Snippets of our New Home


My intentions to blog more regularly keeps getting sidelined. 

More like I procrastinate. 

But my mother-in-law, who is my most loyal blog reader noted I had no photos up of our new place. I quickly snapped pics with my iPhone to send to her, and I figured I will give you all a peek. They are poor quality and were taken when my house was still in the midst of being unpacked. But I think they will make great "before" photos! Since teachers are still on strike, I have had time on my hand to get a few projects done. 

This house was freshly painted, so the wall colors will stay in the meantime. But I managed to hang up artwork and drapes!

I am also excited to be working with a few brands on some projects around the house as well! Can't wait to share.

Enjoy the snippets...and the mess.

The entry.



The family room.


The kitchen command center.


The kitchen, so nice and big. I think I will get lots of exercise cooking in this kitchen. So much bigger than my last kitchen, farther to go to get to the fridge, stove, over and pantry. I have a large pantry to the right, LOVE it!



The dining room, don't you love the chandy? Reminds me of the interrogation rooms you see on crime TV. I have a crystal chandelier from the other place to replace this lovely one.


The living room. 




Our master.


The games/TV room aka. My son's hangout room.


I fogot to take photos of 3 other bedrooms, nothing too exciting. And I have a doozy of a powder room. But that room is deserving of a post of its own.

Slowly the rooms are coming together, I am re-arranging things and using artwork and accessories from the last place but in different ways. If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen some improvements!


I do hope once I start working again, I can buy a nice area rug for the living room and some new pieces of furniture. Can't wait to share the updates!

XO Barbara

23 comments

  1. Happy new home to you Barbara!! It's going to look fabulous too!

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  2. It's beautiful! That staircase alone...hubba hubba! I'm jealous - a new home is so much fun!

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  3. Oh your new home is great! Love love love your cushions...I have such a crush on the mix of patterns you have choose!

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    1. Thanks Colleen, you know I love my fabric and patterns!

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  4. Loving it B! I am in the same boat - in a state of unpacking and not quite ready to write about much since I have been dragging my feet. Good luck in the new spot, is beautiful!

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  5. I think it is toss up between that spectacular staircase and the gorgeous kitchen. You must be having so much fun decorating. Love all the architectural elements: curves, angles, pillars, etc. Happy new house!

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  6. Hi Barbara! Your new home has grate bones to start with and your tasteful touch will completely transform it.All the best.Lana

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  7. Lovely space, even in its move-in state! You can see all of the potential, and I love the colours you chose. Looking forward to seeing more as you get settled in!

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  8. Barbara - it's gorgeous! I love your kitchen - and the wall oven. Sigh. I've always wanted a wall oven!

    Did you guys buy? I remember you talking about renting the last place. I think that this is such a lovely space. I can't wait to see you put the final touches on it.

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    1. No we didn't. I have an upcoming post explaining why.

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  9. Well done! I think you have really lucked out with this place, and I can already see your skillful, creative touch at work. I cannot wait to see more... pretty please?!

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    1. we did luck our and i am excited to be creative again.

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  10. It looks gorgeous Barbara! Looks like there are some cathedral ceilings - and that staircase is beautiful - I love the airy feeling of an open staircase! Can't wait to see how you make it yours!

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  11. I can't tell you how happy I am for you B!!! I love it!!!! Even though those pics are taken with your iPhone, that house shines. It's cool to see your lovely furniture in a house that it deserves. Same with the family that lives there ;-)

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    1. aww thanks. you are such a sweet friend and loyal blog reader. mwah!

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  12. I can't wait to see what you do in this great space… I know it will be inspiring!!

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  13. So happy to see you in your new space last week! It's looking awesome! Already you've made huge progress with the decorating! I'm really looking forward to your bathroom post! {Tee Hee!}

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    1. thanks for coming by...and that bathroom, i know...

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  14. Wow, this is so beautiful! I have always ALWAYS wanted a curved staircase. Jealous!

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    1. i love that staircase too, feel like swooping down the stairs in my best ball gown like Scarlet O'Hara!

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