  It’s starting to look like a real room.  Even my kids (who were so sad to lose their ice skating, dance party, gymnastic arena) like the furniture.  The other night I went to check on my 5 year old in bed and he was gone!  Found him curled up on this couch snuggled in all the new pillows.  Seems we break things in pretty quickly around here.

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Enjoy your weekend everyone!

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  1. thelmarose says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:05 am

    Those pillows look gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:45 am

      Thank you so much! xo

      Reply
  2. Cathy says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:32 am

    It looks great Erin. I love the color combo. I am crushing on navy also. I did the Master in navy, cream and taupes. I feel you on the back orders, even though I have been pretty lucky on most things I have ordered. Hope you get your chairs soon. The room looks stunning.

    xo

    P.S. I got the Steve madden shoes today from Nordstroms for Berkley. They fit perfect. Thanks for the fashion Friday post. They were a winner. :)

    xo

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:45 am

      Yea! I’m so happy they worked Cathy! CUTEST boots! Our girls are going to be all sorts of stylish. ;) I want a tour of your house when it’s finished! xo

      Reply
  3. Justine says

    August 7, 2015 at 2:44 am

    Absolutely beautiful room :) The curtains and cushions are divine!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:43 am

      Thank you Justine! So sweet of you! :) xo

      Reply
  4. Samantha says

    August 7, 2015 at 3:06 am

    Try using command strips to hang you gallery wall. We recently moved and someone told me about them, game changer!! They hold so well and no holes!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:43 am

      Thank you Samantha! Love that tip! I was going to use them on my front door last Christmas and chickened out because I was afraid I’d do it wrong and peel the paint! I need to experiment with them. And stop being such a chicken. ;) xo

      Reply
      • Lis says

        August 10, 2015 at 8:48 am

        Ok I was going to mention command strips too! Look for the velcro ones! They are seriously LIFE-CHANGING!! I did my whole gallery wall with them and they all came down beautifully when we moved last month! Wonderful for any who are indecisive (ME!) and want to readjust after getting things up on the wall. ;) Safe for paint and wood as long as you remove properly (just pull parallel to wall instead of out.) You’ll love not having holes in that gorgeous wood planking!! :)

        Reply
        • Erin says

          August 10, 2015 at 12:26 pm

          Thank you Lis! Sounds PERFECT! I’m excited to try them! xo

          Reply
  5. Jeanne says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:13 am

    How exciting for you, Erin! This room is taking shape and looking beautiful! Well, it was pretty when it was bare bones, but you are adding lots of pizzazz with your wonderful flair and style. Those pillows look fantastic on the couch. The design in the curtains looks amazing, too. Yay for progress! I took a peek at your Instagram. Loved the photo of you and the girls in front of the door. They are getting so grown up looking! They are the same grades apart as my girls. Although, I’m dealing with one starting high school in a week and a half! Yikes! I know you are enjoying your time with them. Happy Summer lasting as long as possible. :)

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:41 am

      Thank you Jeanne! Oh my word – high school! Isn’t that crazy!? So fun you have girls the same distance apart! I love it. Something about sisters. :) Enjoy your weekend sweet friend! xo

      Reply
  6. Mickell Westbrook says

    August 7, 2015 at 5:27 am

    Use the Velcro command strips while doing/figuring out your gallery wall! Saves lots of unneeded holes!! Then you can use nails once you are 100% sold! I use them all the time!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:39 am

      SUCH a good idea Mickell! I’m totally doing that. Can you move next door and help me? :) xo

      Reply
  7. Sarah says

    August 7, 2015 at 7:00 am

    Love the color scheme. Those drapes are killer!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 7, 2015 at 7:39 am

      Thank you so much Sarah! So happy you like them. :) xo

      Reply
  8. Kirsten Rasmussen says

    August 7, 2015 at 9:31 am

    Erin…Your home is beautiful and I have to tell you it has given me so many ideas and feel like I finally know how to decorate our home. We moved to Central California 2 years ago and moved into a large open style home and I had no idea how to decorate it, being so open and all with such tall ceilings. After finding you blog last year, I feel like I have been given this gift and template with how to move forward and style our home and appreciate you list where you purchase things especially since the Central Valley is lacking in stores. Thank you!! I would love to do something exactly like this room in our front area because I have a SLC temple picture with coral blossoms I got from Deseret Book last year and it would match perfectly. Anyway, I am rambling, but thank you for allowing us continued peeks into your home. Can I ask one question? Did you purchase your rug from Restoration Hardware? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 10, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      Kirsten your comment made my day! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m so happy my pictures have helped you! Your temple picture sounds beautiful – I think I’ve seen that very one and I love it! And yes – that rug is from Restoration Hardware. :) xo

      Reply
  9. Katrina says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:22 am

    So pretty! I love the ceiling in that room, too. Makes it look so elegant. The pillow colors are awesome. It’s really coming along. Hope the chairs get there soon! Because yeah, those pillows at the fire place look a bit….uncomfortable. They need a cushy chair to rest in!

