FURNITURE MUSICAL CHAIRS AT TANGLEWOOD
I recently had some local blogging friends over to visit our new Tanglewood house and one of them said, “Oh, Yvonne! You StoneGabled it!” I had to laugh out loud because she was right! I took the furniture and colors I love and moved them 8 miles away to Tanglewood. Come see where I put things!
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StoneGable and Tanglewood are very different homes. And they are different styles too! But I found much of the furniture I had at SG would work at our new home. Why? Because most of it is classic! Classic furniture work with almost any style!
And my colors are all neutral and work together!
One of the biggest mental exercises for me was knowing what would work at Tanglewood and what wouldn’t. I can’t tell you how many times I made the trip to our Tanglewood house to measure and think and remeasure and map out.
One of the hardest things I had to do when downsizing was to let go of some of the items I dearly love! It was HARD to give up iconic StoneGable furniture, but alas, some of the things I love would not fit! Thankfully all those beloved things went to wonderful families!
So let’s take a look at what I call Furniture Musical Chairs!
We’ll start in the dining room at StoneGable.
The absolute hardest thing to let go of in my home was my beloved concrete topped dining room table. Oh, I tried to make it fit in our eating area at Tanglewood but the math does not lie!
I was not going to be emotionally sentimental and make mistakes! So my concrete table found a home in a lovely family’s huge kitchen! And the head chairs wanted to stay with the table so they went too!
I must admit, a little piece of me will forever miss the table. Sigh!
The French chairs came with us and we are using two right now in a tiny nook that we are making over soon. So before long, they will join their mates in the basement until the basement is finished and we will use them downstairs.
The mirror is also down in the basement but I am letting it go too. I am so determined not to keep what I no longer need.
The one piece of furniture, besides the armoire in our master bedroom, I was h–l bent on keeping was the white buffet.
Here it is in the dining room at StoneGable…
And here it is in the great room at Tanglewood…
Thank goodness for that long beautiful wall!!!!
The other items in the dining room that were let go were the bench (ouch, I know!) and the black chair.
An update about the black chair… I actually just found the black chair in the basement, to my surprise, when I was looking for spring faux flowers. Sneaky thing! It made its way here all by itself! LOL!
The bar cart now lives in our eating area. I’m not too happy with how it’s styled but I’m still thinking about it!
The more I look at this image the more I’m sure the lamp is ALL wrong!
I kept two beautiful pictures (framed vintage flower tea towel I found at Luckett’s) and will use them in the basement once that is is finished.
The rug in the dining room is down in the basement and I am planning on putting it on our roofed patio in the spring.
Now how about taking a peek at StoneGable’s foyer!
The buffet went to my son and daughter-in-law’s home to be used in their family room! This just thrills me!
The mirror from the foyer is in my Tanglewood office. And you might recognize the cute stylized floral chair. It was in my StoneGable living room.
We had a lot done to the study so I won’t spoil the surprise I’ll be revealing soon!
The foyer sisal rug now lives in my study!
The painted floor cloth from inside our front door is in the kitchen, but the makeover won’t probably be done until August. I’m really anxious to get the kitchen made over! |I should be making a final decision on the kitchen design firm and will share the plans as soon as I get them.
Now to the StoneGable living room!
My favorite Curlacue chest did make the cut! Phew! It almost did not! But we found a little corner in the great room that seems like it was made for our Curlacue!
Here it is at StoneGable…
And here it is at Tanglewood…
Like most things that have moved with us to our golf course home, I’ve decorated the Curlacue chest about a dozen times. And I’m still refining it.
Because we lived at StoneGable for 24 years I almost knew instinctively what would work and not work in my home. But I’m still trying to figure it out at Tanglewood.
It’s becoming so so obvious to me that my style has really changed. It’s still TRANSITIONAL but it is a bit less layered, a bit more minimal and a lot less farmhouse.
Look for a post soon about how to change your style!!! And I’m speaking from experience!
Back to the living room…
The “bubble” chairs (spindle chairs) came from the living room and now flank the new Tanglewood fireplace.
Here they are at StoneGable…
These chairs are just so classic and really define my style. Time-honored styling with updated finishes and white upholstery!
And here’s how they fit into the great room at Tanglewood.
One reader recently asked where the tables were next to the chairs. A great question! Not all chairs need end tables. And in this room end tables would not fit. But then we did not have end tables for them at StoneGable either.
The sisal rug from the SG living room is here in the Tanglewood great room.
