Well, hi there.
I thought I heard someone knocking.
You must be here for the Summer 2013 Showcase of Homes.
I’m proud to be kicking off our weeklong showcase of 26 fabulous blogger homes, along with The Happier Homemaker, Rain on a Tin Roof, Better with Age and Top This Top That.
This is the foyer, and I think you can tell right away that I like vintage pottery and painted furniture, like this Duck Egg Blue buffet I painted.
I love decorating the entryway for every season. For summer, I’m showcasing houseplants in vintage pots and pretty and unexpected planters…
and of course, I had to add some summer blooms.
Let’s make our way into the dining room.
Feel free to grab a snack.
Of course it’s not too early for a glass of champagne. I’ll never tell. 😉
Let me take you the “company way,” straight into the formal living room.
I’m a big fan of mixing patterns. Can you tell?
And you wouldn’t believe how long it took to piece together that curtain rod and hang those window treatments. But they sure are pretty, aren’t they?
I’m pretty proud of this grouping of bargain botanical art I created.
I see you’ve met McCoy, our 14-year-old yorkie-poodle. We call her the queen of the ottoman empire. This is one of her favorite spots.
See what I mean about painted furniture? I do love my little pink writing desk.
My house is full of projects — completed and in progress. Those armoire doors are in the completed category.
And you’ll never guess what they’re disguising.
Now, it’s time to head into the family hangout part of our house, the keeping room. I have a 6-year-old little boy and I did mention I’m always working on a project, so no telling what this room will look like.
Wait just a minute and let me pick up those Legos. (Actually, that wasn’t a very bad mess at all.)
But this is better, don’t you think?
Our house is an open concept, so the keeping room, kitchen and breakfast nook really function as one big space.
This is the place where we don’t put on airs. The design here is all about cozy comfort. Lounging and playing. And durability. Yes, those are both indoor-outdoor rugs! I have a kid and a dog, remember?
I’ve probably done one too many projects on that kitchen table. It’s on my to-paint list, but I don’t look forward to tackling those Windsor chairs.
One piece I don’t plan on painting is this antique empire hotel sideboard. It has quite the story.
I don’t have a huge kitchen, but it’s bright and open. And it has the white cabinets that I love.
Wait a minute, was that the buzzer going off on the dryer? Let”s pop into the laundry room for just a sec.
OK, that was a ruse to show you my newly renovated laundry room and mudroom.
Don’t you just love all the built-in-storage…
and vintage decorating touches. I sure do, especially when you consider what this room used to look like.
Why don’t you pop into the powder room before we continue our tour.
I think it’s quite elegant, don’t you?
I won’t bore you with the details of this powder room makeover now, but you’re welcome to read all about it.
And this is the master bedroom and sitting room.
It’s my favorite room in the house.
Again, you can see my love of painted vintage furniture.
I could tell you a story about those Target Farrah Fretwork curtains. What an ordeal, finding those and hanging them. But that’s a story for another day.
We won’t even talk about the master bathroom. Getting rid of that mural is high on my home projects wish list. I am not responsible for the mural. It was here when we moved in. I’m so desperate for a bathroom makeover, I’ll do just about anything.
Let’s head upstairs now.
Let’s just peek into the guest bedroom. It’s still a work in progress.
But I do have some fabulous plans for this space.
At least the guest bathroom here is done.
We won’t spend long in my office/craft room either. It is a mess.
I should tell you what happened the last time I cleaned it. (Hint: I used a paintbrush.)
Besides, I have plans for this room, too. I just haven’t figured out what they are yet.
But we can stop in my son’s room.
It is a little boy’s dream bedroom and playroom, wouldn’t you agree?
The playroom even has a secret clubhouse.
And what mother wouldn’t love all this built-in storage?
Now, this mural I love. (It was here when we bought the house, too.)
Thanks again for stopping by to tour my home as part of the Summer 2013 Showcase of Homes. For more details and photos of my house and the projects in each room, click on the links within this post.
Don’t miss the other bloggers on the tour this week. Here’s the full schedule.
