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July 22, 2013 By Jenna 167 Comments

House Tour: Vintage Modern Rustic DIY Renovated Rancher

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Welcome to my Renovated Rancher House Tour! 

Wow! They did a lot of renovations to this 70's Rancher! Rustic Modern Cottage Home Tour

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A renovated brick rancher!

Two years ago, Grunt Labor and I purchased a 1960s brick rancher. Was it our dream home? Negative. Was it in our dream neighborhood? Abso-freakin-lutley. And as they say, location is everything.

We had lived in a brand-spankin-new home, but we just weren’t the strict neighborhood association type and it just didn’t feel like home. Plus, it was on the other side of town, away from both our jobs. So, when we found this house at our price-point (did I mention it was a foreclosure?) in a neighborhood we loved, we jumped on it. Of course, there was another offer on it as soon as we put ours in, but we got it!

When my mother-in-law saw it, she cried. And not tears of joy, people. Bless her, she was so worried we were leaving our brand new house for a piece of crap. And she had a completely valid point. When we bought the house, the electricity and water was cut off, we really had no clue what all would have to be done. Not to mention all the updates we wanted to do. However, the water and electricity worked (besides some outlet updates), and there weren’t too many other surprises. So, enough of an intro, here’s the good stuff!

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Entryway:

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See the updated entryway here! 

Kitchen:

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The kitchen got a makeover including new tile, counter-tops and a custom built island thanks to Grunt Labor. We kept the original cabinets, but gave them a coat of paint and new hardware.

Be sure to check out my “Its all in the Details Kitchen Tour” for more kitchen goodness.

And read about how we built the kitchen island here.

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Our kitchen, living room, and dining room is one big open space. It used to be three separate rooms, but was just too confining, so a few walls had to go.

Dining Room:

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The table and chairs were my great aunt’s, which I revived with paint and love. The corner corner liquor cabinet was once my great grandmother’s china cabinet. I know, she is giving me an earful in Heaven right now.

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See some of the updated dining room here! 

Living Room:

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If you have followed me for a while, you may have noticed that I have hardly every shown you any photos of my living room, with the exception of my gallery wall and grain sack striped bookcase. That’s because this room, ok, every room actually, but really this room, is a work in progress. I’m not a fan of my couch at all, but I do love my two new modern wingback chairs from IKEA.

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The buffet turned media center came with the dining room table from my great aunt. It too got a coat of paint.

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The white chairs were Craigslist finds that got a makeover, as well as the coffee table.

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See the updated living room here! 

And don’t miss the 20+ living room ideas here for more inspiration!

Master Bedroom:

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After being in our home for nearly two years, the master bedroom was finally completed in March.Renovated Rancher House Tour {rainonatinroof.com} #hometour

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Monograms and I have an unending love. If you ask this southern girl, monograms are a classic.

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The two pieces of furniture you will never find me painting is my dresser and chest of drawers in our master bedroom. They were my great uncle’s and have a beautiful finish that has held up beautifully for the last 50 years. Hopefully, they have 50 more. I did touch up the hardware with some Rub ‘N Buff though.

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I carved out a reading nook in the corner of our bedroom with a chair from Costco and DIY corbel shelving.

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I made the wall art in the bedroom with PicMonkey and frugal graphics from Etsy.

My Bathroom:

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Grunt Labor and I have separate bathrooms. Its the key to a happy marriage. I promise.

My bathroom got new marble tile, a new vanity and this built-in bathroom shelving:

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The Nursery:

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Baby girl’s nursery has a vintage feel. I combined thrift store finds and items from my childhood as well as Grunt Labor’s to use in her room.

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Screened-In Porch:

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The screened-in porch got an overhaul this spring and it is my new happy place.

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Thank you so much for stopping by! What do ya think of my house tour?

Wanna snoop around my home more? Right this way, please….

