A couple of weeks ago I confessed to you about the time that it almost came to blows over a sofa table at Tuesday Morning. The story had a very happy ending and thankfully it didn’t involve me having to lie on top of the table to protect it from the woman who was trying to get it right out from under me.
As I was driving home with the table safely in the back of my car, I began strategizing about how I was going to shuffle around some other tables in order to make room for the new beauty.
After sliding tables back and forth between my family room and breakfast room I realized that one of them was just going to have to go.
So, the new table landed right where it was meant to be, behind the sofa in the family room.
This then left me with 3 tables and only two spaces. So, after much shuffling and deliberating I decided it was time to part with my black buffet table in the breakfast room.
I was able to sell it (putting the money towards the new table!) and one of the tables in the family room found a new home in it’s spot!
It’s always amazing to me how simply swapping out pieces can completely transform the look of a space. I didn’t realize how much brighter and open it would make it feel in here without that big, black buffet and I love it.
The shelves of this table allow me to display some of my favorite pieces and it definitely feels more kitchen-y.
I pulled this vintage crate out of the attic and it looks so perfect here. Isn’t this such a great piece? I’m pretty sure it’s seen a lot of salmon over the years.
This is hands-down my most favorite kind of decorating.
Shuffling furniture around and creating a whole new look, one that you actually like even better and allows you to show off some of your favorite accessories.
And yes, while this is all the result of buying a ‘new’ piece, what I ended up achieving was a new look in TWO spaces instead of just one.
That’s definitely a win-win in my book!
Now, how about seeing some more thrifty ideas? It’s time for this month’s Thrifty Style Team features!
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13 Comments on "My Favorite Kind of Decorating"
I have a small grandfather clock I bought a year ago that I am going to have to do some shuffling for when its makeover is done. I have no idea anymore where I originally intended to put it. Maybe I will have you advise me because the new table looks great where it ended up.
Absolutely beautiful – as always! I have been doing some shuffling at my house as well and the results never cease to shock me.
It’s always such a blessing to party with you!
xo, mb
Thank you Mary Beth!
Vanessa, we are two peas in a pod, girlfran! I have literally almost come to blows over a hot piece at Tuesday Morning, too (it’s a rug that now lies in MY living room…whew!). This totally made me smile. And WOW…you brightened things up so well with just a little moving around. I loved that black piece, but you definitely made the right choice. I’m also coveting your crock on the kitchen area table now…that is GORGEOUS!! Will you be at SNAP next week, friend? Would love to hug your neck!
Imagine if we were at Tuesday Morning together!! Look out! I won’t be at SNAP this year but I would LOVE the chance to see you!
I really like that! Good job!
Thank you Lisa!
Vanessa, I am dealing with the exact same issue right now. I have to part with a console table and I just don’t feel like it 🤣 So, it just sits down in the basement until I get the energy to sell it! I love your new table. Totally you!!! Enjoy decorating it 😍
Thank you friend! xoxo
My favorit kind of decorating too! ! Fun to find things in our homes and give them a whole new life! Looks great!
Thank you Michelle!
Shuffling around furniture is my favorite decorating tip! I move my couches from siting room to sitting room about every six months. It can completely transform the space and you don’t have to spend big bucks to change the space!
win win in my book too! i will have to read more about the Tuesday morning encounter…sounds interesting! Have a lovely Easter.