home tour

i have been in full cleaning and organizing mode and it’s a wonderful feeling! to tell the truth, i’d lost my rhythm after david’s heart surgery and the piles of stuff i needed to deal with, were really getting me down. enough was finally enough! over the weekend i tackled some piles and cleaned and i’m on my way to making our home feel peaceful again.

above is our entryway. the black buffet was a craigslist find. all the other pieces are mostly treasures picked up from thrift stores. you can see the DIY hand-painted love sign here.

this is the other wall in our entryway. the arched mirror and bench were both hand-me-downs from my generous mom. the ruffle pillow is from tj maxx.

in front of the fireplace is my happy aqua chair. you can see the chair before and after pics here. it was a serious transformation! that adorable quilt? made by my sweet friend, camille roskelley. it’s a treasure and so special to me! more pics about the spring mantle here.

this is a collage made up of thrifted frames and paintings. my most recent addition is the orange poppy painting–a gift from my twin sister. i love it. seriously love it {and her}. i’m on the hunt for more paintings for this space.

here’s a close-up of a couple paintings and our pewter heart wall hanging.

on our kitchen table is a wire basket with found treasures from the ocean and a napkin holder.

it might be time to re-do this nook again, but i’m still loving it. you can watch a little video about the nook re-do here.

a little cleaning and organizing and i am really falling in love with our home again. some of the areas i wanted to avoid before feel peaceful now. what’s your favorite spot in your home?


107 comments

  1. I love everything you make, your designs are so unique and one of a kind! I am visiting from Little Miss Momma

  2. Lisa, I love your style. We are alot alike! Why spend tons of money on new furniture when you can take an old piece and bring life back into it! When you tire of your aqua chair, I’ll take it off your hands. (big grin) I have a wall where I am incorporating aqua in picture frames and a pretty aqua rustic cross just to get some of that color in my bedroom. Thanks for the tour of your home and can’t wait to see more sometime. All the Best from Texas, Jan

  3. Your decor is wonderful! I esp. love the nook with the bird flying. Inspirational! I love birds.

    I have been cleaning & organizing my house too. It’s small and there are 4 of us and I was so sick of the “hot-spots” and overabundance of junk.

    It’s gradually getting much more serene around here. Ahhhhh….

  4. I stopped by from LMM! Once my family completes our adoption, (I have three biological and am on the waiting list for Bulgaria) I am TOTALLY getting a new mommy necklace! Love your home decor, too!

  5. Ohhhh, it truly is a peaceful and serene home!! Thanks for taking us on a tour. The photos made me smile… and feel like I was getting closer to the beach and father away from Michigan where it SNOWED yesterday! Great post, beautiful home, and I’m believing for a quick recovery for your husband 🙂

    ~Tabitha

  6. Stopping by from LMM…love your designs…the mason jars, hearts, little birds…OMW…they are too cute!!

  7. I wish you could come to COLD MI and decorate my house! It is a CLEAN slate!!! NOTHING hanging on the living room or diningroom walls! You are an inspiration for sure!

  8. So you DO have a twin! I couldnt believe how similar you two girls looked in one of your posts last week but I didnt know you were twins for sure. Just thought you were sisters.:)
    I LOVE your home. Thanks for sharing it with us.
    XO,
    Sarah

  9. Stopping by from Be Different, Act Normal. You need to advertise in Sports Illustrated or ESPN because my loud hints are not working! I LOVE LOVE LOVE you necklaces!

  10. hey! that’s cool with frames inside of frames and the sand dollar banner. i live in miami and never thought of that. anyway, came over from be different act normal. glad she sent me your way.

  11. Stopped by from Be Different, Act Normal @lorieblogs you have amazing style and I love your shop. Crossing my fingers for something for mother’s day!

  12. My favorite spot in my home is wherever my husband is! 🙂 I am here from Be Different, Act Normal-hoping to win the gift certificate she’s offering. I love the “Be Still” piece most of all.

