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December 5, 2015

Our Two Story Living Room Reveal

Our living room is two stories so that totally merits a second living room post, right?!?  Several weeks ago I shared “My Dream Living Room” which focused mainly on the fireplace wall in the living room.  It also featured artwork over our fireplace instead of a huge, black eye sore.  Otherwise known as a television.  As you may remember from my Mantle Wars post from September, we have a war going on in our home.  Mark and I rarely, if ever, have design wars but for the last two years we’ve had one continuous battle.  Okay, I might be exaggerating just a tad.  We haven’t actually had any knock down, drag out fights over it but I just make it known that I wish we could find a new home for our television.  And I might be planning our entire living space in our new home around putting the tv somewhere else.  My brain thinks in photography terms.   I can’t help it but I literally design around the “big picture”.  No pun intended.

Anyways, today’s post focuses on the other side of our living room.  And to be quite honest, you want to know the real reason I photographed it separately?  Because our home is so open that the other side of our living room opens up to lots of other rooms.  Which means I’d have to clean.  And that day, I just didn’t feel like doing all that jazz.

BEFORE

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THE PROCESS

I might go really far and say that this is actually one of my favorite room reveals ever.  Three things that I really focus on when I design a space are on full display in this room: scale, color and the element of surprise.  First, scale…  I truly think that scale is one of the most neglected elements of design.  Or maybe misused or misunderstood is a better term.  A room with a lot of little things looks busy and no matter how amazing each element may be, they’ll all get lost in translation.  My advice: GO BIG.  Obviously going big is key in a large room but you can even make it work and make it amazing in a smaller space as well!  For our living room, I chose a 4′ tall chandelier to really create a stunning showpiece that accentuates the room as well as the ceiling.  I also did a large area rug, a huge sectional and other large elements in the room.  Second… color.  You all know that I love color but I also really really love when I can make it work and flow into multiple areas of a home.  Although no room “matches”, they all flow with the help of central design elements.  Finally… the element of surprise.  This one just might surprise you!  One thing that I literally love MOST about designing a room is adding those unexpected elements that keep you wanting more.  That make you want to peek around every corner.  The things that make you say “WOW!”  For this space, there are so so many elements of surprise… the two wallpapered side walls, the whimsical artwork hanging 15′ high, the wallpapered hallway that peeks down from the upstairs hallway, the bright teal butler’s pantry, the black coffered ceiling, the wallpapered bookshelves.  See what I mean?  So here’s grand tour numero deux!

AFTER

SHOP OUR LIVING ROOM:

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SHOP OUR LIVING ROOM:

Source List:

Wall Color- Ponder by Sherwin Williams

Ceiling Color- Minute Mauve by Sherwin Williams

Trim Color- Downy by Sherwin Williams

Door & Coffered Ceiling Color- Custom Mix of 1/2 Stunning Shade 1/2 Darkroom by Sherwin Williams

Sectional- Macy’s

Bookcase Wallpaper- Spoonflower

Bookshelf Decor- HomeGoods

Black/Gold Mirror- Bombay Company

Seahorse Lamps, Small Topiaries, Gold Deer, Throws & Wood Candleholders – HomeGoods

XOXO, Brittany Hayes

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  1. Angela Bracewell says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:14 am

    MY FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MOVIE IS MIRACLE ON 34th STREET. IT IS A RECENT TRADITION TO WATCH AS A FAMILY.

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  2. Amy Gutowski says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:30 am

    My favorite movie right now is Elf. I LOVE Will Ferrell and nothing is better than a great laugh!

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  3. Misty says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:31 am

    A Christmas Story!

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  4. Carissa G says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:50 am

    A Muppets Christmas Carol!
    When my sisters and I were youngsters we’d watch it every year. Now that we all live in our own homes we all have our own copies and call eachother when we watch it (mainly so we can sing together!) haha.

