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Jan 20 2009
Day 331: Decorate THIS!
Aside from the bedrooms, the living room is by far the most UNDERdecorated space in the Lodge. While the much larger kitchen/dining space on the other side of the fireplace is pretty well taken care of, this side is looking pretty sparse. Pretty dull. Pretty blah.
Translation: Help me? Please?
From the hallway looking out into the main part of the house, it's looking pretty good. I'll be moving that black/tiled piece of art to another location; it's just parked there for the time being.
But take a few steps forward and turn to the left…and it's a little bit (i.e. very) drab.
I knew this was an area we'd need to tackle soon, but I've been putting it off for a very good reason: I'm completely uninspired when I look at this space. Honestly, I've tried…but I couldn't have fewer ideas for this space if my brain were missing from my skull.
Here it is from the opposite side of the room.
Let me fill you in on a couple of things.
The chair on the other side of the room is new, and up close, it's really delicious: the leather is weathered and soft, and it's as comfortable as it can be. I ordered a second one, so that's coming. The piece of furniture closest to me is also new—Marlboro Man sat in it and instantly fell in love…but unfortunately, it smells like a cow's bottom.
I'm just being honest. And Marlboro Man and I are pretty easygoing and non-picky when it comes to things like this. But when you sit in a chair and it smells like the inside of a cow's intestinal tract…well, let's just say the furniture store was very nice and said they'd be glad to exchange it for something else.
The lamp with the "X" is going away—it was just a spare from my house that I threw in there the night we watched the UFC fight.
The question mark on the walls signifies my utter cluelessness as to what to do there.
What would you do in this space?
I've read a handful of suggestions from people who say, "Get the furniture away from the wall!" I've never heard of this concept. Please explain.
And then…would all of you please decorate this space for me? What goes on the wall? Photographs? If so, how large? How many? What arrangement? Once the cow bottom chair is gone and the matching new chair arrives, what do we need to achieve a good looking/functional furniture arrangement? The leather furniture is more for durability (ranch=stains) than anything else, but how do you wake up leather furniture and add some color? Color is sorely missing from the equation.
This area is stumping me almost as much as the kitchen hood.
I need you.
I need you badly.
1928 Comments
Betsy On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:09 pm
I agree with many others…1st..move that sofa off of the wall…place it so it faces the windows….when your other chair comes have them together maybe facing the sofa, and add a few more chairs, maybe with some texture & color on the wall where the sofa is now….and YES a mirror..a huge mirror and YES, blow up your mustang pic and hang it in that room….cool side tables and cool lamps….I'm partial to tiffany glass shades..all of my lamps are tiffnay style …adds so much charm and warmth to all of that leather and that would really help add color…oh yea, throw pillows on the sofa….and few cozy lap blankets too…but please move the sofa……the space is to narrow to keep it as it is and everyone will still be able to see the TV….and I hate to admit, but I agree with another who mentioned a large area rug…maybe a 10×12 size(at the least) to define that space….keep the hides for other areas of the lodge..I love them, but I'd try to make the sitting area more of a conversation area….one thing is for sure the sofa needs to be moved off that wall, it makes that space seem way to narrow…..just get ya some washclothes and place under the feet of the sofa and that baby will slide like a dream…..the punks can help ya….and your floors will be saved….
can't wait to see what ya come up with…man if I were there, that place would be rockin….I couldn't stop until it was all done…..
Laura On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:09 pm
oh yes….one last thing….my favorite type of quilt is a "Crazy Quilt"…so interesting, and they tell a story, I have a collection and at some point in my life I would like to make one of my own, from baby clothes, my grandfathers neck ties and other sentimental fabrics! check them out on ebay, or other sites, I have found mine at antique shows, flea markets, and auctions….they are fun like you!!! and they tell a story visually like you too!…in fact crazy quilts remind me of you!!!
LISA C PARSONS On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:10 pm
Gosh, I am on a roll now. I was in Charter Furniture yestereday and seen the beautiful Chaise Lounger. It was black with Zebra print and curved edges on the chaise. Three people could lay down on it. It was so cool and I want it. But I have no room in my house. Here is a picture of a similar one at RTG store. The chaise I saw yesterday would look great near the windows or around the side of the fireplace. Click on my blogger site for picture I could not paste and copy here for some reason. Thanks.
momomatic On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:10 pm
I came up with a few things. I added a new page to my blog with my inspiration for you. (It was easier to do that with autosave than to type it all here, click "submit" and then watch as Internet Explorer explodes my laptop.)
When you get to the site, the page is right there at the top: Ree's Living Room.
Hope it gives you some ideas!
Jan On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:11 pm
You said it yourself, it needs color. Sepia or black and white photos on the wall are NOT the way to go.
Bethany On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:11 pm
I'm sort of a new reader, but this "lodge" is amazing. This is completely separate from your home, yes? I'd pick a color to accent this space with … I'm thinking yellow, sort of a mustard yellow? Oooh, and maybe a rust color. Find some pillows that fit the color scheme, find some sort of floral branch type things and plop them in a large scale vase, and yes … make a photography arrangement on the wall with varying size frames. Maybe pics of just the family, or the family and the ranch, or basically an assortment of pics that tells the story of your life.
Teresa On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:11 pm
Where you have large expanses of wall space, I would hang up some old/new quilts and/or colorful rugs or tapestries. Not only are they large and fill up a big space, but they help to lessen the sound with all the wood floors, rock fireplaces, and high ceilings. Plus, if you have too many people who need a place to spend the night, you can yank them down off the walls and let them sleep on or under the quilts and rugs.
susanizanurse On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:11 pm
I echo others in putting a southwestern-style bold colored rug under the table instead of the cowhide. After you've selected the rug, find throws for the backs of the chair and/or couch AND oversized throw pillows for all in different patterns/designs that work w/ the colors of your rug. A collage of your photos would be great above the couch and have your Papa cabinet maker or your former contractor make a handy-dandy wood frame like the ones they made for your bathroom mirrors. By doing it yourself, you can choose different size photos and position per your preference. I am betting you can pull some colors from "THE" rug into your pics as many you've taken have southerwestern colors. A gorgeous collage, and something different, would be to have them make you one landscaped – that would be fabulous running above the couch! You need some stuff on the hearth of the fireplace. Some earthtone-colored pottery, hammered metal vases, etc.. would look gorgeous and tie in your colors. The pieces need to be large, bold, and something that grabs your eye and find colors that again will work in w/ your rug, throw pillows, throws, and collage. You could find a large piece of pottery / metal vase/container and have a tall arrangement of natural colored grasses fill it, etc…. Hit a Pottery Barn, Pier 1, Kirkland's etc… for wonderful decorating goodies and ideas!
txhorns On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:11 pm
The wall needs to be your own personal art gallery. Your images are so beautiful. I think either one hugemongous picture, two largish, with tiny little space (one picturein half concept); or at least six smaller canvases. I would use a wrap around canvas (like from Wink-flash or snap-fish). Just think of how great a huge canvas with a pair of chaps would look!!
Julie k On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:12 pm
I LOVE this mirror http://mirrors.novica.com/favorites/mirror-radiant-lands/111364/
I think it would great against your walls as well as blending nicely with the leather furniture.
Melissa On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:12 pm
So, this is very far down and you may not see it, but if it were my room… I would paint that wall your favorite color- even if it is dark, because you will love it! Then I would frame family photos from over the years, from both families, to tie the history into the house. It will be a blend of both of your histories, and the present day.
Stacie On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:12 pm
What about some pictures of the ranch, and or ranch life. maybe not really generic, but somewhat. Didn't you say if you plan on a "ranchelor" It will be held in this house? What about doing that on the wall. something in the center, decorative piece that signifies the ranch or something. Then arranged around that, photo's of WORKING on the ranch. Am I even making sense? This is coming from a So Cal girl trying to explain cattle ranch "stuff" good luck, its the best I could do
ileen in houston On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
You need real color in the room — Use some of your own photos and blow them up. Add warmth with curtains – use a pattern and add some throw pillows of Indian blankets or crewel work. You need to play up the yellows and greens and reds. That's my two cents.
margie On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
there is nothing personal about the lodge. no books, no pictures, no magazines, nothing that would make anyone want to actually BE THERE. warm it up. forget about making a magazine cover and make a lodge.
