Project Monday...on Tuesday

So since I am in the middle of a project right now, I didn't want to post it tonight.  That means tomorrow will have to temporarily be "Project Tuesday."

There are still so many changes that have happened in the ransion since last week.  Here are a few more updates

Last Tuesday we went to Crate & Barrel, oops!  About 45 minutes south of us there is a C & B Outlet.  Wanting desperately to add punches of color and pattern to our somewhat naked living room, we gave in  set a budget.  We didn't really have anything in particular that we were looking for.  We have been on the hunt for the perfect rug for the living room, but knew we couldn't get that for a tiny $200 (that's not a small chunk of change to us, but apparently it is in the rug world- which we are just starting to learn).  So with no real purchase intentions, we set out south bound for some funk.  We got to the store about a half hour before they closed, not only did we have a budget, we also had a deadline!  Luckily Randy and I both work well under pressure :)  We did our typical routine where I want everything we pass by and Randy reminds me that we have a budget and we can't go over (unless I pull out the "my life will never be the same having seen this" routine).  We went through the furniture- amazing, yet still too expensive, and we don't really need any (let's be honest, we both know this isn't about what we "need").  As we approached the wall-O-pillows we both had an epiphany: we "needed" new pillows!  They were the perfect accessory to add some funk and color to the room without breaking the bank.  We messed up the display and got some dirty looks as sales associates tried to clean up for the night (this never stops us, I did my time in retail- we're good), but we finally came up with a mismatch of pillows we loved.  As we worked our way to the register we picked up a funky yellow rug for the bedroom (for my side of the bed), a green clock (living room), a new mousepad, a candleholder, 5 decorative bowls, and some magnets.  Oh- and a lime green planter for the peace lily that sits in the bay window.

   

Me holding our goods

little bowls I loved, they look like polka dots 

And here is a little before and after action

Before

Before

After

Also- we were on the hunt for the perfect accent chair to make our living room a better "conversation" room.  I wrote about this gem a few posts back.  Randy ordered it online and the new pillow is absolutely perfect.  It sits under the shelving units.  Oh, and don't mind the tape on the floor.  We thought we needed an 8x10 rug for the room, but just to be sure we outlined it along with a 5x8 just to confirm our idea.

Target chair <3

On that note, Happy Monday! 

B