Kitchen and Living Room Combined Designs: spring cleaning

<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div>As you probably remember, we finally got furniture for our living room last Christmas.  I wanted to freshen up the cozy Winter decor to give way for Spring.   So, I started by removing our brown velvet pillow covers and replaced them with white linen.<div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"  style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrypoWQFp8xDTPUEiYSne5NzS_3ZPmHMZZvje332uYYTj7d7DQOn4JgCzsN7kGIIJKn-S_5bW7y9uNPv_stGhpMJA6k0y50uAHWH6uSzg_0ROLEp1yyfcEp-Js8oLsNfQuVbxIDDClus/s1600/IMG_0783.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460387632852982738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrypoWQFp8xDTPUEiYSne5NzS_3ZPmHMZZvje332uYYTj7d7DQOn4JgCzsN7kGIIJKn-S_5bW7y9uNPv_stGhpMJA6k0y50uAHWH6uSzg_0ROLEp1yyfcEp-Js8oLsNfQuVbxIDDClus/s400/IMG_0783.JPG" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px; " /></a></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTcURf5NiRGNklUNwtoRixk_OruAq9EARHLpGDazCLCHITPSAXx0ZLeqF1fsXcWwB7qAGeInzp4t4kkr4cd3_wAGOBcB5sqTuZZZn1OO7qI-IVvMlzBTW2r8mQl0PCDyGv9llsZw0Rwo/s1600/IMG_0779.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460387650377296098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJTcURf5NiRGNklUNwtoRixk_OruAq9EARHLpGDazCLCHITPSAXx0ZLeqF1fsXcWwB7qAGeInzp4t4kkr4cd3_wAGOBcB5sqTuZZZn1OO7qI-IVvMlzBTW2r8mQl0PCDyGv9llsZw0Rwo/s400/IMG_0779.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>Above : I updated the bookcase by removing the dark color books and adding touches of light blue - frames, and artwork.  I also added this pale blue pillow to brighten our leather chair.  </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOBl42VRLXBK6dVX9rDq1HNueSDb5aPN0PKgbrV2x7X1M9GEZv9PBI0L3F1iCph2l2n3dyLNtRr1dtxsQKTALRUnyW9UiRFMuhQvQh1fXSPe0kurBZh0CHYp8iZJEomB0_9VyO33hCJU/s1600/IMG_0782.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460387643631951394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAOBl42VRLXBK6dVX9rDq1HNueSDb5aPN0PKgbrV2x7X1M9GEZv9PBI0L3F1iCph2l2n3dyLNtRr1dtxsQKTALRUnyW9UiRFMuhQvQh1fXSPe0kurBZh0CHYp8iZJEomB0_9VyO33hCJU/s400/IMG_0782.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>I have a large bunch of blooming branches in the corner on our blanket chest and a light blue journal in the rattan basket on the coffee table.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS93MbD03kX-FfVr5_xfHzJEPJZW2nibD8BKAQ1sH3df7Ot3foNCWkwOx_8wSo0sOS6UYH1NiRdRl0MmtE55MgunXRvRQOoLXN1b-EAotIUZa4Ctt4Lj9P65E4Q8baSw-98D9MLOW37u4/s1600/IMG_0785.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460387625919437938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS93MbD03kX-FfVr5_xfHzJEPJZW2nibD8BKAQ1sH3df7Ot3foNCWkwOx_8wSo0sOS6UYH1NiRdRl0MmtE55MgunXRvRQOoLXN1b-EAotIUZa4Ctt4Lj9P65E4Q8baSw-98D9MLOW37u4/s400/IMG_0785.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>I love the white cable-knit pillow cover from pottery barn.<br /><div>Mr. is checking it out...</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0RCqyY2jPqU1xJXc8rXZx1T2UorEts14gDHyjDspvLmWOesVlyLgRpIbspaascbmddZ1yd8jcar9fmEY-2Km6PJvyekngMtNaA0D407iP2WI2GdM0UahXeNbXm99sBPmGBQspUakdZI/s1600/IMG_0786.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460387618136536546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0RCqyY2jPqU1xJXc8rXZx1T2UorEts14gDHyjDspvLmWOesVlyLgRpIbspaascbmddZ1yd8jcar9fmEY-2Km6PJvyekngMtNaA0D407iP2WI2GdM0UahXeNbXm99sBPmGBQspUakdZI/s400/IMG_0786.