Cat McKenney On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
Since you asked – I think that the most important thing for you to do is to think about the visual heirarchy of the room. Think about how you plan to use the room and how you want people to be able to move through the space. Do you want it to primarily be about guests/larger groups? What do you want to anchor the room – the fireplace or the TV or art on the wall opposite them? How many furniture groupings do you wish to have – a central area, a reading nook area, a desk area? Once you've got a sense of the heirarchy, then start making choices.
There are many interesting options listed already. I'm only going to list a few:
1) If you do a large print on the wall, make it really large. Don't stop at just 24×36 – go big, like 5′ x 6′. I saw your digital printer – you can do big. And if you want larger still, I can recommend a great professional printer here in New York (and a contact person) whom I've used many times – they understand about doing test prints and getting the saturation right, etc… – and if you frame, keep it simple.
2) Don't focus on all the recommendations to "pull the furniture away from the walls" – instead, think about flow and grouping. If your main grouping is in front of the fireplace, try to create a u-shape. This keeps folks seated at a comfortable distance for conversation and creates a more intimate area for conversation. It's tough to chat when everyone is in a shallow arc.
3) The hide rugs are fun and great for the warmer months of the year, but I'd be tempted to have a large woven rug (in rich colors) to add to your central sofa area during the colder months. If you choose a woven style rug, you can easily fold it up for the summer.
4) Don't clutter up the space. It's such a lovely room, with great views and clean lines. Don't add a bunch of plants or tchotchkies, or even collections of photos on the wall. You don't need it.
The house is lovely. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing!
Lisa Gauthier On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
Use the colors of the art work near the large picnic/dining table as inspiration for the color pops in the room. Also for your photographs you are going to hang, you could get mats in those 4 colors and use antiqued photos. These could be arranged on each side of a massive quilt on the wall above the couch. Good for color and noise absorption. Some accessories would also be nice. Antler lamps or sconces, Additional rugs w/color under the sofa for comfort watching TV if seating is full, maybe some huge floor pillows too. Bright colors in leather for durability. Good for seating for watching any videos for your get-togethers.
Betsy On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
oh I forgot…please leave the fireplace as it is Oh BTW ~ have you taken the temp with a raging fire yet??? Remember no more than 90 degrees to make sure that TV is not damaged by the heat..me, I'd move the TV from the fireplace as well….its needs nothing else..it is the focal point….all that stone is lovely….litle stuff would only make it look junky….and take away from its natual beauty….
okay I'm outta here…lol…
Dixie On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
I've nothing new to say but what everybody else is saying. Use your OWN PHOTOS to hang on the walls. The cows, the horses, mustangs…..Your pictures are awesome. I'd blow them up big and put them throughout the house.
New England Girl On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
I think you do need to rearrange the furniture a bit. Right now, all the seating is basically in a row, facing the fireplace and the TV. It doesn't look conversational. The people sitting there won't want to talk to each other. And there is too big of a gap between the fireplace and all the furniture. It's not cosy. Move the chairs so that they are at right angles to the couch and the fireplace. People sitting in the chairs can talk to the couchees and still watch the fire. And move all the furniture closer to the fire, including the couch. I'm not a big fan of furniture floating away from the wall, but in this case, I think you need to do it. The best dimensions for a living room, in my experience, are a perfect square. Since your living room isn't a square, you need to create one!
Shelly On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:13 pm
Take that gorgeous photo of horses that is one of your favorites..you know the one…and blow it up huge – have it printed on canvas and hang it over the couch. That was my first thought and I kinda cracked up over how many other people had the same idea. Soften all that leather with some really soft knit throws for the punks to cuddle up with on a cold evening…I'm not a big pillow girl so that's not the first thing I think of.,,but maybe a couple of pillows on the couch.
Britney On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:14 pm
My first thought is…get some greenery! Scatter some nice plants, or trees about. Also, above your sofa is the perfect opportunity for a wall of 4 of your prints from the ranch. Add some bright throw pillows to add some color and if you want to pull the furniture away from the wall, I think a sofa table would look great behind the sofa (between the wall and the sofa). Instead of doing the 4 prints above the sofa…how about adding a large mirror? Just something for you to throw around. Good luck! Can't wait to see what you decide on.
PaintingChef On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:14 pm
I'll echo everyone else. I'd do a huge grid of your photographs in black or brown frames. Black and white or sepia with a few color ones thrown in for interest. You have so many, why not use them?
Lindsey On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:15 pm
Hi! Decorating is my job so here is my 2 cents. First off, what a great room! Love the mixture of materials. I think you should get a much larger rug, either 8×10 or 9×13. Then create division between the spaces by placing both leather chairs at a right angle to the sofa and put a small table between them. For the other side, maybe another chair and ottoman that is less stinky I would do a photo montage above the sofa that consisted of the beautiful pictures you take of your children. Do 8×10 prints with a 2 inch mat in various styles of frame. You can do black and white or color, your preference. I would bring in color with that new piece of furniture you are getting and also with some fun throw pillows. The rug can bring color as well. Then just a few lamps and a window treatment and you're done! I'd love for you to email me if you like any of the suggestions. Good Luck!
Carrie Schubarth On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:15 pm
1. Add end Tables
2. Yes, get the couch off of the wall. Switch it to parallel of the window/door. Then put both chairs opposite the couch. Make it more of a conversational arrangement, but still far enough back, you can see the tv. Then you could put a sideboard against the wall.
3. I love the idea of your photography for art work.
4. Interject color with window treatments, pillows, rugs, and houseplants. If your like me, get a cactus, then you don't have to water.
Dalnapen1 On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:15 pm
I wonder if you could do a 'walkabout' on the ranch and look for something architectural in iron or something–some unused farm equipment or etc. to use as a wall piece. Artwork can be 'found' work. I'd bet a look would uncover something wonderful! Those ceilings are a nice height and wonderful to look at so do something to draw the eye up!
Yvonne On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:15 pm
Color is what you need, and lots of it. Try some pillows made of Pendelton wool blankets and throw some very large ones on the floor so the punks can get all cozy and leave the leather for the adults.
diana On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:16 pm
A large canvas of your ranch photography would be awesome. On each side of that some wall sconces, large ones. That gives you nice lighting and there are so many gorgeous rustic options out there. Someone said take the cowhide from under the coffee table (too small). You need a larger rug (maybe antique?).
Pretend your rug is the room (if that makes sense) and group your furniture on it away from the wall. That's just my two cents. I wish I had something to decorate!!! Good luck.
Nicole On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:16 pm
Try throw pillows in bright colors and designs, and then tie those same colors in to some fun accessories–vases, candles, items that speak to you in some way. The wall is so big it would be a good space to do a collage of different pictures of friends, family, landscapes, etc. A mini art gallery, if you will. Martha Stewart has some great tips about how to hang pictures in a creative way. Here's one: http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/picture-an-easier-way?autonomy_kw=hanging%20pictures&rsc=header_4 And pulling your furniture away from the walls creates a warmer, more comfortable space, rather than feeling like all the furniture is back against the walls. Pull the couch out and move the chairs to the side to create a conversation area.
Karen On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:16 pm
you have received so many ideas already but I'm going to tell you that you should frame a lot of your photographs that you have taken and fill a wall full of them, you takes such good pictures. Also – this is coming from a quilter mind you – you need a really large quilt hanging on the wall for a big splotch of color
LizA. On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:17 pm
Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! They will add color and warm up the space.
Hooteewho On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:17 pm
Move that lamp and put it between the two animal print chairs. That would be quaint.
For the den…move the furniture a few inches from the wall. You need an animal print throw (zebra, leopard, etc) on the sofa…Whatever you put on the wall(s), make sure it is an odd number. I think some of your Mustang horse photos would look lovely up there.
Rhonda On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:17 pm
your favorite photos blown up huge…or you could pick one of those "cows" up off the floor and put in on the wall.