Kitchen Reveal

Screened-In Porch Makeover

A Vintage Nursery

DIY Bathroom Renovation

Master Bedroom Makeover

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  1. Debra @ Msmoozysopenhouse says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:14 am

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the buffet turned media center! What a great idea, love the color as well. Thanks so much for sharing today 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you for stopping by! I love the buffet turned media center too!

      Reply
  2. Marty Walden says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:15 am

    Jenna, you have done an amazing job in just 2 years. Wow! And with a baby thrown in the mix? You rocked it! I love that you call your husband Grunt Labor. I may have to save that for mine! Thanks for joining us in the home tour!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      Yes – the baby slowed us down some, but was well worth it! Thanks so much, Marty!

      Reply
  3. Shelia says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Your home is lovely and how wonderful that you and your hubby broke out of the mold to buy an older home and make it your own! I love how you’ve used the olden furniture and given it new life. Your kitchen is my favorite. Thank you for sharing your home.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:29 pm

      We are so happy we went with an older home, Sheila! Love it! The kitchen is one of our favorite spaces too!

      Reply
  4. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:22 am

    Love your home, it is amazing that you have accomplished so much in just a short time. Great open floorplan. Hugs, Marty

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks so much, Marty!

      Reply
  5. Gee says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Just beautiful..
    Happy today and thanks for having me Jenna.
    Hugs, Gee

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  6. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Love your home…just beautiful! My favorite..that fabulous French script chair!…hugs….Debbie

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      Yes, I LOVE that chair too!

      Reply
      • Vickie says

        July 24, 2013 at 12:02 am

        beautiful home, thanks for the tour!
        do you happen to have the name/item # of the Costco chair? I can’t find the chair on the web site, thanks.

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        • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

          July 24, 2013 at 11:49 am

          Thank you for stopping by! I’m sorry, Vickie, but I don’t have the item# of the chair. I bought it back in January, so I’m not sure they still carry it.

          Reply
  7. Suzy @ Worthing Court says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:42 am

    I love your home, Jenna. You and your hubby have been hard at work, that’s for sure! You did a great job of opening the main rooms up to one another. Your kitchen makeover is wonderful! And I love the chairs from Ikea too – I’ll have to make a trip to Charlotte to check them out.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:28 pm

      Thanks, Suzy! Opening up those main rooms made all the difference!

      Reply
  8. Angela says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Your home is beautiful, Jenna! You’ve been busy, busy and it shows!! ~~Angela

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      We have been busy, Angela! Thanks!

      Reply
  9. KATHYSUE says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Jenna,
    You have done an amazing job transforming your house into a family home. It is amazing what paint can do on kitchen cupboards and adding an island was the perfect touch. Your master bedroom is done in just the colors I love for a master, so serene and calming! You were very wise to choose a nice neighborhood, you will enjoy living here for years to come with all your wonderful family vintage pieces,
    Kathysue

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      I totally agree, Kathy! Its so important to be in a great neighborhood! And yes – paint on cabinets changes everything!

      Reply
  10. Beth says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:27 am

    Jenna,
    Your home is chic and classy! You are such an incredibly creative person with an awesome personality. I love following your blog! You are an inspiration (much to my husband’s dismay).

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      Oh no – your poor husband! haha! Thanks so much, Beth! You are far too sweet!

      Reply
  11. Megan @ The Brick Bungalow says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:30 am

    I love home tours so this week will be fun. It definitely motivates me to make one!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      They are so much fun, Megan! So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  12. Tammy Holmes says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:31 am

    Jenna,
    Great job. Love what all you have done with your home. You are so very talented! I so enjoy looking at the stuff you do!!!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      You are too sweet, Tammy! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  13. [email protected] This Top That says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:52 am

    grunt labor!! 🙂 I love that. you home is lovely especially the kill trophy. Impressive if it was your shot. I love that color on the nursery dresser. what color is that? Thanks for having me over.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      Thank you, Laura! The dresser color is Pink Salmon from Behr!

      Reply
  14. Dria says

    July 22, 2013 at 10:52 am

    I love seeing your home in one post. You have done such a beautiful job decorating your home I love it 🙂

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks, Dria!