    School starts August 25 for us, and I am really going to miss these summer days with the kids. It’s so nice not having to “be” anywhere but in our backyard, swimming…which reminds me….

    Erin, remember my pool project? It’s finally done and I’ve updated my blog with photos – finally! Took me forever because life just gets so busy. Also, I have another baby due! A boy. As you know, this is our #11 child. I’m 23 weeks along now. Unfortunately this little guy won’t be with us very long on this earth due to a fatal diagnosis we discovered at week 16. I’m heartbroken but am trusting the Lord with this. This baby will be in my family forever, just not here on earth. Anyway, can you pray for my little guy? We have named him Aaron, and his story is on my blog under ABOUT “Carrying to Term” if you would like to know more about him.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 10, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      Katrina – I’m so sorry to hear that. :( Breaks my heart. You will all definitely be in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there sweet friend. xo

      Reply
  10. Shauna Beltramo says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:45 am

    Hi Erin!
    What a gorgeous room to work with!! Your ceiling is a jaw dropper!! I love your color scheme and the patterns!! It’s definitely a show stopper!! Magazine worthy!!???? Can’t wait to see your new chairs and your built ins all styled up! How many days until school starts????
    Xoxo,
    Shauna

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 8:33 am

      Thanks Shauna! Made my day seeing a comment from you on the blog. :) You are such a sweetheart! SO happy you like it! Means a lot coming from talented you!
      Counting down around here. ;) xo

      Reply
  11. Kim says

    August 7, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Hi Erin!
    Loving all of the progress in your living room. Especially the drapes. It’s funny – I love patterned drapes in other people’s homes but I’m soo chicken to hang them in my own!! Have to get out of my comfort zone! I also have a white tufted sofa in my living room but I go back and forth with the pillows along the back. I love the color they bring but then I can’t see the gorgeous tufting. It changes daily around here! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!!
    Kim

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 8:29 am

      Hi Kim! Oh my word – I’ve always felt the same way and I was so nervous when I got my first drapes in our family room! But then I loved the pattern and coziness they added so I was a little more brave when I picked patterns out for this room. :) I agree about seeing the tufting! I’m sure I’ll go back and forth with pillow arrangements too. That’s the fun things about pillows – easy to change! Thanks cutie! xo

      Reply
  12. G says

    August 7, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Hi,
    i’m kinda new reader but hooked from the very first time. I’m also in the process of settling in new house and making it home. Can you please tell me from where did you get the couch?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 8:10 am

      Hi! Thank you! Happy to have you here. :) The couch is from Pottery Barn! xo

      Reply
  13. Maureen L. says

    August 7, 2015 at 6:17 pm

    I may have to rethink my avoidance of drapes–I have always thought they looked “old lady-ish” but yours are crisp and modern and add a nice accent of color and pattern.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 8:06 am

      Thanks Marureen! :) xo

      Reply
  14. Samantha says

    August 7, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    LOVE this space Erin. Love!!!

    xoxo,
    Sam

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 8:05 am

      Thanks Sam! So fun to hear from you cutie. :) xo

      Reply
  15. Janet says

    August 8, 2015 at 9:57 am

    So very pretty! LOVE the pillow and your drapes! Gorgeous!!! Hope you’re having a fun weekend!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 7:58 am

      Thank you Janet! It has been a fun weekend! We have my family in town. :) Hope you are enjoying yours! xo

      Reply
  16. The Busy Brunette says

    August 8, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    Love, love, love how the room turned out. The color scheme rocks, but I expected nothing less from you, Erin!! It’s a beautiful space.