Susan On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:17 pm
I also like the idea of moving the furniture away from the wall but the problem I see is that the couch may be too close to the tv then. You don't want your guests to get neck strain watching the tube. So maybe just angle the two chairs in to make a slight semi-circle look and break up that straight line look.
I like the idea of hanging a quilt. Fabric would really warm up the space. Did you know you can transfer photos to fabric and then make quilts with them? Check out printedtreasures.com They have a small photo gallery on their website so you can get an idea of what you can do with the photo fabric.
BrandyBrooke On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:17 pm
HUGE, HUGE, HUGE photos of your ranch and its inhabitants…human and animal. And plant life, of course. Well, some huge, some 11 x 17, some 8 x 10, some little ones.
Make a gallery of your day to day! We love it…I bet all your guests would too.
Erin On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:17 pm
I've had a lot of luck with putting metal pieces on my large, unforgiving wall. Metal art, shaped like tree branches or some such, is about the right color to fit in the room, but will still show the wall beneath, keeping an open feeling.
I'm also all for putting your photography on the wall. Making an abstract pattern using smaller picture frames, and photos of your beautiful kids, fellow ranchers, or anything else really would look pretty cool.
Honestly though, you'll figure something out. You're pretty awesome that way.
Davese Galla-Rini On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:17 pm
although I love the cow rugs, maybe hang one on the wall, they seem to get lost in the largeness of the room, then get a large rug for under the couches and chairs..??? Just a thought.
OR- get an arial picture of your property and hang it.
That is really cool!
Mary G. On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:18 pm
I like the furniture the way it..it's very function(for tv viewing :)) I, too, like you pictures of the horses. I think it would look great. Maybe you can get some rustic..or bright pillows. What about some kind of end table between couch and chairs? Would that be too much?? I like the idea of the quilt on the wall, too. Good luck, I'm sure you will get something perfect like the rest of the lodge.
Laura On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:18 pm
O.K., you have so many marvelous photos you have taken and blow up for the Art Exhibition – I think your StepMother set up??? Anyway, fill the walls with those photos and make sure there are plenty of family. Make sure you get yourself in there too!
Color, you could add some nice hand made afghans or quilts. Everyone loves to cuddle up with a handmade crocheted afghan.
Moving the furniture off the wall? Well, since the TV is on the fireplace, I would leave the couch on the big wall. If you didn't have the TV in there, you could put the furniture facing each other – couch facing the windows next to the fireplace and the chairs across from the couch with the table inbetween.
Maybe you could put some nice drapes at the windows that you have pulled nicely to the sides with a pretty valance. I know you have no neighbors, but I think drapes just make it cozier and there you will have more color and personality.
P.S. I love looking at all your pictures and reading about the updates.
Sue On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:18 pm
You need some softness…maybe a colorful art quilt hung on the wall directly behind the couch, framed on each side with pictures you've taken…horses, cows, group shot of kids…ranchy photos that you love and that speak to life on the ranch. Then, add some colorful throws and coordinating pillows to snuggle up under!
Katie On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:19 pm
I think three huge prints of your beautiful stallion photographs would look amazing hang above the couch. I'd also recommend finding an accent color – maybe red – and adding some throw pillows.
It's a beautiful place!
Lynnette On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:19 pm
How about some type of game table at the blank end of the room for playing cards or putting puzzles together.
amanda gibson On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:19 pm
I think you should do an eclectic collection of your photography above the couch. Mix in colored photos and black & white/sepia tones. In different sized frames. You know how you see pictures of those really cool living rooms that have all sorts of photos clumped together in different sized frames? Yea, you should do that. I think it would be weird to just do one picture above the couch because that wall is slanted. But, then again – I'm a weirdo. So, what do I know?
LisaLou On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:19 pm
I wonder if you turned the couch so that the back is towards the windows(then you can add the couch table behind it)? and place your new chairs opposite, with the coffee table in the middle? then you'll have a conversational area, as well as everyone being able to see the tv, by the way… the tv looks as though it is hung way to high? And of course I agree w/ many of the other comments… hang your OWN pictures!
Jennifer On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:19 pm
I've never understood the furniture away from the wall concept myself… I'm all about maximizing the space in the room, and having the furniture against the walls seems to be the best way to do that.
As far as the wall, either one HUGE or three slightly less huge, but still quite large, photographs… things you've taken on the ranch. You've got 2 good candidates in your favorite pictures post– with the cows in the grass, and the horses.
Dori On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:20 pm
I would add a few colorful pillows and a throw on the the sofa and chairs. I also think some thing like this http://www.potterybarn.com/products/p4318/index.cfm?pkey=cshelves%2Dledges
on the back wall would allow you to use your beautiful photos and would tie in with the sliding barn doors.
Annette Brown On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:20 pm
Put some of your pics on canvas. Whether you use pics of the kids or of the horses and landscapes doesn't matter. The bigger the better. Sepia tone. That's just my 2 cents worth.
kat On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:20 pm
Kate Kelly On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:20 pm
Maybe you could give your kids some really colorful (or colors matching the other pieces in the lodge) supplies and some guidelines to draw or paint "Life on THEIR ranch"… on some Medium/Large paper or canvases. You could put them in some rugged/homey wooden frames and line them up on that back wall above the couch. Even though this isn't your house I think putting that family touch would be very warm and inviting in the lodge for whoever may be staying there for any amount of time, not to mention affordable!
Winker On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:20 pm
Original art work for the wall Ree – I WISH I had such a wall! The Quilt was a great idea – or an indian weaving or indian art – what tribes were indigenous to your area? Your photos are nothing but spectacular, but not for that wall. AND since you put the TV on the fireplace – you need to make up for that decision on the wall!
Colorful blankets and throw pillows with removeable casings for the sofa and chairs.
M On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:20 pm
Honestly? I like it as is.
Maybe I'm weird but I like it.
Lori On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:21 pm
I would also use some of your photographs for sure — the ones of the cows, the horses and any landscapes are my personal favorites. Rather than doing it more collage style though with lots of different photos in different sizes and types of frames, I think it would look better if you kept it simple with just one large one on the sofa wall, or maybe three larger ones. Three tall, skinny ones would be cool. I would definitely do color photographs, not black and white. Also, definitely pillows, throws and blankets for color. Plus, maybe some large/tall/simple glass vases on the coffee table or mantle in whatever color you decide to use. I would leave the cowhide — makes it warm and cozier.
Hilary On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:21 pm
I think a big painting behind the sofa would be great and
then smaller ones. I think this is a too much empty wall
space issue.
Lauren (in PA) On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:21 pm
I love the idea of your own prints hung in there, i like four over four, b&w or color…I'd pull the furniture off the walls also…it looks l.o.n.g. in there if you put the sofa and chairs at angles it will really cozy it up.
Maybe sconces on the long wall for lighting? I'm sure you could find some beautiful rustic ones to go with the feel of the lodge!
Lori On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:21 pm
Given the size of the area and the position of the TV for viewing, I do not believe it would be practical to move the furniture away from the wall. I also like the idea of a sectional.
Personally, I like the photo you have of the cow giving a dirty look. (We call is the ESAD – Eat Sh** and Die – look around here. The ESAD acronym was derived from a look our daughter used to give us when she was just a baby/toddler). You can tell guests that he is just mad from seeing the cowhides on the floor.
jane george On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:21 pm
I agree with #47 and #111 is right on, get that TV off the mantle, everyone will be needing neck braces if they watch it up there. Plus if you light the fire it might not be good for the TV. The artwork of Bruce Green mentioned by #47 is perfect for the Lodge, I had never seen his work before but it is gorgeous! One of his works would be perfect over the fireplace. I also think the lovely long hallway should be reserved for pics of your children doing all the ranch things they do. And don't forget a collage of the lodge from beginning to its glorious transformation.
kat On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:22 pm
Hang tack on the walls. Bridles and saddles and collars… and bits and spurs…. I'm sure like every single other place with horses you have lots of extra!
Amanda On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:22 pm
I'd get a selection (24 – 30) 4 X 6 prints of your pictures and frame (and matt) them in plain black or dark brown frames. Lay them out so they fit like a jigsaw puzzle (I cut pieces of paper out the same size as the frames, and then tape them to the wall). When you're satisfied with the result . . . start hanging! I've done this in my family room and like it more every time I see it!