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  5. Bernadette Chavez says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:54 am

    My Favorite movie is, A Christmas Story
    Love sitting down with my Husband ( empty nesters) with a bowl of popcorn, cozy Blanket after the house is all Decorated for Christmas and watching this movie.
    My idea of a Friday night…

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  6. Lucy says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Would LOVE this! I have a large living room with 20′ ceilings and need something desperately for a large, blank area.

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  7. jennifer says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:02 am

    it’s a 15+ year tradition my hubbie & I watch Christmas vacation while wrapping the last of the gifts. may not be my FAVORITE movie, but it’s high on the list due to the meaning behind it for me! happy holidays everyone!!!!!

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  8. Barbie Burns says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:07 am

    The Christmas Story

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  9. Chrystal says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:16 am

    Elf….. No matter how many times we watch it as a family …..We laugh and giggle and the stress of the season melts away. 🙂

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  10. Ashli says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:35 am

    A Christmas carol and I’m supporting the arts and going to see the play tonight 🙂

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  11. Jennifer K Crewell says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:36 am

    I love A Christmas Story and also love the old school Rudolph movies I grew up on!

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  12. Janet says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I love all Christmas movies. My favorite are all that I enjoy the decorations. “The holiday” I believe gave me the love for the rustic cottage Style

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  13. Marianne says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Home alone!

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  14. Trista says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Rudolph the red nosed reindeer

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  15. Toni says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Elf is probably my favorite! Thank you for the opportunity to win some great goodies!

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  16. Mykaela says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:40 am

    The Grinch (with Jim Carrey) is a tradition in my family, we watch it together every year while decorating the tree! I love it because it’s funny, FULL of Christmas, and heart warming all at the same time. And reminds us that Christmas is about giving.

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  17. Danielle Glose says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:43 am

    It’s a Wonderful Life- it’s a classic! The end gets me every time!

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  18. Deborah Hanna says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:46 am

    A Christmas Story!

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  19. Jennifer Creviston says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    When I was a child I always looked forward to Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. As an adult, though…. I love The Polar Express.

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  20. Katie Schjott says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    We absolutely adore the movie Miracle on 34th Street.
    We want to implement core values into our littles who are Four, Two and a half and ten months. This movie brings back hope during Christmas, love towards others and second chances.

    LOVE this sweet Movie!
    Merry Christmas, Gals!

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  21. Casey says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    Christmas Vacation!!! I grew up watching this with family on Christmas Eve! Still laugh as much as I did 20 years ago!! 🙂

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  22. Morgan Graham says

    December 5, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    My favorite is probably Santa Claus with Tim Allen. I like Christmas with the Kranks and Elf especially when I need a good laugh!

    Love the chandelier, the two globe chandeliers behind your couch, and the gold floral wallpaper!

    How long have you had this house and it taken you to make your house look this amazing?

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  23. CANDACE WOLFENBARGER says

    December 5, 2015 at 1:03 pm

    Home Alone is my favorite Christmas movie! It was the very first movie I ever saw in the movie theater and I was as much in awe of his house then as I am the homes you display on the blog! I was terrified for Kevin and so relieved when he was reunited with his family! Still a great watch after all these years. 🙂

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  24. Ashley says

    December 5, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I love Elf and The Christmas Story. I love all of the elements of your living room! The wallpaper with the blue accents and that chandelier! Nice work 🙂

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  25. Andrea Elkins says

    December 5, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    My most favorite Christmas movie that I must watch every year is national lampoons Christmas Vacation! It’s a family favorite every holiday!

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  26. Jordana Green Fransen says

    December 5, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    My favorite movie is Prancer! My kids adore it as well 🙂 o love your 2 story ceilings and the way you incorporate color. Absolutely stunning!

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  27. Rebecca says

    December 5, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    ‘Love Actually’ – I don’t think it was meant to be a Christmas film but we always watch it during the holidays! Multiple times if I’m lucky!!