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I think your home is lovely. I would have done the same thing–sold the new house and bought a 60’s ranch fixer. I love everything you’ve done to it, especially opening up the walls and creating an open living space. Love, love, love your kitchen. While it’s a work in progress, your home speaks a labor of love. I really enjoyed your home tour!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      You are so sweet, Delores! Thanks so much! It is definitely a labor of love!

      Reply
  16. Selene Galindo says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:41 am

    You have a gorgeous home, Jenna! Love your decorating style!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      Thanks, Selene!

      Reply
  17. Kathryn says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:21 pm

    I love your house tour! Your living room is fantastic! Thanks for not hanging the deer head directly in front of the door. I had a friend who had it as the first thing you saw when you opened the door and it scared me EVERY time I went there! It looks great in your house though!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you, Kathryn! Yea, the deer head right in front of the door might be a little weird!

      Reply
  18. Shana says

    July 22, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Your home is just beautiful! Your master bedroom looks so comfy and serene and I love your kitchen! Everything is just perfect!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you so much, Shana!

      Reply
  19. Kelly @ thelilypadcottage says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Not sure what I love more, your daughters fab coral dresser or your kitchen bar stools…or maybe the living room rug?? Love it all, such a great eclectic feel!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      Oh, both of those turned out so great, Kelly! I can’t believe they look that good! Thanks so much!

      Reply
  20. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:17 pm

    Your home is amazing! I so loved how you worked the deer mount into your family room in such a creative yet unexpected way! So enjoyed the tour!!!!! ~Christy

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks, Christy! That deer head is one of my all time favorite pieces!

      Reply
  21. April Hoff says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    So pretty, Jenna! You’ve obviously come a long way! Every detail looks fantastic! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      Thank you, April! It has come a long way!

      Reply
  22. Patti says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Your house is so fresh and young. I love how you have painted your great aunt’s furniture and made it your own. You are very creative.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Patti! I loved that furniture too much to let it go!

      Reply
  23. Elizabeth @ Real Inspired says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:33 pm

    Loved getting a peek at your beautiful home! Love your kitchen. We’re trying to do all white in ours too. The kitchen floor makes me cry though…and we rent:(

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      Thank you! I love all white kitchens!

      Reply
  24. Jeanne says

    July 22, 2013 at 1:38 pm

    Delightful! I love your brick rambler and all the special touches you’ve added! You can feel the warmth, love and Southern hospitality! I call my hubs Nature Boy, as he is most at home outside tending to things (and has turned our yard from a barren, muddy nothing), into a verdant, flowering place!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:16 pm

      I love it – Nature Boy! I think I could call Grunt Labor that as well! Thanks for your sweet comment!

      Reply
  25. Courtney says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    Your home is so charming~ your kitchen makeover looks amazing! Well done!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    You have a beautiful home and I love how you used family pieces to make it more personal!
    -Shelley

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:07 pm

      Thanks so much, Shelley! I loved all those family pieces – just had to make them mine!

      Reply
  27. [email protected] Blue Clear Sky says

    July 22, 2013 at 2:26 pm

    Your home is really pretty. I especially like how you updated the kitchen and your bathroom.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:06 pm

      Thanks so much, Elizabeth! The kitchen is one of my favorite spaces!

      Reply
  28. Becca says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Jenna, I love your home! You’ve given it such character with your awesome collections and fabulously styled vignettes! Your family painted pieces are gorgeous, too!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:03 pm

      You are so sweet, Becca! Thank you so much! I usually feel like I suck at vignettes -so that means so much to hear you like them!

      Reply
  29. Jamie says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Jenna! I love your house!! OMG it’s so cool to so it all at once. Okay, everyone’s house is a work in progress so don’t apologize for anything in it! It just means we have to keep following you to see what other updates you’re doing, not that I think you need it. LOVE those 4 chairs in your living room. LOVE them. That rug and coffee table are to die for. The stag head, LOVE. Kitchen, dining room, bathroom, bedrooms, all of it. You have amazing talent girl 😉
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      You are too sweet, my dear! I do love that rug SO much!

