Making a House a Home

A while ago I asked the question on facebook, "If you had to choose between a fixer upper that was low in your budget or still within your budget a move in ready house, what would you choose?"

I got a lot of mixed responses. But Claudy and I knew that we weren't meant for fixer uppers. We just didn't have the time or energy to commit to it. So we went with move-in ready. However, I knew that I wanted to make it our own.

Deciding on a theme for the house was rather difficult, Claudy wanted it to feel like the Carribean and while I like bright colors, I would rather they be accents than the main colors. However, we came to a compromise and I love how it has turned out!

Here are some before and afters. (Photos taken with my iphone)

 KITCHEN

 before

after

DINING

before

after

I love this table my parents found us at a occasional sale in Zimmerman and I love my curtains from Target. 

LIVING ROOM

before

 

after

I felt like this set up the previous owners had made the room feel small and with a one year old we needed some place space, so we changed tv wall and it opened it up a ton!

The dresser was a purchase at an occasional sale in Buffalo!

 

BEDROOM

before

 after

OFFICE

before

 

after

MASTER BEDROOM

after

This took me two colors to get the feel I wanted

 

LIA'S ROOM

before

after

As you can see we went with a lot of COLOR. 

We still have to do the basement, hoping to get to that in March!!!

{#31Days of Thanks} - Day 10 - Our House

So, I didn't do so great on blogging everyday during the #31Days, but life happened.

Today, I'm thankful for our "Apartment." My parents, who are amazing, are letting us live in their apartment basement, while we are in the states and Claudy is going to school. We love our little space. So today, I wanted to give you a tour...don't mind the mess or the construction, but it is coming along and we love it.

{#31Days of Thanks} - Day 8 - Candles

To say that I love Candles is maybe an understatement. They put me in a good mood, relax me, help me to stay focused. I know you may be thinking, "WOW all that from a candle" It's impressive, isn't it :) 

 

Candles set an atmosphere. I love having them by my work computer, or in a lowly lit room. Of course, I love the smell.

 

I went back to my instagram feed and this is what I found...Apparently I like to post pictures of my candles :)

 

 

 

My favorite candle is: Leaves from Bath and Body

I just picked up their Autumn Day, Cider Lane and Flannel...All of which are great for the Fall.

For the winter season: I love there scent, Winter or Tis the Season.

For Summer or Spring, I love a lot of the Better Homes and Garden line that Walmart sells and I like anything fruity or flowery...(They have great scents all the time and are super cheap, but good quality). There wax cubes and wax burners are also amazing.

 

 

What are your favorite scents?

 

 



{Blogtember} - Things that make me Swoon

To say I'm addicted to Etsy and searching for things for our house is an understatement. I wish I could buy it all....since I can't, here are some of my wish list items for our new house.

 

 

From NewYorkVinyl

 

Who doesn't want a hanging fruit basket??

From VesselsandWares

 

Ok...I'm addicted to prints....but I'm especially addicted to KatyGirlDesigns Prints...I have 4 of them now...

From KatyGirlDesigns

Because I like prints so much...I also love this one from Blossom and Vine

From BlossomandVine

 

I would love this Burlap Wreath for our entry....I think I can make one, so I'm holding out.

 

from GenevieveDesigns
 

 

There is so much more and so much out there....oh goodness. Can't wait to see everyone else's wish lists and find more shops to browse.