I know, I know. We’ve lived in our house for 7+ months now *gasp* and I still haven’t given you the big tour. The reason is that there is still so much more I want to do to this space, but purchasing ALL THE NEW THINGS requires time. We’ve made a few investments already, but there are more things I want to buy. I heard that one is never really ‘done’ after moving into a house and I am afraid that might be true… so, to finally show you a bit of our new living quarters, you get the current state of affairs. Future changes to be expected.
the living room
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the living room + front door
the dining area
the kitchen
This kitchen is my EVERYTHING. Honestly, if you’d ask me what the favorite part of our house is, it’s the kitchen. I dreamed of a bigger kitchen (with ample counterspace) for such a long time. And I just love the Scandinavian-farmhouse style of this kitchen. It’s the first thing I noticed when I walked into the house on “Open house”-day and it’s what I instantly fell in love with. Of course, it didn’t hurt that I pretty much liked everything else about this house as well.
our own washer + dryer – yay! :)
the hallway
the bedroom
Yeah. Our bedroom still needs some love.
Not pictured:
+ the second bedroom (craft room – ha!), because it’s still a total mess (even after 7 months). Maybe I get it set up and presentable before my parents visit in a couple of months.
+ our backyard (because I haven’t taken any photos yet).
Stay tuned for any updates!
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KendraD
August 12, 2016 at 3:48 pmWe’re at 11 months and…yeah, still not done. We’re mostly done though. Our last “big” project is adding shutters to the three windows in the stairwell going from the second to third floors. Once that’s done, we don’t have any more plans for larger, permanent changes. I still want to find a firepit/table combo for our patio, but I’m in no rush. I definitely think there’s always going to be something else that could be done.
I love your kitchen. It looks super cozy and inviting.
san
August 13, 2016 at 2:28 pmI didn’t realize how much money goes into furnishing a new house… LOL
Anya
August 12, 2016 at 5:45 pmBeautiful home! The hardwood floors and molding make me think it’s an older home. Pre-1950s perhaps? They certainly don’t build them like they used to.
san
August 13, 2016 at 2:30 pmCorrect – more like 1930’s, but nicely updated. I love it.
suki
August 12, 2016 at 9:16 pmSuch a beautiful home! LOOOOVE it! :)
san
August 13, 2016 at 2:30 pmThank you :)
Bine
August 13, 2016 at 1:51 amSchön habt Ihr es da in Euren vier Wänden. So amerikanisch. Erinnert mich an
dieses eine Jahr dort… Manchmal würde ich die Zeit gerne zurück drehen!
Ich wünsche Dir ein schönes Wochenende!
LG Bine
san
August 13, 2016 at 2:31 pmDanke Bine für den lieben Kommentar und dass du mal vorbeigeschaut hast ;)
Joy
August 13, 2016 at 5:50 amWhat a beautiful home! I can see why you fell in love with the kitchen! Enjoy filling up the rest of your home. I feel like it never ends once you purchase a home. :)
san
August 13, 2016 at 2:31 pmThank you Joy. The kitchen was definitely what sold me on this house :)
Heike
August 13, 2016 at 2:20 pmBeautiful house. I see a lot of OKES stuff. :) But where is your Kitchen Aid?????
san
August 13, 2016 at 2:28 pmHa, I actually think I took this picture before I bought my kitchen aid… as you can see, already not up to date. ;)
Heike
August 13, 2016 at 2:20 pm*IKEA
Laura
August 13, 2016 at 3:21 pmOH I LOVE IT!!! I’m a fan of the kitchen too – that little bit of brick and those cupboards are amazing!
Laura
http://www.blackcoffeebeautiful.com
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:22 pmThank you!
Feisty Harriet
August 14, 2016 at 8:25 pmThat kitchen is so heavenly!!
xox
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:23 pmIsn’t it? <3
Kristen
August 15, 2016 at 8:47 amLOVE LOVE LOVE that kitchen!
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:23 pm:) :) :)
Tanja
August 15, 2016 at 9:10 amYeah, what Kristen said: the kitchen is awesome!!!!
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:23 pmThank you :)
Jessie @ THe ACQuired Sass
August 15, 2016 at 10:51 amI love older style houses, like the built in book shelf by the fireplace, LOVE. And though maybe not original, the end shelf in the kitchen on the bottom row of cabinets. Love those spaces for little trinkets, especially ones I get traveling that need a loving & visible home.
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:23 pmTotally agree. This house has been nicely updated and still kept a lot of its old charm.
Stephany
August 15, 2016 at 4:43 pmYour kitchen makes me DROOL. It is BEAUTIFUL. I also love all the built-in shelves… so lovely. I want to move in now. ;)
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:24 pmThank you. The kitchen is definitely what sold me on the place ;)
Lisa of Lisa's Yarns
August 16, 2016 at 4:39 amYour house is so adorable!! It’s bright and sunny! And I adore your kitchen! The white cupboards make it so bright and I love the exposed brick wall. I am also envious of your fireplace! I can see why you fell in love with this house!!
I have been living at Phil’s for 3 months and I have barely gotten any house projects done so I don’t see myself sharing photos for quite awhile either! I’d at least like to get some painting done and replace some furniture in the living room. And then paint the doors of the house, too. Hopefully I can get some of that stuff done before the end of the year!
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:25 pmThank you :) We’re so happy here!
I love how you can do house projects and change things to your liking… I can’t wait to see what you do to Phil’s house :)
Chrissy
August 19, 2016 at 1:55 amWhat a beautiful and cozy home! LOVE the kitchen, but I guess that’s just how us girls roll! I agree, one is never done changing things and decorating when becoming a home owner. We’ve been re-doing our family room and our backyard in the past few weeks and I will soon blog about it!
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:25 pmThank you… and I can’t wait to see what you did to your house! :)
Maribeth
August 19, 2016 at 9:00 amI absolutely love your house! It’s beautiful!
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:26 pmThank you!!
Jessica
August 21, 2016 at 10:43 amSehr, sehr schön, Sandra! Da habt ihr wirklich ein tolles Haus gefunden. Besonders die Küche, der Kamin… super! Gefällt mir alles richtig gut. Und ich wünschte wir hätten unsere eigene WM + Trockner.
san
August 21, 2016 at 2:26 pmDanke Jessi. Wir fühlen uns wirklich sehr wohl…. und ihr habt keine WM + Trockner?
gina
August 28, 2016 at 3:37 pmCongrats again on buying a home! It looks so cozy and seems like the decor is coming a long nicely. Can’t wait to see more updates!