Birthday Bliss!

Yesterday was my 42nd Birthday.  I celebrated the best way I know how - shopping.  Even better, I spent the afternoon shopping with the sweetest mother in the world.  My mom has the most amazing taste and often shops at Country Curtains - a nearby store that sells not just curtains, but gorgeous accessories as well.  I regret not taking my camera with me to share the endless supply of eye candy, but a return trip is almost a certainty.

My goal was to bring home some needlepoint pillows for my Living Room.  I've given up trying to "fit in" here in blogland and am instead returning to my traditional roots, aka, my happy place.  I love traditional and this store screams traditional at every turn.

You've probably seen their catalog over the years, or visited their website, but they don't even begin to scratch the surface of all the beauty that lurks behind the walls of this blissful place.
Tons of floral arrangements.

Loads of wall decor.

Rugs galore!

Beautiful accent furniture, like these nesting tables that made this Jersey girl drool all over myself.

And an endless supply of lamps.

I wasted no time putting aside my pillows (so glad they had them in stock!) and then found a throw and added it to my pile.  I hardly had time to add it all up in my head, knowing I would have to put something back :( when all of a sudden my mom swooped in and paid for everything!  It was the best Birthday ever!!!  Thanks Mom - I love you so much!!

Here's a look at my Living Room before going back to my roots:

Pretty exciting huh?

NOT!

And the after:

New mirror over the sofa, brought in from the Family Room.

Coffee table, also brought in from the Family Room.

 Needlepoint pillows and throw from Country Curtains.
Grainsack and bird pillows from Tuesday Morning.

Lamp and ottoman from Ross.  All other accessories from my stash.  Secretary from Craig's List.

Another needlepoint pillow from CC.  Throw from my stash.  Thrift store chair - $38!

Stems from Michaels.

Now the only thing left to do is re-paint this! (Insert Denise laughing here)...

Waiting for my can of A.S.C.P. in Chateau Gray to arrive any day!

Oh yes, I can't wait!!!

Thanks for visiting and have a Fabulicious Day!
xoxo,
Kim