Living Room and Dining Room Complete!
I can't believe it. I really can't! After months of stress, sweat, toil and late-night painting sessions, my home is finally on the market! Yow! I know that I've been seriously offline this summer, and I apologize (again). But this time I'm back to stay. For the rest of this week it's all pix of the old house, then starting next week we'll kick off the holiday season with a batch of Halloween projects and goodness. Thank you for your patience!
Okay, enough drivel, let's see pix!
When you first walk in, that picture above is what you see, the living room and a peek into the dining room. Here's another shot of the living room:
Then you can walk into the dining room:
Look over your shoulder back into the living room:
From where you can get a peek...
Of the kitchen....
What a tease, huh?
I'll post photos of the kitchen tomorrow and the rest on Friday. Then next week we'll kick off the holiday season with a batch of Halloween projects and goodness! That's right, I'm back! :-)
Resources.
Living Room
- Coffee Table with candles and tray: Coffee table, scrap project to be posted here soon, $5. Tray from Dollar Tree, $1. Candles, 'Fenomen' from IKEA, $8.
- Couch with throw and pillows: Couch purchased two years ago on clearance at JCPenney, $279. Throw from Fred Meyer, $20. Pillow borrowed.
- Slipcovered easy chairs with throw pillows.: From IKEA. Chairs, 'Ektorp Jennylund,' $199 each. Pillow covers, 'Lotton,' $20/pair. Pillow insers, down, 'Fjadrar,' $7 each.
- Mantle decoration: Mirror from Thursday Morning, $80. Vases from IKEA, 'Arv Idyll,' $7 each. Dried twigs and berries from Jo-Ann Fabrics, ~$12 total. Remaining items from personal collection.
Dining Room
- Table and chairs: Table, limited promotion from IKEA, $49. Chairs bought two years ago on clearance at Target, $40/pair. Chair slipcovers from IKEA, 'Henriksdal,' $20 each.
- Mirror: Mirror, pine-framed from Stanley, purchased at Fred Meyer, painted with 'Dark Secret' semi-gloss paint from Glidden. $39 + paint.
- Flower arragement: Glass vase, from IKEA, 'Kanist,' $8. Glass stones from Dollar Tree, $1/bag of 20. Eucalyptus from Jo-Ann Fabric, $5.
Comments (21)
Gorgeous house and a perfct staging job. Sure wish my clients would do that. Good luck, should sell quickly.
Janet
Posted by janet | October 17, 2007 2:24 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 14:24
Yay! You're back!! You already know how gorgeous I think your old house is. The new one is coming along nicely too though. I hope this house sells fast!
Posted by Angelina | October 17, 2007 2:47 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 14:47
I've missed you!
Holy crap! No wait... HOLY SHIT your house is awesome! I just love what you've done - looks like a magazine house. Sell, sell, sell! If I had any good house selling mo-jo... I'd send it.
I'll be holding my breath until we get to see the kitchen.
Posted by happy zombie | October 17, 2007 3:48 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 15:48
Oh my goodness, Angela, you've been BUSY! Your house is absolutely gorgeous...are you sure you want to sell?! I know, you've already purchased another...but Wow!
I can't wait to see you work your genius on your current house. I've missed you and have peeked in here frequently. Glad you're back!
Oh, and I love all the great deals you got on your decorative accessories! That just shows that you don't have to spend a fortune for a great looking home!
Posted by Kim | October 17, 2007 4:45 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 16:45
Fabulous! I would think it would be hard to part with it. I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I'm SO happy to see you back. Don't go away again. Please?
Posted by Jen | October 17, 2007 6:52 PM
Posted on October 17, 2007 18:52
It is wonderful!! Love it!
xo,
Kim
Posted by Daisy Cottage | October 18, 2007 4:59 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 04:59
Hellooo???? You really have to sell it? How hard must that be?? It is gorgeous, and you have done a fabulous job decorating/staging it!! And what a bargain hunter you are...a girl after my own heart! I bet snobby folks would have no idea the prices you paid. It is perfect...in fact I want it!! It has such charming features!!