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  28. Mindy S says

    December 5, 2015 at 4:04 pm

    Home Alone! Love watching it with my family during the holidays. It brings back so many childhood memories.

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  29. Renee says

    December 5, 2015 at 4:15 pm

    Love the Mickey cartoon Christmas. It’s short and probably not even technically a movie, but the scene w/Tiny Tim’s little crutch in the graveyard……ahhhhh! It breaks my heart every time! (And thankfully it’s just a dream sequence!

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  30. Will says

    December 5, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    National Lampoons Christmas Vacation hands down! I think I have the entire movie memorized!

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  31. kimberly says

    December 5, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    A Christmas Story 🙂

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  32. Carly Brooke says

    December 5, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    Elf, because it makes my kids giggle :). Love your living room!!

    Reply
  33. Taylor says

    December 5, 2015 at 5:46 pm

    My favourite Christmas movie us called “A Christmas MIRACLE” IT CAME out in the early 89 s when I was a kid and I watch it every year with my dad!

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  34. Meagan R says

    December 5, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    Christmas Vacation!!!

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  35. Angie Franklin says

    December 5, 2015 at 6:57 pm

    National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

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  36. MARINA says

    December 5, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    My favorite movie is A Christmas Story! It’s just such a classic fun movie!! I remember watching it as a child with my siblings and now my husband and I watch it with our children. I love creating new memories with my children and tying in the things I love.

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  37. Brook says

    December 5, 2015 at 8:07 pm

    I have never really been a huge Christmas movie person, however, I do love The Grinch. This year though, now that my son is four, I’ve been watching more of the classics, like Frosty the Snowman. It’s sweet to give these holiday seasons special moments.

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  38. Heidi says

    December 5, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    WHITE CHRISTMAS!!!!

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  39. Sarah says

    December 5, 2015 at 8:50 pm

    I love Elf!!

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  40. Kim nations says

    December 5, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    The first Noel!!

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  41. Michelle Zirbel says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas is definitely a favorite!! Love your living room, love your house!! Can’t wait to see all your new house posts. Best wishes to you <3

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  42. Jenny Booth says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:33 pm

    Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. It’s old-school claymation. And while I find the notion of “island of misfit toys” a little weird and slightly disturbing, I just love seeing Rudolph’s nose light up and him saving Christmas. It never gets old.

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  43. Andrea G. says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    I absolutely love Christmas Vacation! I play it every year as I decorate the tree and can recite the entire movie. But really any Christmas movie makes me think of cozy blankets on the couch under Christmas tree lights. Love!!

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  44. Laura Jackman says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    It’s a wonderful life!

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  45. Emily Strickland says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    That’s a hard one!!! I absolutely love The Christmas Card! I also love Christmas Vacation because it is a tradition in my family to watch it while decorating the tree !

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  46. Brittany justice says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    It’s a Wonderful Life!

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  47. Ashley Horne says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is the Grinch who stole Christmas. Thank you for all your ideas!

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  48. Mandi C says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    Elf and a white Christmas! Both are musts and I watch them all year! Hah!

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  49. Jordan K. says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    My all time favorite Christmas movie would have to be White Christmas. My mom and I used to stay up late on Christmas Eve watching it together growing up and I still do it every year!

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  50. Jessica Vodegel says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    my favorite Christmas movie is Rise of the Guardians. 🙂

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  51. Monica Eppers says

    December 5, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    A Christmas Story!!!!!!

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  52. Meghan says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:02 pm

    When I was little Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. Now I would say my favorite is Christmas vacation. Makes me laugh every time!

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  53. Jennifer Wilson says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:17 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is It’s a Wonderful Life! (Every time a bell rings an angel gets it’s wings.)

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  54. Ginelle Bathauer says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is The Santa Claude. I have such fond memories of my family watching it all together and we’d all laugh. It brings out the Christmas spirit in me 🙂

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    • Ginelle Bathauer says

      December 5, 2015 at 10:30 pm

      *Clause

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  55. Gayle says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I love “A Family for Christmas”….. I love your blog. You home has inspired me to make some changes to my own.