Southern Gal On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:22 pm
I haven't read through the comments, but I would suggest one of your fabulous prints for over the couch in living color! I would expect lots of your photographs to be decorating that lodge. It wouldn't be the same without that touch.
michelle On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:22 pm
okay, i know you probably have a whole slew of photos to put up there, but you asked what i would do, so that is what i will tell you. i would get a giant piece of "art." and when i say art, i mean a large piece of one bold color, textured and interesting, but fairly plain. i do NOT mean a landscape, etc. i am thinking something like this:
i do not know who this artist is, it just seems closest to what i am talking about. however, i would get something about 18-24 inches shorter than the length of the couch. maybe about 36 inches tall. one large statement.
thus ends my idea. good luck!
maddie On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:23 pm
What if you put up some of your photos on the wall?
Erin L Thiele On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:23 pm
I agree with the following:
– No sepia or B&W – get color!
– Use one of your own photos – they're AMAZING! What kind of mood do you want? Calming? What about putting up that canoe picture? Exciting? Put up the running horses, etc.
– Don't frame the picture – canvas it. It keeps it from being closed in. And make it HUGE!
– Definitely put some greenery in.
– Move the furniture away – create the conversation space. Don't let the TV be the focus of that room.
– I would recommend you go easy on the animal prints since you have such dramatic chairs in the opposite area. Let those be the conversation. More might be overkill.
-Don't spend crazy $$ on pillows and throws – they'll be used a lot by punks and cowboys. Get ones that won't throw you over the edge if they get manure on them by accident. : )
-Bookshelves by the fireplace=romantic/calm evening at the Lodge when the punks are in bed.
susanizanurse On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:23 pm
Some other things I just thought about would be a large metal sculpture/wall hanging above the couch. I've seen some gorgeous ones over the years of bronc riders, horses, and other "western" themes. Also, the latest trend are really large metal wall hangings in abstract designs, like a sunburst, etc… OMG have I seen some TDF gorgeous ones in stores like Kirklands, etc… They come in different finishes and colors and are just grand and make a wall "pop." If you have color from pillows, throws, and a rug, you may want to steer away from so much "color" on the wall above the couch that would come from a large picture/collage/etc…
Kerry On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:24 pm
Do you have a piano? They take up space and are fun when people know how to play… you should get one of those old ones that play the music themselves, like in the OLD west! That would be neat.
Kate On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:24 pm
It seems a lot of people have recommended black and white and sepia-toned pictures, which are beautiful beyond a doubt, but as far as vibrant colour, well they're obviously lacking. However if you do want a black and white photo, you could consider using a coloured frame.
Murals can also really open up and change the character of a room. However, there are many things to consider with a mural. For one, the relative permanence compared to framed art or tapestries. Rather than have someone paint a mural, you could use wall decals, or stencils to add activity. Think wall glamour (www.wallglamour.co.uk), not fathead (fathead.com) as the latter tends to be really tacky. You might have to look around for a stencil that works though, considering many of them are more modern than rustic w/r/t decour.
Back to framed art, I personally love deconstructed/sequential pieces. Like three frames set close together, all with the same subject. Maybe three shots of the same flower at slightly different angles, or have a sequence where the subject starts further away and eventually takes up the whole frame. There are some commercially available paintings of a similar style where the painting itself has been divided between the 2-4 frames to make a whole scene. Personally, I would go with a sunrise/set sequence since those have a really amazing colour palette.
Jordan On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:24 pm
1. You have so many warm colors, you need a contrast. 2. I would pick a landscape picture for the wall. Something of your own sould be awesome, Or have someone paint one of your photos on a canvas.
3. to add dimension and contrast, greenery. Something 3d from the wall.
4. Add pottery, vases bowls on either side of the fireplace to connect the color from the painting.
5. pull MM chair in closer to the family sofa, you can always put a library table under the window, for photo display and guest registry
6. don't be afraid to make a couple seperate "conversation" areas… it will get rid of the bowling alley effect.
Good luck looks like you have a lot of help here
tutusis On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:24 pm
I would also do 3 or 4 large pictures/artwork of something you love. (Head shots of the punks, maybe!) Your wall is large and tall so keep the scale big and frame them identically. I usually love the idea of mirrors, but someone told me that before you put up a large mirror, you have to think about what it would reflect. Hmmm-2 giant TV's??? (I do love the TV above the fireplace, though!)
I like your cow hide rugs, but just use them as accents. I think that your furniture would work well with a large area rug in whatever color(s) suits your fancy. The sky is the limit on color–you have a great base to work with! MMM –gorgeous earthy red, with a little gold and/or moss green would look wonderful with your browns (For pillows, too!).
A rug would "ground" your grouping. Play with the previously suggested angles or away from the wall ideas to see what works.
A single long rod across the top of your windows and door would unite them and then hang 3 simple panels in whatever yummy color you choose on the right, left and between the door and window. You don't want to block what I am sure is a wonderful view, you just might want to "frame" it. It would give your room another pop of color and help with acoustics, too (as would the rug).
Wow, for someone who has never posted before to something like this, I was pretty long winded! I have loved seeing the progress of the lodge–thanks for sharing!
Barb 1230 On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:24 pm
I like things nice and simple so I wouldn't do much except maybe hang a few of your lovely photographs above the couch. Maybe 3 of your favorites, blown up and matted and framed. Or how about one special drawing that each of your children has done. I would also find a handmade afghan to throw on the back of the couch. I'm not sure why people are telling you to move your furniture away from the wall – that would make the room so small.
Andrea Scoville On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:25 pm
a beautiful quilt on the wall and a couple of colorful tactile pillows on the couch and chairs. or a colorful soft (cashmere – yum) blanket on the couch.
I've heard of this woman that does absolutely STUNNING photography. She has a huge website that everyone loves… can't think of her name… maybe you could look her up and have her do some photos. Personally I would do a TON of smaller ones of the family and beautiful views of the ranch. But I like things personal. Someone else might say a large pic of the sunset over the pond or a series of those blue shots you posted the other day. How about a 4 season series of the same location. Or a 3 times of the day series of the same location. And when you're done with that I have a huge wall on my log cabin that I'd love you to fill with photos!
Patti On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:25 pm
I would find some brightly colored pillows for the furniture, maybe some comfy throws (with color!) here and there. Nice color photos blown up (mustangs, barns, whatever floats your boat) on the wall, or a colorful quilt or blanket…If you have space when you move the sofa off the wall get a sofa table behind it, you can add colorful accessories on it; more pictures, or nifty bowls or baskets, candles…
Teresa On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:26 pm
I think a really large aerial picture of the ranch would look neat on that wall. I know it sounds dorky but with the right frame it could be very cool.
Yolanda On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:26 pm
Ree –
Good afternoon. I would keep the sofa where it is and arrange the two matching chairs so that they form a horse shoe with the sofa (the chairs face each other).
I also think that your lamps should be wider and taller, your ceilings are high so you can pull it off.
I quilt and believe that a large quilt on the wall would warm the room up to make it feel cozy, as well as add some much needed color to the space.
I would also add an end table or two, and display some beautiful coffee table/photo books.
Draping a sheepskin throw over the couch or a chair would be nice as well.
Let me know if you would like me to go shopping and stop by the lodge.
Take care,
Chris On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:26 pm
I would get rid of the easel looking lamp. The shade is too light against the wall. You need a darker color lamp shade and base for a pop of color. Some color throw pillows and throw on the couch. Also some end tables to add some color and richness to the room. Some of your awesome pictures of the ranch framed on the walls, using brown or black frames. Add some baskets or some rich earth tone pottery by the fireplace, even a basket with logs in it by there or even a copper tub. The mirror that is near the animal print chairs is leaning up against the wall. See how it would look above the couch. Try some old signs or even a barn star to give that rustic look…….You never know??
StephD On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:26 pm
That beautiful picture you posted recently in your top 5 photos of the horses should be enlarged and put above the couch. Colors and movement would be wonderful imho.