    Shannon in PA
    The Busy Brunette
    http://thebusybrunette.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 7:58 am

      Thank you Shannon! I hope you are enjoying your summer and some time off with your little man. :) xo

      Reply
  17. Tina says

    August 8, 2015 at 6:20 pm

    Hi Erin,
    I’m new to your blog and thought I’d say your house rocks. Wow. Beautiful.
    As for being brave enough to make holes in your plank wall, just use command hooks to be sure you like your layout, and then make those holes!
    Congratulations, enjoy your many blessings!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 9, 2015 at 7:57 am

      Hi Tina! So nice to “meet” you! You are so sweet to say that about my house. Thank you! For sure trying out the command hooks! xo

      Reply
      • Tina says

        August 10, 2015 at 8:17 am

        And you are so sweet for not mentioning that it was already suggested! Lol! Next time i’ll read the comments first. Xo,

        Reply
  18. Kayla says

    August 10, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    Love the progress of the room! I love this color combo as well and am especially loving navy lately. Could you tell me who makes the fabric from the floral pillow or the name of the fabric? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 12, 2015 at 6:20 am

      Thanks Kayla! I actually don’t even know the fabric name! I just picked them out and had them made. Shoot me an e-mail and I’ll send you Tritia’s info. (who I bought them through) and you can reach out to her. :)

      Reply
  19. Gina says

    August 13, 2015 at 3:20 am

    This room is looking beautiful! I love the pops of color and pattern in the pillows and love those drapes! Now for a shopping trip to fill up those shelves ;) xo

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 13, 2015 at 7:48 am

      Exactly! We are overdue for one! xo

      Reply
  20. Beth says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:54 am

    Where did you get the drapes from? Name?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 13, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Hi Beth! They are custom. Shoot me an e-mail and I’ll give you my designer/friend’s info!

      Reply
      • jennifer mcwilliams says

        July 16, 2017 at 8:25 pm

        i’d love her information too, please! jennifer_mcwilliams@hotmail.com. i’m a brand new reader as of tonight and i can tell i’ll be up way too late reading your blog :)

        Reply
        • Erin says

          July 25, 2017 at 6:39 pm

          Hi Jennifer! Thank you! So happy you found me! :) I actually shared her info. in a recent post! You can find it here:

          https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2017/04/custom-items-home-can-get/

          Hope that helps! xo

          Reply
  21. Stacy says

    August 15, 2015 at 10:21 am

    Hi! I am so in love with the rug, but I can’t find it on Restoration Hardware’s site :( Can you please link to it, or post the name of it? Thanks so much!!!!!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 4, 2015 at 7:54 am

      Hi Stacy! I think I just answered this in another comment section? But let me know if that was another person! Thinking it was you. :) xo

      Reply
      • stacy says

        September 4, 2015 at 8:51 am

        Whoops! Yes, that was me! :) Sorry for the double comment…i had thought my first one didn’t go through. Thanks again for the info! I can’t wait to see what you are doing with the gallery wall you are working on!!! I’m working on one too and slowly collecting pieces as I find them. I’m sure yours will be gorgeous!

        Reply
        • Erin says

          September 6, 2015 at 10:59 pm

          No biggie Stacy! Just wanted to make sure I answered your question! Man I’m stuck on my gallery wall! The collecting part is going so slowly. You’ll have to send me a pic of yours when it’s done for some motivation! I’m sure it will be gorgeous too. :) xo

          Reply
  22. Desiree says

    August 19, 2015 at 5:41 am

    I love this room! I recently started following the blog and love it! Where is your end table from? I am on the search for new end tables.

    thanks!
    Desiree

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 19, 2015 at 6:29 pm

      Thank you Desiree! So nice to “meet” you! That end table is from Z Gallerie! Love it. :) xo

      Reply
  23. Tiffany Van Winkle says

    September 6, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    I love your drapes in the formal living and family room! Would you share where they are from?

    Thank you,
    Tiffny

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 6, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      Hi Tiffany! Thank you! I ordered them custom from my friend/designer. Her name is Tritia (sounds like Trisha) and you can contact her at her store. The number is 858-793-7782. Tell her you are interested in the drapes in my formal living room and she can give you details/pricing. :) xo

      Reply
  24. Ralinn says

    September 14, 2015 at 2:54 pm

    Beautiful. It is so exciting to watch your progress and share in your joy.
    I am loving the little silver side table. Where is it from?
    Keep decorating…..

