Home Tour

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So, here is my home! It's a mini-home tour for now. I need to rephotograph some other rooms and some rooms aren't complete. But I hope you enjoy this little peek into our Home! I think I'll put a link in my sidebar to this post and I'll just keep updating it as I take new photos and as home projects are finished. I honestly don't think there's anything I love more (or find more fulfilling) than decorating our home. It's truly like a big blank canvas. Thank-you for letting me share something so special to me (and my family). This was our very first home right after Ethan and I got married, and we are still here 12 years and two sons later. It's humble, it's not perfect, it's old and has been a fixer-upper... but it's perfect to us and means so much to our little family. Thanks for taking a look!

I will try and add source links for mostly everything I purchased for the rooms (I'll try to remember everything that is!) In case anything strikes your fancy and you want to know where it's from. : )

Master Bedroom

sources: custom made bed quilt: Sparkle Power, headboard: West Elm (painted white), starburst mirror: West Elm (painted yellow), pillows: vintage from Kudzu Antique Market in Atlanta, Owl Embroidery: vintage from staircasetotheattic, Ceramic Owls wall hanging: vintage from eclecticamiami, pillow cases: from Etsy vintage, Owl stuffie: from Etsy vintage, Phone: vintage from irishcolleen01, side table: unknown, Lamp: PBTeen, books: vintage from local thrift store, Dishes on the wall: vintage and hand-written words by Gina Bailey, Dressers: overstock.com, Shower curtain: Urban Outfitters, Big-eyed art: etsy vintage, Dumpling Dynasty zipper pouch: can find here, multicolored drinking glasses (used as tea light holders): anthropologie, ceramic cats: vintage from local store.

 

Boys' Shared Bedroom

Edited to add: (2/2011) Here are some new photos with some new finds I added to these vignettes. I'm particularly in love with the atomic style stand we're using as a place to stack books, sitting on top of the wardrobe. Also, some detail shots of the vintage letterpress tray with the boys' toys and other finds displayed.

sources: "Clouds" on wall created using fabric and cornstarch, tutorial here, Fabric purchases from Whipstitch and Intown Quilters in Atlanta, St. Vincent Poster designed by Farley Bookout (buy here), Phoenix (balloons) poster: designed by Tad Carpenter // Vahalla Studios (buy here), vintage board game box cover hanging on clothes line (found at flea market), Lamp: vintage Etsy, End table: vintage from Highland Row Antiques in Atlanta, Pillow case on Cooper's bed: made from Dr. Seuss fabric by my mother-in-law, Cooper's comforter: found at thrift store locally, Campbell's bedding: kukunest, "Sweet Dreams" banner: banterbanner, vintage letterpress tray/curio cabinet: Happy's Antiques in Lilburn, GA, "C's": vintage marquee letters from ebay, White mod shelf: vintage from Kudzu Antiques in ATL, Cat screenprinted stuffie: Jane Foster, Fabric Elephant & Lion softies: Alice Apple, Vintage Portuguese child's painter's palette: vintage Etsy, Vintage child's chairs: Highland Row Antiques in Atlanta, Shadow boxes: waybasics.com, Vintage Fisher Price pop-up camper set: ebay, Fox with pencil/boat print: joutomaa, Vintage map: oldmapsandprints, Red polka dot small suitcases: old from Land of Nod, Stuffed monkey: old from Old Navy, Arrows: DIY by me, Curtain hanging in front of closet: old Pottery Barn. 

 

Formal Living Room

sources: couch: IKEA, needlepoint pillow: Red Velvet Art, crocheted throws and pillow: various flea markets and plaid pony vintage, vintage records: estate sale, vintage camera screenprinted poster: the post family, various vintage frames: etsy, thrift, local vintage, ebay, "Easy Does It" record: estate sale, Mod illustrations wall hangings: cut from a vintage boardgame box cover from flea market.

 

Living Room

(Fall decor is up, Halloween decor to come!)