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /></div><div>This pie safe is displaying my new Napa Home & Garden pottery pieces from Red Cedar Country Gardens and some glass apothecary jars.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsjgsXGo2PtIXnpkUB3ti610h3XxHELpLb41RZ_kbQbLjyHulIGic4Md-f376t3di6UW5EjFdaTWLL836qx3svA_8elmiZfUHiGE5plMBmZrSmPnk7mRBiep6tEKgNct1fFtAGbIIh8s/s1600/IMG_0787.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460386886357135858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsjgsXGo2PtIXnpkUB3ti610h3XxHELpLb41RZ_kbQbLjyHulIGic4Md-f376t3di6UW5EjFdaTWLL836qx3svA_8elmiZfUHiGE5plMBmZrSmPnk7mRBiep6tEKgNct1fFtAGbIIh8s/s400/IMG_0787.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEjLS5KmQPG1Tu_gYsp_6P7dGOUl4pvBdsWrbk0-kbaYy-vGQ7Sv7t2KmnlQHGRmo34oPkc9vma3aevnwg3Vt9HCwmv798uUvhqNRnzkvR0ckPKAp968GTRwpseiBoBuJXQ3_Upiep1k/s1600/IMG_0789.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460386879549266290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggEjLS5KmQPG1Tu_gYsp_6P7dGOUl4pvBdsWrbk0-kbaYy-vGQ7Sv7t2KmnlQHGRmo34oPkc9vma3aevnwg3Vt9HCwmv798uUvhqNRnzkvR0ckPKAp968GTRwpseiBoBuJXQ3_Upiep1k/s400/IMG_0789.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Here are some botanical prints.  I like to display flowers and plants that actually grow on our property.  Top : Dogwood, Bottom : Peonies</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmHAu0tQAerSEzwZ50qoXVwUQZnsUKlPLtedkH_AC4g5h5JIuUDOCFAjg_Lt5jVZTp9qwOfA9ITBjgbj9dlwENdFzt-NSqspO1glfCF6JBEbEth2MeLkzfVGL5gqaqjfoACI05cr7Fug/s1600/IMG_0790.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460386864718749282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUmHAu0tQAerSEzwZ50qoXVwUQZnsUKlPLtedkH_AC4g5h5JIuUDOCFAjg_Lt5jVZTp9qwOfA9ITBjgbj9dlwENdFzt-NSqspO1glfCF6JBEbEth2MeLkzfVGL5gqaqjfoACI05cr7Fug/s400/IMG_0790.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><div>Here we have a magnolia.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRQT6DWfkvJ68zqBtnxmNuOzolW81xH3QP3w05rkQcfp9rf7Lqn_-NoQFyeOVU5fw_6iz6hUTFgc4TLTImmjTuilh1SQZ4s-kC2lAh5avVXvldZjdao6-cDs6yw5f38XVv6VmJkNhrSo/s1600/IMG_0791.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460386859723998658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoRQT6DWfkvJ68zqBtnxmNuOzolW81xH3QP3w05rkQcfp9rf7Lqn_-NoQFyeOVU5fw_6iz6hUTFgc4TLTImmjTuilh1SQZ4s-kC2lAh5avVXvldZjdao6-cDs6yw5f38XVv6VmJkNhrSo/s400/IMG_0791.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /></div><div>And here are my ferns down the hallway.</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImkGtXuNzWD3jtxWrVY8gs9YGbB0zhzvbv_7KMUlEyO4fswylxmyXOkyE61pVgdlK23d5vMo8sRIclyfD4A8Im49_Zp3wR_nH-EQlHPZ9IxJnpGFXV68kmU-dwvyWAeV6BVgKTwGYBoQ/s1600/IMG_0792.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5460386846390151666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhImkGtXuNzWD3jtxWrVY8gs9YGbB0zhzvbv_7KMUlEyO4fswylxmyXOkyE61pVgdlK23d5vMo8sRIclyfD4A8Im49_Zp3wR_nH-EQlHPZ9IxJnpGFXV68kmU-dwvyWAeV6BVgKTwGYBoQ/s400/IMG_0792.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /></div></div>

Home | The Living Room | Fresh Spring Update

As you probably remember, we finally got furniture for our living room last Christmas. I wanted to freshen up the cozy Winter decor to give...

