Living Room UpDate

It's been a while since I've taken any photos inside the Heil House. . .partly because we are still working on it. . .little by little. . .and things will change with time. . .But, then I thought it might be good to continue to share as we go along, so that you can see the process. . .at least some of it. . .if I can remember to grab my camera. . .

What I do know for sure is that these 18th century repo tea boxes will definitely remain. . .They hide magazines, books, BJs toys, and other items. . .and I love them. . .In fact, the living room is full of hiding places. . .I like the look of a colonial store, with lots of barrels, wooden boxes and baskets. . .and they can be utilized as extra storage. . .

Barrel Purchased at St. Mary's Antique Mall

I like shelves of crocks and jugs. . .burlap bags filled with supplies. . .

Crock Shelves & Bag from Our Farm, Chair Purchased at Goodwill

Sofa Purchased on Ebay

Nothing will change much in the future that you see in the above photo. . .but the rest of the room has a special surprise coming in the next few months. . .Whitehouse Creations in Bernie, MO will be custom building a whole wall of primitive cabinets opposite the sitting area. . .If you've never seen their work and you love primitives, you need to grab a cup of tea and follow the link above. . .to view lots of photos of their unique style. . .

Tea Boxes Purchased at Sassafras Creek Originals

Our living room style is pretty much a simplified version of colonial and primitive. . .without too much fuss and clutter. . .

Woven Wool Rug Purchased at Overstock.com

And. . .the most important thing is. . .BJ has given us his two paws up approval. . .He thinks we bought the rug for him. . .We like to make him happy. . .