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This week we’re celebrating the 1 year anniversary of moving into our new home! It’s hard to believe it’s been 12 months already… I barely feel settled sometimes, like I’m still trying to get things organized and find a “home” for key items.
But I’m slowly getting rooms painted and decorated in the new place. Today I thought I would show you guys the progress throughout the house and even give you guys a little video tour at the end! So let’s get started….
In case you can’t remember the flow of our house,
you can see the floorplan here:
So just so you can remember how far we’ve come over the last year.
Here’s the kitchen and family room the first week we moved in…
And here’s what the KITCHEN looks like today:
You can see we picked out new lighting and window shades from Lowe’s, stools from Amazon, and curtains from Joss & Main. We also put up the self-adhesive white subway tiles in May.
KITCHEN and BREAKFAST ROOM
FAMILY ROOM
And of course you guys saw my LAUNDRY ROOM updates a couple weeks ago. I hope to finish the shelves this coming weekend and give you guys a big reveal soon.
We also have the playroom, dining room, powder room and foyer on the main floor
but that stuff still needs some major love.
OK, now onto the second floor….
So a little bit on the master bedroom we decided to recycle the same bedding & décor from our last home. I’m really not happy with this makeover and already want to redo it. Crazy, I know. But this room is so dark and it backs to trees and the gray paint with black furniture doesn’t help. Kinda kicking myself for this one but I didn’t want to buy all new stuff for the new house. Pretty much my biggest DIY regret ever. Oh well, someday I’ll redo it…
ELLIE’S BEDROOM and WALK IN CLOSET
Upstairs we still have 2 bedrooms that are basically empty at this point
and Ellie’s hall bath that still needs a big makeover.
We made a couple exterior updates to our home but nothing major thus far.
Next year I want to work on a deck makeover and add more plants on the hill in our backyard.
It will be awhile before I get to those so don’t hold your breath 😉
OK, now here’s a video tour of our home.
Pardon the wobbly and dark camera work.
Overall I’m really happy with the improvements we’ve made on our home. I really need to finish the laundry room and then I hope to move onto the playroom/homework room. This is the room that gives me the most anxiety in the house and it will be so nice to have it organized!
Hope you guys enjoyed the 1 year update!
We only stayed in the last house for 16 months before we moved.
Hard to believe that’s only 4 months from now. Crazy, right?
I promise we’ll stay in this one a little while longer 😉
Bryn says
It’s so Beautiful Erin! I love the floors and the trim all around the first floor. So good to see Ellie too…miss her face!
And did you say cat????
howtonestforless says
Yes, I said cat. Ellie somehow talked us into one!
Wendie says
Happy Anniversary in your beautiful home!
howtonestforless says
THank you Wendie! Hope you have a great holiday weekend!
April says
Every picture is gorgeous! Love those outside chairs. Do you mind sharing where you bought them?
Thank you!
howtonestforless says
THank you! The chairs are from Hayneedle:
http://www.hayneedle.com/product/belham-living-avondale-adirondack-chair-natural.cfm
Cecilia says
I think my favorite update is the bookcases in the living room. It really makes the space! All your updates are making your house a cozy home. Wonderful!
howtonestforless says
Thank you so much, Cecilia!
Jenny says
It looks great!
howtonestforless says
Thank you!
Megan says
Haha love how she says she wish she could’ve been there for more of the video!!
howtonestforless says
Now she wants her own YouTube page… Ellie said either doing soccer moves or reviewing toys!
liz says
Your home has been such an inspiration and a great resource for me as I slowly redo my own home. Purchases of bamboo blinds, dining chairs, tufted bench,paint color and even my gray sofa (instead of white), have all happened because of your blog. Honestly, I truly can’t thank you enough for sharing your lovely, warm and welcoming home.
Kristen says
I love this run down of all your home updates! I’m so glad you added the layout of your home, makes it so much easier to picture! Also, I just absolutely love looking at floor plans!
Kate Auclair says
Beautiful home! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for partying with us this week at the Merry Monday link party!
We all hope to see you next week!
Kate | TheOrganizedDream.com
Stacey Keeling says
Your home is gorgeous! I love the video and the fact that you have kitty accessories in it. That’s real and we all have those things.
Ellie’s room is so cute! Love your family room and all of those windows.
Enjoy the process.
Thanks so much for sharing at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. We are thrilled to have you. Pinning. 🙂
howtonestforless says
Thanks so much Stacey!