Update on New House Living Room

We've always enjoyed having a more separate Formal Living Room; giving us a place to relax in the evenings after Hubby comes home from work. After the kiddos left home, we found ourselves having dinner with a lap tray while watching TV. It's just always been our time to relax and unwind.

Hubby likes the peace and quiet of a separate space away from the kitchen and my TV, so he heads to the LR. We didn't have that space at our previous house, but we're back to our old way of doing things. At our previous place he used headphones for his TV before dinner. He couldn't hear me and I couldn't hear him... win-win.

On our last load with the movers (4 smallish loads) we brought over our two chairs and the TV armoire. We had been living like squatters on an old homestead at the other house. (It was depressing)  Once we did that and moved the bedroom furniture we were official.

Since our weekends are being spent working at the old place, we haven't had a chance to hang our wall art. You can see from a few photos that we're stashing pieces behind chairs and in corners till we get some free time. It's probably been for the best since it's given me a chance to think about what I want to use where.

We don't really have a lot of wall space here at the new place, which seems kind of strange. I've promised myself that I don't have to use something on each and every available space. I want to keep things a little less cluttered. Don't know if that will happen.

If you notice the little footstools around the house we use them for "feline assists" which means for old cats that can't jump anymore. Our little gal with diabetes needs some help getting to her sofa spots. She comes into the LR about 6 and stakes her claim, then spends time on our laps after dinner for a little lovin' and pets.

The TV armoire fits nicely angled in the corner so it's easy viewing for both of us. 

I retired my wing back chair to the Master Bedroom again, and took over the leather recliner. I'm not tall enough to get the traction to cause the recliner to push back easily, so I'm using my leather ottoman. It's more of an oxblood color instead of brown, but still works together. Plus it's really comfortable.

I keep a heathered brown Pendleton blanket on the seat and back for more comfort and warmth. 

I still have my leopard pillows out, but as soon as it's a little warmer I'll go lighter. I really love them so I keep them out as long as I can. Maybe Easter would be a good time, since flowers and rabbits really don't go with leopard very well.

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