2013 has been the most eventful and unexpected year of our five years of marriage. It has been stressful, but wonderful too. It has been a year of growth and change–lots of change–and surprises. We all feel…tired and a little worn out, but really really good about where we are right now.
In addition to a lot of small projects or parts of the whole we tackled, we have had several before and afters completed this year alone that are always good to keep us motivated as we start a new year.
Way back in March, we finished turning Greta’s former nursery:
into her big girl room:
Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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Befores, afters, mood boards, plans, failures, wins. We’ve done a lot of projects, and they’re all here.
We have a long-standing relationship with DIY, and love rolling our sleeves up and making it happen.
Even when you don’t want to rip down a wall, you can make that space in your home better. Right now.
A reader recently asked me if I’m starting to fully embrace traditional style and whether we still consider our house to be a “modern Colonial” and why. It was a really great question and so timely — I had really just been thinking about my approach to this home and how my style has changed […]
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Where did you get your couch – the one that’s in the reading room?
That’s the Lily Sofa from Younger Furniture. Love that thing!
I love all your projects!
Your kitchen and reading room have been some of my favorite makeovers. I can’t wait to see what you two do in 2014!
Can’t wait to see what progress you make on the new house in the coming year. I think Greta’s closet and your new blue and white bathroom were my favorite makeovers of the year. All the best in the new year, Julia!
We just moved into an old farmhouse (circa 1880) and we have a “summer kitchen” that we are going to use as a pantry/ kitchen prep space and ever since I saw your frosted glass pantry door I have been thinking of a space where I could put one. It would fit perfectly into the summer kitchen!
I don’t comment a lot but I really like to watch changes in both houses.
Greetings and Happy New Year:)
I love what you’ve done so far and can’t wait to see what else you do- good luck with the baby!!!
You guys have had a crazy eventful year! Can’t wait to meet the new little one in 2014! :)