I recently stumbled upon a great KC Blog, <a href="http://sunshineandwine.blogspot.com">"Sunshine & Wine"</a>.  Blogger Suzanne shares tips and tricks to decorating and keeping her first home.  Here is a list that she shared for spring cleaning... I'm going to check it off TODAY.  <div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); line-height: 20px; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22gsJrQeMVChus-YTivSg7Wm7XfnjERVUiGk-yC53GJ_KeARWH9DXepCxTZROtZxRGCAQv_4uqI1Fp7scFWqoqfSrQ-_a3QzKSlSjEY0-OTHVZ7RGhe8lwbX8xl5bmcK-A8yugQ7WyQOX/s1600-h/gc1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: rgb(76, 76, 76); text-decoration: underline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; "><img border="0" mt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg22gsJrQeMVChus-YTivSg7Wm7XfnjERVUiGk-yC53GJ_KeARWH9DXepCxTZROtZxRGCAQv_4uqI1Fp7scFWqoqfSrQ-_a3QzKSlSjEY0-OTHVZ7RGhe8lwbX8xl5bmcK-A8yugQ7WyQOX/s320/gc1.jpg" style="border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; border-top-style: solid; border-right-style: solid; border-bottom-style: solid; border-left-style: solid; border-top-color: rgb(179, 179, 179); border-right-color: rgb(179, 179, 179); border-bottom-color: rgb(179, 179, 179); border-left-color: rgb(179, 179, 179); " /></a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px; color: rgb(76, 76, 76); line-height: 20px; "><strong>Seasonal Cleaning List</strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>Kitchen:</strong><br /><br />__Empty and scrub down the inside of the fridge and freezer<br /><br />__Empty and clean inside of the utensil drawers<br /><br />__Scrub down the cupboard exteriors<br /><br />__Clean the stove hood filter and fridge condenser coil<br /><br />__Replace water filters in fridge, sink, coffeemaker, etc<br /><br />__Clean drain (baking soda, vinegar, cover, sit, then add boiling water to wash it<br /><br />down)<br /><br />__Shine sink (Bon Ami, then Windex)<br /><br />__Polish appliances and clean coffeemaker<br /><br />__Scrub tile grout<br /><br />__Clean out pantry and reorganize<br /><br />__Clean oven (use self-clean feature)<br /><br />__Clean microwave<br /><br />__Discard expired food<br /><br /><br /><strong>Bathroom:</strong><br /><br />__Launder shower curtain<br /><br />__Empty, weed, clean out and reorganize medicine cabinet<br /><br />__Shine sink<br /><br />__Scrub tile grout<br /><br />__Go through and discard old makeup and beauty supplies<br /><br />__Clean and wipe down walls next to sink<br /><br />__Use Draino on all sinks<br /><br /><br /><strong>Bedrooms:</strong><br /><br />__Strip the bed, flip the mattress, and vacuum<br /><br />__Launder mattress pad and dust ruffle<br /><br />__Launder pillows<br /><br />__Sort through wardrobe to donate unused clothes/accessories<br /><br />__Clean out from under the bed<br /><br />__Organize and purge from night table<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Living/All Areas:</strong><br /><br />__Wash inside of windows<br /><br />__Change HVAC filter<br /><br />__Flip sofa and chair cushions<br /><br />__Clean and scrub down baseboards and moulding<br /><br />__Wax floors if needed<br /><br />__Clean light switch covers<br /><br />__Disinfect all door handles<br /><br />__Launder/dry clean window treatments<br /><br />__Shampoo wall to wall carpeting and air-out area rugs<br /><br />__Dust and clean all light fixtures and ceiling fans<br /><br />__Clean fireplace and flu if necessary<br /><br />__Test/replace batteries in smoke alarms<br /><br /><br /><strong>Outdoor:</strong><br /><br />__Wash outside of windows with water and vinegar solution<br /><br />__Clean screens<br /><br />__Power wash porch areas<br /><br />__Clean out grill<br /><br />__Clean and store/bring out outdoor furniture and accessories<br /></span><div><br /></div></div></div>

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