Decorating Obsessed

The great rug debate

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

I need a new rug for the family room. And yes, need is actually the correct word.
The shag rug is probably a health hazard. The shag is a little too perfect at hiding messes, so it's time to move on.
Here's my family room...

And here's the 3 rugs I'm eying...
Ikea's Stockholm's rug ($199):

Alexa Chevrom Vibe Zebra...

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Garage sale goodies

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

When the people down the street had a garage sale, and I saw these:

I knew it was a must. Sure, they're pink now – but they'll be fabulous once painted. The lady said she got them in the 60s or 70s from a retail store that was closing. I can totally picture them once in an old school toy store. And better yet, I...

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Summer fixes

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

Well, it's not an exciting photo, but with the money we just dropped on a new a/c, there's no way it wasn't going to get photographed.

Another issue we have each summer is Chip's allergies. Westies are itchy dogs by nature, but this year his itching and fur biting hit a new level that the Benadryl wouldn't cure....

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Backyard (June)

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

My backyard landscape is growing strong:

I love how huge the asiatic lilies I planted last year are:

As for my other poor yucca, it decided to grow crooked, which was fine until the blooms weighed it down:

I'm excited that my outdoor tasks are done for the year. I scratched the climbing roses plan off my list, for...

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2 dresser flips

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

So, it just occurred to me that I never posted either of these reveals. I want to post them together, because I only get to keep one, and well, decisions are hard.
(Please forgive my terrible pictures. I've been under the weather, and the thought of retaking and/or staging photos is not an appealing one).
Dresser...

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It's getting hot in here...

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

Sorry, for the break – I've been grouchy (you are welcome to picture me stealing Oscar's trash can here).
What should have been a simple "freon refill for our air conditioner" visit, turned into a "you'll be lucky if your air conditioner lasts through the summer" visit. Yay. I told Brent there was no way we were...

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A Tale of 5 Sofas

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

The 6-week journey of 5 sofas for the man cave is now over.
It was a long, brutal process, but it's over now. The issue was the landing going down into the basement – nothing would fit in the space.
Our sectional arrived the day of the wine-party (nothing like cutting it close), and it took 45 minutes (and one...

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White wine-tasting party

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

I can safely say that my mom's birthday party was a success. As you'll be able to see from the photos, I kept it a similar format to the beer-tasting party – after all, if it ain't broke...
My reasoning for sticking with white wines was a simple one –
my mom + wine = spillage.
Well that, and that my mom prefers...

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Eeeek!

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

Today is a super exciting day for me – I was featured on my favorite blog.


For anyone stopping in from HWTM, you can view my beer-tasting party here and the paper package I offer here.

Thanks!
Ashley
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What' I've been up to...

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

Getting ready for this weekend's wine party.
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