Tuesday, May 29, 2012

our groovy new record lounge

hi everyone! hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. tom and i rearranged the house since we got our new custom album console! we had to buy feet for it and we lightly stained and assembled it friday. here is the before picture... it doesn't show a lot but you can see the changes we made and we are pretty happy with it.
 and now for the AFTER! we got rid of our tv, it was ancient and we never used it, nor do we have cable. you can see our amazing new album console! now tom's amazing record collections isn't housed in milk cartons, although they did stick around as they make good storage for blankets and other things.
we also go rid of our dinner table. we hardly ever used it; we don't have fancy sit down dinner parties and there was no good place for it and it was really awkward where it was. now there is a nice place to put your shoes on and a place to display my bags!
 it was one of those weekends that it was just perfect for us to stay home and nest. tom hurt his foot so we couldn't go for a bike ride or surf and when i am not in a good mood, cleaning somehow magically fixes that! we spent the remainder of the weekend listening to records, playing mad libs, laughing hysterically and really enjoying each others company.

we love our home 

xo,
cb






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42 comments:

  1. With Love, JamieMay 29, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Wow!!! I love your home :)

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  2. AnonymousMay 29, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Your home is so pretty, can you come decorate my place please?!

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:48 AM

      of course! to come see you AND go to england, when is the next flight!!!

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  3. claireMay 29, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    i really love your room! it is nice sometimes to just stay hime and 'potter' about :)

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:49 AM

      thanks claire! haha potter about, that is exactly what we did!

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  4. JordanMay 29, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    It looks gorgeous, cb. You and Tom did a great job and your record cabinet/shelf thingy is so pretty!!

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:50 AM

      thanks jordan! the guy did a fantastic job making it. we are trying to think of what else he could make for us!

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  5. AngelMay 29, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Your room looks great! Lots of records, I'm jealous!

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  6. LeilaMay 29, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    so cute! this looks fantastic :)

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  7. AndreaMay 29, 2012 at 1:24 PM

    sounds like a wonderful weekend! And you're home looks like the perfect place to do just that - so cozy and fun!
    -Andrea

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  8. AmberMay 29, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    That is so awesome and you house is so amazing and colorful! I was thinking of reworking a bookshelf my grandpa made to some kind of bookshelf/record storage :)

    xo Amber P.
    http://theowlsden.blogspot.com

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:52 AM

      oh you should! it makes it so nice and organized. plus if you are highly anal like tom is about his records, they are now in alphabetical order! makes it way easier to find stuff.

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  9. miss teacupsMay 29, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I love both the before and after. You have such a cozy vibe going on here and lots of awesome vintage pieces. Love it!

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:53 AM

      there is nothing really new in our house except a small few things and the new record piece. we thrift and search craigslist a lot and it works! thanks sweetie!

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  10. Watkins35May 29, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    wow, your house looks fabulous! Love the new table & the record storage; it's always so great when things come together :) xox

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      thanks ruth! i was a bit worried that we mis measured the record piece and that it wasn't going to work out but it did and i am very happy!

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  11. aliciaMay 29, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    it looks so cozy and free of in-laws. *single tear*

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      haha yes very in law free! don't worry my little sweet pea, one day you too will be in law free and we will dance and drink to celebrate! love youuuuuuuuuu!

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  12. Heidi-and-SeekMay 29, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Ooo that album console is fantastic! My husband would love it! He has his in a cute little cabinet/table. Maybe I'll have to do a home tour sometime :)
    Where did you get that adorable pillow-the orangy one with white branches?

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:56 AM

      yes do a home tour! i love being able to see others homes, it is so inspiring! the pillow i got from judy ross which i think you can get online. she does awesome work but she herself is crazy and kinda mean. but oh well! i love it!

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  13. Let It Be RawMay 29, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Your home looks so bright and cozy! I especially dig the new set up.

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  14. Lesley JeanMay 29, 2012 at 5:46 PM

    I love the changes you made! Records and books make a place feel like a home. :) My husband had piles and crates everywhere and before we moved in together I made him invest in storage. It looks nice to see all the records together. Also, love that you ditched your tv!!!

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      thanks lesley jean! i am also very very happy we got rid of the tv too, it was so ugly and big and really served no purpose! way to go girl, set that man straight! hehe

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  15. camille yanairMay 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    love it! we got rid of our tv in january or so and it has been awesome not having one!

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    1. cbMay 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM

      it really made no sense for us to have it anymore. and now that it is gone we don't miss it!

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  16. ShewearscrazywellMay 29, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    Sooo purty! I actually never really move thing around in the house...the hubster does it. He gets in this big "lets move everything around" spree's and usually I end up being confused for a little then I adjust. I mainly worry about whether I have a seat right in front of the tv or not :). hee hee! I love your room....loooks sooooo comfy and good! Hearts, Janna Lynn

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    1. cbMay 31, 2012 at 9:55 AM

      well, you shouldn't be lifting anything with your back! you poor thing. tom does most of the moving too but team work is best :D

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  17. Julie MarieMay 29, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    aww your place is just soo soo cute. i am so jealous... talented decorator you are.. with all that cute vintage stuff =) love it...just stopped by cuz i thought your button was so cute on enchanted pixies blog =)

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    1. cbMay 31, 2012 at 9:56 AM

      thanks julie! oh glad you liked my button :)

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  18. KristiMcMurryMay 30, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I love your home! The way you've got it arranged looks just great :) I'm glad you had a nice weekend. It's always fun to just spend a big chunk of time with your sweetie!

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  19. AmberMay 30, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    you dont have a tv? how is that possible? what do you do while you're eating dinner?

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    1. cbMay 31, 2012 at 9:57 AM

      we look deeply into each others eyes.....

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  20. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Oh this room is absolutely GORGEOUS - I LOVE it!! The colours and all of the lovely details, the wall, the owls, the crocheted blanket... it's warm and cosy and comfy and absolutely inspiring! Sarah xxx

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    1. cbMay 31, 2012 at 9:58 AM

      thanks sarah! it is really cosy, we could do with a new couch but that will come later, it has to be a loveseat to fit in the space and those are hard to find. but we are keeping a eagle eye out for one!

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  21. TreesMay 31, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    Oh I love this room - so cute and cozy! We really need to make more effort with our flat but just don't seem to as we just aren't settled....I'm not sure if we ever will be *sigh*

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  22. frokenrizMay 31, 2012 at 6:53 AM

    ahhh! i love this room, and i haven't actually been in it in real life! but from these pictures i get the best vibe! it looks so cozy and really shows your characters! Your record collection makes me drool, it's so dreamy! I hope to have tons like that one day. (:

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  23. jorjiapeachMay 31, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    i dig your style. such a happy home.

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  24. EleniJune 1, 2012 at 4:29 AM

    I love your home, too!

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  25. AnonymousJune 1, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    Looks lovely, sweet :) I adore your style <3

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  26. LyndallJune 2, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Ooh it looks great! I love the idea of having all the records in a console like that. What an amazing collection.

    I think we have the same sofa, hehe. I love how the cover comes off to be washed... so handy for someone like me who is very clumsy with their coffee cups.

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  27. UnknownJune 15, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    i am in love with your room! i want every little thing in it :D i needs me something like that to put my records in! and i wish we could get rid of our tv. we don't have actual tv on it but the mr uses it to play games on! i hate the thing ;)

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thanks for commenting! it fills me with joy that you have taken the time to stop by!
xo,
cb

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