      Reply
  30. Sarah says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    Enjoyed your home tour. Thanks for having us. Love the way you’ve opened up the space and have used family pieces. You are my kind of nester. ‘-)

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks, Sarah! I love all those family pieces and couldn’t party with them – just had to make them my own!

      Reply
  31. Heather @ Southern State of Mind says

    July 22, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Beautiful home! I LOVE the barstools in the kitchen by the way. Love Love Love the wingbacks from Ikea, I may just need to check those out myself! Thanks so much for a peak into your home and sharing all of the great spaces!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Thank you for stopping by, Heather! I love those wingbacks! Just got them from Ikea about three weeks ago!

      Reply
  32. Sandra @ The Adored Home says

    July 22, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    I love your blog {I am looking for you button to add to my sidebar next } so I was excited to see your home tour! I am in love with your kitchen! The open shelves are awesome!
    Have a great day
    Hugs,
    Sandra
    The Adored Home

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    • Sandra @ The Adored Home says

      July 22, 2013 at 5:52 pm

      Jena
      I cannot find your blog button. I wanted to add it to my sidebar of my blog.
      Thanks
      Sandra
      The Adored Home

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      • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

        July 22, 2013 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks so much for wanting to add it, Sandra! Its on my sidebar at the bottom!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks so much, Sandra! Those open shelves are one of my favorite parts of the kitchen as well!

      Reply
  33. Jane says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    Jenna, this is my first stop on the home tour…I doubt I’ll have time to see them all so I had to pick a blog name that got me! lol! Your home is fabulous! It has SO much personality and you work magic in redoing so many of your pieces and working with what you have. It all works well together…I have a thing for kitchens, so I love that, and the nursery rivals Pottery Barn Kids!

    Just love your blog, too. I am signing up as a follower! Hope you get lots of visits on the tour!! 🙂

    XO,
    Jane

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      I so glad my blog’s name caught your attention! Thank you so much for your sweet comment! You are too sweet! And you think my nursery rivals Pottery Barn?! Honey – you just made my day!

      Reply
  34. Amy of while wearing heels says

    July 22, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    WOW. Your home is lovely and inviting and oh so beautiful. I am a HUGE fan of monograms and I’m not even from the South :). I love your carpet in your living room and adore your daughter’s nursery.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you so much, Amy! I love how the nursery turned out as well and monograms will never go out of style!

      Reply
  35. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Love your home, Jenna! The color scheme is so pretty and inviting and one room just flows into the next. Love your kitchen and living room!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      Thanks so much, Jennifer! I have always admired your home so that means so much coming from you!

      Reply
  36. [email protected] says

    July 22, 2013 at 8:58 pm

    I love the colors in your home, so light and bright and cheerful!! I especially love those curtains in your master bedroom! Thanks for sharing your home!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you so much! I love those curtains too!

      Reply
  37. Helen says

    July 22, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Jenna, I love, love, love your home! You and Mr. Labor have done an outstanding job on your home….brave ones. I’d love to be that handy. I totally agree with the feel being right and feeling like home. This is the first home we have ever owned that was not brand new…it was 5 years old and had been owned by 3 others. Love all your creations and paint jobs on your furniture. Lucky baby girl and so young to have created her own thank you notes! 🙂 Love the monogrammed cases, too…supposedly that makes you more southern! LOL…according to the Southern Living quiz going on the net. Thanks for showing your wonderful home.

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 12:00 pm

      You are too sweet, Helen! Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! Can never get enough monograms!

      Reply
  38. Laura @ The Turquoise Home says

    July 22, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    I LOVE the tour of your home. And my hubby would be so jealous that you have a deer head mounted INSIDE the house. His is in the garage, where it will stay safe and secure for all time. 🙂 But I love yours! And I love that you say abso-freakin-lutley … I either say it out loud or in my head multiple times a day. See you in a few days!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:59 am

      Thanks, Laura! So glad you liked the tour! I love that deer head! I have a friend whose hubbby also has his in his garage! Can’t wait to meet you!

