If you are like me, you love peering into peoples homes (in a non creepy.....ok a little creepy kinda way:). I also love seeing how photographers display their photos. So, come on an ongoing journey with me.....Oh, and I will tell you where I bought everything. Mostly because I am that girl that gets a compliment and spontaneously has to tell you where I got it and how much I paid....ugh....I hate that I do that. I should be sly and secretive and instead I give away every secret:)
I LOVE interior design! It was actually the first way that I learned to express my creative side before finding photography. I am obsessive. I watch HGTV constantly (well, when I'm not watching Yo Gabba Gabba:/). I sit and wait on my curb for the mail lady to bring my decorating catalogs. I look at a cute outfit and picture drapes and pillows (I have an unhealthy obsession with textural pillows).
When Adam and I searched for our new home, we knew we wanted a space that we could mold into our dream home. This was to be our third home and both of our previous homes were new builds. We needed a blank space that would allow us to be creative as we made it work for our family. We wanted to remodel and knock down walls. We were tired of having set options for cabinets, upgrades..etc.
So, we found a home with good bones, the right amount of space and bedrooms, decent backyard and frontyard space and in our desired location. I was 6 months preggo when we moved in. We tore out our kitchen 8 weeks before crew was due:/
Here are some before and afters. Have I told you how much I love before and afters no matter what they are?:)
I am not done yet and there are things that I will add and change over time.
Awww....my pantry:)
Adams idea to do the deep sing with no divider. Genius. Crew enjoyed many a bath in here;)
I love decorating the hood ledge for the holidays!
Appliances: Sears
Pedistal & Dome: Southern Living at home and Willow house (purchased from ebay)
Mini Chandeliers: lighing direct
Backsplash: Lowes (installed by "The Kitchen Post"
Welcome Chalboard: Pier 1 charger with chalkboard paint.
Bamboo sliding blinds: JC Penny
Barstools: Living Spaces
Clock: Home Goods
Ornate bulletin Board; Ikea frame spraypainted white and cork added.
Flooring: engineered hardwood in Hickory in stock at Lowes
Cabinets: Medallion cabinetry from "The Kitchen Post"
Color looks weird on this one. Floors are darker than that
Weathervane Chandelier: Pottery Barn
Ornate Chalkboard: Thrift store find!! Had a painting in it and I just created a magnet chalkboard
Orange Chairs: Overstock
Jute Rug: Overstock
Wanna be Pottery barn table: Living Spaces furniture
Buffet: Living Spaces
Frames: Already had some and some are from michaels. Spray painted to match
Family room rug: Living spaces furniture
Pillows: Tai Pan, The Alley and Pier 1
Frames on Mantle: Ross, Marshals
Accessories on Mantle: Tai Pan
Abraham Lincoln Praying Photo: RC Willy in Utah/Idaho. It is called "To Save a Nation"
Large Mirror: Walmart a few years ago.
leather Club Chairs: Target.com
Willow Basket: Target
Ceramic jug: JO-Ann Fabrics
Things I plan to change over time:
Add drapes to slider in kitchen (something simple but a pattern would be great in there)
I will swap out those dark leather club chairs for something lighter. I would LOVE burlap wingback chairs trimmed in white... maybe like THIS.
I'm not sure. Maybe that is a little much. I just need something not so heavy over there. There is a LOT of dark wood and I need to break it up.
The couch is almost 7 years old. Although it has served us well, we will replace it at some point. I am not sure what I will do yet with that.
The fireplace and niche needs major love. I would like some sort of a built in and a major overhaul of the fireplace (adding a surround, stone, chunkier mantle)
next time...My office/studio space and living room!!
