tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post2597271906188637519..comments2024-03-28T04:17:20.834-07:00Comments on The Daily Connoisseur: How to Live Well- The Living RoomThe Daily Connoisseurhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-45825238058932664162010-04-14T01:15:07.114-07:002010-04-14T01:15:07.114-07:00I am living somewhere quite small at the moment bu...I am living somewhere quite small at the moment but my last living room was perfect- it overlooked a huge green park and had enormous windows. I think it's nice to have the TV as not the whole focus of the room and I agree about having some books and magazines- if everything is too neat people can't relax and things like that help to give character.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459305021803770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-84821345839970320852010-04-13T19:53:24.895-07:002010-04-13T19:53:24.895-07:00Thank you everyone for your comments- I love readi...Thank you everyone for your comments- I love reading about your houses. It seems that a lot of us like to decorate the 'big things' in neutral colors and add pops of color with accessories. It is the safe thing to do (although safe can be boring) but I have lived in my home for over four years now and haven't tired of the color palate yet... it soothes me! Thank you again for sharing all of the details of your homes... your comments are making me really enjoy this series! More to come... xoThe Daily Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843902889491327636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-60417717583163673422010-04-10T15:17:02.352-07:002010-04-10T15:17:02.352-07:00glad to join your great adventures...lovely blog!....glad to join your great adventures...lovely blog!...maryannMary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00224160367841697405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-12823980921349609912010-04-10T14:24:28.959-07:002010-04-10T14:24:28.959-07:00Did we talk about my living room before? It refle...Did we talk about my living room before? It reflects a lot of what our "living" is like: a music corner/alcove (the piano, a couple of music stands, music on shelves and in sorting bins, a few instruments); a place for conversation/book reading (with one thing you'll find in almost every room of the house, books), something with family history (in this case, it's coffee and end tables made by my grandfather), and life (plants). <br /><br />Also important here, for life with children--at least life with children in our family: this is the one room I try to make absolutely sure is free of clutter. Flat surfaces tend to collect things in a home of readers/collectors, but it is nice to have a respite zone. Even if you have to make the LR also be a playspace, you can contain toys in attractive objects (baskets, cool old trunks, stylish modern shelves w/doors). In fact, in the old house, one corner had a child-size table + chairs and an easel. It all came together just fine.ScentScelfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12264276265890227820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-86431782902889710742010-04-10T12:41:46.048-07:002010-04-10T12:41:46.048-07:00Aw Gatsby is adorable! I really like the neutral c...Aw Gatsby is adorable! I really like the neutral colour palette you've chosen in your rooms, like you said it makes it easier to update soft furnishings like cushions and throws if you get bored or need a hint of colour.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-88293755706672829992010-04-10T08:35:32.010-07:002010-04-10T08:35:32.010-07:00I agree with everyone about choosing neutral color...I agree with everyone about choosing neutral colors. They are so soothing. I definitely need more pillows in my living room. <br /><br />Thank you for giving us a glimpse into your home!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404639456898116918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-13437946882403235092010-04-09T00:09:54.510-07:002010-04-09T00:09:54.510-07:00I love your idea of neutral colors for big pieces ...I love your idea of neutral colors for big pieces of decoration. I totally agree it's easy to add colors later on or even change them up with a few small pieces.<br /><br />BTW Gatsby is so cute.Uxille https://www.blogger.com/profile/00897896821295493255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-20430623306123458832010-04-08T22:46:53.732-07:002010-04-08T22:46:53.732-07:00Gatsby looks so comfortable there! Our loungeroom ...Gatsby looks so comfortable there! Our loungeroom is very small and all brick. We have floor to ceiling bookcases with thousands of books. White lace curtains and floorboards. Even though it is small it is a very relaxing room. Although the books need a good cull. I love reading about your house! xxJosephine Tale Peddlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16431330956687490112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-89979254284255277772010-04-08T18:40:34.802-07:002010-04-08T18:40:34.802-07:00Gatsby said the sofa isn't too small at all - ...Gatsby said the sofa isn't too small at all - it's just the perfect size for him, even when he stretches right out!<br /><br />We have two tiny (and very elderly) sofas as well. When we buy a house I have sumptuous oversize sofas at the top of my wish list. I covet the one in Frasier Crane's house (said to be based on Coco Chanel's which is very similar).<br /><br />I second 'candles'. I light at least one every night, even in summer when it's still bright quite late. We don't have a fireplace though and you do so you already have your living flame.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08911227811426666568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-55362425439231855692010-04-08T18:22:09.827-07:002010-04-08T18:22:09.827-07:00I love a comfy living room. I'm still working...I love a comfy living room. I'm still working on getting mine the way I want it, but it's coming along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-35174037060821318742010-04-08T15:38:35.815-07:002010-04-08T15:38:35.815-07:00I love your list. The only thing I would add is f...I love your list. The only thing I would add is fresh flowers or a candle. I also think dimmers add so much atmosphere. I would love to see more pics of your home.<br /><br />My house is very neutral and to me that means soothing. I think you would like it.<br /><br />Yesterday I was invited to a tea party that I also think you would truly have loved. It was done on a budget and yet it was so beautiful. It's my current post up, you're invited to see for yourself!<br /><br />~janetthe gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7682312585713348709.post-22140619673137179142010-04-08T14:24:15.968-07:002010-04-08T14:24:15.968-07:00My living room is being painted a new color as we ...My living room is being painted a new color as we speak. I'll do a post on it when it's done.<br /><br />The biggest thing I lack is a rug. I am waiting to buy a nice one and so it will be awhile!CashmereLibrarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729843454611380586noreply@blogger.com