  13. Your home is beautiful and I love your jewelery style! I’m here from LMM!
    Thanks, Karen
    lemontart5kb at gmail dot com

  14. Saw your site on LMM, but I already read your blog every day…love it and love the house pics today!

  15. Stopping by from LLM. Love all that you do in your home and your necklaces are great so jealous when i see people with them, want one so bad!

  16. stopping by from LMM… and i think i may love your home as much (if not more) than i love your stunning jewelry creations.

    although i am dying to win the “whoo do you love? necklace.” wondering why that one… i explained it in a comment on LMM’s blog. 😉

    seriously… GORGEOUS home.

  17. Headed over from Lorie @ Be Different Act Normal.
    I love your jewelry. I love your creativity!
    Thank you for sponsoring a generous giveaway! 🙂

  18. You have such a natural, earth-embracing sense of style. I love it. My favorite space in my home is sitting at my desk in my office. It overlooks the backyard and I love to sit there and watch my boys play.

    Stopping over today for the LMM giveaway!

  19. Love your work, and your style. I aspire to get control of my “stuff” as in clutter. If I had to pick a favorite piece, I guess it would be Wish.

  20. Oh how I’ve missed this blog and its eye candy! Been offline for 2 weeks due to some personal issues, but I’m also stopping by from the LMM giveaway to say HI! 🙂

  21. Came over from LMM to visit your sight and found some really cute must haves..

    As a single mom with a rough year behind us I know just what I am going to have to order for myself for mother’s day! <3

  22. I love your decor; I love the arched mirror and bench! I just found a wire basket that is like the one under your bench; I was SO excited; I can’t wait to find a place for it!

    Jodi

  23. Just enjoyed reading through your blog…send my LMM. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading it! I already love your jewelery, so this was a great added bonus!

    I’m also craving that side table for our hall upstairs. Yum!!!

  24. Love your open circle bracelet, I would put my daughter’s name in it and then have to get another piece in October for #2!

    Stopping by LMM 🙂

  25. You have a lovely home Lisa. Seeing your picture of your printer’s tray has reminded me: I bought an old one and it needs some tlc, must get to work so I can display it. Have a happy week x

  26. MY favorite spot is our living room! I am SO wishy washy when it comes to decorating. Right now we have a huge sofa… like a bed, and a huge chair w/ an ottoman. Black furniture. It’s nice, but looking around at other blogs I’m starting to think I want more white and pastel colors… uh oh! Thanks for sharing!

  27. Stopping by from LMM!

    I put in a Mother’s Day gift request to my husband to purchase something from your site. *here’s hoping!* :]

  28. Hi Lisa,

    Gosh…I just love your entry way ‘bureau’.
    The idea of framed pieces within a larger frame is something I’ve never seen, but will be ‘stealing’ from you!

    Your home is lovely and welcoming.
    Thank you for sharing and encouraging me in the process!

    Love,
    Linda

  29. I found you through Little Miss Momma and I’m so glad that I did! I love your pewter heart wall hanging and your magic wand is a MUST-HAVE for my niece!

  30. I’m stopping by from LLM…

    Your designs are beautiful! I love your style as well! I wish my house looked have as great as yours does! I love the frame wall!! So unique & beautiful.

  31. stopping by from LMM! LOVE your products! and love your decor ideas…..will be checking back in 🙂

  32. sending my hellos from Little Miss Momma! i’m a huge huge fan of your work. currently rocking the thin sterling cuff with my three bebes’ names. best $$$ ever spent on jewelry <3 on every list that i make for christmas a LL design is always #1 🙂

  33. I read your blog all the time in my reader but I’m stopping by for reals today from LMM. 🙂 I LOVE your happy aqua chair!

  34. Stopping by to say hi from Little Miss Momma! I love your store! You are so amazingly talented! I can’t wait to buy some things!!!

    Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Heather Mullin

  35. Doesn’t it feel good to get home back to the way you like it. It seems to spin out of control so quickly and easily. Looks beautiful and I am sure you are enjoying your newfound peace and enjoyment. Now I’m off to do some tidying up myself.

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