Monday, March 3, 2014

before and after : one year later


So it's been just over a year since we moved in. Here are the befores and afters of our efforts to make this house our home. 


living/dining room : before

living/dining room : after
view from dining room : before
view from dining room : after
view from dining room : after
kitchen : before
kitchen : after
kitchen : before
kitchen : after





"man cave" : before
"man cave" turned studio : after
den : before
den : after

den : before
den : after
den detail : faux fireplace

den detail : make-shift entertainment centre

hall bath : before
hall bath : after
master bedroom : before
master bedroom : after
master bath : before

master bath : after
master bath : after
hall bedroom one : before
hall bedroom one : after
hall bedroom two : before
hall bedroom two : after

 







Sunday, October 20, 2013

a few new updates...designing on a dime

 pumpkins from gentrys: kale for planter from hewitts: love local
 lamp stands from bella rustica barn sale
a last minute steal as they were closing out the day!
 bright light at the front door:now we can see our new door from both outside and in!

 original blue prints provided from the previous owner. thanks gary!
metal table made with recycled glass from an ugly old table: thanks to my father-in-law
and my dearest mike for making it as my birthday gift.

 our new (old) mantle gifted to us from our wonderful new neighbors: one mans trash is
another mans treasure. thank you annie sloan paints for making the mantle a quick and easy project!

below: old window from our dear friends new home: once again, their trash; our treasure. 
a little chalboard paint + a bistro marker equals our weekly planner



 new black and brown wood carvings: my recent favorite thrifting find

 laundry/bathroom: babys breath, an easy and inexpensive way to add a little life to any space
 little sheer curtains (fabric found in attic) added for much needed privacy 
to this front facing bathroom
 jars from walmart, true value and terrain: always useful for sorting and organizing

 a favored hand-me-down from our old (and missed) neighbor, sandy
wonderful gifts, also handed down from sandy: second hand wins!!

Friday, March 15, 2013

continuing to put the pieces together

we're still at it over here. beginning to hang some things on walls and painting the old to make it new. enjoy!

milk glass: a personal favorite
the new addition to the den
before
after
ferns: just because
i can't seem to get enough of plant life: inside!
suitcase meet side table
old film cartridges from mom and dad's

if you need knobs, may i suggest hobby lobby. they are a steal for approx 3. per!
you can't really see it, but i'm still excited...our light fixture is finally up in the master bath. goodbye dangling wire and light bulb!
our new rug for the back bedroom: thanks mom and dad!

back bedroom: office