A splash of color

I know you all have been waiting for this post like it was the next Harry Potter book and for that I apologize.  Work has been nutty and funds and motivation have been low.  However, with Spring comes tax returns and we are starting to be able to put a little more work into the house!  I also have decided to stop waiting for everything to be final and start decorating where I can. 

Updates since last post:

Interior doors are hung.  Patrick stripped them all and what a major pain that was.  He also hung them which was a first for him.  The drama and yelling with the first one was rather entertaining. He was MAD!  But it finally hung correctly and that feeling of accomplishment was more than enough to hang the other door.  You see, we only have 4 interior doors and the bathroom door was already hung.  Next up, door hardware.  Yes, Copley and Nala frequently join you in a room they are not invited in with a simple nudge of a wet nose.  Can't wait for doorknobs!!

P's first door!!  The hardware will jazz it up but it's gorgeous!

Countertops are 3/4 of the way in.  Yay!!  We should have the two pieces to flank the stove in the next two weeks.  We need to fix the gas line behind the stove so we can push the stove all the way in.  It pokes out an inch further than it should causing a gap behind it which I don't need crumbs and grease piling up over the next few years. 

New tea kettle for kitchen.  Imagine the white tile back splash and black counter top.

The full look (minus back splash) = LOVE!

Decor - This is not nearly done but we've added a few pops of color.  Our goal was to do muted tones on the walls and then add color with pillows, curtains, etc.  I like this method because when you want to switch it up, you just buy new pillows and avoid painting a whole room.  Here are some pictures of where we have only begun! 

A little green for the bathroom.  If you remember, my couch used to be this color and P wasn't a fan.  But he went with it in the bathroom.  I LOVE it!!

 

 

New Ikea cabinet with new towels.  World Market towels

 

More towels.  

The "entryway" or section between living room and dining.  What color should I paint the "K?"  Yes, those are Christmas cards still on the wall but I kind of like them.  I know, time to take them down. 

Dining room table with new ceramic vases from West Elm.  5 vases for $25 = DEAL!  One is in above pic too.

Here is a picture of my green couch and apartment in Boston! 

Dreaming about a backsplash

Once I finish dreaming about my countertops, when they are installed I hope to finish dreaming about my backsplash and actually choose something.  My plastic counters taped down with blue painters tape have done the job and lasted through my first Thanksgiving in the our new house BUT I can't wait anymore to have real countertops.  Here are some of my thoughts for the backsplash.  Once I have the countertops installed, I will post updated pictures on here.  Remember, white cabinets with honed antique black counters (thanks Alyssa). 

The only picture I couldn't find was white tile with a classic accent line.  I posted some below of a fairly close look that my friends have in their Boise bungalow.

Enjoy these beautiful kitchens. 

White subway tile with white grout

LOVE this stove/range!!

I would like this style in a light or dark gray or maybe white.

Design Board for kitchen

My cabinets, dishwasher and floor.

I LOVE this green tile but don't think P does.  Doesn't really go with our sunny yellow paint.

Nothing to do with backsplash, just LOVE the wood countertop on the island. 

More with green tile. 

White subway tile with white grout. 

Again, not the backsplash but how cool are these ice boxes. 

White subway with gray grout.  Not as much in love.  I hear Magic Eraser cleans grout awesome so now I am sold on white grout in kitchen. 

You can see pattern above stove and a little of the accent line further down.  Cutie Ollie is posing!

Another blog deserted!!

Nope!!  I'm torn, I want to give you all these updated pictures BUT I also want to wait until rooms are finished.  However, with resources being very scarce, projects are starting to slow down.  Well, that and a little burn-out by me and P.  So I will give you a few peeks into where we are at, without spoiling the finsihed product. 

Tile is halfway done in the bathroom and we are patiently waiting for enough funding to put the countertops in, they are already on order.  So excited for these two rooms to be finished. 

Bathroom 

Kitchen

Kitchen

Our kitchen -"staged"

Remember our Inspirations.

Also, not to add another blog to your list, I have been asking a lot of design questions over at http://www.blondeblogshell.com/.  I'll try to do a better job of tying in some of the house related stuff over here. 

Far from done but closer

Sorry about the LONG delay.  With packing, moving, finishing touches, trying to caught back up at work, writing about the house when I have some downtime hasn't been my first priority.  But here are some pictures to tide you over.  I apologize for the mess of moving but we will post more when we are closer.

The dark trim took HOURS of stripping, sanding, staining and then finally for some sealer.  They were all painted many times before and it what kept us busy for a long time.  We love the dark stain (java) and the new hard wood floors.  We thought the floors were drak until the stain came in.  We love it. 

Please ignore our light fixtures, they are literally the cheapest Home Depot had and we will be replacing them along the way. 

Reminder of what these rooms used to look like:  http://1916bungalowheaven.blogspot.com/2010/05/introduction-day-1-and-2.html

The kitchen isn't close to done and this is the room I am anxiously waiting for.  Cabinet doors and drawers are supposed to be in later this week or early next week.  Then we can paint them white and then we can get our appliances. 

Doorway from dining room, fridge will go on left.  So excited for the farmhouse sink!!

Kitchen from back door.  Dishwasher will go in hole in center and fridge will be on near left. 

Entrance from back door.  Washer and dryer will go in the built-in section underneath. 

Master Bedroom

Bathroom

Restoration Hardware medicine cabinet and Kohler sink

Our lovely plastic liner since our tile has been on backorder since the beginning of July.  Picture white 2x4" tile all the way to the ceiling with a black accent.  I love to imagine it when the plastic is stuck to me while taking a shower!  I love the speed of the hot water though with our new tankless water heater!!

The floor design we decided on. 

Office and "Man Cave"

Love, love, love my office.  Same set-up as before but now 1/2 my desk looks out a window so I can be the nosy gatekeeper onto our block.  I will be the first to know of any "odd" care in driveways :)

Entrance to office/man cave.

Dining Room

I will take some pictures in the evening when you can see the colors better and not so many sun glares.  Copley is loving being able to go out and in whenever he wants and so is Nala.  She is just so comfortable wherever she is.  She was lying on the front patio within 2 hours of living here, not a care in the world but where to roll!