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  56. Samantha D. says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    Elf is a favorite at our house!

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  57. Mary Brooks says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:38 pm

    Love it all!!!

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    • Mary Brooks says

      December 5, 2015 at 10:40 pm

      Elf and Home Alone!

      Reply
  58. Jill says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    My favorite has always been Miracle on 34th Street. My family of five now loves to watch Christmas vacation and Polar Exoress together. ❤️

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  59. Angela Rosa says

    December 5, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    Mu favorite Christmas movie is Miracle on 34th Street, followed closely by It’s a Wonderful Life. I really enjoy your amazing sense of design, and would be so fun to win this great giveaway!!! Blessings to you snd yours!!!!

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  60. Melissa says

    December 5, 2015 at 11:46 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is Home Alone.

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  61. Danielle says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:52 am

    Elf!

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  62. Lillian torres says

    December 6, 2015 at 6:50 am

    My favorite movie is the Christmas shoes!

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  63. Chasity says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    A Christmas Carol!!!

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  64. Lesley Russell says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    My favorite Christmas movie is Elf! It is so funny and never gets old. I had my niece watch it when she was just seven months old and each time she would watch the scene of Elf and the raccoon, she would just laugh! She is now four and still asks me to watch Elf.

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  65. Jen C. says

    December 6, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    Christmas Vacation! Has been my favorite since I was younger and we had a sibling tradition to watch it together every year he Sunday before Christmas. Now we FaceTime across states and watch together, keeping the tradition alive n

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  66. Patti says

    December 6, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    It’s A Wonderful Life!

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  67. Amanda Tonar says

    December 6, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    Love Elf and all the Hallmark Christmas movies!

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  68. Sarah Hanel says

    December 6, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Elf is our favorite movie!!!!

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  69. Katie grem says

    December 6, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Hands down national lampoons Christmas vacation

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  70. Holly Montgomery says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    Ever since I was a little girl I would watch The Grinch EVERY year! Loved it!

    Miracle on 34th street is a favorite classic!

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  71. innerjuju says

    December 6, 2015 at 7:58 pm

    Your living room redecoration is beautiful. We’ve had a two-story for a while and I couldn’t live without a fan no matter how it looks. With all the heat rising to the top of the two-stories, without something to move the air back down, we’d freeze to death. We just don’t have money to burn letting it rise and stay there- beautiful chandeliers will have to wait for a one story room.

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  72. Carol Burgess says

    December 7, 2015 at 1:15 am

    Love lots of Christmas movies (especially on Hallmark channel). Eloise at Christmas is a fun movie and I like the movie A Christmas Visitor with William Devane.

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  73. Stacey says

    December 7, 2015 at 11:55 am

    Amazing reveal! I love the colors. We just built a house and did SW Agreeable Gray on the walls and I love the warm gray tone!

    I have two Christmas movies that I MUST watch every year–Love Actually and Elf!!

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  74. ZHALEH says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:43 pm

    Miracle on 34th St. It is always the first movie I watch.

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  75. Melissa says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:52 pm

    Christmas story with Ralpie!! ♥ ♥ ♥

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  76. Addison Lukov says

    December 22, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    White Christmas! Reminds me of my mother and aunt reenacting the musical numbers. 🙂

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  77. Heather says

    January 11, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Elf

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  78. Lizabeth O'Connell says

    February 18, 2016 at 11:51 am

    Brittany,

    Just discovered your blog and WOW! Thank you for your honesty and sharing your talents with us, most especially your post about bravely changing your path in life. Would you please provide the source for the Darling I love you artwork hanging in your living room? Thank you, Lizabeth

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    • Brittany Hayes says

      March 6, 2016 at 2:09 pm

      Awe thank you!!! It is by Sugarboo Designs and I can pass along a discount if you are interested! Just e-mail me if so. Thanks so much!

      Reply

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