The rental house I spoke of earlier this week has a den. Well, currently it's being used as an awkward dining space, but I think it would be more useful as a den. It's teeny tiny, but extra space none the less. I am thinking once it's dipped in white it could become quite pretty and more importantly functional. The den is in the back of the house and placed in between the kitchen and the main hallway that leads to every other room. It could also double as a so called guest room as long as said guest loves a good sofa. The scariest staircase enters this room which lead from the kids rooms above. As for the den the renter owns a similar sofa so we would use it and add fun pillows {these are fabulous in person} that can also be used on the floor. Graphic kids art and a crazy amount of legos would be all the decoration it needs. A new light fixture, fun table that can double as a creative work space, kids bertoia chairs {we love ours still}, and poufs galore would round out the space. The best part is that this space would also be good for adults and let's be honest I do not know too many adults that can't get lost in a sea of legos.
water, new dresses, coffee tables, horses... {our life}
This summer has been good to us so far. We have been to a friends lake house for a couple of days of pure fun and relaxation. Well, as relaxing as having 7 kids with us could be. HA. I found a dress for our upcoming 10 year anniversary. Two quotes and truths that I have been reading everyday to keep this life change decision in perspective and keep me from feeling a bit crazy {will share soon! Hate being vague, but just not ready to put it out there till everything is lined up}. Ellie has riding per usual. I have been ogling this art piece by local artist Robert Belcher at West Elm Birmingham. Not sure why it speaks to me so, but it does. I have pretty much moved into my bestie's friends house. Her newborn has me wrapped me around his tiny baby finger. I worked on her home over a year ago now and we finally bought a new coffee table and pretty much dig it. Babies plus design, could it get any better?
More or Less
The kiddos got out of school last week plus we are amidst a big life change. The change is coming, but we are still prayerfully seeking exactly what that is so for now I am feeling a bit all over the place hence me just now sitting down to blog.
I am looking into a kitchen project that would be for a renter. Of course that means the budget is small, but not invisible. I think these lights could make any drab kitchen sing, but these at a fraction of a cost may be for the win. In reality any light besides the current boob lights would help though.
Since I already mentioned the above project I mine as well keep on going. The kitchen is old, very old. It's in a small craftsman style home. The galley cabinets have already been painted white and the countertops and backsplash are travertine tile much like this. Most can not be changed, but I honestly like the charm of it all. I think these knobs painted the same white as the cabinets would be fun, but these are similar for even less.
A new faucet would be a must. The current one makes filling pots quite the challenge. I am torn between this completely industrial faucet look and this slightly more modern one which is a tad cheaper.
The fridge is off white, really old, and pretty ugly. I think seeing if the landlords would be up for a little chalkboard paint treatment to help it along would be so worth it. Of course being so old it doesn't have a filter water system that I know is a must for so many. I came across this water filter which makes for a quite a beautiful option.
Oh, and the washer and dyer are in the kitchen. No not behind doors, but they are actually part of the kitchen. Cabinet, washer/dryer, then fridge. Front loaders would be perfection in the space, but alas that may not be in a renters budget especially since the old standards still work. What can you do.