new house makover: living room

My vision of the color for this room was definitely more green.

I chose the color...well, actually I can't remember the exact color. But, something like Carolina Aquatic Club by Valspar.

It's blue.

blue as blue.

blue as in aquatic blue.

Strangely, I loved it.

it contrasts the wooden ceiling quite nicely and creates a warm room.

it's the only living space in the house so we've meshed the living and dining room into one

and meshed it did.

as with every other space in the house...We love it!

it's perfectly GT and Kate sized.

here we go

before      &      after

view from the kitchen

looking at the door for the bedroom

view from the bedroom

random little cutout that is a cute little picture/random things nook

view from the fireplace

view of the fireplace

(my fall garland with lights looks like a hawaiin lei)

GT's building a mantle which will hopefully be up for Christmas just in time for stockings and fires!!!

the half bath

it's right off of the living room and has a pocket door

it's kind of awkward

i feel like no one ever uses it when they come over

it's kind of feels like you're using the restroom in the middle of the living room

luckily, we have another potty.

it's probably not that big of a deal.

whatevs.

it's not my fave

it'll change, but will do for now

i bought that artwork at a garage sale and painted the frame

i love it

some little things that make it special and ours: 

the random nook with photos and things

dining area

currently decorated for fall

a hanging vase

yes, those are fake. don't judge me. they last longer...actually forever.

this was inspired by this gal

i found the mason jar and piece of wood in the barn. go fig-er

coze

built ins that were here when we moved in

we painted the back of them the same color as the rest of the room

it's a perfect display case for my dishes and special odds and ins

these two 

i love these two things being a part of our living space.

that painting was bought in Ghana this summer. it is of the fishing boats on the sea

that record player/beautiful piece of furniture was found out in the barn.

i cleaned it, polished it and loved on it.

isn't it grand?

i hope to entertain folks, eat with friends and relax with my family for years to come in this room.

don't you just love the ceiling?

sure, we still have work to do (move and change the chandelier, build the mantle, finish painting the corners, buy a big rug, etc,etc, etc), but i sure am happy here.

it feels like our home

we are blessed beyond measure

happily at home,

kate

new house makover: bedroom(master and the only one)

Our room is huge.

It could easily be made into 2 rooms...which will probably happen eventually.

But, for now...we just enjoy the space.

We have ninja fights, gymnastic practice, yoga class and many other things in this large space.

We also sleep there and watch tv and keep it cluttered.

I'm especially good at the last one.

But, mostly we love it because it is ours.

It was a creamy/white before we moved in, like the rest of the house.

Now it is the color Oatbran.

i forgot to tell the colors of the kitchen and laundry room in the last post

the kitchen is mint frost and laundry is aspen gray...(valspar)

here we go:

before    &    after

hooray for king beds for tall folks.

we are spoilt

luckily, mom had given that chair to me in college and i still had it.

this room needs more than a bed in it or else, it's totals empty.

it has a random little nook attached to it.

perfect for hiding.

i mean, crafting.

it's also our study which basically collects papers that i should be reading

our desk with stuff

a vintage sewing table that i found at a thrift store in LR holds my neglected sewing machine

insert "old western movie music when cowboy walks into saloon" here

that bathroom needed some major help

and still needs some

bathroom remodel is numero uno on my list

but, for now...i like it

it's serene

marble counter tops aren't so bad when ya get a good paint color on the walls

can't remember what this one is called

we have a HUGE closet for the size of this little house

and i ain't complainin'. ya heard?

i just put a little curtain up to separate it from the water closet/powder room

here are some little things that i particularly love in our space:

man side of the bed

deer skull

woman side

Pride and Prejudice quote

photo wall and book shelf in study/craft nook

lovely, purposeful clutter

boot season

cozy spot

with

handmade wall decor

cutesy wutesy pillow from my mammy

also, those side table are from Ikea. I just antiqued 'em and bought the knobs at Hobby Lobby.

love 'em.

the windows are from our local Paul Michael, home goods store.

i heart harses

i'm thankful for our home

happy weeks-end folks,

Kate

new house: kitchen and laundry makeover

So, we've been in our house a little over 2 months and I have yet to take any pics.

We are so happy in our home and it fits us perfectly.

It's homey and cozy and I am much more comfortable becoming a homebody here.

Before we moved in, all of the rooms were white/creamish.

They all got a few coats of new paint to spruce 'em up.

Funny thing...i was never able to keep it all clean enough to take pics when I had my moms fancy camera.

So, we'll take baby steps and do one or two rooms at a time.

Here we have the kitchen and laundry rooms

I wanted them to be happy, cheeful and fun!

   Before      &       After

kitchen looking into the laundry room.

Hey woodrow

kitch

gas range...yes, mam

kitchy kitch

other side

loun-tree room/ woodies domain

p.s. doesn't everyone want their microwave next to their dryer?

it is also home to whatever else we feel like throwing in there

Some of my favorite things:

Rifle Paper Co. cards

My MIL gave me a gift card to their website...what an absolutely perfect gift!!!

best candle ever. for reals

mastering? ha

attempting? sometimes

cute covering? yes

two of my favorite wall decors

that heart chalkboard right there. yeah, that one.

I saw it on Urban outfitter website and was about to order it.

then one day, my mom and i went to a local home decor store and it was there!

it was quite a find and i was so super pumped.

love these little measuring spoons from Jamie, my SIL

Fridges were made for pictures

I need a bigger one just for that reason alone

ain't it cute?

sinky sink

words to remember above the door frame

little empty baskets.

(GTs gonna build me a pedestal to lift up the w/d so the outlets don't show. hooray for handy husband!)

honeymoon pic made into canvas

more laundry room

dogie

mixer that inspired the color

and little containers for baking needs.

Luckily, our house is small so this picture viewing won't take long.

happy homebody,

Kate