It’s hard for us to believe it has been 6 months since we moved into this home–our very first. April 2nd we moved in and we have been busy ever since. In the past 6 months:
–We have painted 9 rooms (Family room, Dining room, Kitchen (and cabinets), Living room, Hallway, Hall Bath, Greta’s room, Our room, Guest room) and one door. I am planning on adding two more to that list in the next week.
–With all of that painting, we have accumulated a lot of paint. (1) 5 gallon container. 8 gallon containers. 5 quarts and 7 samples of paint. (Yeesh!)
–I have written 135 posts (including this one) and Chris has written 3 for a total of 138 posts in the last 6 months.
–We have hung and took down a lot of art and photos in the last few months, but today we have 34 pieces of art hanging. 26 are originals done by me.
—-We have nailed down a color scheme that we love. Neutral grays and blues, purples and greens are trickling through every room in our home:
–We have had countless (meaning I don’t keep a detailed record) dinner parties and game nights with friends, family and neighbors. Which is one of our favorite things about owning a home–we love entertaining!!
–Greta has grown up. SO. much. in 6 months. It’s crazy. (Photos taken in April and September respectively)
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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I hope when we get to our 6-month mark we have made as much progress as you guys! We moved in April 1st of this year but we’ve still got a ways to go!
Your house has gone through some pretty great transformations!!! I love Greta’s transformation as well. :)
Yay for family and homes : ) Loves mi bubbas.
Awesome post!!! and ya….I can’t believe it has been 6 months. Referring to your house, and also to other events taken place right around the big purchase! I can’t believe it. It is amazing how fast time flies, even when it doesn’t seem like it is. I love your color scheme and your eye for design. So talented. Most ppl don’t even finish JUST painting in those first 6 months of being in a home and look at all that you’ve done!!!! It truly is amazing!!!!
What a whirlwind! Sounds great :) And your home is looking awesome!! I love that color scheme