Laundry Room before and after

I thought I would start with the room that receives the most praise for the biggest difference in before and after. Some of these photos have been seen before but I thought you all would enjoy the whole room. It is one of my most favorite rooms.

This is the one of the first rooms I could not wait to design. We did gut the whole room and start with a fresh palate. The left side of the room and the door to the outside which is hidden behind the duct work. And the package drop to the right of the door and the left of the water heater.

The right side of the room,the water heater and the washing machine hook up which is located at the bottom front edge of the photo.

The left side of the room, new door, recessed lighting, cabinetry, and package drop.

The right side of the room, the sink is now located where the water heater was standing. The washer and dryer are now stacked in the corner.

This last shot of the floor, the tile is the lightest of blue gray in color and is moroccan in shape. It brightens the whole room. There is also a pocket door that closes when laundry is being done. The new door lets light into the space and the hallway that connects the kitchen to the family room. Thanks for stopping by!

Merry Christmas to All

Our Family 2012

My two biggest blessings.

My two other babies, napping off the mornings festivities. Enjoy the season. Merry Christmas and God Bless you all.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas here in Texas! Glad to feel some cooler temperatures, makes it seem more like December than May. I combined some before and after pictures with some decorating for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Living Room fireplace before

Living Room fireplace after, new firebox, mantel, the ceiling is vaulted in this room now. I am so proud of how it turned out.

This is the kitchen before.

The Kitchen after with new cabinets, vaulted wood ceiling, my style tribute to the design in the blog For the Love of House kitchen. Also my handy work at sewing the curtain in the large original window over the sink.

The scary laundry room before with all the mechanicals and washer dryer hook up. The package drop is to the right of the door. We kept it, so glad we did.

To the prettiest transformation of all. The package drop from the original design, fits right in and I love the way it looks. New everything cabinets, floor and backsplash.

Looking in the other direction in the kitchen, toward the back yard. The pictures are not in order.

Here is the kitchen table set for the season. Windows are original but everything else is new.

This is my parents vintage nativity scene, a true reminder of the season. For, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all my people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour,which is Christ the Lord. Merriest Christmas Blessings to each and every one of you.

Snapshots of Home

Happy Labor Day! Here are a couple of more photos of our home. Slowly getting things in order, just found silk for the curtains in the Living room and Dining room. Can't wait to see them finished and how they will complete the space.

Here is the dining room looking toward the kitchen. I spy a photo bomber...Deacon our cavalier, just protecting his territory.

Looking at the Living room from the opposite direction. You can see the dining room and the fireplace revamp. The mantel is an antique that our trim guys modified to make it fit the fireplace. This firebox had to be totally remade and looks spectacular. The tv will be hidden behind a two way mirror, still looking for a frame to match the decor.

This is a peek into the new formal powder bath,this space was created out of a closet and part of the middle bedroom. They wallpaper in here is beautiful, but the cabinet and marble turned out just like I hoped. Thanks for stopping by.

Glimpses of Home

Well, we have been in Hathaway almost two months, (minus two weeks of being out of town)and it is starting to feel like home. Cue the Walton's music... We are still finishing up some most needed touch ups but wanted to show you a couple of things I am loving most about the house. Well, for right now anyway.

Dining room chandelier after rewiring and many coats of paint on the ceiling. I need more coffee to get the picture straight.

The foyer with the mirror and reflection of the beautiful grass laid by my sweet husband and son. The walls are high gloss paint but I think it could be shinier!

The living room looking from the dining room towards the gallery hallway. Looking forward to sharing the rest of the house with you all, as soon as I can get it all dolled up to snap photos. You know we do not live in a museum, and I LOVE the quote by the late Erma Bombeck, "If you have come to see me, come on in. If you have come to see the house, come back in an hour." Thanks for stopping by!

More than Halfway to Home

Well, we have moved in.... but we are still finishing up some details. We love the house. It is great, it turned out wonderfully and I am loving a one story after living in a three story. Although I walk more back and forth than I did going up and down the stairs. Here are a couple of photos of the progress we have made.

Boxes outside the family room, we decided to recycle and reuse boxes so a lot more trips to and fro from one house to the other. These are the only ones unpacked, there are plenty more to go.

Here is a corner of the family room, dog kennels, my dining room chandelier waiting for rewiring, and new trim on the baseboard ready for paint. Oh, yes and Easter baskets,Lionel trains not sure where they are headed but are resting nicely on the game table and have been there for longer than I would like.

Just a sample of our paint..... seriously touch up are abound.

Here is our new kitchen table. Can you see it, under all the stuff that needs a new home. We have downsized but I think all my stuff has multiplied overnight. Waiting to show you the finished kitchen and my nod to Joan at for the love of a house blog. She is an extremely talented lady and I envy her sense of design and style. Thanks for stopping by and hope to show you more soon!

Passed with flying colors.....GREEN

Today we are smiling, we passed our electrical and plumbing inspections. That means some of boxes we have been climbing over for weeks are being loaded up and are headed to their new space! YIPEE!!!!

Everyone has been working so diligently and we really appreciate it. I am looking forward to all the hard work it is going to take and getting the house in order so we can finally call it HOME. Thanks for stopping by.