New Furnishings Finally Arrived

February 28th the furniture arrived on a nice sunny afternoon and I was pinching myself as it happened!  It was only 15º that day and when the two young men popped out of the truck both Dan and I exclaimed immediately "you're wearing shorts?" (They were delivering from North Carolina) One of them had shorts and sneakers on with a light jacket.  He said yeah I know...don't tell my mom!!  Snicker snicker!  Love it!  Unfortunately I took no other pictures delivery day.  I was busy coordinating where they were to put things. 

Jumping ahead to now when I've finally gotten things the way I want.   

Personal note- Nearly 2 years ago an Aunt of mine passed away.  Little did we know she had created a trust about 20 years before and I was one of the recipients.  This cabinet was chosen as a commemorative item to remember both my aunt and uncle who was my father's brother.  They never had children and always played a special role in our family's life.  

They are forever in our hearts...

The stain does have some reddish tones but doesn't always photograph that way.

I'm still playing with it as to how to decorate it.

 The inside back of this unit is an antiqued mirror and there are two spotlights at the top.  

A couple of years ago I got the two chairs to go with my game table.  The game table just doesn't fit in this room any longer so I've eliminated it from the equation but chose to flank the sides of the display cabinet with the chairs.  They are handy for extra guests at the dining table so I won't be letting go of them.

 This is the new coffee table I chose.  I loved the design of it and it gives me a larger area to decorate.

 I spotted this elephant at a furniture store back in January.  We went back recently and it was still there.  The manager offered an on the spot discount so it came home with me!  They conveniently scratched off  part of the labeling so I don't know the manufacturer.

 

I've had these brass candlesticks for at least 15 years and they always seem to fit in my decorating.  The brass art sphere was a find at TJMaxx a while back and ended up coordinating with my candlesticks nicely.

The old wing back recliners are a little tired but for now they'll stay.

 These bronze storks have been with me since the last year that Bombay home furnishings was in business in the US which I think was 2007.  I've been using a touch of Asian influence in this room and these fit in well with that kind of decorating.

 The mantel is the same. 

 This end table is big and I had to push it back further to fit in better and I brought the lamp forward which helped make it work.  

I'm in love with these white lamps.  They offered just enough of a modern touch and I love their overall design.

 The wood end tables are lovely.  They are what delayed delivery of my order because the company that makes them takes a lot longer than most.  Good things come to those who wait- right?

 I adore this lamp.  I took one of my little green vases that sit below the tv and set it there. I like the shape with the lamp.

I haven't elected to put anything on the bottom shelf of these end tables.  I'll be keeping my eyes open whenever I'm shopping for something interesting to set on there or they'll stay empty. For now I like the clean open look!

Notice the curves of the bottoms of both pieces.  I felt they complimented each other when I found them.

So finally the new furnishings arrived and I'm a happy lady!

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