Welcome to stop #11! Poppies at Play is hosting her annual Parade of Homes and asked yours truly to be a part of it. Knowing how much I love a good house tour, I had to jump at the offer! If you’re a new reader today—welcome!
I don’t show a lot of exterior shots simply ‘cause you never know what kind of weather you’re going to get in Michigan. But…here it is in the spring! Yes, that’s my husband getting ready to make out with his dog. They love each other.
The hub of the house is most definitely this space. There’s usually a huge dog plopped in the middle of the floor and Star Wars action figures on the island, but I think you get the idea.
In a moment of insanity creativity, I decided to painted the end of our cabinets with chalkboard paint. The kids love it, and I love it. My husband probably doesn’t even know it’s there. 🙂
We did a lot of work to the dining room last spring, and it’s certainly one of my favorite rooms. Again, you’ll usually see an action figure hanging from the chandelier. It’s one of the first rooms that our guests see, so I’m glad it’s finished. Now our local Girl Scout stopping by or the vacuum salesman will believe that we actually eat dinner.
My son’s room is going through a MAJOR overhaul this summer. He’ll be turning 12 in July, and as he so subtly reminded me, he’s “gonna be a man soon, Mom”. Uhhh ok. Regardless, the room is starting to look a bit young for him.
We’re kind of obsessed with the Detroit Tigers at this house. I’m still trying to figure out how I’m going to incorporate that into his new “manly” looking bedroom. Hmmm….wheels turning.
And lastly, the craft room. Because it is literally going through a transformation as I write this post, I’ll just show you some snippets. I reupholstered this chair and painted the dresser to feminize the room.
I guess you’ll just have to come back if you want to see what direction I’m going with it. FYI—craft rooms have a LOT of stuff in them! I wouldn’t recommend changing them if you’re not prepared for some work. Gees!
Oh, in case you’re wondering, the dog does have his own room as well. It’s generally wherever we are.
The next stop on the tour is Melissa from 320 Sycamore! Just click on over to see the tour of her home! Have fun and thanks for stopping by!
If you’d like to see a full list of the participants, you can find them here! As a bonus, go back to Poppies at Play on Saturday for a house tour link-up! I’ll be there!
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You have a beautiful home! =)
so fun to see the tour. Also, this is probably my favorite picture of the nemesis ever! 🙂
Thank you for the fabulous tour! Your dining room is so calm, bright and pretty. Loved how you painted the cabinet with the chalkboard paint! I imagine it is quite handy for lists, notes and a fun place for the kids to draw!
Love it! It's so beautiful.
Btw, I can't believe how grown up your daughter looks in that last pic. Don't you sometimes wish you could freeze time and keep your kids at this age? I know I do.
wowee! HUGE house…are they all like that in America? I'm from the UK
Your house is GORGEOUS! Love your big beautiful lawn! I also love that last picture of the dog!! So cute!
Gorgeous home!!! I love the pic of your daughter and dog, too cute!
I've read your blog for a while. I have to say I love this post and seeing your home from a different perspective.
Chris, your home is gorgeous. Loved seeing all your rooms at once – I really like your style!
Hi Chris-
You have a beautiful home – so bright and cheery, but I have to say – I love that photo of your daughter and a very comfy dog. So cute!!!
My best-Diane
http://inmyownstyle.com
I love your home!! Very pretty kitchen and the dining room is gorgeous!
Oh, and how about that green lawn!!! love it!
Oh, don't you hate that they get older and outgrow their rooms?? Love everything in your home…
Chris, your home is beautiful! Love your dining area and the boys room is so cute!! Everything about your place is so inviting!! Thanks so much for the tour!!
Andy
Poppies at Play
Your home is beautiful! Love the zebra print rug!
By the way, the pic of your dog hugging your daughter is precious!
You have a beautiful home!
Great house and your decorating is incredible!
Love it all Chris! I totally agree with you on the whole craft room thing. I lovingly call my space the crap room. I really have sooo much stuff-if I had not hid it really well, I would think that I should be on hoarders! Love the dining room! And I am really coveting your chair recover. I know I should covet-but come on, that thing is beyond beautiful! Have a fantastic Wednesday!
Beautiful! I've got a baseball boy in this house too!
Enjoyed the tour! And I'm adding your blog to my lengthy list of like-minded decorators to see what you come up with in the craft room. I would love to move my craft closet to a bigger space and need some ideas!
Chris,
You have a beautiful home! I want to come live with you for a week and be your intern so you can teach me all your tricks! you did such a great job with reupholstering the chair in the craft room, how brave of you to atempt that.
I'll be graduating in 3mos. with a BS in Interior Design, and must say you have a natural talent! perhaps someday you'll consider this as your career??
Anyway, you've got me hooked (husband not so happy with all the ideas your putting my head)I love your blog!
-Angela from California
You have a beautiful home. I'm pretty sure the exterior of your house is my dream home. I absolutely love the huge lawn. My parents have a ginormous yard, hence why I want one. My husband just can't understand why you'd want to mow that!
xoxo
Lila Ferraro
Your home is absolutely beautiful! This tour is so much fun!
You have a great house! Loving the home tour, and your sense of humor. Your puppy is very handsome, I can understand your husbands attraction. 😉 Thanks for sharing, I'll be back to check out the craft room update.
Ummm, can I have that precious monster of a sweet dog? I love seeing him in your posts…he brings a smile to my face EVERY single time!!!! Oh, and your house is gorgeous too!!! Love the colors you have picked out!
Okay, how do you not have a single weed in that large gorgious yard????? Love you house and I to love your dog.
I really enjoyed touring your home. The first shot of the exterior took my breath away. What an absolutely gorgeous piece of property.
You have done a wonderful jopb of making your home stylist and comfortable at the same time.
Really enjoyed coming by tonight..
Cori
Stsrview Sonnet
First of all let me say that I love your sense of humour and your personality..those really come through in your posts. I saved your dining room in my inspiration folder: I love everything about it. Thanks for the tour.
Lovely home. I did the same thing with my kitchen cabinet several years ago. We love it. I use it as a weekly menu/activities board up top and the kids draw below.
Your house is so pretty! I love that zebra rug & pillow. 🙂
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Girl…seriously? Could anything be prettier? No wonder you have fabulous ideas, decorations, etc…your entire place is STUNNING! I want to move in! Have a great day! I enjoyed the tour!!!
wow…these shots are fantastic… i am drooling! so where are the floppy dogs and the action figures??
Chris,
Your home is stunning!!! I love your front yard! Dreamy.
Thanks for letting us visit. 🙂
So beautiful! I love your kitchen and your chalkboard on the side – it's very creative. 🙂 Thanks for the beautiful home tour!
You had me at the words "…there's usually Star Wars action figures on the island." I just found your blog, quite by accident, and that phrase will make me come back, because we live and breath some Star Wars at OUR house. Or rather, the small boy does! Your house is super cute, and I love that you were brave enough to paint the ends of your cabinets in chalkboard paint! How cool is that?! We have cream-colored kitchen cabinets, too, and there's a big end on the one that houses the refrigerator…I'd LOVE to have it done up in chalkboard paint…but I don't know if I'm brave enough to commit to it! What a wimp, huh?! Anyway, your house is darling. Thanks for the tour.
Visiting the house tour. You have a beautiful home but I just have to tell you the last photo captured my heart. Your child and her pup…pure heaven. Lovely picture.
Michi
Beautiful. Our wood floor is dark like yours but I can't get it shiny and you always see foot prints on it. What do you use?
Uh…hilarious. I totally copied you without even consciously realizing it. Have you seen my spring mantel yet? Come look to see what I'm talking about :).