Home is where the Husband and Dog are

Dear Avery,

Buying a new house is fun, exciting, exhausting, and a tad overwhelming. But making a house into a home is simply incredible. Putting your personal touch into a new place and making it YOURS is a very prideful thing and makes you feel so…grown up. You get to hang your accomplishments on the walls, pick out decor items that represent you, and enjoy the company of your favorite people (and pets) all in one place. Home. It’s a magical thing.

Recently, your Uncle and I decided to sell our starter house and move into a house that we can grow into with a family in the future. It was a fast transaction, but in the end, this is where we were meant to be. Plus, we got to sell our old house to a newly-wed couple (who went to Concordia with us — very small world!), to start their new life. How amazing is that!

I thought I’d share some pictures of my new home with you…so you can get a sense of me through decor (kinda fun, right?).

As you enter the house: The Entryway.

I like color, I like gold, and I love little accents.

 

To the left, you’ll immediately come into this sitting room:

This room is a collection of old and new. The chairs were passed down to us, some of these accents were wedding gifts (wall mirrors) , and some things were bought along the way.  You can see that I like patterns and solids. I like to play with odd pieces and bring them together. Also, I love potpourri.. its an inexpensive way to make a house smell like a home…and its always so cheery!  

The sitting room runs into the dining room. I like having different colored chairs from the color of the table. It makes the table “pop”. Also, adding a family friend’s painting to the room brings in a sense of art culture…plus, it’s a great talking piece.

I have always wanted an open concept kitchen. It flows into the family room and opens up the room for lots of easy conversation. Oh, and if you can’t already tell… I’m obsessed with fake plants (I think it’s because I can’t keep REAL plants alive).

Family room MUST:  must be cozy!

Lastly, a home should have a fun patio. Relax, enjoy the breeze, and maybe watch some baseball on a summer night!

 

Hope you enjoyed the virtual tour of my home. Can’t wait to have you come see it in person real soon. 🙂

With love,

Aunt Megs