Wednesday

My Home


Welcome to our little house! We live in a back-split bunglaow/rancher which we built in the summer of 2006. It is the fifth house we built, and much of it was done by us. We don't shy away from DIY projects, which is a good thing since our budget doesn't allow us to hire out that which we can do ourselves.

I hope you enjoy the tour. It is always a work in progress as we think up new ways to improve and make the most of our living space, both inside and out.

Please click on the photos to see more!

Our Kitchen:



Dining Area:

Living Room:

 
Master Bedroom:


Main Bathroom:

Reading Nook:

Laundry Area:


Labels:

77 comments:

  1. That little house...I'm speechless!

    ReplyDelete

  2. You have a beautiful home! So bright and cheery! We live in a 1930's farmhouse that has so much charm, but someday I'd like to live somewhere brighter.

    (visiting from the blog frog)

    ReplyDelete

  3. I love the robin egg blue color your using! It's beautiful!

    ReplyDelete

  4. Your blog is glorious and a total breath of fresh air! I love it!
    You rhome is just the same...and I adore it all...the style, the colors, the heart of it all.
    Love,
    Sue

    ReplyDelete

  5. Hi I'm Rita from Italy! Nice to meet you.
    I love your beautiful house.. and it's not so little.

    I would like to live in a house like yours.

    I don't know how I rich your blog, but if you don't mind I'll visit you one a while.

    And sorry for my english.

    Rita

    ReplyDelete

  6. I love yellow houses! I just bought one myself. Your house is so charming...
    Take Care,
    Susan

    ReplyDelete

  7. What a beautiful house you have, so many wonderful pics! x

    ReplyDelete

  8. Wow! I am stunned. Soooo perfect. Just right for me.

    Plus your quote at the bottom of the page fits me to a T: 'If you haven't got all the things you want, be grateful for the things you don't have, that you don't want.'

    I am currently living in a maze of clutter and want to get rid of a minimum 80% of 'things I don't want.' If only I had been satisfied with what I had years ago, I wouldn't be in this predicament now!

    Thanks for inspiring me to clean up my act.

    ReplyDelete

  9. What a beautiful house. Such a fun blog--I added it to the "links I like" list on my own blog so that I can come back often. Thanks for your ideas!

    ReplyDelete

  10. beautiful house, lovely, but why do you have all your living room funiture hugging the walls...it would be so awesome if you pull it out and make conversations areas...cozier!

    Just my opinion....you have a beautiful home

    ReplyDelete

  11. I like my house to be lived in, not "Doll House"and you need color...white is drab to me.

    ReplyDelete

  12. Drab?? OMWORD!! Your house is Far from drab in my opinion...I love the colors!! I want mine just like it! :)) Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

    ReplyDelete

  14. Such a lovely house!! I love it so much! Excellent job!

    ReplyDelete

  15. I love the white's and blues. I love your taste.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Bonnie BrocklehurstMarch 20, 2010 at 10:52 PM

    Hi

    Everytime I look at your beautiful home I am inspired to paint a room. I am planning on painting my bathroom Silver Sage. There is a house and store in the City where I live and as soon as I walked in I said to my daughter, I'm sure this paint color is 'Silver Sage', it was beautiful! Thanks for posting our beautiful pictures!

    Bonnie

    ReplyDelete
  17. Bonnie BrocklehurstMarch 20, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    Comment to Anonymous..........you don't have to have dramatic colors on our walls to have a colorful house............you can always add color with acccessories etc. This house has beautiful colors i.e. soft blue and green tones which I'm sure look amazing during different times of the day. I love it!

    ReplyDelete

  18. what a gorgeous home. LOVE the mantle, the reading nook and the play house.

    great blog...please come check out mine too http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/ . would you like to swap buttons?

    Persis
    http://onestylemile.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

  19. Hello. I love your house and the things you and your husband have done to it yourselves. What is the paint color and brand in your living room. It is just lovely.

    ReplyDelete

  20. Dear Anonymous,
    The paint colour is Silver Sage, by Restoration Hardware.
    Thanks for your comment! :)

    ReplyDelete

  21. Hi My name is Teresa and I´m from Portugal, and I love your home´s decoration...uaulike butterflies :D

    ReplyDelete

  22. So well done!! Love the colour, it adds a very peaceful atmosphere. I'm sure the colour changes throughout the day as the light hits it. Lovely blog that I will love following!! Cheers, Susan

    ReplyDelete

  23. Love it!!! What are your tips on picking out colors. I recently just purchase a townhome, it's still being built, but once it is done... i am going to have to decorate and finish the inside. What are your suggestions. I will be buying everything new, when that time comes.

    ReplyDelete

  24. HEY! I LOVE your house!! I live in a big house.. But it feels really small inside. It is not as bright or cheerful and welcoming as yours (I have to say, we don't have natural light.) I love your blog and especially all the pictures you post. I shall try my best with your encouragement.
    P.S: I'm a canadian living in the US. Its nice to find a canadian blog so interresting. keep up the great work !

