Come take a tour of a classic colonial house, with fresh upgrades on the interior and exterior both.
I always loved the saying “fashion over function”, but why can’t you have both in a home? I feel they blend well, when thought out. I believe in designing a home that celebrates life.
I heard through the grapevine that someone was surprised how quickly our house sold and how much it sold for. They mentioned that they thought we had a small living room.
At first it hurt my feelings. Our living room was one of my favorite rooms in the house that we made a home. We chose deep sofas and used a lot of furniture to make it feel “cozy”. To us, it was.
It had more than enough room for a dance party with my girls, but remained intimate, which was everything I wanted our home to be. Bigger is not always better {in my personal opinion}. However, we were able to seat 11 comfortably, which also fits our entertaining lifestyle.
I know our house was not perfect, but it was perfect for us. I started this blog to share little tidbits to help you design a life and home you love that suits your lifestyle.
The Perfect Home for Us
Going back to one of my favorite quotes, “What I love most about my home is who I share it with” by Tad Carpenter, size, doesn’t really matter, it’s who you share it with – both family and guests, that counts. I encourage you to welcome guests into your home without worry of what they may think. The most beautiful element of a home are the memories you make in it.
As a blogger, it’s easy to get caught up in “likes” and comments, but I try to remain true to our style and lifestyle and create for my family, not the blog. It may not result in a significant Instagram following, but it has resulted in a happy heart. When decorating, I encourage you to do the same – follow your heart and create for you.
Just before our move, Rose of Paper Crane Photography created a tour of our home through photographs. Enjoy the latest home tour of our traditional Colonial and follow through the links for additional details and sources!
To see our current home in St. Louis, check out our Tudor Paint Colors and the full Before and After Tour.
If you’re researching exterior paint palettes, don’t skip this charming White Brick House!
The kitchen with White Kitchen Cabinets
The basement – living room | wet bar | bathroom
Ani’s bedroom
Our bedroom
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Hi Julie, I have $40,000 to do a kitchen remodel. I don’t know where to start but I love minimalism and am happy with the basics! Could you give me a little guidance? I really love your style and your thoughts on home and family living-simplicity and beauty!
Yes, thank you! Merry Christmas!