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Ranch Style House Tour

**Updated Home Tour is HERE!**

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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April 10, 2014
Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen Tour

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.

Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen

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During the first round of What’s Your Style, we determined that my style was Vintage-Modern-Rustic.

And that shockingly, it all works together.

I showed you my living room (something I never thought would happen) and we chatted about all the different elements.

Today, let’s chat about the kitchen.

Obviously, the most rustic piece in my kitchen is the island.

As you know, Grunt Labor and I built the island ourselves (sans the countertop). I painted it a crisp white, but left the bottom shelf of barn wood untouched. I love that look of barn wood mixed with clean white paint.

The barstool makeover‘s brought them a bit more in the modern realm.

And did you notice the new addition over the island?

I finally found some pendant lights I loved. They are much more modern than the light fixture over the sink, which may get switched out soon.

Of course, my kitchen would not be complete without a touch of cotton somewhere.

And intricate hand iced cookies. Why, yes, I did make those. And no, I’d never lie to you about something like perfectly iced cookies. *evil laugh*

Isn’t the little vintage plate the cookies are on adorable? I have a small set of those that were my aunt’s. The cream and sugar set go well with the vintage coffee jar.

The open shelving has a bit of a rustic touch with the stained wood, but not as much as the island.

I will say that I love all the “white-ware,” but I’m not quite sure its still working for me. It may get changed soon.

The metal basket cookbook storage is another vintage touch.

My mother-in-law bought me this fabulous caddy from Pottery Barn. Its probably supposed to be used outside, but it is perfect to corral all the clutter on the countertops.

In the last kitchen tour, many people asked about my faucet. We bought it at Lowe’s and it was only $100 – a great price for a faucet. It has held up perfectly. To me, it has an old farmhouse feel which works well with the island, but it contrasts nicely against the classic subway tile backsplash.

I use a modern wood container to hold my salt, pepper, olive oil, etc. by the stove. Its easy access and makes the necessities a bit prettier. The same goes for the silver pitcher – a Goodwill find. I’m not quite sure what the round piece of wood is from that is behind it all. I picked it up at one of my favorite local shops because I thought it would be a nice contrast with the backsplash.

That’s it. My Vintage Modern Rustic Kitchen in a nutshell.

Do you have any vintage, modern, or rustic elements in your kitchen?

Need more kitchen ideas and inspiration? Be sure to see these then…

Love white kitchens? Then get more white kitchen inspiration here!

Need kitchen island ideas? Here are 7 Kitchen Island Ideas you haven’t thought of…

Ready to paint your kitchen cabinets? Then be sure to read this post about all the different types of paint for cabinets and details on each.

Want more general kitchen ideas? Then see these 10+ Kitchen Ideas for Decorating, Organizing, and Storage

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February 26, 2014
Vintage Modern Rustic Living Room

As I told you a couple weeks ago when I introduced this series, it has taken me a long time to really figure out what style(s) I truly love.

At my old farmhouse, my style was 100% shabby chic. It went with the house, and at that time I loved it.

When Grunt Labor and I moved in together, he was definitely not the shabby chic type and we ended up with more of a modern-casual home. We even went to a big furniture chain and bought an entire new bedroom suit (I cringe thinking of it now) that we both thought we loved.

Less than a year later, we sold it.

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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January 28, 2014
A Vintage Inspired Nursery Makeover

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. So, I created a vintage nursery for her.

A Vintage Nursery

The dresser was a $75 Craigslist find. I sanded and painted it Salmon Pink by Behr. The mirror was another Craigslist find, $30, that was previously gold.

I picked up a couple of vintage nursery rhyme books at an antique store and framed my favorites in simple white frames from Michael’s. Read more about those here.
I wanted the wall color to be something she could grow with. I took a paint swatch of some gray paint I loved to Home Depot and had them custom color match it with Behr paint.

The coat rack is really just a piece of old barn wood from the family farm with a piece of molding on top and hardware from Lowe’s.

I found the hamper at the Salvation Army for a whopping $2. It did not look anywhere near this cute when I got a hold of it. It had been painted yellow, which was peeling, and had this horrendous floral pattern underneath that. I sanded it and sprayed it blue. The top wouldn’t take paint well, so I used fabric to cover it. Grunt Labor was way “wowed” by this. He thought it was the cutest thing ever. Score.

I picked up an old chandelier at Habitat for Humanity ReStore and spray painted it the same color as the hamper and coat rack.

