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Hermes

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I am so excited, since we finally (mostly) finished the living room, so I thought I'd share the 2-year transformation process. I still need a reading lamp, and maybe a little rug or something, and I'd like to get a nice vase + flowers for the table. SORRY about the huge pics. I tried resizing, but it wouldn't let me!

before we bought it two years ago (NOT my furniture/decorating!)
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after we moved in:
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NOW: new shutters, painting, chair re-upholstered:
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the chair: this was from my house growing up -- my favorite reading chair. The upholstery was torn and missing in some places, the stuffing was poor, and the legs were scratched. We had it re-upholstered and stained the legs to match the furniture.
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and just for fun, since it's done, a before/after of my yard (1st time we've had a finished yard!)
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-- Edited by halleybird at 01:59, 2007-02-25

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I love that red on the walls! That little reading area looks so inviting. The pool looks great too. Pool party at your house this summer!

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holy sh*t- your pool looks amazing!  i want to be there so badly.  your house is really nice too!

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Hermes

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Wow!  You guys have done a great job!  The living room looks a thousand times better--that old furniture from the former owners was something else!    Your furniture and paint scheme make that room look so much bigger and inviting too.

The pool and backyard looks amazing too.  I'll bet it'll be so nice to have that this summer!

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It looks great! I love your reading nook. Your yard looks great with the pool. I bet you can't wait for summer pool parties.

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Love the backyard!!!!!!!!

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It looks great, HB!  The chair looks so comfy and I absolutely love your pool! 

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Chanel

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Halleybird, your house is gorgeous!  I love your decorating style.

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love the wood floors, windows, and walls!

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What an improvement! I LOVE the backyard!

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thanks guys! I am SO excited. I feel like we will never be done with this house, but it feels good to have some things over with!

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So pretty!! I see you collect blue and white dishes--so do I. I love your pool. It is so gorgeous!!!

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love the windows in your house...and your pool looks divine!! 



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Goodness - your house and yard are lovely!  Congratulations!



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Beautiful! Your house is so warm and inviting... and your backyard is to die for.  Nice work!

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Kate Spade

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really nice!!! LOVE the backyard/pool!

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Chanel

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looks fantastic! i really like the pool/backyard area, too!

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It looks great,I love the way you used the shape of the space to make a reading area.
That pool looks so great too.

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Chanel

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love everything, your home looks so realxing. I want to just sit here with a good book. Oh let me know when the pool party begins 


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Chanel

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Great style: warm and inviting but still contemporary and clean. Good job! (And yeah, it never ends!)

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