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Decoration Inspiration

As I venture forth decorating and updating my home I realize it may be fun to show off a little of what inspires me as I plan rooms because really 90% starts in my head and then I tend to stumble upon a finished product on the internet etc. It can be a little exhausting to have a complete idea in your head and then have to go search for the items out in the real world to make that idea come true, especially when like me you’re on a budget or just refuse to pay full price.

To get a room the way I want it takes a lot of scouring Craigslist, vintage stores, online stores, sales, estate sales and consignment sales. Out of all of these sources I have advice and opinions on each which I’ll formulate on another day.

But here are some images that show you what inspires me, from wall color to furniture to bedding to art work. Of course there are a lot of cool things out there that I love and you can see those here – but these are all images that actually will be reflected in my home one way or another.

 

above photo courtesy of bradybunchremodel.com

Sources include:

ApartmentTherapy.com
BradyBunchRemodel.com – great for mid century modern lovers
Etsy art
Dwell Studios

Buying the house was the easy part

Being a realtor and buying a house was really interesting. I definitely see where some of my clients anxiety comes from, they are excited and hopeful and that alone makes them afraid because what if? At the same time I see where some people pass up awesome deals because they get really caught up in the small things, like.

-floor
-paint
-kitchen cabinets
-ceilings
-etc

When I found my house I fell in love with the layout, utilization of space, potential and location within the neighborhood. All the practical not fun stuff ya know?

Because let’s be honest, you CAN CHANGE FLOORS AND PAINT, not so easy to change a floor plan or where a house is in the area. I have to remind my clients of this kind of stuff all the time. It’s like finding the man of your dreams and he’s wearing a Cosby sweater – loose the sweater, done deal!

So as predicted I found and had my house under contract in less than a week, only looked at houses forĀ  a week. Negotiated it in a day and closed a week early – yeah my lender rocks by the way – local loan officers all the way!!

A lot of things needed to change about the house – but getting a great deal on the home means I can now afford to change all the 1980′s horror features like…

popcorn ceilings and country baby blue paint

ugly bathrooms

saloon doors

retina burning and cave dwelling bedrooms

but check out this kitchen and yard!


yeah, you know some before and after pics are coming, cause I’m a sucker for that kinda stuff.