I'm off to tell my sister Wendy that you're back!!!
Can't wait to see your new house...!!!
Linda
Posted by linda | October 18, 2007 5:23 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 05:23
Oh, my...I hate that you have to sell this one. What a gorgeous job of decorating it & all the details are just scrumptious. I know you must be sad to see it go. Now, I'd love to see what you are going to do with the new house. I don't know if it is older too?? I'll have to read up & see. You have a great eye!
Rhoda
Posted by Rhoda | October 18, 2007 7:15 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 07:15
OK, I'm in the loop now..just went back & saw the house you bought! 70's fixer upper, but looks like it has good bones. This will be fun for you! Congrats again...
Rhoda
Posted by rhoda | October 18, 2007 7:22 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 07:22
Oh - How Elegant!!! I love taupe colored walls with white trim!
Posted by Julie Size | October 18, 2007 7:51 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 07:51
Angela, I am so glad you are back. I've missed you!Your house is so beautiful I am sure someone will snatch it right up. Can't wait for more pics.
Posted by Donna | October 18, 2007 8:34 AM
Posted on October 18, 2007 08:34
Looks FABULOUS, dahling. So tidy and clean. I do love white space.
--Robin (Bumblebee)
Posted by Robin (Bumblebee) | October 18, 2007 4:08 PM
Posted on October 18, 2007 16:08
Angela, well done. It is so beautiful and fresh and welcoming, Oh to win a squillion dollars, then I could buy it and just dash back and forth across the world to live in it.
Posted by Jodie | October 18, 2007 4:09 PM
Posted on October 18, 2007 16:09
WOW!! It looks amazing! I'm SO happy your back though, I discovered your blog right before you went MIA and I wanted to see more inspiration. And BTW, can you teach me to shop cause d@mn you get some great deals!!! Teach me your ways, lol.
Posted by Ashley | October 18, 2007 7:29 PM
Posted on October 18, 2007 19:29
Yes, that's the house I'm looking for. Except it needs to be in Ohio.
Everything looks fantastic. All of your hard work will pay off, for sure.
Kimberly :)
Posted by Niesz Vintage Home | October 18, 2007 7:35 PM
Posted on October 18, 2007 19:35
I would buy your house and change nothing!!! Do you have any photos of the outside...I'm so curious...and I can't wait to see what you do to your new house...glad your back!
~Thanks! I do have photos of the outside somewhere on here...I'll try to post another one soon. ~A :-)
Posted by onelittlemustardseed | October 19, 2007 8:00 PM
Posted on October 19, 2007 20:00
So gorgeous! I love your frugality without sacrificing on style. Maybe I should move across the river to Milwaukie.... :)
Posted by Brandie Kajino | October 28, 2007 9:20 PM
Posted on October 28, 2007 21:20
I'm just south of Milwaukie but I'm not moving from my sweet little home. You did an awesome job. I'm sure it will sell soon! ~Adrienne~
Posted by Adrienne | November 2, 2007 10:54 AM
Posted on November 2, 2007 10:54
These rooms might be the coziest I've ever seen! What a beautiful job you did. I, too, love cottage style, arts & crafts type decorating. The bead board in the dining area really sets the room off...lovely!
Posted by Nancy Bond | February 13, 2008 5:58 AM
Posted on February 13, 2008 05:58
Hi! It's beautiful!! Could you tell me what color you used for the walls?
Many thanks,
Ursula
Posted by Ursula | March 4, 2008 7:21 AM
Posted on March 4, 2008 07:21
I love how your house looks....I know it's your old house, but it still looks really beautiful. I bet it sold really fast!!
Also, thanks so much for including where you bought the things in the pictures!!
Michele
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
Posted by Michele | May 31, 2008 2:10 AM
Posted on May 31, 2008 02:10