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Sunday, August 16, 2020

Late Summer Changes in the Family Room


I was walking out of Hobby Lobby a few days ago,   and the young man walking near me was carrying a gorgeous cow pic.   I looked at him and  told him that I thought his picture was pretty.    He smiled and said  "I bought it for my mom,   do you think she'll like it"....and I said "She will LOVE it"   I thought about that picture for several days and finally went back to HL and picked up one for myself. 
I hadn't changed the wall decor on each side of the fireplace in several years,  so I decided to hang it on the left side of the fireplace.


I already had a cow picture hanging over the sofa that was the same size as the one I had just purchased,   so I took it down and hung it on the other side of the fireplace.


I love the new look!


I didn't like the way the table lamps looked with the new wall art,  so I moved them to another room.   The wall art that was there before found a new home in a spare bedroom....can't wait to share how it looks there!


I placed a dandelion floral design on the table under the picture......




I didn't make any changes to the fireplace mantel since I plan to decorate it for fall in a couple of weeks.


I bought the cow picture on the other side of the fireplace a few months ago on Amazon.


I created a white mum floral design on the side table under my cow print.    H sits in the recliner by this side table,   so I put a little sign on the table to remind him that "I'll love him til the cows come home"....lol!




Here's how the picture looked over the sofa.....now I have a blank space there!     I think I'll design a pretty fall wreath to hang it it's place.


I always enjoy your visits so much,   please come back again soon!




 




12 comments:

  1. Penny, I love cows! That cow picture is wonderful and looks great in your home!
    Have a happy Sunday!
    Nancy

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  2. You found the perfect place for your new painting.
    I love all of the white!

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  3. Hi Penny, such a sweet story about the man buying the picture for his mom. Jane

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  4. Penny, Love the change by the fireplace. Cows are such sweet creatures. I saw a gorgeous big brown Swiss milk cow Saturday by herself with some horses. Here I am a very mature woman wanting to go back and pet that sweet cow. I love the way you decorate and bring back wonderful memories.
    I was talking to a friend yesterday and she said the younger generation isn't buy the old stuff that we appreciate. I said well maybe they weren't taught to appreciate the past. Schools sure don't teach them anything about the past and how hard our parents had earning a living. The older people knew how hard a dollar was to come by. When they could afford a treasure it meant something to them for their entire lives.
    Thanks for sharing all you wonderful treasures.
    God Bless.
    Leona

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  5. Penny, I love your new picture not only do I love cow pics, I gravitate to black and white. I think a wreath over the sofa will be perfect. Have a wonderful day.

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  6. The lace bunting is so elegant ! Penny, We'd love if you could join Meraki Linky Party.
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    Naush

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  7. Honestly this made me smile so much, it is sooo pretty

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  8. Lovely updates! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  9. Such a pretty space, but I'm very partial to cows! Thank you for sharing at Embracing Home and Family! I hope you come back this Friday!

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  10. I love all of this so much Penny - especially your doily banner! Thanks so much for sharing it at Farmhouse Friday!

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  11. Penny,
    I LOVE the doily banner or hanging on a line in front of the fire place!! Super cute!!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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