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Vintage Modern Rustic Dining Room Tour

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There is always that one room that I don’t get along with.

It never likes anything I do. It never feels quite right.

I will rearrange furniture, add this accessory, take away this, paint that – and it always ends with me throwing my hands in the air, saying screw it, and having a drink.

The dining room was that room.

Emphasis on the was.

Once I finally decided to stop worrying so much about it, it evolved into a space that I love.

It now has that same Vintage-Modern-Rustic vibe that the rest of the house has.

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Preppy meets Hollywood Regency Bathroom Makeover

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I never intended to makeover my entire bathroom.

I just wanted a bit more color.

It started with the ceiling.

I thought to myself, “Self, you should scrape off the popcorn and paint the ceiling pink.”

Self responded with a very enthusiastic, “YES.”

So I did.

But then the gray paint on the walls didn’t go with the pink very well like I thought it would.

So I painted the walls.

And then I realized the vanity had these weird yellowy patches on it.

So I painted the vanity.

And then I looked at the old shower curtain – it could be a bit more stylish.

So I made a new shower curtain and cornice.

And then I thought to myself, “Self, what about some new artwork?”

You can guess what Self said.

That non-makeover escalated quickly.

Friends, welcome to my new Preppy meets Hollywood Regency Bathroom that wasn’t supposed to be.

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My Signature Style: Vintage Modern Rustic + 21 Other Blogger’s Signature Style

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Today, I’m really excited to be sharing my signature style with you, along with 21 other bloggers over the course of this week.

This whole concept was the brainchild of Carrie from Making Lemonade and we love her for it.

My style is one of my favorite things to talk about, because well, I do like to talk a lot, but most of all, I want you to see that you don’t have to go by the textbook when decorating – be a freak.

Oh, and we are having a BIG Signature Style giveaway on Friday – don’t miss it!

If you are hopping over from Ciburbanity, welcome! And if you aren’t hopping over from there, be sure to check out Charlotte’s beautiful signature style after you leave here!

It has taken me a long time to truly find my signature style.

A really really long time.

In my former life, my home was Shabby Chic to the core. Chippy white furniture, light greens and pinks, even little teacups and saucers as decoration.

Those of you that follow my blog regularly can pick your jaws up off the floor now.

I know its hard to believe that my style was once so different.

But ya know what?

That style wasn’t really me.

Nor was the strictly modern or cottage-y look or anything else that I tried after shabby chic.

None of them were really me.

Last year, I found myself mixing vintage, modern, and rustic elements.

And shockingly, it worked.

And I loved it.

And it was me.

Oh, and it was Grunt Labor too.

I guess it’s kind of important that he like the style of our home too.

So I did what anyone with do with something they loved –

I ran with it.

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Screened-In Porch Makeover: Because I like to drink cheap beer in colorful places…

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As I write this post, I am sitting in the most colorful space in my home.
I dare you to step into the screened-in porch and not be happy.
Double Triple Dog Dare You.

And if you do step out here, and you aren’t happy, I’ve got a cheap beer for ya and a kid is bound to turn the corner at any moment riding a plastic pink flamingo.
Heck, you just smiled as you read that last sentence, didn’t you?

Sweet friends, who put up with way too much craziness from me, welcome to my back porch.

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Ranch Style House Tour

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There have been a lot of changes around here lately.

Like a lot.

A guest bedroom and office makeover, a mini-master bedroom makeover, and lots of little projects in between all that.

Needless to say, this gal is exhausted and a vacation can’t come soon enough.

I was asked to be a part of the Spring Parade of Homes and thought that this would be the perfect time to update my full home tour, seeing as how so many things have changed. The last full home tour I did was last summer. You can see it here.

If you are popping over from May Richer Fuller Be, or another blog in the parade, welcome! And if its your first time here, prepare yourself for snarky comments, witty jokes that may not seem so witty to you, and many references to cheap beer and possibly 80’s hair bands.

Just wanted to give you the full disclosure before you begin the tour.

