I have had these house pictures for sooooooo long. I’ve wanted to post them, but I could never find the right time. Well, today is the day. My friend Ashley Goforth is coming over to help me rearrange the entire house, so things won’t look the same and then I’ll really never have the right time to post these pictures -ha!
To be honest, I got caught up in the, “My house doesn’t look exactly how I want it to look yet, so I’ll wait and post it when it’s perfect and done (first and second words of a fool -ha!). Then I’ll have a grand reveal, and post the entire room.” But my house isn’t perfect. It’s always a work in progress, so I should just go ahead and share anyway, right? If I wait for it to be perfect, I’ll be waiting for an eternity -ha! Plus my house, by default, doesn’t look perfect. It’s a bit quirky because I tend to just throw things I love together in various rooms. That’s why I love it, but it can also look a little knick knacky -ha! What’s the saying… “Perfectionism kills hospitality”? I’ll go with that. But the house does look a little too mashed up, which is why I’ve asked Ashley to help me bring it all together and add the finishing touches.
Living Room Pictures:
I found the desk and corbels at the Round Top Antique Fair. My sister thought this Ikea sheepskin would look good on this chair, and I so agree. Plus it makes the chair more comfy.
My husband and I found “Salty” while perusing antique shops on a trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The boys love him and so do we! He reminds me of the Long John Silver’s guy!
I never thought I would be one to have a whole bunch of picture frames collected in one area, but boy was I wrong. I guess that’s what having a family will do to you. I want to remember every second of their little lives. This is my feeble attempt.
This is where I spend a majority of my life. This is where I write. This is where I drink coffee. This where I answer emails. This is where I talk on the phone. I guess you could consider this my desk, but this is where I sit and do nothing, too. Ha!
My ROYGBIV bookcase.
I love having a little bit of life in my rooms. I found these little purple medicine bottles at the Antique Fair in Round Top. They make the perfect vases. I love how the purple accents the pink rose from my yard.
My sister instructed a DIY party one night, and we painted antlers. It’s still one of my very favorite pieces in my house. It has a special memory attached to it, but it’s also so pretty.
My husband and I learned about this artist, Derrick Velasquez, through our friend Kate Bellin. Sometimes I just sit and stare at it. I guess you could say it mesmerizes me. I love the color placement and selective concentration of certain colors. I love it.
Dining Room Pictures:
I felt like my dining room needed some color. It was looking bland. Imagine this picture without the orchids. Ho-hum, right? There is nothing like $12 orchids from Trader Joe’s, and…
…cuttings from the yard to liven (literally) and brighten up my dining room.
To add even more color, my mother-in-law sewed this table cloth together for me. I found the fabric at High Fashion Home.
After Christmas last year, I had left over garland laying around the house, not yet in boxes. Since I’m on a never ending quest to add color to my dining room, I decided to hang the Christmas garland on the end hook of my dining room curtains. I loved it so much, I ordered 3 more garlands to complete the look!
I have a knack for creating little vignettes, and although I love it, I think my vignettes end up looking a little knick knack-y. Ha! I ended up taking this one down shortly after putting it together.
I’m still working on my son’s room, but I was trying to find him a blanket to go with his blue denim sheets and Star Wars Pottery Barn pillow case. I found this striped throw from Target! I found the lamp at Target, too! To see my other son’s room, click here.
I hope you guys enjoyed my home pictures. I can’t wait to show you guys the changes we make! Stay posted!
I am loving this! The vibrant colors feel very happy. The way your environment makes you feel is so important! I feel inspired – thanks for sharing!
Emily, Your comment made my day!
I love your house and decorations! I wish I had your skills in putting a room together. Great job! I’ll be interested in seeing the “after” pictures.
Thank you, Jeanie!
Love it all. So much personality and not stuffy but fun hip relaxed!
“Not stuffy” in my mind, that’s the best compliment I could receive! You made my day! Thank you!!!!!!!!
Freaking out. Must come over ASAP. I love EVERYTHING! Yah girl.
Come on over, anytime!
I love the use of colour throughout your home and that your fun knick knacks are things you love, which makes them all that more meaningful. Although, my home decor is very neutral, I truly appreciate and love seeing the pop of colour in other people’s homes. Look forward to seeing more photos of your home.
Thank you! You are right, my knick knacks are the things I love! Although I love color in my home, I love to dress in neutrals. Ha!
Beautiful design in every room. I love your garland! Every garland I find has too much spacing between each color. Great find!
That’s so true! I found this garland at Land of Nod.
Your home looks so lovely and personal. The pops of colour are just great!
Thank you for your comment!
Beautiful home!! What color is your wall paint? Looking for a white/light wall color.
Thanks!
Thank you! The white is Snowbound by Sherwin Williams.
Carly, this is so bright and cheerful! It seems like everywhere we look gives us a reason to smile. You know what else it reminds me of when I see this? Do you know those days where it seems like you cannot find a thing to wear, and then you finally discover that playful top in your closet that makes you smile? It makes your day better for putting on the happy shirt. Your house photos feel that way. Hip and happy. Well done!
YaY!!! Thank you, Gina! I think I’ll start calling it my “happy place!”
I just recently did a Fall Home tour, and it took a lot of courage for me. I tend to only look at the things I want to change or areas that need painting or repair. But I love taking a peek into how others live, and often get ideas on how to move things around or redecorate a little with items I already own. Your vignettes are gorgeous and inspiring. May have given me an idea or two!
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Michelle, Thank you for your kind words! Your home tour was so pretty!
Your home is lovely and truly unique – like you! I love your use of color. It is very cheerful and transcends into happy places throughout and I love your idea of taking time to shuffle and re-create areas. Great idea and thought provoking inspiration. I really love your garland. I have something similar that I picked up in Sante Fe that I have hanging in a wall in a long hallway. I love it but the colors aren’t as cheerful as yours. Do you mind if I ask where you got them?
Thank you for such a nice comment. You cheered up my day! I would love to tell you about my garland! I bought it from Land of Nod. Here’s the link–>http://bit.ly/2f8Htxd
Hey Carley! I’m decorating our new home and always find myself coming back to this link as inspiration. I’m looking for a pretty blue sectional sofa because I love your blue sofa so much. Do you mind sharing where you got yours and what fabric it is? We have 3 young children, and I was also wondering how it holds up with kids? Thanks so much for any tips you may have!
Hi! I’m glad you’re finding inspiration in the post! Our sofa is by Cisco Brothers, but I do not know the fabric. I’m really happy with the blue. It’s dark enough to disguise kid mishaps, but it’s still a bright color. I hope this helps!
That’s great info and helpful!! Thank you!:)