Best Wishes!
farmwifetwo On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:26 pm
I'd take 4 of your favourite scenes from around the ranch and make posters of them and put them above the sofa.
Maybe some large floor cushions/bean bag chairs for the kids to sit on the floor while they're watching tv.
Terry in Idaho On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:26 pm
With the bright light from the windows, how about some green plants? They would add color, texture, and blend with whatever decor you decide on.
Lynn On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:27 pm
I'd pull that sofa off the wall and put a table behind it with a couple of lamps. I'd also add at least one colorful chair! On the others, I'd add some colorfull (think bright) pillows and/or throws. Some big colorful floor cushionis would be nice, too. For art — I'd go with something with lots of vibrant color over that sofa table — a bright western-themed water color or a grouping of 4 to 8 smaller western-themed prints It doesn't have to be a big old picture – you can do a grouping. I'd try to find a nice chest for the wall past the sofa. How about some "iron work" art over that? Well, that's all I can think of right now…. but I do think you need some pops of brightness…
Janice in Oregon On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:27 pm
How about painting one wall a darker offsetting color, to bring out the tones of the beautiful leather. I imagine without trying you might get desynthesized to how awesome your own photographs are. But you have some talented readers, see if they would swap you some photographs from other scenery. I live in green green oregon, but just got my dslr so I'm not ready to show yet Please forgive any mis spellings I"m on pain meds.
Squeegie Beckenheim On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:27 pm
Wow…overwhelming responses, there. I like the furniture arrangement you have now. If the round-shade lamp is staying, I think another should go in place of the UFC fight night lamp. I actually think the black/tiled piece mimics the style and colors of the four color-block pieces by the dining table and looks quite nice right where it's at. I think photos above the couch would look great, and if they mimic the colors and clean lines of the tiled thing and the color block things, it would tie in the whole area. Either 3 large or 4 kinda large – also, either wide black frames or canvas type like the 4 color blocks. Holy Shmackies….you did such a beautiful remodeling job. Way to go!
wyogop On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:28 pm
A big ol Texas Star above that couch.
Shannan On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:28 pm
Re: the Wall – It needs to be something big. Big. Or it will get lost and look puny. I hear all of the suggestions of photos, but I'm thinking you could kick it up a notch. What about a great piece of some type of architectural salvage…like a big piece of rusty iron fence or a fence gate or something? I have done this kind of thing all over my house and it's always well-received because it's not typical. If you do go the photo route, I would do one huge shot, in color. The space is crying out for some color. A great outdoor shot with some vibrant green grass or other natural elements would be amazing. And I like the idea of having the photo printed on canvas. On the other hand, if you got a big honkin' frame, you could more easily switch the photo out in the future. Last comment – pillows and throws. In which ever colors float your boat. Wait – use the 4 colors from those cool thingys hanging over the dining table as the rest of your palette. Find pillows, etc.. in those tones. It will unify and bring some life in! Oh, and I also agree that the cow hide under the table is too small. A larger rug would be another opportunity to inject some color.
Can't wait to see what you come up with!!
Kaira On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:28 pm
Your favorite photos of the ranch would look beautiful hanging on the wall!
Lee Ann On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:28 pm
Repeat of what #320 said: smaller, conversational groupings. I know the TV is important, but not everybody can (or wants to) sit facing that TV, watching UFC. Give those anti-social people a little corner of their own, maybe with a nice grouping in front of that gorgeous window.
Debbie S On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:29 pm
Since you think it needs color I would put a large colorful quilt, or a grouping of color photos(yours preferably!) or even a large cowhide. If you go with cowhide on the wall I would put and Indian blanket type rug on the floor, something with color. Add colorful pillows, blankets or quilts to the leather furniture. Love the Lodge!! Can I be your new cleaning lady?
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Hillary On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:29 pm
Oh that space and the entire main lodge area is just screaming PLANTS to me. Not a lick of green anywhere….you need big beautiful plants.
So many great ideas already posted about family pics, wall coverings.
How about a water feature? There are so many interior water sculptures for sale.
Beautiful lodge Ree. Congrats on your plans and hard work.
Johanna On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:29 pm
What if you took an old door, ie one with many panes, and put some of your photos in the panes? Photos could take up more than one pane to create visual interest. ANd you could distress the door then hang it horizontally above the couch. It would be an interesting focal point and more eye catching than just an arrangement of photos.
Julie On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:30 pm
I don't have time to read all of the previous suggestions, so forgive me if this is reduntant. I think you need some colorful prints of your ranch photos on canvas to hang on the walls. Throw pillows in vibrant colors. Lots of them. Soft, cuddly throw blankets for TV watching. Some cool pottery thing(s) for the coffee table.
Susan's Sister On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:30 pm
Put the television in the armoire and place it directly opposite of the fireplace. Move the sofa so it is perpendicular to the tv and the fireplace, and place the two matching chairs across from the sofa. Remove the cowhide on the floor, and put it on the wall where the armoire was. Add a more colorful rug to the floor. Get a couple of pillows that pick up the colors of the new rug, and maybe a throw on the back of the sofa as well.
Mechiel On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:31 pm
My granny always said that you should have some red in every room. When I am missing something, I look for the red-what that really means is something unexpected. You have great bones-the basics. Now, the fun. I think something whimsical like one of the retro cowgirl prints you have on your blog would be great-take color cues from it for throws, pillows and other minusia. I also think that maybe something creative with metal or glass on the big wall-think about all of the other elements-you know you will have fabric, leather, photos (paper) so what other elements can you add?
Margi in Ky On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:31 pm
Take the Blue dragonfly and put it above the computer where the tiles are. Then find all of the cows & horses photos and pick your favorites. Frame them for above the couch area. The two cows in the field of green would be a great central point and then pick up the colors of the grass, cow and sky for the accents in the room. Indian blankets over the back of the chairs & couch's for the people who feet are always cold and a colorful rag rug for the floor (that what a pioneer woman would have done). That will bring it all together and warm up that area. Also don't forget about some end tables to set lamps for the readers who will be there. Also I cringe at "orange" anything. Great color for a fruit but should not live with people.
Lordy is that place beautiful. Thanks for taking us on your journey.
Leslie On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:31 pm
OK, here's what I would do…blow up some (3, 6 or even 9) of your beautiful photographs and hang them above the couch. I would angle the chairs with the backs to the fireplace and angled in toward the couch. For color, you can get some throw pillows or a blanket. And Ree, I know you love the hides, but I'd ditch the one by the zebra print chairs and get a solid plush throw. OK, I'm done. It really looks beautiful.
Stu On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:31 pm
Totally use one of your horse pictures on the blank wall. Make it long (panoramic) with beautiful duns and buckskins and flaxen manes…yum.
Lynn On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:32 pm
I would definitely divide this space into two areas. One seating area with couches/chairs, lots of pillows, comfortable rugs that the kids can sit on. The other area I would put a large round table with comfortable chairs and perhaps a lazy susan in the middle to store things like crayons,pencils, playing cards. The table could be used to play games/cards and also for the kids to entertain themselves.
Tammy On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:32 pm
I'd use very rustic open shelves like you have in your kitchen. I'm talking BIG and three. Stagger them over the couch then fill them with ranch life and family photos with a few knick knacks here and there. Also, these candle sconces from pottery barn are begging for a place in your lodge….
With such a large space, you need to think large. Good luck!
Meemers On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:32 pm
I agree about the quilt or other wall hanging would be lovely and add warmth and color. I would really be careful about pulling in the furniture to make sure it's not too close to the tv. I do agree that you could have your favorite photos blown up and arranged somewhere in there as well. You've got lots of room.
Miranda On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:32 pm
I think you should put a cowhide on the wall…one with warm tones and white accents. You could also add some color and texture with some throw pillows and/or throw blankets draped on the chairs/couch. This makes it easy to update later and easy to play with the color. I would also add an arrangement of dried flowers/herbs in various colors (small) on the coffee table in some sort of bronze/copper coffeepot or other antique/rustic container. I am not a flowery person at all, but I think it would add a touch of muted color and a feel of outdoors without being overbearing. I love your lodge!
