My Corner Shelf

I still need to go pick it up, but I now have a fabulous corner shelf unit built for my entry area!



Chris of Heritage Salvage made this for me. He would call me with little questions and I would just say, sounds fine, or OK, or no, that is a bit big. I am really happy with what he came up with.

Furniture!

I now have couches! It is so exciting to have a place to sit that is comfortable in the downstairs. I updated the pictures of the Great Room. While they did not make it in time for the housewarming, the open house was still fun, with good food, friends, and family. I made a salmon and corn chowder that was really yummy.

I continue to finalize my home, with a little sitting table for my outside and updates to my room. I am also continuing to use Heritage Salvage to make things for my home, including reframing a mirror, a little corner unit, and a big dining table project. I am excited to see what the guys create for me. Bug has been really good about calling me and telling me stories about the amazing wood that can be used in the projects.

It is nice to slowly add some life and character to my home.

House Party!

I am having a housewarming party on January 26th! I am looking forward to showing my home to others!

I continue to update the house, getting furniture and other fun stuff to personalize some of the spaces. I am also meeting with a contractor to get a bid on fixing the tub area in the bathroom and making the closet area in my bedroom symmetric.

I want to use this tile in the bathroom and paint the room blue to give it a very open sky like feeling.

For the master bedroom, I am excited by the furniture I am getting from Heritage Salvage. I love the idea of reuse of materials. Many of these things came from farms in the area, so a nod to the bay area agricultural past.

Screens to use on my porch and for the closet:

Stacking shelves:

Planters from old chicken hatcheries:

What Should I Do?

I am very excited about the new home and think there is a lot I can do to make the house a home. Right now I have very little furniture and only a few design thoughts. I like horizontal elements, not vertical elements. I want to house to be nature themed, so the outdoor and indoor feel like one.

My mom was great and got me a couch and loveseat for Christmas. They should arrive at some point in January. They are "pine" colored and big and comfy. I am excited.

Please offer comments and suggestions!

The Master Bedroom

This is the master bedroom. With a door to the bathroom and the sliding glass doors to the balcony, there are a lot of doors in this room.

I got a new bedspread. It is very peaceful. I also got new drapes and my bookshelves in place.

The Bathroom

Here is the upstairs bathroom. It is lovely, except for the tub. That needs to be upgraded. I would like the room to be more "sky" like, with more blue and lavender accents.

The Guest Room

Here is the extra room. I am not sure what I will do here. Maybe it will become a craft room. It has lovely light during the day.