Goodnight Little Spoon: Haus

Dec 4, 2011

Haus | Lounge

When I first moved into my new house 3 months ago I posted a couple of pictures of the decor, though it seems to just keep evolving. My lounge room is my favourite room. My friend said that it is like a shrine to knick knacks and opshops. I suppose I'd agree! I like that it is in a state of organised clutter and that my (itty bitty) TV isn't the feature of the room. I think lounge rooms should be more than just a place to watch TV. It is only a small room and the decor is probably a bit overwhelming, but there's still lots of white space and the clutter is kind of nice to sit back and look at. I think I'm going to have to stop thrifting wall art!

A few weeks ago C and I went opshopping and found this huge framed world map and old man armchair. It took a few weeks for them to be delivered and I loved arranging them once they arrived.

My cats are very prominent lounge room features (and couch hogs).

15 COMMENTS:

Ashley ReynoldsDecember 4, 2011 7:23 PM
100% magical. I would love to cozy up here! The eclectic ledge is my favorite!
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Sarah RooftopsDecember 4, 2011 9:21 PM
Pah, I have more clutter than you! That said, you have more cool, weird stuff than me and I'd love to poke around and look at it all! Lovely room. :)
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LaurenDecember 4, 2011 10:10 PM
Love your lounge! Op shoppy-thrify-nifty places always look so comfortable and warm. Looks great! I especially love the all the wall art!

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Sara&amp;EvaDecember 4, 2011 10:39 PM
My favourite things are..your cats :)
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REreadDecember 4, 2011 11:08 PM
how cool ...
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ariadneDecember 5, 2011 1:04 AM
I love it and not cluttered at all. I still wonder about that cushion on the chair. What is it made of and what it shows. Can I have a close up?AriadnefromGreece!
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aDeLiNeDecember 5, 2011 3:30 AM
LOVE IT
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Green Tea and CupcakesDecember 5, 2011 8:36 AM
I love your lounge room it has so much personality and is very you X
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RhianneDecember 5, 2011 9:49 PM
It looks amazing, I love how you've arranged your frames and the map is amazing. I personally love clutter, our bookcases are full of stuff. I need an armchair I've decided but we have no space :/
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wholelarderlove.comDecember 6, 2011 9:42 AM
Your places is gorgeous!!! Super cute!

Thanks for visiting!
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BelenDecember 6, 2011 2:15 PM
i hate how much i love this. your place is so stinkin' amazing!

next year my mom's treating me to a renewed passport. my first stop: australia. :O :D
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LoveforfoodDecember 6, 2011 2:52 PM
very nice cozy place. i like the layout and the colour scheme. wonderful.
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JenniferDecember 7, 2011 7:34 AM
I love your home ~ it looks like such a cozy and inviting place!
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jane bDecember 9, 2011 3:14 PM
oooh! so nice. it looks so very inviting.
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Miki's scrapbookDecember 20, 2011 5:43 AM
Haha, I so wanna sit on the couch and have a chat with your kitties :p!
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