Cheryl On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:33 pm
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Kara On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:33 pm
The photos would probably be nice – several of your choice that create some kind of theme. Lots of suggestions have been made, but if you cannot decide, then do ranch life in general (the kids, the horses, the cows, the cowboys, the machinery, the landscapes). I think it is important that you make it meaningful to you and your family. You could also use some shelves/side tables for plants and maybe a large floor plant.
The space is crying out for a little life
Bev On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:35 pm
Put a really big, beautifully framed (which could be very plain) picture of the mustangs, in FULL color. You have some doozies that would look terrific! I can't think of anything more perfect, but I do feel you should put them in full color. They are so beautiful, and your shots are really great, take advantage of that. No where on earth could you find the same pictures, and they are yours. Priceless and personal. What cold be better or more fitting?
cynthiagirl On Tuesday, January 20 at 1:35 pm
What you need is a big, colorful wall hanging behind your couch. Something made of fiber. You need color AND texture. And some pillows. Leather furniture cries for texture, too, don't you think?

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Hi everybody. My first Thread :)
I have iPhone, iPad and MBA. I want to connect them with my LCD TV.
Cheaper solution is to buy one "mini DP to HDMI cable" for my MBA and one "30-pin to HDMI cable" for my iPad/iPhone. Or I could buy an AppleTV for 99$.
I live in Turkey and iTunes doesn't function here as music and movie source, only Apps can be bought.
So... Should I buy an AppleTV or two cables? What do you think? Are there any technical differences between those two alternatives? Will the Apple TV show everything on the screen of my LCD TV that I see on the screen of my iPad / MBA? Or does it depend on what type of file I'm watching on my iPad/MBA?
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The iPad and the MBA will mirror using the ATV all wirelessly the iPhone 4 will only do airplay.
To me mirroring is worth it .
Got it. Thank you.
I wasn't all that pleased with mirroring but maybe I was doing something wrong. It seemed to show a lot of compression artifacts when playing movies. I have last year's air and am wired to the network. When I added the same movie to itunes and streamed it - it all played fine.
Anyway the apple tv is an elegant solution which I like - but the two cable system works - except you have to swap and plug whereas the apple tv is always ready to go.
I agree with Ivan. The mirroring feature is near useless, at least for full motion video anyway. Besides, to use the mirroring feature, you'd have to have an AppleTV anyway. That doesn't really solve the question of whether he should get an ATV or cables for the other devices.
I would say that your answer depends on what it is you want to accomplish. If you want to simply play videos, then the ATV is the way to go. You can stream the videos from iTunes on the MacBook (using Home Sharing, NOT AirPlay) and save the hassle of multiple cables and connecting/disconnecting devices. It'd also be adequate for using AirPlay to mirror "static" content off your iDevices, like web pages, documents, etc.
If your media content is stored on your iDevices, then you'd be better off using cables to connect them directly.
I agree with the 2 above as well ^^ with the mirroring movie content. I tried to watch a few movies via Mirroring and they where unwatchable, but in general the function works quite well for basic screen mirroring.
I think the ATV is still the way to go because you need to think if you have cables you need to be in so many feet of the TV to use that function. If you get the ATV you can be anywhere to mirror both devices.
I will say mirroring on my iPhone playing games works very good and i have never had any lag or pixelation going on when playing them.
As lifeisabeach posted depends on exactly what you want to accomplish.
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1) I should expect problems while airplaying movies from my MBA. Streaming from iTunes via Homesharing is the solution for that. (Will I have this problem while mirroring, say, YouTube from my iPad, too ?)
2) Mirroring static screens (pics, web pages) would be flawless.
3) Mirroring games from my iPhone or iPad would be okay, too (I didn't think of that, by the way. My son will love it).
4) AppleTV is more practical to connect and more tidy for the living room.
5) But, I'm gonna have to converte several movie formats for iTunes, right?
If no other warnings appear, it looks like AppleTV instead of two cables :-)
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Discussion: Cant decide on a senior bat
|May 5, 2014
4 posts
|Cant decide on a senior bat
New guy here. I have narrowed my choice down to three bats.
2013 Demarini One Senior(yellow and white)
2014 Worth Legit Senior (grey and black)
Miken Ultra 2 Maxload (white and red)
Having a lot of trouble deciding which bat I want to purchase. More of a power hitter, line drives and home runs. Looking for pros and cons. I have read a lot of reviews so far. I want a bat with a lot of pop, good feel and durable. Thanks
|May 5, 2014
Men's 50
85 posts
|The Legit is the best balanced Senior bat I have ever hit.
The Ultra 2 Maxload is a fantastic bat with a 1/2 oz endload. Either of these two is a great choice.
|May 5, 2014
Men's 50
85 posts
|I rate both of these equal in distance and give the edge to the Worth in durability and without question the Worth in feel.
|May 5, 2014
781 posts
Get with me and I'm happy to assist you in the proper selection of a bat for you.
Alan Tanner
Team 1 Sports
|May 5, 2014
hemi racer
Men's 65
164 posts
|Miken Ultra 2 Maxload would get my vote of the three for most pop. Course my Ambush has equal pop and more durable for sure. Alan would be a good place to start.
|May 5, 2014
Men's 50
14 posts
|Krott, I would suggest you decide on an end load or balanced before choosing a bat. Excuse my ignorance, but I don't know if the DeMarini or the Worth are end loaded.
What I do know that the difference in hitting the ball 330' or 360' is not as important as what you do when you put the ball in play. I'd rather hit it 330' and go 4-4 than hit one 360' and go 1-4.
|May 5, 2014
4 posts
|Thanks guys, Im leaning toward a balanced bat for now as I know I like the feel of them. Have heard nothing but good things about the worth. I have heard the 2014 senior legit is the same at the 2013 senior but they have fixed the knob problems, I see the 2014 senior is approved for ASA though, anyone know why?
|May 5, 2014
56 posts
|There is an ASA Legit as well as a senior Legit, The senior would not be approved for ASA ... ASA requires an ASA stamp and the senior ASA would not have that
|May 5, 2014
56 posts
|There is an ASA Legit as well as a senior Legit, The senior would not be approved for ASA ... ASA requires an ASA stamp and the senior ASA would not have that
|May 5, 2014
4 posts
|Thanks, this show the 2014 legit senior to have a ASA stamp which is what confused me.
|May 5, 2014
35 posts
|Worth Senior Legit is hands down the best bat for long lasting smashing.It has a huge sweet spot you will not be disappointed.
|May 5, 2014
Men's 55
126 posts
|Out of those 3 bats..
I recommend the Miken Ultra 2 Maxload (white/red)
|May 6, 2014
Men's 60
907 posts
|Krott: I believe you are leaving out a great bat. The Reebok Melee Legend balanced bat is right in there with those which you discuss above. I have many seniors who order this bat from me and love it. I have all weights in stock and can ship same day.
Ed Andrews
(970) 729-3145
|May 6, 2014
Nancy Allen
Men's 55
716 posts
|I heard a couple of players speak highly of the TOC Ultra II last weekend which is available at the Senior Softball Store link. Mikens have always had a little too much vibration when I make contact with the ball for my small paws. I always seem to do better with Worth bats, but I have one Mizuno that I really like. Of course I only hit home runs in my dreams; so my bats may not even be capable of hitting one even in your capable hands. Of course my belief has always been that it is the archer, not the arrow anyway. You find me a bat that I can hit a home run with, then it should be illegal to use. ;-)
|May 6, 2014
32 posts
|I bought a combat ambush from Alan Tanner hits the ball very well, also have a senior combat dirty very hot
|May 7, 2014
69 posts
|When anyone talks about a senior bat, there's always a comparison to an Ultra II Balanced or end loaded. This leads me to believe that the best bat is an Ultra II. I have one that's in it's 4th season and it's performance is spectacular.
|May 7, 2014
18 posts
|Just check out most of the tournaments in the South & you will see that most players use Miken bats.


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A disposable set for a blood processing device comprises an array of flexible tubing and a frame that holds the flexible tubing array with at least two linear segments of the flexible tubing array presented for alignment with at least two axially aligned peristaltic pump rotors.
