House Tour

We moved into our home in the Spring of 2010. Since then we've given the kitchen a face-lift, expanded the deck, painted the trim and decorating projects abound. The biggest project of all was expanding from a family of 4 to 5…that is what's really made this house our home. We are constantly tackling new projects and would love for you to follow along on our journey. Thanks for spending some time with us!

New Tour Coming Soon!

42 comments:

  1. DinaJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    Wow! Lots of changes! all look so nice:) Love the rug in your family room, it looks so pretty. I should get one for our office now.... .

    Dina

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    1. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 10:54 PM

      Thanks for the kind words Dina. I love the rug. Bought it initially for the baby's room...was letting it air out in the family room. I feel in love with the look so it stayed.

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  2. foreverdecoratingJanuary 13, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    What great updates you have been doing on your home. The kitchen is very impressive. We are just now putting the finishing touches on our kitchen update. 8 years of red walls with white cabinets needed a change. We tiled the back splash Friday and I painted the walls gray. What a change already. I have to sew the new valances then it's ready to see on my blog. You can check out the difference of the gray paint vs the red now on my Winter Buffet post on my blog.

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    1. UnknownJanuary 13, 2013 at 12:21 PM

      Thanks Terry. I'm headed over now to check out your kitchen. Hope to see you back at monograms 'n mud soon!

      Amelia

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  3. Lobster Meets PeachJanuary 15, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    You have made awesome progress from 2010 to 2013. Can't wait to see what you do next!

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  4. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 8:21 PM

    Wow!!! You have done so incredibly much! Your kitchen is FABULOUS...airy and bright! I'm so impressed! XO, Aimee

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  5. UnknownJanuary 17, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Aimee-

    I am blushing from your kind words. Given the swoon worthy rooms you feature, I'm honored to receive such a comment. Thanks for stopping in and hope you check back during the year as we tackle more projects.

    Hugs and prayers are with you and your family too.
    Amelia

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  6. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Found you on Savvy's Wow Us Wednesday. I am wowed!! Such an airy beautiful home. Glad I popped in for a peek. Looking forward to more.
    Cheers, Gee

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    You really brightened up your home with all the changes! It's so much fun to see the sad tired before photos and then the new fresh looks! Thanks for the tour!I want to redo the family room but don't know where to start! I love your rug,
    Jenna

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    1. UnknownJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:36 AM

      Thanks Jenna.
      The rug is from Rugs USA and is the Keno Trellis Slate Rug. Best of luck with your family room redo. Sometimes finding the starting point is the hardest part…thank goodness for pinterest and blogs…inspiration galore!

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  8. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Wow, The transformation is amazing and I love all the changes. What a beautiful kitchen! I am a new follower. xx, Sherry

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    1. UnknownFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:34 PM

      Thanks so much Sherry. So happy to have you as a follower.

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  9. Calypso In The CountryFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I found you over at Kim's - your home is beautiful! I love all the updates. It seems like a different house! So pretty!
    -Shelley

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  10. thefarmfilesFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Wow! I hopped over from Kim's blog, and so glad I did! Great job. I love the changes you made!

    Emily

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  11. Sassy Southern LadyFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    What a lovely home! You have done a great job turning this house into a home.

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  12. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    I love a good before and after. Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing your home, Patti@OldThingsNew

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    1. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:46 PM

      I love before & afters too Patti. Thanks for visiting & hope to see you back again.

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  13. EmilyFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Your makeovers are amazing! I LOVE your kitchen!! Found you on Savy Southern Style. I am a new follower. :)

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    1. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:44 PM

      You're so sweet Emily. Thrilled to have you as a follower!

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  14. Preppy Empty NesterFebruary 5, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful home! Thanks for the tour.

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  15. AudreyFebruary 5, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    I love the changes you've made...amazing. I would love to know the color of the paint in your kitchen.
    Thanks,
    Audrey

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  16. Princess KateFebruary 5, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    I don't know which room I love the most. Everything is so beautiful and I love all the details. I love when a house REALLY becomes a home. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

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  17. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeFebruary 5, 2013 at 1:12 PM

    Beautiful home, love all of the updates...especially the kitchen! Will follow you on pinterest!

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  18. Pinky at Designs by PinkyFebruary 5, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Congrats on being featured at Kim's!!! She is a sweetheart. Your home is BEAUTIFUL, I love all the transformations. The kitchen is GORGEOUS!!! Can you share where you got the chandy over the table? I also love the color beside the fireplace. Your yard is beautiful too. We just moved here in Oct. so are still "in progress". I will be your newest follower. XO, Pinky

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    1. UnknownFebruary 5, 2013 at 8:05 PM

      Hi Pinky-
      Congrats on your new place. The chandelier is Bellora from Pottery Barn & the family room accent wall is BM Valley Forge Brown. So happy to have you as a follower!
      Amelia

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  19. debra @ homespunFebruary 5, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    That house must LOVE what you are doing with her!

    So much love and care AND hard work and what beautiful transformations ...

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  20. CarolFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:25 PM

    I love your home redo it is wonderful. Could you please tell me what color you used on the island cabinets? I have a kitchen the same color as yours with all white cabinets and have been thinking of doing my island in a different color you have inspired me. Thanks

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    1. UnknownFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:53 PM

      Hi Carol-

      The island is painted BM Eagle Rock. It is a nice taupe-grey. If you do decide to paint your island, I'd love to see the results.

      Amelia

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    Where did you find that adorable brown and white coral pillow? Love it

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    1. UnknownFebruary 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      The pillows were made from the Coral collection by Premier Prints. The color is kelp.

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  22. LauraFebruary 8, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Your house is absolutely beautiful!!! I love your taste so much.

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  23. Anita at Cedar Hill February 21, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Great job redoing your home, it's lovely especially the kitchen!!

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Amelia! You have your mother's gift of decorating! The updates on your house are amazing! Just beautiful!

    Aunt Jane.

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  25. Jessica @ Barefoot by the SeaApril 2, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    Beautiful! Amazing style - if you ever want to move to New Hampshire, I'd be game for a house trade!

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  26. RonApril 4, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I love to see transformations. What a great post!

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  27. Anna KateAugust 18, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Love your blog... What a wonderful transformation you've made in your home! May I ask where you bought your breakfast room chandelier? Love it!

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    1. UnknownAugust 21, 2013 at 8:44 PM

      Hi!
      Thanks so much for stopping over. The light is from Pottery Barn but I believe overstock.com now makes a knock off for half the price.

      HTH
      Amelia

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  28. WendyOctober 10, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    You have a gorgeous home! I love that rug in your entryway!

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  29. Dear LillieOctober 17, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    You have a lovely home!

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  30. MaryDecember 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I love your kitchen. What kind of paint/finish did you use on your cabinets? I read your comment on another site that they are oak. How did you get such a smooth finish -so that you dont see the grain through the paint?

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    1. UnknownDecember 7, 2013 at 11:31 AM

      Hi Mary-

      Our painter used Killz primer (2 coats-1st rolled on & 2nd sprayed) & then a paint called Cabinet Coat (2 coats sprayed on). Hubby & I also spent an entire weekend preparing the cabinet doors (washing, deglazing, sanding, & spackling old hardware holes). I think all those pieces together made the appearance of the grain very minimal.

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Thanks so much for taking a minute to share your thoughts with me! I love reading each of them. Have a great one.

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