A Little Reluctant

We've been in the house for a year and I feel I should have some grand blog post about where we were and where we are now. But I have been a little reluctant. It hasn't been as sunny as the yellow on our house. ;) We love our home and we love our neighborhood. We learned a lot from this project. More than I thought we would. And perhaps that is what I wrestle with the most, dare I say, a bit of disappointment, but ultimately learning and that is a good thing. In my mind we would fix up the house and while it wouldn't have all of its finishing touches, it would be glorious. But we're still doing a lot of fixing. And a little finishing.

So there it is. A year later, a lot still unresolved but we're learning. And we'll get there. :)

Wallpaper

Yes, I've decided to put up wallpaper. In my kitchen. Stop judging me.

:)

Wallpaper is not as difficult to change/remove as it used to be, especially when you choose an EasyChange product. So here is my selection:

I want the walls to be slightly textured (visually), with a neutral pattern/print. This. is. perfect. Now to tally up costs and figure out when this will happen...

Parlor gets paint!

 When we bought the house:

To now, after lots and lots of renovation:

The parlor is still in need of a chandelier, drapes, and a refinishing of the mantle/surround. But we are pretty happy with it now!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best. News. Yet!

My contact with city transit stopped by the house to let me know the bus stop in front of our house is being moved--Yay! In fact, this particular bus line is being moved off our block completely--AMAZING!

Front Door

So here she is, in all her glory! ;)

I actually plan to add the off-white around the sidelights and think it would be super cool to have these pieces (in-door mail slot, doorbell) from Signature Hardware:

And just for kicks, here's the "before" shot of the door:

CHRISTMAS!!! and more

Even with a new baby, I still had to do a little decorating since this is our house's first proper Christmas in a very long time! I really really really wanted to put lights, etc. up outside but the house is still being painted, porch floor still being finished, and the front yard is trying to grow grass. I promise next year I will "wow" you... So anyways, here are a few places of Christmas flare in our very old house:

dining room 

parlor

parlor - 9 1/2 foot tree!

Exterior doors are also being painted. Back and are side doors finished--we even have two rocking chairs on the side porch now! The front door paint started today but is by no means finished.