The remit of the living room make over was simple
I wanted it to be cheerful, eclectic, less vintage and more me
I think I have ticked the brief even though the new carpet will have to wait
Just after I took these photos I let the dogs back in.
Dorothy remained stubbornly in the kitchen. Mary went up to her window seat in my bedroom and Winifred marched into the living room to give the new sofa a good once over.
Moments later I followed her to see if she had started to kick the new cushions around the room, but instead she just sat upright and beamed me a large very wide grin
Just beyond her, and situated right in the centre of my new Ikea rug
Was a huge and rather magnificent turd!
I wanted it to be cheerful, eclectic, less vintage and more me
I think I have ticked the brief even though the new carpet will have to wait
Just after I took these photos I let the dogs back in.
Dorothy remained stubbornly in the kitchen. Mary went up to her window seat in my bedroom and Winifred marched into the living room to give the new sofa a good once over.
Moments later I followed her to see if she had started to kick the new cushions around the room, but instead she just sat upright and beamed me a large very wide grin
Just beyond her, and situated right in the centre of my new Ikea rug
Was a huge and rather magnificent turd!
Oh dear! Is all I can say about that. Love how well the sofa fits in.
ReplyDeleteawwwwwww, winnie approves! dorothy will check it out in time.
ReplyDeleteWell, it was going to happen eventually. She just christened it sooner than expected, not wanting to be outdone by the others.
ReplyDeleteBut of course!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful room and turd.
ReplyDeleteThe new sofa looks splendid! Your cottage perfectly reflects your taste and sensibility. It's lovely.
ReplyDeleteWinnie... shaking my head. She had to make it hers!
keala settle This is me!
DeleteI rehabbed my living room too and had to remove all of my lovely throw rugs because cats! Peed on them all! Will put them back when they expire as they are all 16 years plus. Ruth in Oxnard Ca USA
ReplyDeleteJust keep washing them, that’s what I do
DeleteIt looks great! Love your color choices!
ReplyDeleteIt feels a happy room
DeleteThe sofa looks good there.
ReplyDeleteI’m glad you like it
DeleteWinifred is a stinker . . . (not on the new rug!)
ReplyDeleteLove your new sofa . . . cheers things up.
Inviting, warm, comfy!
I think Winifred needs a lecture!
You can’t teach an old dog ......
DeleteWhat a good dog she is, carefully avoiding soiling the new sofa. She deserves a reward. Such consideration. (Or... perhaps the turd was her concise review of the new arrangements).
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say, she’s a diva
DeleteAnd divs always have the last word
Only our furry friends tell it like it is. My cat throws up on my cream rugs. Never throws up on patterned ones. Looks good turd or no turd
ReplyDeleteYes the whole room has been given a real new look John - in my experience that sort of thing gives one a really good feeling. As for the turd - look on the bright side - at least you saw it before you stood on it.
ReplyDeleteYes I’m very proud of how it feels.....home
Deletei loved this story ! a few years ago i got a new rug from dunelm, the day it was delivered my son's then girlfriend brought her chihuahua puppy, Rambo, to meet me, he bit me then crapped on my rug!xx
ReplyDeleteAt least a chihuahua has tiny turds
DeleteHow on earth can a turd be described as "magnificent"? Turds are horrible, smelly things. Ask Mrs Trellis to give you a good talking to!
ReplyDeleteP.S. The new sofa looks smashing in your updated front room.
The size was magnificent
DeleteAs I said before, Love all your colors !
ReplyDeleteYour home is much more chic
DeleteI like the sofa better now that you have the cushions on it. Sorry about your new carpet. Bad doggie.
ReplyDeleteThe cushions took me an age to sort out , I’ve had to store12 others
DeleteI like it John-you made the right decision to go for modern-far more interesting.Winifred is happy-Bless her x
ReplyDeleteI’ve always liked mixing old and new
DeleteI am happy that all the chairs are nowmodern
Oh Winnie! Really! It's a good job your Dad loves you. John, the room looks fantastic x
ReplyDeleteIt had to be christened
DeleteLooking good!
ReplyDeleteHow's that for timing?!!
ReplyDeleteYour room looks so welcoming and homely and the new sofa fits in a treat. I expect it will soon be much-loved (and covered in dog hair!)
Oh I intend to keep this one as clean as possible
DeleteLove the new look nice and bright and more spacious, as for Winnie can't get mad at her I think because of her age and health problems she can't help it.
ReplyDeleteNot with that big toothy smile
DeleteThe room looks great shame about the turf , we have a dog that wets every night but thankfully we have tiles everywhere .
ReplyDeleteShe was making a point
DeleteWinnie had to add her own decorating touch! I love the couch! The whole room looks fresh, happy and welcoming!