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 15, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Such a sweet thing to say Ralinn! Thank you so much! That means so much to me. And the little silver side table is from Z Gallerie. :) xo

      Reply
  25. R says

    September 30, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Oh my gosh. I just found your blog and I am seriously drooling! I’m decor challenged and your house is totally inspiring to me and fits what I think my style is more than other decor blogs. Your mud room is to die for, with a “locker” for each family member. So awesome!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      September 30, 2015 at 6:30 pm

      Yea! Thank you Rachel! So happy you found me. :) xo

      Reply
  26. Lauren says

    October 2, 2015 at 6:26 am

    You may have already mentioned this, but where did you purchase you light fixture that hangs in your formal living room?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:18 am

      Hi Lauren! I can’t find the info. on that! So sorry. I honestly can’t remember. If I ever come across it I’ll share it on the blog! I ordered too many lights all at once!

      Reply
  27. Cassie Connelly says

    January 4, 2016 at 10:30 am

    Your home is stunning and your style is just gorgeous. Would you mind sharing your paint colors? Specifically your living room and coffered ceiling?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      January 6, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Thank you so much Cassie! So kind of you to say. My living room walls are “Seattle” by Frazee and my coffered ceiling in that room is “Elf” by Frazee. I think Frazee has joined with a another paint group now.. but anyone at a paint store could find it for you. :) Take care! xo

      Reply
  28. Taylor says

    February 20, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Erin ~ Obsessed with the blue ikat print! Can you share the style name of this one? Thank you!

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    • Erin says

      February 24, 2016 at 12:09 am

      Thanks Taylor! I don’t have the name of it, but if you want to e-mail me I can send you the name/contact info. for my friend/designer who I bought them through and you can get them through her too! Let me know if you are interested! xo

      Reply
  29. Stacy says

    April 13, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Can you please tell me where you got the rug in your formal living room? Love it!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 13, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks Stacy! It was from Restoration Hardware. :) xo

      Reply
  30. Tina says

    April 14, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Can you let me know where the curtain rods are from? I love love love your living room and every other room you have showed us!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 14, 2016 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you so much Tina! I had to order custom curtains and rods because of the size of my doors. Shoot me an e-mail and I can give you my friend/designer’s info. who I ordered them from if you are interested! xo

      Reply
  31. Katrenia says

    June 13, 2016 at 11:11 am

    Erin your home is beautiful! Love the pillows and curtains. Did you purchase the curtains or did you have them made as well?

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    • Erin says

      June 13, 2016 at 10:30 pm

      Thank you so much Katrenia! My pillows and curtains were made custom. I picked out the fabrics and had them made. Shoot me an e-mail if you want my friend/designer’s info. who made them for me! You can buy the same ones through her. :) xo

      Reply
  32. Kyla Briney says

    December 27, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Love your space! We have windows that are 11feet wide & would love to know where you purchased your rods from. Thank you. If you already said I apologize I read all the comments & didn’t see it.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      December 28, 2016 at 10:16 am

      Hi Kyla! I had my rods custom made. Shoot me an e-mail if you want my designer/friends info. who I ordered them from! xo

      Reply
  33. Elisha says

    February 3, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    Hi there! This is gorgeous and we have a similar ceiling in our new home. Can you tell me the color of your trim and beams? We are struggling with picking out the whites AND grays! Thanks!

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    • Erin says

      February 4, 2017 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you Elisha! If you type “favorite paint” in the search bar of my blog a post with all of my colors will pop up. :)

      Reply
  34. Dana says

    February 7, 2017 at 3:15 pm

    Erin, your home is so gorgeous! Where did you get your coffee table?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 13, 2017 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you so much Dana! It was from Restoration Hardware. :)

      Reply
  35. Rebelle Kitchen says

    April 29, 2017 at 6:48 am

    LOVE a Chesterfield sofa and am amazed by the natural light in your place! Gotta love Cali.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      April 29, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you! I agree.. love the sofa and the sunshine! ;) xo

      Reply
  36. Cheryl says

    October 24, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    Can you email me where you got your curtains? I have been looking for a print like that!
    Thanks Cheryl

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 26, 2017 at 8:19 am

      Hi Cheryl! I shared that info. in this post below! :)

      https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2017/04/custom-items-home-can-get/

      Reply
      • Cheryl says

        October 26, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        Thank you so much1

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        • Erin says

          October 26, 2017 at 4:46 pm

          You bet! :)

          Reply
  37. Rebecca says

    July 31, 2018 at 7:16 pm

    Where did you order the two chairs from? It looks like they weren’t ready when this post went live but I’ve seen them in your other posts and love them!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 5, 2018 at 11:22 pm

      Hi Rebecca! Did you see my most recent post on this room? I linked the chairs at the end of this post! Hope that helps. :)

      https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/2018/07/living-room-summer-decor-2/

      Reply

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