1. A disposable set for a blood processing device comprising an array of flexible tubing and a generally rectangular frame having means for holding the flexible tubing array with at least two linear segments of the flexible tubing array represented for alignment with at least two peristaltic pump rotors, said rotors being contained in a housing and extending upwardly through the top of said housing and being axially aligned with each other,
an outer cover and an inner cover located over the top of said housing,
said inner cover extending around said rotors and extending from said top of said housing toward said outer cover, said inner cover having channels in its periphery aligned with said rotors, whereby flexible tubing placed over said inner cover in said channels is aligned with said rotors, said inner cover being sized to closely interfit with said rectangular frame to place said tubing in registry with said rotors.
2. A set according to claim 1 wherein the frame also includes means for holding at least one segment of the flexible tubing array for alignment with a tube clamp while the other at least two segments are presented for alignment with the pump rotors.
3. Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said holding means of said frame comprises indentations aligned with said channels in said inner cover.
4. A set according to claim 3 wherein said frame is provided with an inwardly extending lip engageable in a mating recess in said inner cover.
5. A disposable set for use in conjunction with a peristaltic pump assembly that includes a housing having a top opening, a peristaltic rotor pumping module carrying a plurality of rotatable rollers spaced around its periphery, said rotor being mounted for rotation on an axle and having a central plane normal to said axle, a motor for driving said rotor operatively connected to said rotor, wherein said axle is mounted parallel to the top of said housing, said rotor extending through the top of said housing, said housing further having a cover pivotally mounted thereon, said cover carrying a concave race in alignment with and engageable by said rollers to activate peristaltic liquid flow in a flexible conduit positioned between said rotor and said race, said cover being pivotable from an operative position wherein said race engages said rollers to an inoperative position wherein said rotor is exposed for loading and unloading a conduit between said rotor and said race, said disposable set comprising a plurality of flexible conduits and an organizer frame adapted to fit under said cover and being provided with indentations for receiving and positioning at least one segment of said flexible fluid flow conduits and for aligning said segment with said pumping module, and means on said housing for positioning said frame thereon so that said conduit is aligned with said rotor said means including indentations on opposite sides of said rotor to assist in alignment of said conduit with said rotor.
6. A disposable set according to claim 5 wherein said means for positioning comprises a shoulder provided on said housing engageable by said organizer frame.
7. A set according to claim 6 wherein said organizer frame is provided with an inwardly extending lip engageable in a mating recess in said shoulder.
8. A disposable set according to claim 5 comprising means for separating blood received from a donor into constituents, including:
means for separating at least one blood constituent from whole blood;
a reservoir for containing blood;
a single venepuncture needle for supplying whole blood to the reservoir during a whole blood collection cycle and reinfusing blood from the reservoir into the donor during a reinfusion cycle;
a plurality of flexible blood flow conduits for conveying whole blood and blood constituents between the donor, said reservoir and said means for separating blood
said organizer frame engaging a plurality conduit segments and aligning them with a plurality of axially aligned peristaltic pumping modules for engaging said conduits and for activating the flow of blood through said conduits.
9. A set according to claim 5 wherein said frame is also provided with indentations for receiving and positioning a segment of a flexible fluid flow conduit and for aligning said segment with a clamp for closing said conduit said clamp being positioned adjacent to the pumping module assembly.
10. Apparatus according to claim 5 further comprising an inner cover positioned on the top of said housing and extending around said rotor, said inner cover having channels in its periphery aligned with the central plane of said rotor, whereby a flexible conduit placed over said inner cover in said channels is aligned with said rotor, said inner cover being sized to closely interfit with said frame to place said conduit in registry with said pumping module.
The present invention relates to peristaltic pumps and related apparatus. More particularly, the invention relates to disposable sets for peristaltic pumping apparatus suitable as blood processing devices.
Various automated hemapheresis systems for separating whole blood into two or more of its constituents have been utilized in the past. Such devices are shown in Schoendorfer U.S. Pat. No. 4,851,126 and Schoendorfer et al. U.S. Pat. No. 5,188,588, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Such systems are adapted for blood cell separation generally and often specifically for platelet separation. In general, such systems collect whole blood from the donor, separate the desired cells and return the remaining blood components to the donor usually through a single needle. Although a separate return needle can be used, it is preferred that a single venepuncture needle be used both for collection and reinfusion. Hemapheresis systems generally include a disposable set of bags, reservoirs and conduits. The use of peristaltic pumps to cause the blood fluids to move through the system is preferred because the blood and separated blood components can be moved through the device while it is wholly contained within the sterile disposable components, which are commonly referred to as a harness set. Harness sets include, at least, one venepuncture needle, at least one separation device for separating blood into its components, and at least one reservoir for containing blood. A plurality of conduits connect the needle, the separation device and the reservoir to each other. The conduits include a section formed of flexible elastomeric material so that blood can be moved through the conduits by means of peristaltic roller pumps.
The preferred type of system includes, as a minimum, a single venepuncture needle, separation means for separating at least one constituent from whole blood, first and second reservoirs containing blood, a first conduit interconnecting the needle and the first reservoir, a second conduit interconnecting the first reservoir and the separation means, a third conduit interconnecting the separation means and the second reservoir, and a fourth conduit for returning blood components to the needle. Preferably, four separate peristaltic pumps are provided to move the blood and the blood components through the conduits.
Typically, systems of this general type also include a microprocessor for controlling a number of pumps, clamps, detectors, monitoring systems, et cetera, for automating the collection of whole blood from the donor, separating the blood into plasma and cell concentrate, collecting the plasma and reinfusing the cell concentrate into the donor using the harness set applied to the instrument. After application of venepuncture to the blood donor, the instrument operates between alternating collection and reinfusion cycles. In the collection cycle, anticoagulated whole blood in pumped by a blood pump to the separator of the harness where it is separated into plasma which flows into a collection container and cell concentrate which flows to a reinfusion reservoir. In the reinfusion cycle, the blood pump reverses to flow cell concentrate from the reservoir through the phlebotomy needle to the donor.
Peristaltic pumps are also used for the delivery of other liquids such as medications, additives to fluid mixing processes, etc. A need has continued to exist for such apparatus that is compact and easy to use and for improved disposable conduit or harness sets for use in conjunction with such apparatus.
The invention provides a frame for holding an array of flexible tubing. The frame holds the flexible tubing array with at least two linear segments of the flexible tubing array presented for alignment with at least two axially aligned peristaltic pump rotors.
In a preferred embodiment, the frame also includes means for holding at least one segment of the flexible tubing array for alignment with a tube clamp or sensing device while the other at least two segments are presented for alignment with the pump rotors.
These and further objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent on reference to the following detailed description, appended claims and drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a portable hemapheresis device of the present invention with the cover in the closed position;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an embodiment of a harness set usable in connection with the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of a device in accordance with the invention with the pump module cover in the closed position and illustrating the open position of the cover by means of phantom lines;
FIG. 4 is an end view of the device of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a device in accordance with the invention with the harness set installed;
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a pump module assembly in accordance with the invention taken the central shaft of the assembly;
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9--9 of FIG. 8;
FIG. 10 is a fragmentary sectional view of a pump assembly taken along line 10--10 of FIG. 6 with blood flow tubing added and with an individual release mechanism in the open position;
FIG. 11 is a fragmentary cross-sectional view taken along line 10--10 of FIG. 6 showing the individual release mechanism in the closed position, also showing the blood flow tubing;
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the pump module assembly and organizer frame components of the invention shown separated from each other for clarity;
FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the pump module assembly showing the organizer and blood tubes in place over the pumps;
FIG. 14 is a top plan view showing tubing clamps used in the device of the invention;
FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 15--15 of FIG. 14; and
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 16--16 of FIG. 15.
Referring now to the drawings, there is illustrated a portable hemapheresis device, generally designated 10. Device 10 includes a bottom portion 12 and a cover portion 14 hinged along an axis 16. A carrying handle 18 is provided which is hingedly connected to bottom portion 12 at hinge points 19.
