Saturday started out a little like this…
I decided to swap out my pillow covers to get started with a little fall decorating.
But first, I decided I needed to readjust the placement of the living room rug – it has always bothered me that it didn’t lay past the fireplace.
In order to get the rug moved, I had to disconnect the sectional…
And since the sectional was disconnected I decided I might as well rearrange the furniture – I’ve been thinking about doing that for a while now.
And since I was rearranging furniture and already had everything apart, I decided I might as well throw the slipcovers in the wash.
Four (plus) hours later, the living room had a whole new layout – and I was finally able to get those pillow covers swapped out. 😉
I had this large wall basket stored in the basement – you might remember it from last year – so I brought that back upstairs to hang over the sofa – I may add something more to that wall, but until I make up my mind of what I might like to do the texture and color of the basket works right in with a fall palette.
I’m not usually a big fan of pattern (or color for that matter), but these velvet paisley pillow covers spoke to me the moment I saw them. I realize they may look rather vibrant and purple-y in the photos (courtesy of my awesome photography skills, I’m sure) but in person they are much more muted. You will have to take my word for it. 😉
I kept the rest of the pillows simple and neutral and then scattered in a few easy, cozy elements to evoke the feeling of fall throughout the rest of the room.
The plaid and the pumpkins will come out later, for now I added leafy branches and an antler to the fireplace mantel.
Filled a tray with pillar candles, accented with a little metal, a little wood, and a little bit of nature for the coffee table.
And stacked a couple glass hurricanes and candles on a few books over on the apothecary cabinet. Acorns and a single magnolia pick add a simple fall accent. The wooden shoe mold was a find from this summer’s flea market adventures.
As for the new layout, I love the coziness of it. The fireplace is the focal point it should be, and the chair fits in so much better tucked off to the side than it ever did floating in the middle of the room.
If you have been here for a while, you will probably remember there was once a doorway to the kitchen located behind the corner of the sofa. It was closed off before we bought the house, but we hope to someday open it back up. This new layout may not work with that plan based on where that doorway is (was), but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it.
For now, I’ll enjoy snuggling in to my “new” living room while sipping a PSL and waiting for the temps to drop so I can enjoy a fire in that pretty fireplace. 🙂
Happy Tuesday, friends!
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I love the new arrangement & i LOVE the card catalog. I don’t know where I have been but I never noticed it before? May I ask where you got it?
Lol – it’s been there all along! 🙂 I found it off of ebay of all places. Just so happened to be in my price range and within driving distance. It was meant to be! 🙂
Hi Tonya! I LOVE the new arrangement! Your living space does look so much more spacious. This room always look so warm and inviting no matter what the Season. I know Fall is your favorite and you really gave this space a Warm Autumn Welcome. I always admired those Pottery Barn pillows. The colors in them are perfect! And they give your space a subtle pop. Really nice!!
Thanks so much Maria! I’m really enjoying the new layout too – it feels nice and cozy. 🙂
I just love being able to rearrange a room and feel like the whole space is brand new once again. Hubby does not always enjoy it, but……in the end, he does! Love all the touches you made for the new season. Best 4 hours spend ever, huh???
Thanks Patty! Yep – it was well worth it in the end (although about two hours in, I thought I must have lost my mind to have started in the first place). I’m loving the new look and feel of the room now though – and my hubby does too. 😀
Hi Tonya, looks great!
Thanks Judy! 🙂
LOVE your blog & your style!..how fortunate you can use your sectional in a couple different layouts in your living room!..it’s fun to change things up!!..after discovering your blog..I’m actually thinking about getting a PB sectional like yours with the brushed canvas fabric..you mentioned that you washed your slipcovers..are you pleased with how they turned out after being laundered?..they look fabulous!..I’ve never had slipcovered furniture before ..so I’m curious about the process of removing & laundering them…any helpful hints on reassembling them would be appreciated too!!..thanks!..Lacy
Hi Lacy! Thank you so much for your sweet comments – I’m so glad you enjoy the blog. This was actually the first time I washed the covers, so I wasn’t really sure what to expect – but overall I’m very happy with how they came out. I spot clean them periodically when I notice a dingy spot, so they really weren’t in bad shape – but I did have one small area that didn’t come completely clean. That said, I think I would have to point it out for anyone to notice it – and the rest brightened right up, good as new. Reassembling wasn’t as bad as I expected, but it wasn’t my favorite task either. The cushions were a breeze – the frame covers, not so much. There was a lot of pulling and swearing and sweating that they were never going to fit back on – but they did! Lol. Hope that helps – I’m going to do a full review within the next week or two, so keep your eyes open for that! 🙂
Thank you!…looking forward to your full review!!
Love the new arrangement. The chair looks really nice by the fireplace too. I did miss “Alice” but went back and found her.
Thanks Carol! Alice is like Rustic & Woven’s version of Where’s Waldo – if you look close enough, you can usually spot her somewhere. 😉
Rustic fall goodness
Thanks Ardith! 🙂
Love the new look! I am really enjoying your blog. I love your use of textures and soft colors.
Thank you so much, Julie! I’m so glad you’re enjoying your time here – it means so much!
If you give a pig a pancake…so funny I do the same thing! I feel exactly the same way about patterns, they make me want to jump out of my skin but PB does patterns very well and I love most of theirs. It looks great in there and the chair is perfect next to the fireplace! Have a great day!
It’s so funny you say that, Lisa – I love these pillows in person, but I look at them in these pictures and they kind of make my skin crawl. Lol. Strange but true! We’ll see how long they last around here. 😉
I’m inspired. Recently moved into a log cabin, downsized and unpacking, trying to decide what to keep. Love your textures, cozy factors and will be working to achieve that here. If I get organized I will love the “new” look I can achieve each season (or on a whim), with just a change of placement or accessories. The collecting is so much fun. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Susan! I love having a neutral base so I can add or change things on a whim – just like you said. Have fun dreaming up all the fun possibilities in your new home! 🙂
I LOVE it. Makes the room seem so much bigger!
Thanks Sue! I’m definitely enjoying the new layout – it’s nice to change things up! 🙂
I love how a room feels fresh & new again simply by moving furniture about. I spotted Alice under the coffee table 🙂 And your fiddle leaf fig is still going strong, yay!
It’s nice to move things around every once in a while – I’m enjoying the change! And I think (I’m trying not to jinx myself) that my fiddle leaf may be coming back – it’s been sprouting leaves instead of dropping them, so that has to be a good sign, right?! 😀