House Tour: My Mom's Greenhouse

So many of you gushed over my mom's amazing greenhouse so now I have the full tour for you!

The bones of the greenhouse is actually and old pole barn that was destroyed in a tornado shortly after my parents bought the property. Luckily that was the only thing destroyed!

The many pieces of the greenhouse have been collected from various yard sales, dumpsters and salvage yards. It was slowly pieced together over the course of a few years.

Here is a close up of the table built around the central pole. The various tiles have been collected during my parents many excursions that I like to refer to as "Hippy Trips". A hippy trip is basically what it sounds like. Back when my mom and step dad still worked as teachers (they are retired now) they used their long summers to take road trips. My step dad had a VW camper bus that was as old as I am (RIP bus!). They would just start packing one day during the summer and inform me they would be leaving soon. The conversation would go something like this;

Me: So when are you leaving?

Mom: Oh, maybe thursday, maybe wednesday, maybe another day.

Me: Where are you going to?

Mom: North

Me: North where? 

Mom: I think North east, yes easterly.

Me: When are you coming back?

Mom: Hmmm a few weeks.

Then off they would go! Lucky ducks. Now that they are retired they actually do this kind of thing less. I guess they don't feel the need to escape from the city now that they live in the country instead of in Houston.

My mom goes in here everyday and waters the plants. She even has heaters set up for the winter. It's soooo nice to go in here during the winter. It's all warm and smells so fresh and green.

There are even little fish in here!

This is their vegetable garden to the right of the greenhouse.

An old stove they found on their property. Wouldn't it be awesome to refurbish it?!

 

The beautiful ridge where my brother got married and where they hope to build their house someday. This really shows how big their property is, a total of 26 acres, the road to get here isn't even paved!

Hope you enjoyed!

Currently Obsessed With: Angie Hranowsky

I must be slow because apparently every one and their mother has known how awesome Angie is for some time now where I have not. I first became intrigued with her after seeing a sneak peek of her home on Design Sponge.

Her living room is totally the inspiration for my living room. It's just so, perfect.

Also, it's a mid-century home. Which is on my list "dream home wants".

Then I saw this home she designed in the most recent issue of Lonny and I was reminded all over again why she is so awesome.

Surely, it's a personal preference sort of thing. Her style is just so...me.

The bright colors and mix of patterns has that first bohemian vibe with a bit of glam that I'm going for in my own home.

Also, the girl really loves purple and...I LOVE purple!

Plus all the Madeleine Weinrib rugs, I would KILL for one, KILL (spiders).

Angie, can we be friends?!

All images courtesy of Angie Hranowsky and Lonny.

Keep Looking Up!

I often find that my favorite rooms have that little something extra. That little detail or finishing touch that makes you gush and think "Now this is a beautiful room!". For our bedroom, I'm hoping to have that little something extra on my ceiling! The options for this are so abundant and each has its own charm.

Of course I say these things even though I have yet to even pick out a wall color! But a girl can still dream and gather her hearts desires on the interwebs.

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Our ceiling has a raised section in the center that has so much potential. I really like the idea of coming in from the edges with a design like this.

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Then again, I could focus on the center. Butterflies aren't my thing but something radiating out would be so awesome. I picture getting just a shade lighter and more glossy than the ceiling paint to make this perfect.

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But then there is something to be said for going with an all over stencil or wallpaper. Wallpaper is not in the budget for me but I like the idea of a stencil.

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Or I could go with the best of both worlds and do something on the sides AND the center. Yes, yes I like this. Although this person made this design with his freaking fingers! I'm not that talented!

Or I could keep it simple and go with a solid color. But then the question would be should that color be contrasting or complimentary? Oh decisions, decisions...maybe I'll just focus on the wall color for now. Our bedroom has become a veritable smorgasbord of paint swatches and I don't even feel like I'm close. My plan of action is to make my headboard, get it the room and then see what I'm feeling. Hopefully then the solution will magically present itself. Yeah right...

What would you do?

Happy Weekend!

My Black + White House

In my perfect dream world I have many houses. Each one a different style of architecture and decor. Black and white decor would surely be on this list, perhaps in a pied-a-tier in some major metropolitan city. This sleek and buttoned up decor is surely a departure from my normal style but still infused in small ways through out my home. After all, any room can use a little black and white!

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Of course every one of my homes, no matter the style, would have beautiful molding and built-ins galore.

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Touches of gold for a little sophistication.

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I think Nicole's, from Sketch42, bedroom would work quite nicely in my fabulous apartment/flat. This place could be in a country where they call them flats perhaps...

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What kind of houses do you dream of?

Guest Posting on All Things Bright and Beautiful!

Find me today over at the lovely blog, All Things Bright and Beautiful! I was thrilled when Aubrey asked me to participate in her series about what makes your house a home.

Check out what makes my house a home here! Happy Wednesday!

House Tour; Amy Butler

Did you see this amazing house on apartment therapy? I've been obsessing over it for almost a solid 24 hours so I knew I had to share. Amy Butler's name is practically synonymous with bold color, print, and pattern. Not surprisingly, her home reflects that as well.

The entry way and the detail on the front door is absolutely stunning.

I just love the mid-century architecture and all the light. There's a full wall of windows plus skylights! This is on the future house list for sure!

I could sit here all day with a good book and a cup of tea.

Love this table

Is that the Ikea pendant everyone loves painted gold? Superb!

Must. Have. This.

The kitchen is recently renovated. It matches with the character of the house but has all the modern luxuries you could want, including two of everything. Two dishwashers, two fridges, two warming drawers. I really like the storage next to the fridge especially.

The office is set up in their basement. But with all this light, I would never guess.

Is that a freaking hospital gurney being used as a desk? I love it.

They did all the work in the backyard themselves. It's gorgeous. I would love to have a yard like this. I wouldn't even know where to start!

See more photos and read the interview here.

This house feels so cozy and full of personality. One thing that really draws me to it is that the style feels so attainable. I don't think you would have to spend a lot of money to get this look. 

What do you think?

Currently Obsessed With; Black & White Seating

Something about it is just so crisp and beautiful. Not to mention you can do anything in the rest of the room with a black and white stripe chair or couch. The possibilities make me squeal with glee!

This is one of my favorites, from Wisteria.

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This is the kind of thing that can move from room to room in your home and transition through every decor mood you may go through. I'm so happy to finally have some b&w striped chairs to call my own!

Do you have any black and white stripes in your home?