ReplyDeleteThe remit was achieved x
DeleteThose who say dogs don't have expressions have never had a dog! You will be fighting them all for space on it soon...
ReplyDeleteOwning pets is non stop glamour. I've just discovered a big hole chewed in the back of our sofa cover where the cat decided to liberate a mouse. Arilx
ReplyDeleteThe price you pay lol
DeleteMight as well get it over with, eh? The room looks lovely.
ReplyDeleteIt had to happen. Poor Dorothy. I am still sympathising with her fearful sulks.
ReplyDeleteAnd your room looks very, very inviting.
It’s nine pm and she has not long climbed onto the couch to sleep
DeleteI imagine that Winifred did not want you to be anxious about when the first incident would occur, so she got there first and took care of it for you. You won't worry about it now.
ReplyDeleteBTW the room looks lovely, but who sits in the club chair beneath the stairs? Or is it one of the dog's designated chairs?
That’s my spare chair for guests ...if there is nothing else spare Winnie will go for it
DeleteThat looks very stylish. My daughter shampooed her carpets at the weekend, within minutes of finishing the task Buddy, her old dog, had left a poo and walked it through the flat.
ReplyDeleteThe room looks lovely, fresh and inviting.....
ReplyDeleteYou might consider the addition of a reed diffuser to add a nice smell to the air, just in case of future accidents!
Aldi do a really nice Pomegranate one or the Lime and Basil is good too, very like Jo Malone, but at a fraction of her prices!
Tess xx
I always have a lighted scented candle
DeleteAlso I have herbs in bowls at various hidden points
Doesn’t the new sofa look great! You’ve managed a relaxed but elegant look, with the mixture of old and new. The wall colour was an inspired choice. The less said about Winnie’s contribution to the decor the better!!
ReplyDeleteThank u Virginia x
DeleteI love the new look of your cottage. The sofa was an inspired choice as was the colour of the bookshelf. I like that you have pictures at sitting eye level next to the fireplace it all looks cosy and very inviting. Large negroni by the fireplace; be rude not too! And you gotta love a Winnie!
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland
It so feels like MY home
DeleteWonderful space, the first stain is always the most painful
ReplyDeleteBeautiful---eclectic and chic yet warm. The Ikea accent rug is lovely. That sofa doesn't look like it's long enough for napping tho?
ReplyDeleteAs for Winnie's gift, pee is so much worse.
It looks fantastic, I noticed the lovely light feeling of the new rug before you even mentioned it.
ReplyDeleteI have one particular chair that Harry has taken to marking. Pets!Can't live with em, don't wanna live without em
Winifred saw how pretty your living room looked, and thought to herself, "There's just one thing more that I could add to it", and she did. She thought she had done a great job of placing her decorative item.
ReplyDeleteYour newly painted bookcase looks great!
Thank you susie x
DeleteSeal of approval. :)
ReplyDeleteA very nice refresh and transformation. As for Winnie, she just had to give her opinion! Hopefully, this opinion is a one time shot.
ReplyDeleteIt all looks lovely! Your Fish cushion is very Lalanne. A pair of the Sardine cushions sold at auction recently for 72K euro, but I'm guessing if Winnie punishes yours in a fit of pique, you can laugh it off with a tra-la!
ReplyDeleteLooks terrific--I love the mix of old and new. Chic!
ReplyDeleteAs a book person, I'm always curious what books people have. If you ever want to share close-up photos of the books hidden in your lovely, newly painted cupboard, I'd love to see...
It was her way of saying she approved. If it's good enough to shit on.....
ReplyDeleteShe's 'only' letting you know that it's not yours, it's HERS. But apart from that minor irritation all looking cheery and welcoming, just like yourself.
ReplyDeleteBtw; at 3.30 A.M. today I had to clean up Bobby's 'stinkies' which he does in the bath every 2-3 days, so you're by no means alone - while conceding that a bath is rather easier to clean than a rug.
I think this is so funny. It's a bit like the first scratch you get on a new car, once it's done you don't worry so much anymore. The room looks lovely, homely but chic. love Ro xx
ReplyDeleteAh, communication — especially the nonverbal type!
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my world - except in my case it's cats. The room looks really pretty. You're doing a grand job.
ReplyDeleteWell done for resisting the temptation to post a picture of it.
ReplyDeleteI love this room!
ReplyDeleteSo cozy and homey...
XOXO
Oh dear god. Does that mean she likes it or doesn't like it? (She could be saying I'm so happy I could just shit.) Hope Dorothy forgives you for removing the old sofa now.
ReplyDeleteOnly last week I happily installed my new dining room rug. Next morning found 2 good sized blobs of regurgitated cat food on it.
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