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Brown, Copper, Gold Anyone

15 years ago

Here is my tree in my sitting room. This room makes me feel so warm when I walk through it. The gold wall color appears pretty bright, but it is a nice warm gold color. Most of the ornaments are from the Dollar Tree or Hobby Lobby. The chair next to the tree was a salvage project. I bought it at an auction for $2.50. I refinished it and had it recovered. Thanks for looking.

Tis the season !!

Kim

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lynnencfan
15 years ago
It does have a very warm cozy look - makes me want to sit down with a cup of coffee or tea. The chair is wonderful - looks great. I looked at all your Christmas pictures. I love your beaded snowflakes - I do the beaded ones too but haven't done the hatpin ones yet - I also like your ribbon poinsettas - might have to try that idea during my 'spare time' - TFS .....

Lynne
luvstocraft
15 years ago
Your room does look very cozy, and that's quite a pretty winter view out the window. Luvs
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Bright199
15 years ago
I agree very warm beautiful room and decorations.
bonniee818
15 years ago
Beautiful colors & decorations! Enjoy the holiday season in your lovely home!
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donnawb
15 years ago
Yes it does look warm and cozy. Love the Santa and looking out at the snow looks lovely as long as you don't have to shovel it.
plainjane425
15 years ago
very pretty room, and decorations, and I agree very cozy too. I love your window valance and the snowflakes..goes great w/the snow outside!!
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Purplemoon
15 years ago
I love your big Santa, and the window decor, and the snow scene OUTside. LOL. I'd sure like to sit in that room and just feel all the Christmas coziness you've created.
VERY pretty.

hugs 'n Happy Holidays,
Karen
patty_cakes
15 years ago
Very pretty, CC! I used gold and bronze in my dining room and to decorate the stairway. I started collecting the bronze a couple of years ago with the after-Christmas sales~I had plenty of gold things! I sold my condo last Dec. and didn't decorate, so this was my first year to use it. The two metallics make for a very elegant look. ;o)
calicocat1967
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everyone. I love sitting in there on a bright sunny day with a good book.

Kim
flattie_2008
15 years ago
calicocat, nice! You now have my wheels turning with those snowflake ornaments on the window . . . hmmmm.
mary_ruth
15 years ago
Very nice, and the decorations fit your decor!

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