You can go HERE to see the fireplace before and how we built it and see the before and after!
Right now the living room sofa from SG is in the sunroom but we are waiting on a very cool, low profile, sleek winter white sectional with a chaise from West Elm.
Here’s the sofa piled up with pillows at StoneGable…
And here it is at Tanglewood…
Oh, wow! Sorry! Bad picture!!!! But it’s the only one I had that sorta showed the sofa.
So Chris and Abby are going to get the sofa for their home. Lucky, kids because this Pottery Barn sofa is down wrapped and so so comfortable! It was a fabulous investment piece! And I am thrilled my kiddos are taking it.
We have such fun, pretty plans for the sunroom! Because it has windows on three sides and gorgeous views of the golf course and ponds we are keeping everything simple and low but we are planking the cathedral ceiling! Really excited to share it with you!
Okay, back to StoneGable’s living room…
The coffee table from the SG living room is now in the Tanglewood great room.
It works! And the proportions are perfect. Proportion is always a big concern when moving furniture!
You can learn about the importance of SCALE AND PROPORTION IN DECORATING. It’s really worth reading about.
And you can see the floor lamp made it from the SG living room to the Tanglewood great room too! You can see this pretty chunky pole lamp HERE. It’s on sale! What a bargain!!!!
The breakfast nook table, chairs and hanging chippy gray shutters at StoneGable became the Tanglewood eating area furniture.
It’s a bit strange not to have a big, fancy dining room. But it is also freeing! I love all the openness!
The rug is new (ruggables HERE) and I LOVE it! More on that later too! The sisal rug in the eating area at StoneGable gave us everything it had and was trashed! Literally!
The pendant light is new and the white linen curtains came from the family room at StoneGable.
Speaking about curtains…the rods and hardware are new too. We left all the rods and hardware at StoneGable. They fit the windows and would not work here.
Rods and hardware are pricy, but thankfully we do not have many window treatments on our windows at our new home. The views are just too pretty! And honestly, there are just not a whole lot walls on either side of the windows.
You might like to also read WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HANGING CURTAINS.
The basket pendant light in the eating area is new. What a great buy! I wanted something textural to break up all the white.
It’s been a very busy four months since we moved from StoneGable to Tanglewood. But a very good four months too!
I’m learning even more about decorating and finding my style in our new home.
And I have so much more to show you! But for today, we’ve played enough musical chairs with the furniture. Look for upcoming posts to see how we are using more of our SG furniture in our new home!
Thanks for taking this exciting journey with me as we both learn to be better decorators and create beauty in a home we love!
What an interesting post! I KNEW your dining table was the item that was hardest to part with, but I am happy it found a good home. I am trying to take your good advice, as I prepare to say farewell to things we no longer NEED. My sentimental nature makes it very difficult. Thanks for blazing the trail for us!!! Tanglewood is coming together so nicely!
Hi Yvonne, it is such a good feeling passing furniture and other household pieces on to our children. Attached to them are memories of their childhood , home and family. I , like you am enjoying a simpler and smaller home and being invited to my children’s homes to enjoy my old things there . It is a happy and content phase of life.
Thank you for this wonderful post. We are looking to “downsize” and I am starting to super clean out closets and stuff, but still hold on to favorites just in case. The post was very informative, inspirational with ideas and truly honest regarding your struggles with letting go and decisions. This may be a keeper for me to refer to later. Of course, I look forward to seeing the progress unfold. It is nice to know even a professional has to do this in stages. Hopefully the process has been fun and exciting.
Just lovely! I am waiting for the kitchen reveal.
Tell me about the framed pics over the fireplace?
Where they in the entry at Christmas?
Thanks!
Hi Nan, The came from StoneGable and were in my upstairs office. I found them locally and am working on a source for you.
There are similar prints here . . . with a different frame:
https://www.woodwaves.com/products/chh1183-decor-black-and-white-framed-fern-plant-prints-set-of-2
Canvas from Canada – sold individually.
https://homeandcottages.com/products/laser-cut-fern-canvas?variant=42498719678676
I love seeing how you arranged the furniture in your new home! I’m sure having a new space makes you look at everything you own in a different way. And I’m so happy to see the curlicue chest made the cut. That’s always been a favorite of mine. It’s nice to know your dining room table will be loved by another family. Your Stonegable dining room will always remain a favorite dining room for me!
