Thank you to the Lindsay's for having me! For any of you whom I haven't met, I am Alison from My Little Happy Place and I am a Native Texan living in Brazil with my husband and two daughters. Living outside the US creates many challenges AND opportunities for design, since I can't run to my nearest antique or resale shop, much less a HomeGoods or Target!
Needless to say, it has given me a great appreciation for the idea of making the most of what you have, but being fearless in creating what you want! I chose our more formal living room as my favorite space. I recently switched out the khaki slipcovers to white on our ikea sofas, and "hacked" an old media cabinet with high-gloss paint and new hardware. A blogger friend sent me a sample of Hague Blue so I could have it matched. See, where there's a will (and a willing compadre!) there's a way!
I love the way the sunlight streams into this room in the morning, and that it reflects our colorful and casual life down here in Brazil!
Gorgeous room! I love those red bamboo chairs and rug!
ReplyDeleteI love this room! It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAhhh I love this room! The bamboo chairs in the trellis are so fun! Its a happy room :-)
ReplyDeletexoxo
eileen
love the bamboo chairs! just discovered your blog and love it!
ReplyDeletewonderful! i want the bamboo chairs in red
ReplyDeletehug
those chippendale chairs are amazing! I tried to get 4 of the from Craigslist yesterday but they SOLD before I could stake my claim on them....so sad still...
ReplyDeleteI love the pops of yellow in the room! And the media cabinet turned out great. A bright, happy room!
ReplyDeleteLOVE Alisons family room! I am so jealous she gets to live in Brazil, what an awesome place for her kids to grow up!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful space! So much room! Those chairs are gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThe room looks beautiful, it's such a bright and happy room to boot. I love the colors she used.
ReplyDeleteP/S: Come by and enter my current giveaway for a chance to win a $50 Kirkland's gift card if you like!
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
Oh that pattern mix and bold colors are fabulous! Dying over the rug well done!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely room.I love the sunshine, too.
ReplyDeleteOh this is me in my fantasy life...surrounded by vivid color ( and no conservative spouse's opinion )
ReplyDeleteLOVE THIS ROOM!!!!
Nancy
so pretty! can't believe I haven't commented on this space before. it's so refreshing!
ReplyDelete