Our home is a 1969 Ranch Style House and we love it.

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Chic Guest Bedroom and Office Reveal

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Sometimes, I must think I’m Wonder Woman.

At the beginning of every week, I create a list of what I need / want to get accomplished.

The list is usually one full page of my large planner long and somehow I think I will be able to do all this stuff within the week.

The only time I get to work on my projects and the blog is a few hours each day before the kid wakes up and after she goes to sleep, and for 4 1/2 hours two days a week while she is at preschool.

I must be crazy.

Not every item on that list ever gets checked off.

Needless to say, I had planned on showing this completed guest bedroom and office space to you months ago.

Yea, right.

Whatever voice in my head telling me that was insane.

You have seen some projects from it already, but you haven’t seen the whole enchilada.

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Master Bedroom Mini-Makeover

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So, remember a few weeks back when I created this whole master bedroom inspiration board?

Remember how we were looking at building on a new master suite?

Exactly one day after that post published, we met with a contractor. We walked him around the house, showed him what we wanted to do, and then he gave us a heartfelt smile and said, “It won’t work. I’ve never seen a house more stuck than yours.”

Seriously?

Yes. I kid you not.

Now, we really don’t need a new master suite. We really don’t need anymore space at all, though it would be nice. And honestly, we could live in less than we have and we are are truly blessed to have what we do have.

And that was a lot of “haves” in the last sentence.

But, I figured if I’m not going to get a new master suite, I’m at least going to give the current one a mini-makeover. And what better time to show you that master bedroom makeover and share with you my master bedroom ideas than on the last round of What’s Your Style.

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Accent Wall: Rich Navy Entryway

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Hi, my name is Jenna and I’m an over-analyzer.

The last time I over-analyzed something was just yesterday this morning.

I am easy going on many things. Most of the time, I’m just a “It is what it is” kind of girl.

But then, I start thinking about fabric and paint swatches and should I place this brass golf ball here or maybe here or maybe it needs to be on top of a vintage book…

Sheesh…. it never ends.

Case in point: The new rich navy accent wall in my entryway.

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Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen Tour

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Are you tired of my kitchen yet?

If I were you, I may be tired of my kitchen.

But, here’s hoping you aren’t tired of my kitchen.

Because, its the second round of the What’s Your Style series, which means we are talking kitchens.

So today, I’m sharing a little bit more about my Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen.

There are a few changes since the last time you saw it.

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Vintage Modern Rustic Living Room

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Our current home, the beloved rancher, has been the house that has taught me what my style truly is – not to say it won’t change a little over time.

It always does.

My style is a mix of Vintage, Modern, and Rustic that somehow all work well together and allow me to keep those family heirlooms that tell a story.

Here’s my Vintage Modern Rustic Living Room where we spend most of our time. Quite a few things have changed since the last home tour.

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Kitchen Tour {All About the Details}

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To get more decorating ideas and posts like this delivered to your inbox click here. **Update: There have been a couple questions about my faucet. It is Pegasus Lyndhurst Series by Glacier Bay. We’ve had it from the beginning of our re-model and love it! No problems with it at all! Ready for eye candy? I hope…

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26 Gorgeous Home Tours

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Last week, I did something I swore I wouldn’t do. I showed you photos of my living room in my home tour. Not bad, you say. But, see, I showed you photos of my living room before I felt it was ready to show you. But, you seemed to like it. Thank you. Really. Thank…

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A Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover

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Baby girl’s nursery has changed, and had a few little improvements since I last posted about it. So, I thought it might be fun to share some new photos with you! I didn’t want a nursery for her that would be full of brightly color characters. I wanted something more authentic, I guess you could say….

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Simple Screened-In Porch Makeover

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I have teamed up with three other bloggers to bring you the Summer Spruce-Up Series. The series is all about sprucing-up our outdoor areas to get them ready for summer! What all of that means is that I had to get off my butt and get to work. Enter my screened-in porch makeover. My screened-in porch…

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