How I Hang groups of Frames- A Sanity Saver Tip

I'm the type of person that can't live in a space long before I want to decorate!

I have a pretty big collection of white frames from our past house...

and I decided to do a grouping above our sofa's yesterday.

The basement is currently covered in boxes that need to be unpacked BUT!

 I knew where my frames were..and where my wrapping paper was...

so it was go time! 

(As asked on INSTAGRAM: All the frames except the one that holds 4, are from IKEA.

The Couch is from La-Z-Boy, Rug from RUGSUSA.com)

I usually start with laying out my design on the ground.. moving things around...

then I roll out the wrapping paper on the floor, place the frame on top, cut around it then tape to wall where I want it! I take a step back at the end and sometimes rearrange a bit.

It's not an exact science..but it is way more helpful than

just throwing them up and hoping for the best!

I'm pretty happy with how it turned out..

now I need to update some of the frames as soon as I find the printer..hmm......

Micah is usually a fan of home projects.

He was happily watching ben and I hang shelves in the kitchen the other day...

until he turned into a raptor and the decorating/organizing officially ended that day.

REALITY CHECK: If you stop by my house to borrow a cup of sugar...

this is how you will find me. GLAM. please excuse the jazz hands..?!

Most days it's either the house OR me that gets cute.

Sometimes you just can't do it all. ;)

**Obviously would much rather hang frames than go through clothes on floor.

We also hung up some frame ledges and frames above our tv.

this is directly across from our the sofa's from above.

(Need to update the frame on the far right.)

The middle frame has a sweet pre-engagement love letter from ben and

a photo strip of us from dating. :) A good reminder during our busy days.

If you want to see other things I framed..here's a post from our old house.

NURSERY WALL-WHAT I FRAMED

OLD HOUSE LITTLE iPHONE PHOTO TOUR

Thank goodness doctor sophie was able to do a quick in-home

check up for Micah while I got things settled around here.

I was told his heart rated sounded great.

I recently discovered my iPhone photo library was filled with this face.

Sienna pretty much has perfected the kissy face.

She also took the below photo of her brother...

a very authentic "don't even think about it" face to his sister. ;)

You can see more of our house photos as it comes along on my Instagram!

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Home Sweet Home - Our Family Room

I have shared bits and pieces of our home..

and recently had some requests to share more of our space!

I'm happy to share our little rental that we currently call home. :)

Here's some shots of our family room over this Christmas Season!

I'm mentioning some of my favorite pieces and the DIY projects in the space below.

Our rug is from RUGSUSA.COM

I fell in LOVE with the pattern. This is the Moroccan Trellis Rug in Light Green.

It also came in yellow and blue and many more colors!

It does shed a bit.. but I heard from others that over time that goes away.

A pretty rug can make a world of different in the space.. and it is super soft!

Our couch and chair are from La-Z-Boy.

They feel AMAZING! We chose the Collins Sofa and The Rex Reciner.

I like how the sofa goes all the way to the floor...no toys getting stuck.

The pieces are very soft and comfy and yet still sturdy feeling.

We first picked out the sofa..and then my husband convinced me to sit in this chair...and it was...heaven. I should add that I was super pregnant..and melted into the chair. I didn't want to get up haha. So comfortable. You are able to choose from a huge selection of fabrics. We decided to match the two pieces. I LIVE in the chair. It is great for nursing. It rocks..and then you have the option of putting your feet up and leaning it back. Everyone that comes to our house and sits there.. loves it.

We painted the space one grey wall and the rest a blue/green. (I'll track down the colors!)

The Piano was free and came painted! love it.

FYI: You can grab up free Pianos all the time on Craigslist..

people list them all the time but you have to move them yourself!

We found our Coffee table in the trash..

my husband sanded down the top and stained it dark.

Then I spray painted the legs white. The curtains are the ANITA Curtains from IKEA.

Our Chevron Pillows are from ElemnOPillows

At Christmas time I string up the tissue paper garland I made for my Cookie Exchange Party a couple years ago. I love it..sometimes it stays up long after Christmas. :)

The large prints over the fireplace I made using Staple's Engineer Prints and Foam Insulation Boards from Lowe's. (for 4 prints that size I spent $6 or so at Staples!

Search "engineer prints" on Pinterest for tutorials!

Morning PJ snuggles

on the couch. :)

(4, 2 & 7 Weeks)

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La-Z-Boy Grand Opening Party- My Favorite Finds

A few weeks ago La-Z-Boy contacted me about a grand

opening party of their new store in my area!

They asked me to host the event but I couldn't commit because

I thought I would be in atlanta still for my brother's wedding.

We ended up coming back a day early and ben and I got a

sitter last minute so we could make the party!

I'm glad it worked out to go.. because it was so fun!

I was really excited to see their new modern pieces...

This definitely isn't your grandfather's recliner store! I was so impressed.

Ben and I had fun.

Snapped a photo on the drive over..

Ben found the most AMAZINGLY comfortable chair.

Seriously. I didn't believe him till I sat down.

If you go to a La-Z-Boy....find this chair!

It wouldn't work in our main living space..but maybe for a boy's nursery.

I could nurse/live in that chair.

Ben also made fun of me and my owl obsession

as I photographed every owl I saw. haha.

Here's some of my favorite pieces that I spotted while walking through the new store.

I have always wanted a sectional for our family room.

I can picture me with a newborn...and sienna and sophie..andd ben..all on that first couch.

Because we know it's going to happen even with a tiny couch. :) #cuddlers.

 

One of the cool things is that they have in-store design experts..

and so many customization options! I like experts..and I like options.

I guess La-Z-Boy is returning to Pittsburgh after 5 years..this was the first of 3 new stores coming to the area. Their whole thing is that the shopping experience is as comfortable as it's famous furniture! I can see that..everyone was friendly and helpful while we looked around.

If you are in the area and want to get in on the grand opening goodness.......

From August 24th -September 17th they are offering a 25 Percent Off Discount!

We are doing a review on a piece from La-Z-Boy.. can't wait to share what we grabbed up!

Any product that has the tag line "Live life comfortably" will fit perfect in our house.

comfy is good. cute and comfy is even better! ;)

Details soon!

 We came home from the party to this.......

I MELTED.

Sophie snuggled sienna to sleep.

Sienna never wants to sleep.

 They gave us chocolate sofas as we left the party!

My kind of sofa.

Their party favor made 2 very happy toddlers the next day.

(And a happy mommy because it worked great as

a "eat everything on your plate because I have a silly surprise for you" bribery.)

They thought it was HILARIOUS.

They were sitting on a sofa....eating a chocolate sofa....

their day couldn't get any more awesome. #lifeofatoddler

Have a great weekend!