Shelley
Your new home looks lovely. After we downsized one of the nicest compliment I got was when my daughter stopped by an d said the house was starting to to look more and more like me. As is said a house is just a house but a home is what we create to reflect who we are and to make our family and friends feel comfortable when they visit.
Have a Happy Valentines Day in your new home.?♥️♥️
Great job, Tanglewood is looking good
Where did you get the Fern Pictures above the fireplace? Thank-you
I’m working on finding a source for you, Karen.
Very helpful post. Your new place is very very nice; I am liking it even more than Stone Gable.
Thanks, Elle!
Yvonne,I feel your pain in downsizing.We have been in our home for 4 years and I am still adjusting, eliminating and tweaking furniture and decor.Your new house is turning into a home and I look forward to seeing more.
I really love the prints above your fireplace. Where did you purchase those? So striking!!! As always thank you for sharing.
Fun post.
Thank you for taking us along as you decorate Tanglewood.
Thanks Yvonne for sharing. I feel your pain, it is very hard to let go of your treasures, but it’s refreshing also. It’s a joy to watch you transition to your new home. You are my inspiration!
Yvonne, I love your new home! We downsized 14 years ago, and while I know it was the right decision, I still miss my big house. I just wanted to say if you ever (and I mean EVER) decide to sell the lamp by the clock in your living room, please contact me at basketjg@comcast.net. I have tried desperately to find it to no avail and I only live an hour away! I will buy it in a heartbeat. You have beatutiful taste and I can’t wait to see the changes you’re making.
Hi June, I will let you know if I EVER want to let it go. I’d be happy for you to have it someday for sure.
Yvonne I couldn’t think of anything more pretty than Stonegable but you’ve done it again at Tanglewood! Beautiful decorating and I can’t wait to see more, and outside too! The only thing I don’t care for is the bar cart and old door. Don’t know why but I never liked bar carts and it is just my opinion. Don’t want to hurt anyones feelings.
Yvonne,
Love today’s post. We plan to downsize within the next two years. I also hope to bring many of my favorite furniture pieces with us. I hope you plan more blog posts about downsizing. What did you do with the hutch from the Stone Gable living room? Maybe I missed that in a previous post.
I downsized 8 years ago. Musical furniture still happens! I think I finally have it all figured out. What you’re doing is HARD! So happy for you that your curlicue chest is still with you. I love that the most! Looking forward to seeing your other rooms!
Honey, you are one strong girl …. I would have held onto that concrete top table with my LAST fingernail! ???Glad everything is finding it’s rightful new place and y’all are getting settled! When we retired to the mountains….. I had to let go of so many things I loved. Everything finds itself in the right spot , but ohhhhhh even now… how I miss things! A true reminder .. it’s not the things…. right?? Besides, it’s so much fun being LaLa… it’s true, we are blessed!
We are blessed. It was hard to say goodbye to the concrete table but when I met the lovely lady who owns it now I knew it was going to have a wonderful and useful life at her home.
Yvonne, your Tanglewood home is so beautiful! So nice that you were able to find a place for your favorite furniture pieces. It’s a hard decision when you love an item so much but just have no room for it at your new home. Glad that you found great homes for your treasures!
We are going through this at the moment as we sell our home by the lake and move into a condo. We have had 3 garage sales and now must part with some of our “treasures” which brings me to tears. However, like you, we are able to give things to family and friends. So this makes it a little easier to part with your furniture. It’s hard to downsize but glad that we are going through this process now.
Have a wonderful weekend! Thanks for sharing your gorgeous home with us!
I am so glad the CurlaCue cabinet made the cut. I have worried over it not making the trip and it is so sweet.
So sweet Peggy! Not to worry! The Curlacue loves Tanglewood and we love it!
I have loved your coffee table a long time. Where did you find it?
Hi Gale, The coffee table is an investment piece. I found it at Ethan Allen about 8 years ago.
Where did you get the rug in the dining room (Stonegable)?
The rug came from Ruggables. There is a link in the body of the post. You can see it here:https://ruggable.com/products/ayana-leopard-rug?variant=14067928596535&cjevent=2b6817df501811ea809e009d0a24060d&utm_source=cj&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=2975314&utm_content=4441350&utm_term=13842880
It all looks so beautiful Yvonne!…Soon I will be going through what you have just been through. I am trying very hard to “let things go”…..Hope you had a great Valentine’s Day!!
I am praying for you dear friend! So fabulous to see you here at StoneGable!
