Thursday, July 31, 2014

{lately}



Ya'll, I don't even know where to begin. I've clearly been MIA, but I promise for good reason. We closed on our first home last week!! It's been such a whirlwind, but I couldn't love this little bungalow anymore. We began moving last weekend and it really is true you don't know how much crap you have until you move. Real life. Anyhoo, our evenings have been complete with obsessively doing yardwork, arranging furniture and planning our next furniture purchase. Exhausting, folks. But, more rewarding than I could ever imagine! Being a homeowner is all sorts of exciting.


A little background on our home. If any of you are familiar, it is a "Sears Kit Home" which was built in 1930 (we still have the clawfoot tub! Uhhhbsessed). Which basically back in the day were homes that arrived in literal kits on a train car. And cost about what a mortgage payment now costs -- for the entire home! The plan's name was "Winona" so our house still lives by that name :) Here are some photos of  Winona so far!


This is one of my  favorite features in the home. It is an original wood cabinet in the dining room.  It's still a work in progress, but here is a little snippet of the first items to go in!

We have some of the sweetest friends, ya'll. These guys sacrificed their entire weekend to help us Smith's move into our first home. So thankful. Of course, Bailey had to get in on the action too ;-)


One of my first projects (this weekend) is to paint our front door a new shade. I think it will really brighten up our porch and give the facade a much needed face lift contrasting against the gray. I ended up choosing the top color which is "big sky view" by Valspar. I hope it gives our place a fun, coastal, cottage feel!

My inspiration for our living room was the below photo:

Here is a picture of our living room so far! It's coming together, just searching for the perfect new throw pillows to tie everything together.

I will keep ya'll posted with updates as they come! :) 

-K


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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

{weekend recap}


After the crazy that was last week, it was great to have 4 long days down on the coast. Much needed. We spend time with friends and family out on the boat for the 4th and over-enjoyed in delicious summer food all.weekend.long. It's what holidays are for right?

Saturday I finally found (Fiona, yes I named her - The Fiddle Leaf fig). Fiona is the perfect addition to our space and something I have been on the hunt for awhile now. She looks perfectly at home in her new basket. Yes, I have entirely lost my mind referring to a tree as if it's a child. Here she is on my mom's porch ready to make her way home.

My mom and I also put our crafting pants and completed a DIY project. I have to give her the credit here, my nerves are about shot after hour 2 of sanding. Way to go, mom. Picked up this pair of ratted out directors chairs for $5! But the bones were great, and I loved the bamboo detailing. Here is the before:
  And Viola: The after! (ignore the background - ABC studios are moving into my parents house this week and they are moving out!)

Not too shabby, right? Looking forward to finding the perfect little spot for them.

Happy Tuesday,
-K
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Thursday, July 3, 2014

2 Bedroom Beach Cottage Makeover

 via domino

I assume you all are quite familiar with the fantastic articles Domino releases. If you dont have the magazine already, I highly suggest the subscription. This one really hit home with me. It's no secret my most favorite type of home is a tiny one packed with charm. Something about being able to focus on every single square inch is something I absolutely love. New homes are wonderful, but something a 1930's bungalow really tugs at my heart strings. But, more on 2 bedroom bungalows later ;-)

Recently, Domino released an article of a 2 bedroom beach bungalow makeover that I loved so much I had to share. I can't get over how perfectly executed this space is. Its is so in tune with the style of homes I am loving right now. Bright and coastal with pops of unexpected color. The kitchen ceiling is seriously to die for.

We are beach bound for the 4th! Hoping for more vintage hunting and inspiration for exciting announcements to come ;-)

xo,
-K
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