Water For Elephants

This room is inspired by the bestselling novel Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. I wanted to translate an updated not-so-depressing version of the circus during the depression. My goal with this blog is to offer items for the home that are attainable depending on your budget. I also wanted to make this room realistic. I could have gone all out with a crazy circus theme but who would actually decorate their living room that way? Well some people would, and I give them a virtual high five, but I just wanted to reach a middle ground with a little bit kooky and a little bit conventional. I am proud to say I have some inexpensive items from Wal-Mart (the curtains) and two things from Target (the frames and rug). I envision this room to have subtle vertical painted stripes (like a muted big top). The paint colors I chose are Benjamin Moore Savannah Green and Hampton Green.

Resources:

Amelie Sofa, Fathoms ($3,498) from Anthropologie
Florence Accent Chair (only $299) JCPenney
Faux Leather Shade Swag Plug-In Style Pendant ($199.99) from Lamps Plus
Canopy Faux Silk Interlined Charmeuse Drapery Panel, Brick Red ($19.96) from Wal-Mart
Baroque Mirror ($199) from Home Decorators Collection
Elephant print 11X14 ($35) from Etsy
Giraffe Print 11x14 ($35) from Etsy
Majestic Bottles ($29.95-$49.95) from Z Gallerie
Black Distressed Wood Frame 11x14 (16.99 ea.) from Target
Lotus Chest ($1299) from Horchow
Mohawk Home Lava Rug - Red ($639.99) from Target