(our house is covered in scenes like this created by Campbell these days... he is ALL about dinosaurs, and I can't complain about that at all. : )

sources: Vintage sheet covered pre-stretched canvas, stuffed pumpkins made by me (tutorial here), I used bad polaroid prints for the garland, original custom family polaroid portraits by Danny Brito.

More photos to come, but I thought I'd share these now since they are new. Will be adding other pics you've seen and new ones soon.

Thanks for taking a look!

 

Comments

[Katy]

This is the best thing ever! I can't wait to get my own place and make it this magical :) I'm so INSPIRED!!!!!!!!!! I love everything!

[Nancy]

I had to smile when viewing your livingroom; my Mom has that same green chair! She loves it, as do I! Love your use of the trouser hangers; I plan on using this idea; thanks!

[Eren]

What a fun house!!!!!

[Candice Reszko]

OMGoodness!!! Everything is so delightful!!! If only my apartment was this organized. LOVE the picture type characters of your family. Clever!

[Ngaire]

beautiful home Danielle.
may i ask what the beautiful books in a stack under the bedside table are.. they look fantastic.
Ngaire
x

[hannah]

Love it! So bright and love-filled!

[Cesstrelle]

Everything is just wonderful!

[KJ@letsgoflyakite]

It's gorgeous Danielle, and the shots of your guys sharing a good read are priceless. Moments like that must be magical, just like your space.

[pilgrim]

so gorgeous! we should be neighbours ;)

[Kara H]

Hey... sooo.. I'm moving in... I'll be in Georgia in a few hours.

[Lisa Gutierrez]

this is SO inspiring!

[nicole coffin]

oh my gosh, your house is just adorable! i love looking in on other people's homes (way better and a lot more fun than decorating magazines)!! i also love that you have such personal touches in each room. i'm a sucker for cute children's rooms. your boys are awfully lucky!

[Stephanie]

This is amazing! I'm dying of jealousy over here!

[stacy hart]

i love your home! it's so inspiring and colorful and happy :)

[Katie @ explanation required]

Your house is exactly what I aspire for my house to be. I love how happy and pulled together it is, but that it still feels totally comfortable. Thanks so much for sharing!!

[giozi]

More vintage, impossible ;)
I love your blanket.
Your home is so happy.

[Karli Plant]

oh Danielle!
it's heavenly!
i just love your home. . . it makes me feel all warm and cozy inside. . . just what a home SHOULD do!
love it.
and the colors!!! *swoon*!
i am also LOVING the boys' room. . . so dang cool!
now i want to change my home even MORE! ;)

[Mandi]

I am infatuated with your entire house! I'm moving soon, and these pictures are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing.

[brandy-son Zen master flash]

I feel like I was just transported to a whole different era! That was great, you have a very inspiring home.

[Jerrica Janeen Kieser]

Ohhhhh wowza. This is the best home I have ever laid my eyes upon. The boys room is absolutely magical. I can't believe how perfect it all is - it really is a huge inspiration.

ps - did you mean to say that Thanksgiving decor was up with Halloween to follow? Just wondered, as Halloween comes before Thanksgiving! Ha.

Jerrica Janeen

[sewtara]

Wow this is lovely! I don't think I could ever have my house look that awesome. I'd never be able to get the 3 boys in my house to keep it that way! :)
Thanks for sharing.

[ohsweetie]

wow.

[heather]

your house looks amazing! :) so jealous, I'm way too unorganised to ever have a home that pretty!

[Mary-Beth]

I've been trying to spread the word about these to everyone I know who blogs about Blythe dolls...

Have you seen these???

http://www.hasbro.com/search/_/Ntt-blythe?Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial

Littlest pet shop blythe dolls!!!:)

[happy owl erin]

obviously, I love everything about your tour, but what i love most is that you gave links to tutorials, etc. Thank you!! Have a great day with your little fam.
xo