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Blogger Stylin’ Home Tour | Our TN Living Room

I’m so happy to be participating in the Blogger Stylin’ Home Tour blog hop! Today I’m sharing my favorite room in our Tennessee rental (honestly, it’s the only one finished in TN!) But I really do LOVE it because it’s bright, happy and full of pattern. If you’re stopping over from Beneath my Heart, welcome!! So glad that you’re here!

Come on in! 

Entering through the kitchen, there’s a sofa table, x base ottomans, and yellow lamps. The sofa table base is from Holly & Martin. The other week, I found a few pieces of marble on Craigslist, one piece was the exact width and just 4″ short (it’s like it was meant to be!!), so I swapped out the top and just added two strips of painted wood on the ends. It looks like it was always like that! 

The aluminum M was found at a local vintage shop.

Love the yellow lamps paired with the coral ottomans!

We recently added a fabric panel behind the T.V. Referencing one of my favorite prints, I drew the pattern in Photoshop, and got it printed through Spoonflower.

We recently finished a TV stand – a modified Ikea Expedit (we’ve been planning to do it for a while .. before the Expedit was discontinued! Tutorial on Infarrantly Creative).

Love the size, added durability with plywood and the height of the TV is perfect! It also covers all the outlets (about 4) behind the TV, we just have internet, so one outlet is all we need!

The diving helmet was an ice bucket found at the thrift store. It’s the perfect planter for succulents!

When I picked up the marble pieces, the seller was also selling a few other things. I can’t believe this mother of pearl inlay table was only $5!

The ceiling fan isn’t my favorite, but it will do for our time here! (We’re currently building a custom light for our Maryland living room!) 

I hope you enjoyed the tour! Fabric panel wall tutorial tomorrow!!

Sources:

(links are added to items that are still available or tutorials)

Sofa, Ikea Karlstad (cover discontinued)
Blue lattice ottomans, Target
Moroccan Pouf 
X Benches, Target
Rug, Nate Berkus at Target
Faux bamboo cane chair, Craigslist
Console table, Holly & Martin (base only, marble top added)
Pillows: fur pillow, black greek key pillow and Serena & Lily Highland Knots pillow found at TJ Maxx, white pillow purchased at Ikea (stenciled border), Green Greek Key is Trina Turk, Coral pillow with border was a DIY with Michael Miller coral and natural linen border
Yellow lamps
Tassel draperies 
Expedit TV stand

Make sure to stop by Simple Stylings next, you won’t want to miss it!!

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  1. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says

    August 27, 2014 at 10:23 am

    LOVE it, sarah! so bright and happy and that fabric panel just makes the space for me- love it!

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  2. Mallory says

    August 27, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Looks so good Sarah!! Loving the coral and yellow situation and your fabric turned out amazing…I may need to place an order!! Dying that the marble inlay way $5…I don't think that I could have kept a straight face…such a score!!! Xo

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    • Ann Marie @ Twice Lovely says

      August 27, 2014 at 3:56 pm

      Did you RUN out of there with that inlay table? I would've!

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  3. Jenna LaFevor says

    August 27, 2014 at 11:31 am

    You totally have one of the most beautiful living rooms EVER! I love how it light and bright – but then you know exactly where and how much color to add!! Dying over those new yellow lamps!

    Reply
  4. Rachel Rardon says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:37 pm

    So, so wonderful. A few of my favorite things: the marble console table {first thought upon seeing it: "I know they did that – how did they do that?", the marble inlay table {still can't believe you got that beauty for $5!}, and the diving helmet {love a little whimsy!}.

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  5. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    August 27, 2014 at 2:30 pm

    So beautiful as usual, Sarah! Yes, those yellow lamps are fab and I can't believe your marble was such a great fit! Really lovely!

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  6. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch Reno says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    I love every single thing about this space…it's so fresh, fun and inviting!! That fabric wall panel is amazing! Great idea!

    Reply
  7. Anna Whiston-Donaldson says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Lovely! What a beautiful room!

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  8. littledekonings says

    August 27, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Amazing job! Love how creative you are! Come decorate my houses 🙂

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  9. Gwen, The Makerista says

    August 27, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Love all of the details, Sarah. And that new table is so beautiful, I can't believe how little you paid for it!

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  10. Beth of designPOST Interiors says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:23 pm

    I just love that when I look at one of your rooms, I know that you made most of the pieces! It makes it so much more impressive and I am always left with my jaw on the floor!

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  11. Emily @ Go Haus Go says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    That marble inlay was made for that table! Looks great and love your yellow lamps too.

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  12. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Love your living room! That diving helmet planter is so awesome and I can't believe that table was only $5!!! Wow!

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  13. Karen @ a house full of sunshine says

    August 27, 2014 at 9:18 pm

    Such a gorgeous space, Sarah! The piece of marble really makes that console table, and the $5 inlay table??? OH MY GOODNESS!!! Find of the century!! I love the calm grey with the fun pops of colour. And I can't believe you designed the fabric yourself in Photoshop! Well, of course you did. You are the DIY Queen, after all! Love the tour!

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  14. Chelsea Asermely says

    August 27, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    $5???!!!! I may have to kill you for it! That is the piece of all pieces I am so insanely jealous!!!

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  15. theanatomyofdesign.com says

    August 28, 2014 at 1:11 am

    so glad you are doing the fabric panel tutorial! it's my favorite detail.

    Reply
  16. Summer Hogan says

    August 28, 2014 at 3:20 am

    This room is awesome Sarah! It makes me smile. I love that the granite fit perfectly on your sofa table! All of it is gorgeous!!

    Reply
  17. Ketty henry says

    August 28, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    Your home is really gorgeous. love your living room

    thepropertybuyers.co.uk

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  18. Megan Duesterhaus says

    August 29, 2014 at 4:50 pm

    Hey Sarah – I just love everything you do and this space doesn't disappoint! You always use the freshest and brightest colors in the most perfect and balanced way! You totally inspire me and I eagerly look forward to your posts each wee 🙂 Have a great weekend!

    Reply
  19. Kristin@bliss-athome.com says

    August 29, 2014 at 6:48 pm

    So many gorgeous things going on here, especially for a rental! Love it all, as usual 😉 xoxo

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  20. Jennifer@The Chronicles of Home says

    August 30, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Brilliant use of that marble! Looks so good. The whole room just says cheerful and light. With the perfect dash of color 🙂 And I DYING over that inlay table.

    Reply
  21. Amber Wilson-Rolak says

    December 13, 2014 at 2:29 pm

    Would love to know what the wall print called to find on the site

    Reply

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