      Reply
  39. Chubby N Chieque says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:59 am

    An absolutely beautiful country living/home. I love you cozy frenchy chair in your reading nook. I just got my new chair frency chairs. I will post them soon, as I am revamping my Box (what I call me home).
    Hope to see you in Stockholm, Sweden.
    /CC girl

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:58 am

      Thanks so much! I love that chair too!

      Reply
  40. Julie (Lilacs & Longhorns) says

    July 23, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Jenna,
    You’ve done a great job updating your home! It’s so fresh and pretty and filled with personality.
    Aren’t we all really in a state of progress? I have rooms in my home I don’t love and want to make changes in and I think it will always be that way. Just when I finish one, another will be in for a change. lol
    Great job!
    Julie

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:57 am

      Always in a state of progress, Julie! It never ends! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  41. Scribbler says

    July 23, 2013 at 1:28 pm

    I enjoyed your tour very much! My favorite things in your home are that red changing table and the lavender media cabinet. Grunt Labor? That cracks me up. Right now I have mine out in the garage pulling five million staples our of the door I once upon a time repurposed as a skirted work table, but now it is going to be part of a screen. I like to keep him out of trouble!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:56 am

      Yep, Grunt Labor! And he really likes being called that! haha! Mine has pulled staples out many a time! Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour!

      Reply
  42. Chelsea says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    I adore your home Jenna! I came over yesterday for a quick peek but I had to take my time and soak up every detail today! Love it all… The fact that you didn’t paint the dresser and chest in your bedroom is so special. We have a buffet in our house that I refuse to paint as well. Some pieces are just way too perfect to touch with a brush! Beautiful home tour, Jenna!!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:55 am

      You are too sweet, Chelsea! Thanks so much! I wouldn’t dream of painting those pieces in my bedroom – I just hope they stay beautiful for a long time to come!

      Reply
  43. cassie says

    July 23, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    your home is stunning! i love the living room, daughter’s room, and your kitchen! those ralph lauren stools…. SWOON!

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    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:54 am

      Thanks so much, Cassie! I know – those stools sometimes steal the show!

      Reply
  44. marlin says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:01 pm

    Wow…your house is beautiful and I really enjoyed the tour ! Also, I like how you kept your dresser and chest in your bedroom as is (still beautiful after 50 years ) what a great way to remember someone special in our life !

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Thanks, Marlin! I can’t believe that dresser and chest has held up so well! I love it as-is!

      Reply
  45. Michele/Finch Rest says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:11 pm

    You have a wonderful home!

    You two have done so much to it to make it a happy place to be.

    I love your use of family elder’s precious furniture – really makes them heirlooms for sure – that is so neat. I laughed out loud about your GGma’s china corner cabinet. Too funny.

    Thanks for sharing your awesome home with all of us!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Thank you for stopping by! I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! I know, sometimes I still can’t believe I turned my GGma’s china cabinet into a liquor cabinet!

      Reply
  46. Kathy T says

    July 23, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Beautiful Home Tour ! I found your blog through Debbie Doos.
    I love your home. The chair from Cosco –to die for ! I read that several times , yep sure does say Cosco -was this a recent purchase?
    I’m going to search your DIY’s now 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:52 am

      I’m so glad you found me, Kathy and thanks for your sweet comment! The chair is from Costco – I know, shocking! I purchased it in January of this year! Not sure if they are still selling them or not!

      Reply
  47. [email protected] says

    July 23, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I love your beautiful house Jenna, I recognized your gorgeous green stools, the updated kitchen and the nursery with the gorgeous painted dresser 🙂
    every room is beautiful and your kitchen amazes me how great it turned out! 🙂
    thanks for letting us see it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:51 am

      You are so sweet, Ingrid! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  48. Jenn says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    I love your home!! It is so charming and elegant!!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:51 am

      Thank you so much, Jenn!

