House Tour - Living Room

It's Friday!
And I'm excited because my mom is coming to visit us on Monday.
Two years ago was her last visit (I miss my family so much) and I'm so happy that her health allowed her to come this year for Halloween. She loves to come and see the kids have fun on Halloween night. It is something truly American and the imitations in Germany don't do it justice.
My mom had an aneurysm in her head which was the reason for her not being able to come. It was a very scary time and after having it coiled in the hospital I pray that she is able to move on now.

On a lighter note, I wanted to continue with my house tour.
Today I have some photos of our (work in progress) living room. I'm still trying to improve my photography and the lighting isn't what I would like it to be in every picture. I'm really trying to get better at this.

For 2 years now I have been checking Craigslist daily to find a new coffee table. I'm so determined to find a deal. I was so angry when somebody posted the perfect table while I was in Germany...
go figure. I will have to blog about this next time. And like I said in my last house tour post: people tell me all the time that I should place the Union Jack rug the other way, but there is an air vent on the floor which makes it impossible. I could stage it for the picture because nobody would ever know but I don't feel like pretending. That's just the way it is and I'm fine with it.

I do miss our old fussy wool area rug that I moved to the attic for a while,
but this indoor/outdoor rug is so much easier to clean.

You can see a post about my desk project here and my curtains here.

I love old pocket watches which I keep on top of my desk. 
I have my grandfather's and great-grandfather's pocket watch. 
The watch in the front was my wedding gift from me for my husband.
I had it engraved with the phrase:
"When you love someone all your saved up wishes start coming out." (Elizabeth Bowen)

This old treasure was my grandmother's engagement present from my grandfather in 1930. 
I think it is such a beautiful piece. 

This Ikea Expedit book case houses some kids toys, kids books and some of my books and magazines. It's not beautifully staged because it is a very functional shelve and gets used a lot.
I don't want the kids to feel like they can't touch it.

My favorite large painted cuckoo clock. I love it! Click here to read more.

One of my earlier projects is this DIY room divider. I still have to write a post about it.  I placed it next to the couch to close off the stair case a little. It feels cozier this way. Who wants to sit next to a black hole? I have been looking for a fabric for the reverse side of it but haven't found anything affordable that matches. I even took a trip to NYC but didn't find anything. I like the idea of being able to turn it around and try out a different feel once in a while. And guess what? I keep a little hand vacuum hidden behind it that I can use to clean the steps with.

And I LOVE orchids. I can't get enough of them. Click here if you want to see my silhouette projects.

I have to still share more of my dining room, kitchen and basement with you.
I wish you all a great weekend.

Talk to you on Monday.