What? A house post today? Weird.
We’ve been doing this really strange thing lately. We’ve been enjoying our house. Enjoying it just the way it is. No changes. No projects. Just fun. Weird.
Today I thought I’d share with you how our house changed in a year. Putting this post together made me realize how much work we have put into our home in such a short period of time. I’m not going to lie. This blog is major motivation. I like it. Kind of makes me wonder what we did the first two years we lived here. Slackers.
Our first big project of 2011 was building a headboard for our master bedroom. It totally transformed the room. I think the headboard was the catalyst that turned me into a crazy DIY/design obsessed human being. Nothing would be safe from here on out. I love you headboard.
My next victim was our guest bedroom. It spoke to me…”Michelle, I’m ugly. Please help.”
I made over the guest bedroom and then realized the guest bath was still homely. It’s in decorating limbo now but better. I just need that shower curtain to speak to me. It’s currently telling me that I can do better.
My laundry room (there is no “our” in laundry room) was a giant disaster. I wish I could tell you that it still looks this clean…but that would be lying. At least it’s brightly colored and messy now.
Our mudroom was lacking. Unless you count dog dishes as decorations. Adding moldings and a bench made the room much prettier and (less importantly) more functional.
My most insane decision of the year was to stencil our powder room. I decided to go big or go home and went with a black on white look. It’s definitely a conversation piece when guests come over. The almost mental breakdown was totally worth it.
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My luck was running really high in the end of 2011 and I won $1000 in lighting from Barn Light Electric. Some of our free funds went to updating our kitchen pendants to something a little shinier….
And last but not least, our eating area got a fun rustic facelift thanks to the lovely farmhouse table Nate whipped up for us…
Overall, I’d say 2011 was pretty good to our house. Who knows what we’ll do to it in 2012…but I’ll share some maybe plans with you on Wednesday!
Did you make big changes to your home in 2011? Big plans for 2012? What’s your favorite 2011 Décor and the Dog change?
Linking up to: The Blooming Hydrangea
What? A house post today? Weird.
We’ve been doing this really strange thing lately. We’ve been enjoying our house. Enjoying it just the way it is. No changes. No projects. Just fun. Weird.
Today I thought I’d share with you how our house changed in a year. Putting this post together made me realize how much work we have put into our home in such a short period of time. I’m not going to lie. This blog is major motivation. I like it. Kind of makes me wonder what we did the first two years we lived here. Slackers.
Our first big project of 2011 was building a headboard for our master bedroom. It totally transformed the room. I think the headboard was the catalyst that turned me into a crazy DIY/design obsessed human being. Nothing would be safe from here on out. I love you headboard.
My next victim was our guest bedroom. It spoke to me…”Michelle, I’m ugly. Please help.”
I made over the guest bedroom and then realized the guest bath was still homely. It’s in decorating limbo now but better. I just need that shower curtain to speak to me. It’s currently telling me that I can do better.
My laundry room (there is no “our” in laundry room) was a giant disaster. I wish I could tell you that it still looks this clean…but that would be lying. At least it’s brightly colored and messy now.
Our mudroom was lacking. Unless you count dog dishes as decorations. Adding moldings and a bench made the room much prettier and (less importantly) more functional.
My most insane decision of the year was to stencil our powder room. I decided to go big or go home and went with a black on white look. It’s definitely a conversation piece when guests come over. The almost mental breakdown was totally worth it.
My luck was running really high in the end of 2011 and I won $1000 in lighting from Barn Light Electric. Some of our free funds went to updating our kitchen pendants to something a little shinier….
And last but not least, our eating area got a fun rustic facelift thanks to the lovely farmhouse table Nate whipped up for us…
Overall, I’d say 2011 was pretty good to our house. Who knows what we’ll do to it in 2012…but I’ll share some maybe plans with you on Wednesday!
Did you make big changes to your home in 2011? Big plans for 2012? What’s your favorite 2011 Décor and the Dog change?
Linking up to: The Blooming Hydrangea
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i think the mudroom is my favorite! but i also really love the dining area, master bedroom, and the stenciled bathroom.
