I'm not chasing away the winter blues... I'm adding them to my family room decor!
Recently, I picked up these blue and green embroidered pillow covers at the local Pottery Barn Outlet and added them to my slipcovered sofa...
They worked well with the seagrass pillows (PBO) that have become a fixture at the ends of the sofa and a pillow sham that I found in the clearance bin at PBO. Even though it is meant for a bedroom the sham works in the family room.
This is probably the most classic pillow arrangement for a sofa. And no wonder, it is balanced and so easy to replicate!
Five pillows. Two large square pillows at each end that match (mine are Euro Sham size), two medium sized pillows next to them, often matching as well (mine are 24 inches) and one long pillow in the center.
I've really been loving blue lately. Indigo's and navy's and royal's. So when I found these beautiful embroidered pillows they just had to come home with me!
They will work well right through spring!
And speaking of spring, a friend dropped by yesterday and brought this beautiful bouquet of tulips... my favorite harbinger's of warmer weather!
They sit in a large wooden tray from PBO along with some decorating books and a piece of blue pottery also from PBO. (Our Pottery Barn Outlet is only 5 miles away! I'm a "regular" there!)
A large lantern balances out the decor on the coffee table.
I got the lantern on a super sale from... you guessed it PBO. The outlet price was $129.00 and I found 2 on sale for $19.97 each! They were silver and I spray painted them oil rubbed bronze!
They are tall and handsome and sturdy.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE a good bargain!!!
In just one month the carpet is going and we are laying hardwood floors! I found a beautiful rug for the family room... I can't wait to share it with you.
I am also looking for a big basket to replace the coffee table that will go into the sitting room off our master bedroom. I've not found a basket I love yet.
As the family room evolves, I'm sure blue will play a big role in the decor! I think blue works wonderfully with neutrals!
StoneGable has an All-American modern farmhouse feel. Mixing modern pieces with great vintage finds.
Neutrals with a mix of blue is certainly classic!
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I know you must be excited about the upcoming changes. The new pillow covers look great!
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I love your new cushions. You must be excited getting a new hard wood floor. I have wood floors and I love them.
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I have a brown leather sofa and lots of browns and neutrals in my living room. I wish I could incorporate blues becasue I love them as well and I have noticed blue and gray is popping up everywhere. I don't know if that could be put together with brown leather? I guess I will have to do some hard searching but you are lucky you have a very neutral sofa that can be changed with the seasons. Your room is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI have two brown leather club chairs and a brown leather ottoman on the other side of the room. I love brown, creams and blue together! They work great together!
DeleteGreat look. Despite the color blue being considered a cool color, there is some winter warmth to your arrangement. Maybe because of the gold in the seagrass pillows.
ReplyDeleteBlue is just so classic, and you show it so gorgeously. Your images make me want to visit and have coffee across from that sofa and coffee table so I can stare at it in person ;-)
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
ReplyDeleteA fabulous mixing of neutrals with Winter Blues, dear friend!!!
I know you're anxious to begin the make~over of your Family Room...
and I'll be watching for "progress reports" along the way!
Stay warm this weekend!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Gorgeous! I especially love the pillow in the center and the pottery!
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Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Beautiful, Yvonne! Love the splashes of blue (and, your fresh, lovely tulips)! Hope you're doing better!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, I love the accents of blue in your family room! I'm adding that color to my sun room. When the spirit moves, I change out the accent color in this room. And it's blue's turn! I found a great (Broyhill) lamp at Homegoods. By the way, they have some great lamps right now! And I ordered some pillows from Pottery Barn (15% off). But there was a blue ikat that I really wanted but was gone. Guess what?? I found it at PBO! Can't wait to see your wood floor!
ReplyDeleteLinda in Lititz
I've always been a fan of blue & white and your pillows are no exception. I also especially love that blue & white jar you have in the tray on your end table. It's scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing this big basket you plan to replace the end table. Sounds interesting!
Love it!! You make it look so warm and inviting, not to mention classy! I had to go through the facebook entry to reach this blog. Wouldn't open in my email. That's the first time that has happened.
ReplyDeleteCould you please tell me about the beautiful denim colored blanket or afghan in the first picture? Is it hand knitted? Is the pattern available? Love your new sofa. Perfect! Modern Master Bathrooms
ReplyDeleteI am visiting friends north of Atlanta next weekend and have begged to be taken to the PBO! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds Yvonne. The blue infuses your room with springtime! I wish we had PB outlet!
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Karena
The Arts by Karena
Your blue is so pretty in your room. Love the pillows Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteI love blue for any season, but this is lovely as always Ivonne. The tulips are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteFABBY
it looks lovely and I agree with your pillow design and arrangement. its classic~! things in 1's 3'or 5's always draw the eye and as as add the proper vibration/feeling:)
ReplyDeleteOh I have been "eyeing" those great pillows at PB!…they look wonderful on your sofa…I have went from Christmas decor to Spring…skipped winter…have enough of that "decor" outdoors!..Can't wait to see your rug..sure it is fabulous!…And how clever are you to paint those lanterns!!..Have a wonderful weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the new rug and floors!!! HOPNG I csan get up ther SON tyo see you!!! We can go to PBO together!!!!!!!!! Love all the blues, you know I do!!!!!
