A few weeks ago, I shared my Valentine home tour over at City Farmhouse and I never really shared it here. I changed a few of the pictures to show the house without the Valentine decor, but I can see that I need to work on taking even more updated pictures.
Anyhow, here is most of what I shared:
I LOVE to decorate, repurpose, DIY, and create! I am a stay-at-home mommy to one beautiful little girl and am blessed to have a wonderful and hard working husband who always encourages me to soar. Welcome to our home.
My hubby purchased our home before we were married, 7 years ago. Actually he purchased it before he even met me! I think he did a pretty great job, and I feel very blessed that we have had such a warm and comfortable home to live in. As the years go by, we are slowly making it more and more ours. We hope to eventually build a home that we design... someday :).
One of my favorite things in our home is the tall ceilings and lots of light. This allows me to have this huge chalkboard in our entryway and I use any excuse to doodle on it!
Our living room, dining room, and kitchen are all open to each other in one big area.
Yes, I have kept this plant alive for a year and a half!!
I have since added these curtains new lamp. I will probably change out that shade for a linen one. I am trying to refine this room little by little to make it what I want to be.
In our dining room, I also currently have another chalkboard all decorated for spring. I am so inspired by vintage charm.
Here was the dining room before I changed it. I really need to get some more updated pics. I will work on it!
My Craft room is the place I keep all of my current projects, craft supplies, etc. I dressed up my dress form for Christmas and I liked it so much that I never changed her. Now this room is getting totally ripped up as we are turning it into a guest room. Our current guest room will now be Ella's room. I am excited to share the pictures as I go!
This chair pretty much says so much about my life and about our home. Certainly not perfect, beautiful in its own way, and a complete work in progress. And, you know what, I kind of love it.
The desk is one that I painted and used all through college. {I have been a thrifter/DIYer for as long as I can remember} We are now moving this desk into our office/den where it will be getting a makeover as well.
I have big plans for our kitchen and look forward to painting these cabinets someday! (See... lots of works in progress)
I have a jar of vintage Jello molds and cookie cutters on my counter I love having them so easily accessible.
I have been collecting the bedding from Pottery Barn and Antique stores for our master bedroom for about a year now, and I am still working on a big fluffy duvet cover as well. I wanted all white bedding and I LOVE it! I may, or may not have plans for refinishing our bedroom furniture ;).
For the past couple of months, I have been working on our bonus room/family room, and this is what I came up with. All of that storage is for our little Ella's toys. What you see here is only half of the massive room. The other half (if you were to look behind where I am standing here) is a play area that I am working on. So, it is nice to have all of the storage facing her little play area.
And here is her little vintage play area:
Well, that is what I have so far. As you can see, I have lots on my to-do list. I hope you will come back tomorrow as a share a few thoughts from my heart on decorating and real life.
Gypsy Heart
Absolutely beautiful! So warm and welcoming ~
xo
Pat
aarond
That little vintage play area is adorable and so is the rest of your home.
Karo's corner
Absolutely lovely... I love the living room , and the sofas.... would you mind sharing what brand/where did you buy them?
Msmoozys Open House
I dont know why I never looked at this page before today...LOL I just an in love with your space and Ellas vintage play area is awesome! I want that for MY play area...Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Unknown
I love your front door color!! Would you mind sharing the color with me? That is exactly the look that I have been searching for!
Debra Oliver
Kristen, LOVE love love your wonderful home! It's cozy and comfortable, and you have so many great ideas for your sweet family. Homes should always be "works in progress". Hopefully we never "finish" but always keep growing and evolving our style. Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!
Beverley
I absolutely LOVE your house. You have nothing to worry about in this department!! Thank you for letting us in to have a look!!!
Sarah Dahl
I ADORE how BRIGHT your home is...I have quite a bit of wood paneling in my home that is actually quite lovely, but makes everything pretty dark. Thanks for sharing your lovely home!
kim
Just three words.....beautiful,cozy,fantastic!!!
Lorraine Finkbeiner
What a wonderful and happy home you have created! I LOVE Ella's vintage play area!
Pam in IL
Your home is so warm and welcoming. I want to play in that vintage kitchen! LOVE IT! Thanks for sharing.
Jennifer O'Brien
Beautiful Kristen! I still love that kitchen for Ella. Your spring chalkboard is amazing! Thanks for the mention! Have a wonderful day! Jen
Laurel Stephens
Can you hear me pinning?!
Jennifer Taylor
Kristen, I just LOVE every single room in your house! I have really enjoyed seeing it go through all the different phases over the years. You truly have been my number one inspiration to be creative with my own home! Thanks for the post! So fun to look at!
Jaime Richter
Where did you get that amazing lantern in your entry way? Love your house!!!
Dawn
Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed every inch of your home. Fantastic decorating skills:)
Sheila
Thanks so much for sharing Kristen...I so need to get better about blogging and take pics of my home and my home projects. Have a lovely week my friend!
Smiles,
Sheila
20 North Ora
Beautiful and cozy home!
Judy