      Reply
  49. Ann Krucek says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Beautiful house – good for you to take a house and put some love into it and make it a wonderful home! I especially love the nursery 🙂 Thanks so much for opening your doors to everyone.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Thank you for coming by! I love how the nursery turned out as well!

      Reply
  50. [email protected] says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Such a beautiful home!! Thanks for giving us the tour!!

    xo, amy

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Thank you so much, Amy!

      Reply
  51. Kelly says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Jenna,

    Thanks for the lovely tour. Your home is so lovely and I like how it is tastefully decorated. Wonderful job!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Thank you for stopping by! So glad you enjoyed the tour!

      Reply
  52. Anita says

    July 23, 2013 at 11:54 pm

    I loved seeing your home, and your bedroom was my favorite part. It is so sererne!!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:50 am

      Thanks so much, Anita!

      Reply
  53. Kelly - Talk of the House says

    July 24, 2013 at 8:40 am

    Late to the party, but I wanted to say your home is lovely. I LOVE your kitchen! You have a definite talent of pulling things together for a great mix.
    Enjoyed the tour!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Thank you so much, Kelly!

      Reply
  54. kath says

    July 24, 2013 at 10:01 am

    Super cute house! I too have dealt with Mothers being not amused with moves we have made,lol.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:48 am

      Thanks, Kath!

      Reply
  55. Sarah Rodriguez says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    I don’t want to sound rude but the stag head really is sad for me to see as I don’t like trophy animals hung on a wall . Every thing else was very nice , loved your kitchen !

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      Glad you liked the kitchen!

      Reply
  56. Tenneil says

    July 24, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    Hello! I like you (well your introduction of you) and your blog. New follower.

    Found you through the homes tour. See ya again soon.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 24, 2013 at 10:41 pm

      Thank you! So great to have you following along!

      Reply
  57. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    July 26, 2013 at 9:46 pm

    Your home is absolutely gorgeous! I love the stag head! The most I could convince my husband to include in our house {so far} is a paper mache deer head.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 27, 2013 at 8:55 pm

      Thanks, Shannah! Keep working on the stag head. Eventually, they start to like it! My hubby was the same way!

      Reply
  58. Amy says

    July 27, 2013 at 12:58 am

    You had me at the front door! Anything in the turquoise/blue/green realm sends my heart aflutter. Lovely, lovely home!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 27, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Thanks so much, Amy! I love how my front door turned out!

      Reply
  59. Kathy says

    July 28, 2013 at 8:02 am

    Love your home – by opening up the house you created a wonderful family living space – all those kitchen cabinets – what a joy! I have enjoyed my tour of your home,
    Kathy

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      July 28, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kathy!

      Reply
  60. Krista @ the happy housie says

    July 29, 2013 at 11:30 am

    I love it Jenna!! So many fabulous touches everywhere to take in… what a treat. I love the grainsack back of your bookcase in the living room, and it was a treat to see pictures of that room! I think it is a gorgeous space as well even if you still see it as a work in progress – I love the drapes in there… and the chairs and coffee table – but once you have a vision for what you want something to be it can be hard to see how great it still does look right now even though it hasn’t reached the ‘vision’ (if you know what I mean:). I love your bedroom and the nursery is adorable!! That pink dresser! And don’t even get me started on your fabulous kitchen!! Our kitchen is on my list… okay I have gone on long enough. Fabulous home!!
    Krista

    Reply
  61. Lora @ Craftivity Designs says

    July 30, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    It looks great, Jenna. I can totally relate to the story about your MIL crying. Just yesterday we showed my mom some fixer-uppers we were considering (due to location, just like in your case) and she was in her words “shell-shocked.” No tears, but probably close.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 4, 2013 at 8:16 pm

      Oh no, Lora! Just remind her they are meant to be fixer uppers – you will make it awesome!