The chair was another Craigslist find. I made something close to a slipcover for it (there’s a reason there is no close-up photo of the chair). I called about having a professional make one, but that was going to be in the ballpark of $300. Um, no, I will not pay $300 for a slipcover for a chair I paid $25 for and will probably get rid of in a few years….So, it got a makeshift slipcover and so far, so good.

The bedding was purchased from Etsy. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was what I wanted for the room.

I made the tissue paper pom-poms that hang in the corner. The artwork above the bookshelf was actually from the end of my crib when I was a bambino. The bookshelf used to sit in my grandparent’s den. I remember my crayons being stored in a cigar box on the bottom shelf for me to easily access them. Landry’s cigar box is already there, just waiting on crayons. She would totally eat them now. Go ahead and judge the cigar box crayon storage. I don’t really care what you think about it. Its not like there are cigars in the box. Wait – I better go check…..

The Bambi wall art was in Grunt Labor’s nursery when he was little. I was over the moon when my mama-in-law broke out those bad boys!

What do you think? The perfect amount of vintage nursery without it looking old?

Need more nursery ideas? Here are nine ones that won’t break the bank!

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June 13, 2013
DIY Vintage Nursery Rhyme Prints

If you remember, I bought some vintage nursery rhyme books and made this cute tissue box cover for the nursery….

I also chose 6 of the nursery rhymes to frame. I bought simple white frames at Micheal’s and used scrapbook paper as the background.

Simple, cute, and vintage. How can you go wrong with that combination?

What do you think of the bambino’s vintage nursery rhymes framed prints?

Looking for more easy wall decor? Check these out:

How to Make a Silhouette the Easy Way – you seriously won’t believe how stinkin’ easy this is!

Sassy Fabric Covered Message Board – a fun way to display family reminders!

Monogram Photo Art – turn family photos into monogram art!

Song Lyrics as Wall Art – take your favorite song lyrics and make them art!

DIY Wall Art with Picmonkey – can’t find the art you want, make it then!

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February 14, 2012
DIY Ornament Tree
If you have a few spare ornaments on your hands this holiday season, you should add this DIY ornament tree to your project list! It’s simple to make and adds a fun touch to any holiday decor!

This little Christmas tree has been one of my favorite holiday decorations for years now. The best part about it though? It was so easy to make!

Did I mention that it also just cost me $6 to make as well? Thank you thrift stores!

Don’t you just love great little decorations like these that are easy to make and become your favorites? Me too.

Make your own using the tutorial below!

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Vintage Ornament Tree Tutorial

Supplies Needed:
- Ball Ornaments – vintage or store bought will work just fine!
- Styrofoam Cone
- Hot Glue Gun
- Tinsel Garland
- Mini Tree Topper (optional)
Steps

Step 1

Remove the hooks from your ornaments. Like I said, vintage ornaments or store bought ornaments will work just fine. You could even spray paint plastic ornaments to colors of your liking! I prefer the colorful glass ornaments just because of the extra shine they have.

Unwrap the styrofoam cone.

Step 2

Starting at the base of the cone with your largest size ornaments, stick an ornament halfway into the cone. Put a healthy dose of hot glue around the top of the ornament and where it will meet the styrofoam, then push it into the styrofoam cone the rest of the way.

If you are using breakable ornaments, do be careful not to push too hard on the ornaments and break them.

Step 3

Repeat Step 2 working your way up the cone, fully covering the cone as you go. As you move up the cone, use smaller ornaments.

Step 4

Once your cone is covered with ornaments, you can weave tinsel garland into visible holes the ornaments didn’t cover.

Step 5

Embellish with a tree topper if you wish!

I opted for a cute little elf I had on hand.

Of course, if you’d like your tree to be more neutral, you can also just go with 2-3 colors of ornaments. Where would the fun in that be though? 😉

Want more easy holiday crafts and decorating ideas?

15+ Simple and Affordable Christmas Decoration Ideas – easy and cheap holiday decorations that are still gorgeous!

How to Make Ornament Clusters – easily create gorgeous clusters of ornaments to spread throughout your home and add instant holiday cheer! These are beautiful!

Raffle Ticket Christmas Card Holder – a fun spin on a Christmas card holder!

Elf Hat Tree Topper – need a tree topper in a pinch? This one takes no time and is a super fun holiday craft for kids too!

Vintage Storybook Garland – one of our family’s most beloved holiday decorations made from vintage Christmas storybooks – the kids will LOVE this one!

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