    ReplyDelete

  25. Oh and what the color that you used in the master bedroom? I love gray, but a friend told me its gonna darken the room. It is not the case in your house.
    I would love to paint my bedroom the same color.
    thanks

    ReplyDelete

  26. Hello! Your home is gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I have two questions for you:
    #1 did you use beadboard wallpaper on the fronts of your cabinet doors? #2 What is the name of the cabinet color? It's so awesome! I heard you tell one blogger that you used Restoration Hardware Silver sage in one of your rooms. I have the the RH silver sage bed and that color is amazing!
    Thanks!
    ~Mrg

    ReplyDelete

  27. Ooopsie! ONe more question....where did you get the big letters (W E T) in laundry area from? HObby Lobby?

    Thanks!

    ReplyDelete

  28. Hi Maya,
    Thanks for your kind comments!
    I painted my bedroom Silver Sage, by Restoration Hardware. I do not find it dismal at all! :-)

    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  29. Hi Michelle,
    I tried to email you these answers but couldn't find an email address in your profile.

    #1 did you use beadboard wallpaper on the fronts of your cabinet doors?
    A: no. They are recessed panels The wood is smooth).

    #2 What is the name of the cabinet color? It's so awesome!

    A: The colour on the kitchen cabinets is Summer Shower, by Benjamin Moore

    #3 Where did you get the big letters (W E T) in laundry area from? HObby Lobby?
    A: No, the letters are from HomeGoods, but you can pick them up just about anywhere!

    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  30. Hi Linda.
    I have, for the first time, read the magazine Flea Market Style. You and your blog were featured in an article within the publication. I, too, loved the colour of Silver Sage seen in both the printed article and on your blog page. I understand the colour was developed by Restoration Hardware. Would you be able to tell me where I might purchase this line of paints?
    You have a truly lovely home. And I thoroughly enjoyed my 'tour.'
    Ta,
    Leisa

    ReplyDelete

  31. What a happy home you have. It is enchanting. I want a little play house as a studio. It is adorable! How lucky Sophie is to have two talented and thoughtful parents.

    ReplyDelete

  32. ...Great pIctures and wonderful inspiration!...Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete

  33. I would be interested in knowing all of your color choices. Would you let me know what the color is in your dining area? That is the one I'm particularly curious about. I'm having trouble with the color I chose for my kitchen... SW Rainwashed - gorgeous but not what I was going for, looks more like the one you chose for bathroom color. Thanks so much. I think you are darling!

    ReplyDelete

  34. What a lovely home. I am English living in a little village 35miles from London. Our house was built in 1715 but we are decorating using very similar colours... I particularly like the colour of your sitting (living) room.

    ReplyDelete

  35. Your home is gorgeous! Look forward to seeing the article in Holiday with Matthew Mead.
    ~ Julie

    ReplyDelete

  36. Appears you have a lovely home. I like that you incorporated spats of light blue throughout. I love blue!

    ReplyDelete

  37. Question....where did you get your bread box and laundry box? I've been looking for those!

    ReplyDelete

  38. Lovely home Linda! I adore the crisp white and the colors you've put together. I'm totally into that seafoam type aqua blue that I seen I think in your family room. Your master looks so relaxing and inviting too. Now the pool, that's what is sooooo cool! Not to mention Sophie's play house! Oh, I love the "WET" letters in the Laundry room! Very sweet, and I'm sure you all love it there! ~CC from catherinesteacups.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  39. Hi Cheri,
    The bread box I found at a gift shop, but I have seen similar ones at HomeGoods. I bought the laundry tin at Restoration Hardware.

    Hope that helps!
    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  40. EEK! Just discovered you today and LUV your home. Fellow Canadian here.....I am in like with you already, we both have backsplits :)

    ReplyDelete

  41. What a lovely home - so inspiring. Yvette

    ReplyDelete

  42. Your house is just beautiful! I love your bathroom. We are trying to come up with a floor plan for a master suite, and I am especially intrigued by your main bath's layout. Can you tell me, does the doorway across from the laundry area lead to your bedroom? A closet? And is the door next to the shower a linen closet?

    ReplyDelete

  43. God Lord! that's a fantastic house you have in there! Where I live houses are not like that at all...I've always dreamt of having a house genuine American style, but I still have a great house! Too bad there are no money to renovate it faster, but it's OK. .. I really enjoy reading your blog.

    God bless,

    Crista from Romania, Europe ;-)

    ReplyDelete

  45. So light, so clean!! Love,love,love the airy feel! Perfect!

    ReplyDelete

  46. Hi, I'm Sara. I stumbled upon your blog, I really like your decorating style- very similar how I would eventually like to build my home up to. Your house is stunningly beautiful.

    ReplyDelete

  47. OMG, I LOVE YOUR HOME! You have such great taste, great style, I have zero criticism except I'm JEALOUS!

    ReplyDelete

  48. Love the freestanding fireplace. Have been looking for a tasteful one for ages. Where did you get it from?

    ReplyDelete

  49. Hi Suzanne,
    My husband made our fireplace surround.
    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  50. Oh your home is so well done! Pretty and charming! Every corner! Hat's off!