Referring to FIG. 2, there is illustrated a disposable tubing or harness set generally designated 20. In accordance with the invention, harness set 20 is applied to the hemapheresis device as illustrated in FIG. 5 to effect collection of whole blood from a donor through a single needle, separation of the whole blood into packedI blood cells and platelet poor plasma, and reinfusion of the packed blood cells to the donor.
Tubing set 20 is provided with a single venepuncture needle set 22 for alternately receiving whole blood from a donor and reinfusing packed cells into the donor. Venepuncture needle set 22 communicates with a blood line 24. An anticoagulant line has an anticoagulant spike 18 at one end for reception in an anticoagulant supply container 30 illustrated in FIG. 5. At its opposite end, anticoagulant line 26 joins blood line 24 in a Y-connection closely adjacent the single venepuncture needle 22.
Tubing set 20 also includes a reservoir 32. Blood line 24 is connected through port 38 at the lower end of the reservoir 32. Tube 44 extends into reservoir 32 through an inlet port 48 at the upper end of reservoir 32. Blood line 24 branches at a Y-connection 50 to branch line 52 connecting blood line 24 with inlet port 38 of reservoir 32, and to branch line 34 connecting blood line 24 to separator inlet 60.
Tubing set 20 additionally includes a separator 56 for separating anticoagulated whole blood into packed cells and plasma. Such separators are preferably of a membrane type, known in the art. Separator 56 has a whole blood inlet port 60, a packed cell outlet port 58 and a platelet poor plasma outlet port 62. Line 64 connects the packed cell inlet port 48 of reservoir 32 with the outlet port 58 of separator 56. Conduit line 66 connects the whole blood inlet port 60 of separator 56 by means of Y-connections as shown with tubing 24. By means of a Y-connection tubing 66 is also connected by tubing 69 to a saline bag spike 71. Lines 25 and 67 lead to pressure sensors. Tubing 68 connects between the plasma outlet port 62 of separator 56 and a plasma collection container 70.
A tubing organizer 72, which may be formed either of solid or cellular plastic material, in the form of a rectangular frame open in the middle, is provided to hold the various tubing in a desired orientation. The tubing is snapped in place into slots 74 provided in the plastic material. The segments of the various tubes interacting with the pump assembly are, thus, positioned in registry in relation to the pumps. The organizer can remain in place during the pumping operation, and the tubing can conveniently be removed as a unit. Preferably the organizer 72 is of an L-shaped configuration to provide physical stability and resistance to twisting. Lips 76 can be provided to snap into mating recesses in the cover of the pump assembly as further explained below.
It is further contemplated that a second, alternative, tubing set may also be employed substantially as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,851,126. The second tubing portion is generally utilized in order to further separate the blood into platelet concentrate and platelet poor plasma. The alternative tubing set is applied to the pump assembly of the present device in a manner similar to that described above in relation to the plasma collection tubing set described above.
Referring to FIGS. 3, 4 and 6-12, the pump module assembly generally identified by numeral 100 is shown in greater detail. A housing 102 is provided within bottom portion 12 of the hemapheresis device. Housing 102 is provided with a cover 104 pivotally attached to a bracket 105. Cover 104 is releasably locked in a closed position by means of handle 106 provided with a clevis 108 that engages opposite ends of a pin 110. Mounted in the upper part of housing 102 are a series of peristaltic pump rotor assemblies 112, 114, 116 and 118, hereinafter referred to as "pumping modules", all of which are mounted on a single axle 122. Each of these pumping modules is provided with a plurality of rollers 120, of which there are four in the illustrated embodiment. Shaft 122 is journaled at its opposite ends in a bearing structure 124 provided at opposite ends of housing 102. Each of the rollers 120 is outwardly biased by compression springs 126.
As seen in FIG. 6, the roller pump rotors may each be formed of two-part sheaves to which drive gears 128 are bolted. Releasable race surfaces 130 and stationary race surfaces 131 are provided to backstop the blood flow conduits when they are worked on by rollers 120 as best seen in FIGS. 10 and 11. The compression of the flexible tubes by the rollers 120 of the pumps provides a peristaltic pumping action which moves fluid through the conduits. Reversible DC motors 132, 134, 136 and 138 (not shown) are provided to reversibly drive each of the pumping modules 112, 114, 116 and 118. Gears 140 are attached to the motor shafts 142. Each of the gears 140 meshes with a driven gear 144 each of which are mounted on shafts 146 journaled for rotation through a supporting bracket 147. Gears 144 in turn drive gears 152 which are mounted on shafts 154 which are journaled for rotation through end walls 148 of housing 150. At the opposite ends of shafts 154 are mounted drive gears 156 which mesh with and drive gears 128 on each of the pumping modules.
While the embodiment shown in the drawings illustrates the same gear ratios between each of the motors and its respective pumping module, it will be apparent that the gear ratios can be varied if it is desired that one of the pumping modules 112,114, 116 or 118 be driven at a speed different from that of the other of said pumping modules. Also it is contemplated that a different number of pumps, for example 2 or 6 can be incorporated into the pump assembly. An assembly of four pumps is shown solely for purposes of illustration.
By opening lever 106 the axle 122 and each of the pumps mounted on it can be removed as a unit as best seen in FIG. 12. For example, in the event of a blood spill the entire assembly can be removed with one hand for cleaning, or otherwise, for maintenance. Additionally, each of the concave race surfaces 130 can be individually released as shown in FIGS. 8, 10 and 11. Individual release mechanisms are provided by the use of release handles 160 which are pivotally attached to a rod 162 carried on cover 104. An eccentric end 164 of lever 160 bears against the upper surface of each individual member 132, the lower end of which forms race 130. Thus, when the lever 160 is in the closed position illustrated in FIG. 11, the roller 120 flattens conduit 44 between the roller and race surface 130, thus, causing blood to be moved through conduit 44 in peristaltic fashion as the roller 120 is advanced. In the released position shown in FIG. 10, the flow of blood through conduit 44 can be interrupted. The ability to individually release the pumping modules is useful for system fault isolation, emergencies, and other non-programmed operational modes.
The relationship of organizer 72 with the pump module assembly 100 is best seen by referring to FIGS. 12 and 13. An internal cover 133 is positioned over pump module assembly 100. Internal cover 133 has a series of openings 135 through which the rollers 120 are exposed. Indented channels 134 are aligned with openings 135 to receive the various blood tubes. Additional indented grooves 136 are provided over the entire transverse width of cover 133 to accommodate blood tubing that is not to be engaged or acted on by any of the peristalsis pumps. Cover 133 is further provided with exterior shoulders 138 that closely interfit with the interior surfaces of organizer frame 72. Placement of the frame 72 over cover 133, thus, provides a mating fit by virtue of which the blood tubes are placed in precise registry with grooves 134 or 136, as required. Organizer frame 72 is provided with projecting lips 76 that engage recesses 140 at the opposite ends of cover 133 to positively allow the organizer frame 72 to be snapped and held in place.
In addition to pump module assembly 100, cover 104 overlies projecting element 80 that is provided with a series of slots 82. Slots 82 are provided with lateral openings 83 which accommodate clamp fingers 84 that, if required, can clamp off conduits 34, 52 and 68 as seen in FIGS. 14-16. Fingers 84 can be operated by rocker arms 88 and 89 which are actuated by solenoid valves 86 and 87 each controlled by software that operates each of the successive operations of apparatus 10. Thus, for example, when blood is being reinjected into the patient, tubing 34 is clamped closed so that saline solution cannot enter tubing 24. Similar clamping or unclamping steps will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Instead of clamp fingers 84 a sensing device can be substituted to assist in monitoring the flow through the conduits as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art.
It will be noted in connection with the preferred embodiment that pump drive motors 134 and 136 are approximately half of the length of the pump module, thus, allowing four motors to be located under the pump module assembly. The gear reduction assembly has symmetry about the center plane of the pump module assembly and is located outside of the housing 150. Shafts 154 are provided with seals to prevent blood or other fluids from entering the main body of the machine from within housing 150 in the event of a spill. It will be noted that since the pumping modules are radially removable from the gear train, they are removable for cleaning and maintenance without disturbing the balance of the equipment.
While the invention has been described in connection with the foregoing specific embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not to be limited thereto, but on the contrary it is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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