      Reply
  62. Jamie Haney says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:27 am

    You have a beautiful home! I love the eclectic style, it makes your home relaxed, personal and welcoming. The pink dresser in the nursery is my favorite piece.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 4, 2013 at 8:15 pm

      Oh, you are so sweet, Jamie! Thank you! I love that pink dresser as well! One of my favorite pieces!

      Reply
  63. Carrie This Home says

    July 31, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    Your home is beautiful and inspiring! I loved reading the story behind how you purchased the home and even your mother-in-law’s reaction. Mine would have done the same! Thanks so much for linking this up to Frugal Crafty Home! I hope to see you back on Sunday night!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 4, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks so much, Carrie!

      Reply
  64. Deborah says

    August 1, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    You’ve done a beautiful job on your home Jenna. I’ll be your mother-in-law isn’t crying anymore…unless they are tears of joy! Thanks for sharing this at What We Accomplished Wednesdays! Have a super week!

    Hugs,
    Deborah

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 4, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Thank you, Deborah!

      Reply
  65. Anne Boykin says

    August 3, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    Your home is lovely! Thank you for sharing it with us. Love your color schemes.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 4, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you for visiting, Anne! So nice having you!

      Reply
  66. Kathryn Griffin @TheDedicatedHouse says

    August 4, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    Jenna, your home is so beautiful! Love how you’ve put it together. Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 4, 2013 at 8:04 pm

      Oh, thank you so much, Kathryn! That just makes my day!

      Reply
  67. Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

    August 4, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    Thank you so much, Morgaine!

    Reply
  68. Linda says

    August 5, 2013 at 9:30 pm

    You made a wise investment choice. Ramblers are few and far between, depending on your State. We bought a starter home rambler , it is almost 50 yrs. old. Ours is smaller than yours. 1100 sq. ft. , one bath rm., 3 bedrms., rec rm. , formal lv. rm., dn. rm. and kitchen /laundry rm. combined.

    2 yrs. ago we remodeled the bathrm., and this month marks one yr. since we remodeled the kitchen. Our garage is too small for a car and prior owners built a loft attic in it. So it is storage, we lack quite a bit in the house and my throw rm. while I am sorting and redecorating little by little. We are now empty nesters so our home is just right for us. our front and back yard is very large and a lot of work. But we enjoy the birds, squirrels , and humming birds, would not trade my home for anything larger.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 7, 2013 at 3:10 pm

      Thank you! I think it was a wise investment as well! And we absolutely love it!

      Reply
  69. jessica Ibarguen says

    August 11, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Yay! Home tour! Beautiful! We too, chose neighborhood over house. Our houses are similiar except we have stairs where your hall is. I’m dying to knock out some walls! Just wondering how its workin for ya. Do you Love having your house that open? Can you see much into the kitchen from the front door? Do you like having that little wall between the front entry and the living? We don’t have that. I think I would add that if we were to tear down the wall between the living and kitchen. So nervous about it though. Cuz, We will have to hire our Grunt Labor! Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 13, 2013 at 6:38 am

      Thanks, Jessica! We LOVE having our living space so open! I do like the little wall between the front entry the living area – it houses a closet, so we need the storage and it kind of separates the entry from the living which I love. You can’t really see that much into the kitchen from the front door, because the front door is not right in front of the kitchen. We did hire someone to remove the supporting wall between the kitchen and living room because it was load bearing and we had to put in a new beam. Hope all this helps!

      Reply
  70. Debbie Lorson says

    August 23, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    I loved your kitchen tour. I am in need of an entire kitchen remodel in a 20 plus year old home.
    I currently have oakish toned cabinets but love the look of white. It is refreshing to see someone
    use navy and green as a combo. I also love your blog, been thinking about starting one of my
    own.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 23, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Debbie! I love my white cabinets and I LOVE navy and green together!

      Reply
  71. Molly Branstetter says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    I am completely and utterly obsessed and in love with your home. Your mix of colors, accessories, patterns and furniture is divine! I am drooling. xo

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 29, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      I love being the object of someone’s obsession or my home rather! haha! Thank you so much, Molly! You are too sweet!