    ReplyDelete

  51. Love the wallpaper in your bathroom! Would you share your source?? Your home is beautiful! Love it!

    ReplyDelete

  52. Hi Tracey,
    Sorry for my late reply. The wallpaper pattern can be found here (under Yellow Classic: SKU#: BC1582631 PRICE: 29.99 / USD
    Priced in Single roll. Package and sold in Double Rolls. COVERAGE: 56 Sq f per double):

    http://www.designbycolor.net/en/Living/book/36/yellow/default.aspx and I purchased mine at Home Depot (in Canada).

    I hope this helps!
    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  53. LOVE your home. Very clever use of color. Soothing, tranquil. ADORABLE!!!

    ReplyDelete

  54. I love your home!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! I am looking into remodeling my bathroom/kitchen/dining rooms. I have stained oak woodwork (my husband is a builder and he gets to decide on the wood! :)) and I am wondering if you think that silver sage would still look good with stained oak. I am thinking in the bathroom - its seems a little light on the card, but I love it on your walls (its looks beautiful with white woodwork.) ALSO, is your kitchen and living room both silver sage? IT looks so green near the fireplace.
    Thanks so much for your help! I love following your blog :)
    Denise

    ReplyDelete

  55. hey Linda
    here I am looking at your brilliant pictures
    what a lovely home you have

    ReplyDelete

  56. Hi Denise,
    I am not so sure how the color would look with oak trim as it is quite a cool colour and oak is a warm toned wood. I guess it would depend on what colour stain you have on the wood (darker would work better).
    And yes, the paint is the same in my kitchen and living room, although the colour on the walls that have cabinets is simply an off-white.

    Thanks for writing!
    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  57. Love the bathroom with the yellow!!! <3

    ReplyDelete

  58. I love the paint color of your bathroom! Is that also RH Silver Sage? It looks more aqua to me. thanks!

    ReplyDelete

  60. Your home is simply amazing!! Thanks for posting. You are creative.

    Check out the cross stitch wall-hanger I made (in Etsy)
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/73399758/cross-stitch-wall-hanger?ref=pr_shop

    ReplyDelete

  61. Hi! Can you tell me what color your dining room is? Thank you!!!

    ~Nicole

    ReplyDelete

  62. Hi Nicole,
    The colour is Restoration Hardware's Silver Sage.

    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  63. I simply love your house...that says it all
    Karajeanne

    ReplyDelete

  64. Hi,
    Your home is absolutely lovely!
    The colours you have chosen suit me to a tee. So I'm going to be a pest and ask what all the colours are and who by. You've answered some but could you list them all.
    I've just discovered your blog and so glad I have.
    All the best,
    Cathy
    camikula@bell.net

    ReplyDelete

  65. I'm enjoying the comments as much as your blog! The names of house styles vary from region to region, can you tell me what a "back-split" house is?

    ReplyDelete

  66. Hi Susan,
    A back split means a one level home that sits on a dropped lot, allowing the basement to have a full sized door and windows to the backyard. They are sometimes also referred to as "walk-out basements."

    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  67. Hello

    I have just discovered your Blog through another blog (therubieplace.blogspot.com). Your home is beautiful, the colour scheme, kitchen, everything. I especially love your little girls cubby house. It's gorgeous.

    Take care
    Sarah

    ReplyDelete

  68. I just googled mudrooms and came across your blog...I am dying for cubbies in my laundry/mudroom and your pictures are perfect! Your house is simply a gem. About four years ago my husband and I built our dream home. After much soul searching, I came to the personal conclusion that bigger did not mean better. In fact, I miss my smaller, cozier home which was so much easier to take care of, heat, etc. Thank you for sharing the photos. One can see by looking at it that it is a home full of love.

    ReplyDelete

  69. I love the wallpaper in your bath. Where is it from?

    ReplyDelete

  70. Hi Jennifer,
    I got the wallpaper at Home Depot in Canada.
    Cheers,
    Linda

    ReplyDelete

  71. The vases in the living room with the spray are so beautiful. I love, love, love them!

    ReplyDelete

  72. Love your home...and the playhouse. Where did you purchase the adorable white, pierced window boxes. Adorable !!!

    ReplyDelete

  73. I've so enjoyed touring your home. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete

  74. Love the little pool house or is it a dressing room?

    ReplyDelete

  75. Amazing tour! I must get busy - PRONTO! Thanks for the inspiration!

    ReplyDelete

  76. Hello your home is so lovely, every part of it has its own uniqueness and that's why it looks so different on other houses. I also like yours Sophie's Playhouse it is so cute. It is very inspiring, I want to have a home like that. Thanks for sharing it with us.^_^

    ReplyDelete

  77. Love your kitchen - great style and cohesiveness! I wonder where you got your pendant above the sink - would you be so kind to share? Thanks, Jacob

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for your comment!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)