I absolutely love our house in the summer! Of course, it helps that I have the summers off and am generally in a much better mood during June and July, too! I love spending time outside and being with the kids (when they aren't arguing) and savoring the slower schedule that summer allows. Here are a few of the reasons I adore summer!
We screened in our back deck in 2007. It really is an extension of our home from April til October. I recently added a new table and Jeff built the potting table/bar/storage following directions from Thrifty Decor Chic last year.
We recently completed a DIY kitchen makeover. I couldn't be more happy with how it turned out! It was one of those things where I started to pick at something, which turned into uh-oh now I have to remove all of this, which turned into, now we have to replace all of it, and pretty soon it was a mini makeover!
We tore out the white tile back splash and white laminate counters and removed some upper cabinets. Jeff extended the height of the uppers, added a bead board back splash, stained and installed an IKEA butcher block counter, and added open shelving. We read all sorts of tutorials online and spent about $800 for everything. I think it now looks like a more expensive kitchen for sure!
The foyer is pretty much complete. As well as the reading nook in the upstairs hallway with the striped wall that I love! I'm continually adding artwork to the walls and I love showcasing the kids' work there.
The master bedroom and bath are in need of an overhaul. Crossing my fingers that this might happen within the year! I love the quilt my mom made me and that I can lay in my bed and see our pretty striped hallway with the Be Filled with Joy print. What a great daily reminder!
Our third floor is shared by our oldest and youngest children. We pulled up the carpet and painted the plywood subfloor white and it is my favorite flooring in the house! I was inspired by Emily at Crisp Interiors. If you are thinking of painting your floors, don't delay! Do it! You will not regret it!
We are still tweaking both bedrooms, so check back!
My middle two kids' rooms, a boy and a girl, have stayed pretty much the same for the last 7 years. They are due for a change! Especially since my daughter is not girly at all. She would much rather have a blue and red room with dragons every where. I'm still thinking on how to come up with something we would both like! I do love the chalkboard wall in my son's room though!
Our living room has been one of the toughest rooms to "get right" in our house. It is long and narrow which has made furniture placement difficult. I think I'm getting there and know I will continue to work on this room often.
Thank you for stopping by and I do hope you'll visit again soon! Our crazy, busy family of 6 always has something going on and I love to share little tidbits of life and love with you here.
Live Fully, Share Love, and Be Awesome!
2 comments :
Thanks for the tour! Your house looks like a happy place.
I love the quilt your mother made. It's gorgeous! Great job on the kitchen too!
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