Monday, July 22
Atta Girl Says
The Happier Homemaker
Rain on a Tin Roof
Better with Age
Top This Top That
Tuesday, July 23
Mom 4 Real
Cedar HIll Ranch
Practically Functional
While Wearing Heels
French Country Cottage
Wednesday, July 24
The Lily Pad Cottage
Marty’s Musings
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Town and Country Living
Adventures in Decorating
Thursday, July 25
Good Life Of Design
A Stroll Thru Life
Worthing Court
Back Porch Musings
The Rustic Pig
Friday, July 26
Our Southern Home
StoneGable
The Everyday Home
Recreate and Decorate
Sophia’s
Vignette Design
Linking up to:
Cherie
I have a question about those white cabinets. ….I have white doors throughout my home and I have tried to clean them with everything from plain water, to vinegar. The end result is a permanent stickiness to all of my doors. How do you clean your white cabinets?
Atta Girl Amy
Cherie, I’m so sorry for being so late to reply to your question. I was on vacation and then out of town for a conference, and I got behind on replying to comments.
Our white cabinets are actually coated with a thermofoil (which I actually don’t like.) But the one plus is that they’re easier to clean than painted cabinets. They don’t get sticky.
But I know exactly what you’re talking about. I struggle with the same problem with my pantry door and the door leading to our garage (both of which get used a lot.)
I’m thinking we need to use some kind of degreaser, but I haven’t tried one yet. I may put this question to the community at Hometalk.com to see if anyone has any input on that. If I find out a miracle cleaning method, I’ll be sure to let you know.
Pam
You have a beautiful home! Thanks for the tour 🙂
Atta Girl Amy
Thank you.
Tammy
Your home is just beautiful !!! Would love it if you came by and shared it at http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/07/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_27.html… Tammy
Cindy
Beautiful home! Love your staircase, so grand and your master bedroom is so pretty!
Thanks so much for the tour.
Blessings,
Cindy
Anita
Beautiful home, Amy. Question: Is the Duck Egg buffet chalk paint or milk paint? It’s beautiful! Love the pottery and how you have it arranged. Is that Roseville Pottery? I inherited a few pieces and was considering selling it. After seeing yours, I’m keeping mine!
One more thing, do you mind telling us where you purchased the living room curtains? They look amazing.
Thank you for sharing your home tour!
Myra
Seriously! Very clever of you to disguise your thermostat. I am looking forward to meeting you at the Haven Conference next week.
Vel
Your home is absolutely gorgeous!!! Love all the details, well-thought-of home, warm and pretty. Thanks for sharing, I enjoyed the tour!
Kelly - Talk of the House
I am late to the party, but your home is beautiful!! The floors…wow. I would LOVE a sideboard like the one you have in your family room. GORGEOUS! And no, please do not paint it. Beautiful job!
Anita
Your home is amazing!! Love that settee by the stairs too.
kirby carespodi
Is that Hull pottery? And your dog is McCoy? Are you in need of a twelve-step program, or do you just like pastels? 😉
Jenna
I am loving this home tour week, it’s such a treat to see inside of all these creative homes! Your master bedroom is stunning! and what a great play room. Oh yeah, your laundry room is to die for!
Ann K
Thanks for opening your house to all the curious! You have a wonderful home that looks beautiful as well as livable. You are making me want to do a room in blue – and that just won’t fly with the rest of my house!!
Betty819
I think I missed seeing the bedrooms that several people mentioned. Do you mind if I take the tour over. Maybe I missed something else? Your home is beautiful; and I love the way you mix old with new pieces of furniture. You really have a good eye and a talent for decorating; wished you lived near me so I could hire you to help me with mine! Mine’s a much smaller home. My DH always has problems hanging large curtain/drapery rods. He measures and re-measures and somehow regardless of his attempt to make sure it is level, it never turns out that way and then that starts an argument.
Loved so many things about your home. Your guest must love it too!
Petra
Thank you for showing us your gorgeous home. I am in love with your blue painted piece in your front entry and I actually really like your little guest toilet/cloakroom!