I am taking you on a tour of my home. (Well, the part that is not piled with toys, sippy cups and shoes!)
Yesterday, I showed off my cleaned up front porch. Here is a full view of the house. My husband works hard on our yard, so I tried to show a little bit of the green grass. Great job hubby! It was raining when I took this, so it sort of looks like I live in a rain forest.
Come on in Ya’ll…
This is the dinning room I just re-arranged. Since I didn’t plan on doing this, I have no before shots. But I can tell you it was very cluttered with a big tree, ugly dried flowers on little shelves, candle sticks, frames of the kids. Just a bunch of things that didn’t belong!
I am enjoying this toned down simple look. Three things I want to add to this room. Maybe you can give me some ideas!
- A Rug. Should it be a colorful pattern or simple?
- Blue accents. A peacock blue maybe? Something to help that painting pop. Oh, what about a pretty table cloth? I can’t picture a blue table cloth though? mmmm?
- Plates around the big mirror. Or should I just leave it? I can’t make decisions!!
I love decorating with old books and fruit.
I usually buy bags of apples and lemons at every grocery store run. I have small children and can’t keep anything too nice within little arms reach! I have a big bowl full of sea shells and those are all broken now! Right before I took this photo below, I realize there was a bite in one of the apples. I should have left it! ha.
Note the big bowl of broken shells on the table above. I can’t believe that crystal bowl is still intact!
Now after looking at these photos. I really want to get new lamps and blue accents! I used to have lamps, in these rooms, but ended up moving them to areas that we actual use on a daily basis.
You may think, oh bla… where’s the color? Since all my other rooms are very colorful, I left the entry neutral tones. It’s fun to change color with accents.
Want to see more of my house? Check out these posts:
Kid’s Playroom (scroll down to see it)
I Heart Faces
Just Something I Made
Pizzazzerie
Tatertots & Jello
Your house is gorgeous.
I love old books, too. I have two really old Poultry Science books I’m getting rid of if you want them. If I can get a sponsor to send me to the I heart Faces Dallas weekend thing, I’ll bring them to you. 
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Your entire house is beautiful. Did you say you were an interior designer as well as all of your other “jobs”? I don’t know how your house can be so beautiful and neat when you have children. Mine never looks that pretty.
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Your home is beautiful! In the dining area, I would look for some medium to tall floor vases in a bird egg blue color. Fill them with some organic material, such as grasses…. I love it I’m linking to your site.
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You have a beautiful home. I especially like how you used your family photos along the stairs. Great idea. I look forward to arranging our family prints in frames when we finally move.
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Beautiful home Amy!
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Ummm . . . are you available this coming weekend? lol We’re finally moving into our new addition, and I could really use some decorating tips! ; )
I’m LOVING your site and you’re a new fav on my list! I’ll be coming back often to see what you’ve been up to!
Thanks so much for the kind comments you left on my blog regarding my kids’ bedrooms. We’ve still got a little way to go, but should be completely moved in by the end of the month!
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I love your home! I am trying to do the more muted toned down thing to! It’s hard when you love color! Try adding maybe a blue rug, or blue shades on your light fixture! I love how you did your photos on the wall . I hung a bunch like that and I like it but mine looks more chaotic than yours! Keep up the good work! Looks great!
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Beautiful home, Amy! Just stopped by to have a look around!
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Your home is beautiful! I love using neutral colors and adding pops of color with the accents. Very classy.
I think some blue plates around the mirror in your dining room might be what you’re looking for. A pop of color, something around the mirror, and nothing too cluttered.
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Ok, I know I’ve been busy but how did I miss all these home posts? DOH! So lovely! I am enjoying the tours.
Happy day!
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what a great idea. loved the tour and see all the spaces you’ve touched with who you are…i can tell you love creating sanctuary.
blessings…lylah
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