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This is how far I have gotten using what I already own. I still think there needs to be something tall on either side of the mirror. Is the basket on the top of the left shelves too much? It def takes your eyes from the tv. We are currently saving up for a piece of art to go over the side chair - so thats why we put a mirror over the mantle. I feel like I have to explain myself so my style does not get attacked ;)

here goes....

http://www.twitpic.com/xz2h9

Wow - I don't believe I will ever pay a decorator with all this wonderful help!! 27 posts in one day?!

First, before you think I'm an idiot (I may be too late)- the picture I sent was in no way how I planned on decorating this space or would I let anyone else see it like this!! I had just taken down my Christmas decorations/tree and was playing with my accessories. I should have made it more presentable! Also, my husband had hung the shades wrong and was planning on fixing them the next morning. That's what I get for leaving the room. They are now hanging correctly and look great.

I do agree that the TV steals the show. The room is small and that was the most economical place for it. You can see it fine from the sofa. I have considered painting the inside walls of the shelves the same color as the walls. Would that work? Also I'm slowly collecting books.

The fireplace is not working that is why I have the birch logs in it. I wonder if I can keep those through spring/summer without it looking silly?

I like the idea about putting plants under the windows. Any ideas for containers?

I agree the side table is cluttered. I may move it to the other side of the chair. Not sure yet. Hah I should just take pictures of the entire room and get ya'll to tell me what to do with it.

You all are cracking me up with the comments about the frames. Really, I'm not attached to them...just trying to fill space since we are on a tight budget. I usually have them on the first shelf. Like I said - this picture is not ordinary.

Patrick - I'm located in Mobile, AL.

Thanks for all of your wonderful advice!! I will play around with some of your suggestions and let you know how it goes.