ReplyDeleteand oh yes- there will be lots of changes at mi casa this year!
I loved your house before any of these! But I must say, my absolute favorite is the new light fixtures in the kitchen and eating area!!! I am planning on some changes in 2012 too! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteYour before and afters are pretty amazing-following you from thrifty decor chick-stop by for a visit!!
ReplyDeleteThe dining room is amazing! Your pictures are so inspiring! We have some changes in mind this year as well!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, love that mudroom!
ReplyDeleteYou have done so much!!! I think the mushroom is my favorite but it was so hard to choose. Can't wait to see what else you come up with in 2012.
ReplyDeleteYou've done an amazing job this year! The house is looking great. We closed on a fixer up December 2010 so we have been in full swing renovating all year. It has changed a ton.
ReplyDeleteI think the lighting change has to be my fav. Such a big difference with just lights!! Looking fwd to many more projects this year. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteYour house is looking fantastic! My favourite is the mudroom. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat before and after post! I can't choose just one, so I'm saying mudroom and powder room.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE LOVE LOVE your house! I too don't know what I did before the motivation that is blogging! My absolute favorite is the stenciled wall powder room. More mental breakdown decorating please :)
ReplyDeleteIt's fun to see all that you accomplished last year. Wow, no wonder your taking a break to enjoy it. Can't wait to see what's in store for 2012!
ReplyDeleteWow, a lot of changes in the year. I'm impressed, it all looks so nice.
ReplyDeleteIts amazing how much just a little bit can make a big difference! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou have major DIY skills. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteAnd yeah...you could say we've been working on the house...
Beautiful before and afters! We've done a lot this year too and we have big bathroom remodel in the plans for this year! Can't wait! :) xo Kirsty
ReplyDeleteI think I would have to place my vote for the table and chairs... or maybe the mudroom... GAH! Hard choice... I think I'll be "Switzerland" and say my fave is Ike =)
ReplyDeleteyou've made so many great changes in your home this year!
ReplyDeleteI have too, luckily. I went from having a living room I made excuses for to one i love, stenciled a wall in my bedroom I am now obsessed with, completely rearranged my bedroom, painted my kitchen... so many good things.
I think this post has inspired me to post a recap of all the progress my house has seen this year, too.
Wow you two have done a lot of work over the last year, and it all looks great. Love your house & style, definitely have a little design envy over here :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing when you lay out like this to see just how much you accomplished in one year. Enjoy the lovely space you've created!!
ReplyDeleteYour house was beautiful before, but it's so much warmer and inviting now! So much more personality. Love it & look forward to seeing what you guys come up with next!
ReplyDeletexo
Mindy
Your guest bedroom is LOVELY!!!
ReplyDeleteYour dining room table is my favorite. So much so, that I bookmarked it for my husband to attempt one for our dining room!
ReplyDeleteThe eating area is definitely my favorite! I love the barn table and rustic feel! But the laundry room is a close second! Why shouldn't that room be fun and pretty?! :)
ReplyDeleteYour house looks beautiful! I agree - having a blog really motivates you to get off your butt and start making things look nicer. I can't wait until we own our own house and get to do some wonderful things!
ReplyDeleteWow! You've really rocked the projects this year. I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteFavorites...it's a tie for me between the kitchen eating area and your powder room! Both look so pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteYour powder room redo is gorgeous! Worth the effort! Loved your blog name and the dog of course!
ReplyDeleteLove, Olga
www.stardust-decorstyle.blogspot.com
Love the powder room and the mud room and...all actually. I am impressed with your hard work! I just recapped my 2011, it amazes me what we all accomplished in a year! Hope to do more in my home this year!
ReplyDeleteWow! 2011 was a fantastic year for you. Congrats on all your success.
ReplyDeleteOh, and your dog is really cute, too!
your house is amazing. can i come visit? :)
ReplyDeleteFun post! My favs are the bathroom! And, the lighting!! So jealous of that win!!
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