So this blog post is basically covering two things today! The fact is, it’s my 5 year ‘blogiversary’ this month and I’ve never once done anything in particular to celebrate on any of the anniversaries of creating Swoon Worthy so I figured after 5 years, it was probably time to acknowledge the milestone!
But I can’t do a blog post without some pretty pictures, can I? So I thought I’d take the opportunity to share what the living room now looks like after swapping out the white one that was in here with the gold one that was in the dining room.
You can see the new look in the dining room here.
So first up, the pictures – but please please do read to the bottom of the post because I have something very important to tell you about!
Here’s what it’s looking like now…
As soon as I put it in here, I knew I loved it.
The white mirror was always so soft and subtle but this one sort of commands attention and well, I like my interiors to make a bit of a statement. It feels fresh and different which makes me happy and staves off my DADD (Decorator’s Attention Deficit Disorder) for a little while.
I’ve been making little changes to this room over the last few months and I have to say I’m really liking it. It’s one of the only rooms now that I don’t sit in and come up with a list as long as my arm of things I would like to do to change it which is rare around here. The only thing I’d like to swap at some point is the chandelier but I’m not giving it stabby eyes like I was when I finally replacedΒ my kitchen lighting so it can stay for a little while longer until I find the perfect piece. Same goes for the wallpapered chest of drawers – I do want something a little more substantial in that corner eventually but for now, I’m happy with it.
The nicest thing is that I didn’t actually spend a ridiculous amount of money to give it a fresh new look. Aside from a single roll of wallpaper and an Ikea curtain hack, I just shifted around my accessories. It’s so easy to refresh a room simply by shopping your own house.
So now that you’ve seen the result of the Great Mirror Swap Out, I thought I’d hand things over to you.
Yes, to celebrate 5 years of Swoon Worthy and after chatting into the ether that is the internet for all that time, I thought I’d ask YOU what you want to know about me. I want you to ASK ME ANYTHING.
And when I say anything? I mean EH-NEH-THIN-GAH. (yes that’s a quote from Anchorman so you have to say it like that in your head although I promise I won’t call you a smelly pirate hooker when I respond.)
So really, itΒ doesn’t matter if it’s frivolous or serious, profound or funny, just tell me what you want to know. So if you want to know how I ended up living in the UK or if I ever feel discouraged blogging or if I have a secret for how I tackle a decorating task or hell, what kind of conditioner I use, then hit me up.
And in a post later this month, I’ll respond to all your questions as best I can – possibly via video format!! Holy crapballs, I can’t even believe I’m going to do that but wouldn’t that be fun?
So… what you waiting for? Let me know what you think of the mirror swap and plus don’t forget to leave your questions in the comment box below! :D
Looks fantastic!
Thanks so much! xxx
What an awesome difference just swapping the two mirrors made! I love them in their new positions!
My Q’s:
How did you end up living in the UK?
What prompted you to start your blog?
What has been your absolute favorite blog post?
Are you a vampire? … Because you look so incredibly youthful! :)
Thank you! And yay! Good questions! The vampire thing though – LOL! Dammit you figured out my secret!! xxx
bwahahha! I am just cracking up at ^^^ Brynnes’ vampire comment! You are very youthful ;) Congrats on 5 years! That is a huge milestone. I just want to pin everything you post. Your living room is STUNNING! XO
Hahaha!! Me and Jared Leto go way WAY back ;)
Thank you darling!! xxx
OK here goes
How do you find decorating your fairly standard (in size not style!)semi, compared to the more open plan, larger (dare I say) more boxy American houses? Do you have a preference? Is there anything you miss about living in the USA and styling houses/apartments back there?
My house is also in south Manchester and is nearly identical to yours. I’ve even got a grey, lighter front room and a dark blue dining room at the back. Weird huh, and I swear I didn’t copy…
And
What do you think the world of interiors and styling is missing right now? By that I mean when you read blogs and look at what others are doing, do you think ‘I wish someone would write about x’ or ‘We seem to be doing a lot of x at the moment, I want to read about y instead?’ I’m just curious as there are a lot of followers out there and not many leaders (and yes I think you are a leader!)
Thanks for doing this, I look forward to watching the video!
Oh great questions! Thank you!! And that’s too funny about your living/dining room colours – I guess the light really dictates the room colours around here :D
And thank you so much, you are too sweet! xxx
First, yes the mirror swap is brilliant and I too have DADD! I already asked you so many questions about your cosmetics (yes it’s me) but I’ve always wondered do you have a British accent?
It’s a REAL AFFLICTION!! lol Great question, guess you’ll find out as soon as I open my mouth ;) xxx
Hiya Kimberly, what i love most about your living room is, you can see how its evolved over time, the mirror looks pertect there.
Q if you were stranded on a desert island what 3 things would you like to have with you. Xxx
Aww thanks so much and yes, it’s such a big difference to what it looked like even a couple of years ago!
Great question – thank you!! :D Have a lovely weekend Pauline :) xxx
Before I become obnoxious and ask you questions please know I LOVE your home. The living room with perfect wallpaper and that couch is to die for. The dining room with such simple changes is now even more pulled together. My first question though concerning the dining room is the decision to put the tv in there. Thoughts? And a comment on the carved skull while beautiful, and it works in that placement, would prevent me from eating beef at the table. Just saying.
Did you use a special treatment to achieve the high gloss on your doors?
How did you achieve the fireplace logs?
How do you handle the cats scratching the furniture? I have 3 and my house is in shreds. I must get me a Bengal though. Meisha is beautiful.
Thank you. I look forward to your replies!
Nadine
I see why you put the gold starburst in the living room — it’s perfect there on the chimneypiece.
I love it when a little change within the house results in such a difference, both rooms feel new again as you walk in :-)
Woohoo on your 5 years! Hmm, ANY questions? Ok.
– If you were an icecream, what flavour would you be and why?
– If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d buy?
– Do you have any silly/quirky/unwanted habits?
– If someone made a movie of your life, who would play you?
– What makes your world go round?
Looking foward to getting to know you a little better ;-)
xxx
It just goes to prove that even a small change can make a huge difference.
– I’d also like to know how you ended up living in the UK.
– Do you intend to stay here forever(hope so!)?
– Presumably you must be an Anglophile – what is it you like (or dislike!) about Brits/our values/our way of life?
Can’t wait to hear your thoughts. x
No matter what area of design you work in, the ability to work with color and pattern is an essential tool of any designer.
nice mirror!