Although we are not moving, we have been ridding ourselves of some extras that we no longer love. Best part was calling a 2nd hand store owner and having him hand us $$, while piling it all into his truck. I have gained such valuable info from your blog, Yvonne. Loving the new home almost as much as Stonegable. The reason being your design style is so beautiful and recognizable.
Awww! Thanks, Jane! So sweet!
We recently downsized to a condo but often miss the big house. I replaced most of my rugs with Ruggables and I love them. I have let so many things go but still need to let go of more. God has been so good and blessed us with so much it’s time to share with others that are putting together their big house. Please continue to share more ideas about downsizing. Love your ideas.
Yvonne, without a dining room and large table, where will you do large dinners with family and friends? One of the joys in my life is to have dinners around our 11’ table. We’ll be downsizing next year and moving 800 miles to finally be closer to 2 of our married children and their families. I know many new homes have lost the dining room. So where will those get togethers happen at your new home?
We have a smaller dining room also. When hosting family or friends, if it’s a large crowd, we move out some furniture from the dining room and bring in a large table from downstairs. It works perfectly. It is not a fancy table, but when covered with a pretty tablecloth, no one knows the difference! There is room for everyone and we still have a great get together!
Good advice. Reminds me of our many moves when I had to rearrange, repurpose and sometimes eliminate furniture. Our basics like you were neutral. Those standard sized neutral weave drapes saved us a lot of money over the years and helped eliminate the stress of making a new place home.
I really enjoyed this post. Very interesting and educational, as well! Both homes are equally lovely! Great job, Yvonne! Looking forward to more posts from you!
I want to know where the tiered tray table went! Did it come or go? 😉
It’s coming back, Julie! When the sunroom is done.
Yvonne, I’ve been so enjoying reading your posts about your move and downsizing. We did exactly the same 7 months ago but moved to the central coast of California from Bakersfield! What a change, we’re on a golf course and downsized too! To say it’s been easy is an understatement but we’re three miles from the beach and air quality is good, so no complaints. We’re in the process soon of remodeling and landscaping, probably going to happen at the same time! Take care, Lindy
We are doing the same here Lindy! When I was a young girl I lived close to Bakersfield in Victerville. My dad was in the Air Force and stationed at Edwards Air Force base.
Yvonne, I love what you’ve done!Kudos!
Please tells me where you found those gorgeous fern prints!
Hi Sandra, I’m working on a source for all of you. I found them at a local shop and they come from a manufacturer called 3R Studio. Still looking for where you can get them online.
Yvonne I love your fern prints. May I ask where you bought them.
This is a very popular question. They came from a local shop and I’m trying to source it online for all of you. Working on it Karen.
Love the dining room rug!
Can you please tell me where you got that beautiful white sideboard?
Hi Eileen, I found it on Wayfair but it is out of stock right now. Here is one from Pottery Barn that is similar:https://rstyle.me/+2JAsNTI6FG7B0KR6N5-Tyw
Yvonne, your new home is every bit as beautiful as Stone Gable. This is such a hard job, downsizing our lives, but it sure feels good when we can get a better handle on “life”. I love seeing what you’re keeping and letting go and why. I know you must be thrilled to have this big step behind you. Thanks so much for coming by and linking up to AAH. We’re glad you’re joining in with us!
I loved this blog! Your decision on editing your Stonegable style to a new home in Tanglewood! Very exciting!
I too am trying to simplify!
THANKS Laura!
Love your sisal rug, where did you purchase it?
Here is a link for the rug, Connie:https://www.stonegableblog.com/spring-house-tour/
Hi Yvonne, I’ve checked the linked post twice and don’t see any reference for the source of the sisal rugs….
Here is the link to the sisal rug https://rstyle.me/+dMVM7VPZrc2NvHmie33rtg
Hi, again, where did you purchase the white spindle chairs?
Hi Lori, these were investment pieces. I’ve had them for about 10 years now and love them as much as when I first got them. They came from Ethan Allen but I don’t see them now. Here are ones from Ballard that are very similar in look and quality:https://rstyle.me/+EmvwjXW8_FWhZYMmzIytaQ
I love the black and gold fern pictures you have above your fireplace. I noticed you had fern decor in your other home. I know how clever you are and cannot help but wonder if you redid the old ones or if you bought them. You have such good taste!
Thanks!
Thanks, Carol!
The William Sonoma chair is beautiful. See it here:https://rstyle.me/+650SVUnH9vtVDsGkCUcz2w