      Reply
  72. Inspire Me Heather says

    September 9, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Your home is gorgeous, you’ve done a wonderful job and I have this linked to my post today on Modern Country style – well done!!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      September 10, 2013 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you so very much, Heather!

      Reply
  73. Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog says

    November 19, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Wow you have a gorgeous house!! I hope one day I will be able to show off a pretty house. 🙂 We just moved into ours in August and the only room that’s had any work done to it so far is the one for little man since I didn’t want to try and work on that after he arrives.

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      November 21, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      Oh, Helen, your home will be beautiful in no time! Hope all is going well with the pregnancy!

      Reply
      • Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog says

        November 22, 2013 at 12:27 am

        Lol well thank you! I have a lot of ideas, now I just need the time & money to get them done! Pregnancy is going well. I’ve got about 8 weeks left to go. Yay! He’s gotten to the point were he’s too big to move around much and I can’t get comfortable in any position…. sitting, standing, laying down. I’m ready for him to be here! 🙂

        Reply
        • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

          November 22, 2013 at 8:10 am

          Oh, honey, I know how that feels! That is the worst part! Not much longer though! Hang in there!

          Reply
          • Helen @ Blue Eyed Beauty Blog says

            November 22, 2013 at 12:16 pm

            I’m just glad he only has 8 weeks left before he pops out! I can hardly wait for that time to get here!

  74. Chris says

    February 28, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Gorgeous kitchen! I love the colors and the DIY island! Great job!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 28, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Thanks so much Chris!

      Reply
  75. Julie says

    April 23, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Ok, since it’s all out there on the internet I don’t feel bad about admitting that I do try to look through the window as I drive by! (I found your blog thru a search for mailbox re-dos). It looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      April 23, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      Julie! hahahahaha! I am seriously sitting over here rolling! You found my blog and discovered why I’m always in the garage doing something or covered with paint! You can totally stop by anytime and snoop!

      Reply
  76. Jen says

    May 22, 2014 at 1:51 am

    Having knocked down the walls, does it bother you having the living room open to the kitchen? We are thinking about doing the same thing, but I am worried about having a messy kitchen. Would you do it again or try to find another solution? Thanks

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      May 22, 2014 at 6:16 am

      Hi Jen! I would do it a hundred times over! I love having an open space. I can chat to everyone as I’m preparing dinner, the space is bigger, it allowed me to have an island – I love it!

      Reply
  77. Donna says

    August 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      August 12, 2014 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you Donna!

      Reply
  78. Sunny says

    January 18, 2015 at 12:34 am

    Hi Jenna! I’m a new reader and adore your blog. I’m on the hunt for dining room chairs like the ones your Great Aunt gave you. Any lookalikes that you know of and can share with me? Or ideas of where I should look? Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      January 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      Oh man, Sunny, I don’t know if I’ll be much help or not. I have been in hundreds of thrift stores, antique stores, etc. and never once have I seen chairs like those. They were made by Drexel and she probably got them in the 60s or 70s. Maybe search for Drexel Chairs on Craigslist or Chairish?? I hope that helps a little! I’m sorry I don’t know more!

      Reply
  79. Denise says

    February 23, 2015 at 5:19 am

    Hello there Jenna,
    I just stumbled upon your blog accidentally via Pinterest. I live in the beautiful Blue Mountains, near Sydney, in Australia & I too am madly passionate about decorating my humble family home (& feeding my family) while on a budget. I am also very passionate (& pretty successful too I might add) with the ability to “finding” money to enable me to do both of those things. I find it quite empowering & immensely satisfying actually! Congratulations to you on your hard work & successfully making your home beautiful & yours. P.S the backs of your bar stools at your kitchen island don’t match, one is upside down (see pic & you’ll see what I mean) X

    Reply
    • Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says

      February 24, 2015 at 6:38 am

      Thanks, Denise!!

      Reply

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