ReplyDeleteAll the pillows looks so pretty but I can't help think it only works as long as you don't want to sit on the sofa. I have a pillow on 2 chairs in our family room and every time someone goes to sit in them, they remove the pillow. Drives me a little nuts but I understand why :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your rug, heck the whole room. Have a great weekend!
Karen
Love to see the new look ,a little spring touch as well . Can you pleeease get rid of Santa .
ReplyDeleteOh I love the blue! You know how to make a pretty room Yvonne that's for sure. I pulled out my blue and white pottery and placed them on my mantel recently and it all feels so fresh after all those Christmas colors. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe added blue in your decor is really pretty, Yvonne. I love the new pillows!
ReplyDeleteYvonne:
ReplyDeleteLove the touches of blue. It really brings the room to life.
- Alma, The Tablescaper
Your home is beautiful and I so enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Yvonne...love your new pillows and love that piece of pottery...so pretty! I bought a wicker trunk in PB over the summer and use it as a coffee table in my living room...great for holding all my pillow covers;)
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are gorgeous! Love the light and airy feel of your room and the splashes of color are so pretty and cheerful!
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Love the blue touches....it looks so fresh. I have always loved cobalt blue and have so much of it...glad to see it is making a comeback in home décor!! Your new pillows are beautiful!! Hope your knee is doing better. Had my final check after my knee replacement and got the all clear.....still have some work to do but walking is getting better. We sure take our bodies for granted!! Happy February to you Yvonne.....I love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you are part of their frequent shoppers club! :) I am loving all the blues that I am seeing lately. Thinking about changing up our guest room with white and navy.
ReplyDeletelove the blue accents, I have a small collection of blue delft ware !
ReplyDeleteLove it!! Blue is almost a neutral in my family room and I have it for all seasons. Love the blue and green from PB. Fun to change pillows up for the seasons, not fun finding storage, but I think I found the answer to that issue as well. Hope you are recovering well. Hang in there,
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Yvonne, love the blue accents you have placed in your family room. Just beautiful! I am SO envious that you have a PBO near you. There is no such outlet near me...just a regular PB, which is sometimes not very wallet-friendly. Sue
ReplyDeleteThat is just too pretty! That will go really well with your white dishes too along with blue printed napkins and blue place mats!
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Hi Yvonne - I have just recently returned to Blog land after a long absence and wanted to just stop by and say Hello again! I am so glad to be back with my blogging friends! and your blog is just as beautiful as I remember it... I hope you have a great weekend and hope to see you soon!
ReplyDeleteI never get tired of white and blue. Colors always come back to.
ReplyDeleteJeannette
So pretty Yvonne, love the blues with neutrals....fresh and welcoming. Looking forward to seeing your new rug. Jane
ReplyDeleteIt's all just beautiful Yvonne! I love, love, love adding blues because they always look so fresh and light which we definitely need this time of the year. It's always such a treat to get to see snippets of your home and I'm so thrilled to be part of this tour with you!
ReplyDeleteVanessa
What is proper etiquette for sitting on a beautiful couch full of pillows? Move them so you don't smash them? Leave them and try not to mess them up? Yvonne?
ReplyDeleteI tell people to toss them on the floor... unless the want one for back support. Great question!
DeleteJust beautiful! Of course, everything in your house is. I finally got a new computer so I can visit again. I have lots to catch up on! Hope you have a wonderful Sunday ~
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Pat
Oh Miss Yvonne! I am head over heels in love with the blues!!!! How fabulously wonderful do they look...simply over the moon I go!!!! Sending hugs and love your way!
ReplyDeleteYvonne, you are Miss Pottery Barn! Your room looks like it is part of their indigo catalog! Oh how I wish there was a PBO near me! I love your coffee table with the large blue rope mesh pot and the tulips~I recently redecorated my family room with neutrals and gray and white and it is so easy to change the mood and seasons with just a pop of pillows etc, right now it's popping with pink and red for Valentines Day! You have inspired me to start thinking blue for Spring/Summer~
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Jenna
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
ReplyDeleteHi Yvonne! I smiled as I read your post. I just redecorated our living room last week and added blues, too!
And I love it!! Your pillows are beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing.
Have a beautiful week,
Suzanne
I love all of your blue pillows!! So fresh and crisp! I am sofa shopping right now and am so tempted to get the same sofa you have from PB. But, a white sofa and 2 labs makes me nervous!! Have you been happy with yours? It looks brand new.
ReplyDeleteYour pillows are lovely and look wonderful with the other blues and neutrals. I also like neutrals, and blues are my favourite accent colour. Wishing you a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteLove these blue pillows. Thanks for giving the sizes. They fit the scale of the couch.
ReplyDeleteIs that a Pottery Barn couch?