Today, I’m participating in BooMama‘s inspiration: The Bloggy Tour of Homes. So come on in, make yourself at home, and catch a little glimpse of where I live, grow, and of course, blog.
The front door…
Before we go any further, a moment of gratitude. We just moved into this house a little over a year ago, and I cannot tell you how thankful I am that we were able to do so. Our last house was a charming little almost-75-year-old fixer-upper. Thing is, we’re not really fixer-upper-ers. The house had potential, but we just couldn’t quite make it happen. So I was thrilled when it became possible for us to move into this home which, while not much bigger than our old house, is only four years old. My husband and I have realized our limitations (namely, we have no ability when it comes to household projects) and this house allows us to enjoy living and entertaining here without worrying about a leaky roof, animals in the attic, or any number of other “projects” that plagued us before. I’m truly grateful for this home, and my desire is to use what I’ve been given to bless my family (through making this home a comfortable, safe, warm place to come home to) and our friends (by extending hospitality to others). So, without further ado…
The blogging spot…
Not surprisingly, I blog in the family room, since that’s where most of my time is spent. This is “my end” of the couch, and it’s here that I compose and edit my own posts, and read the many blogs that visit every day. My Eeyore mug full of coffee waits by my side for when I need that caffeine jolt to get my brain going in the morning. Note also the basket of books. There are books in every room of this house, and particularly in close proximity to anywhere I tend to park myself. I think I have a book addiction.
The family room…
This is where we do most of our living. Books are read, the baby is fed, video games are played, movies are watched, friends are entertained…all right here. The kitchen is directly to the right of where I was standing when I took this picture, so I can cook or clean up after dinner while still being part of the family – I love that.
The kitchen…
Here is where the baking of banana bread, the mixing of formula, and the brewing of the morning coffee takes place. I love this kitchen and it was one of the things that drew us to this house in the first place. The layout works well for us, and we have way more counter space than in our last house.
My haven…
For my final picture, I decided to post a little corner of the house that I go to when I’m feeling tired, stressed out, or overwhelmed. I’m so thankful that the original owners of this house went for the “big tub” option. I’ve spent many an hour here, relaxing with a book in a hot bubble bath. Ahhh… Note also the row of books. More evidence that I need an intervention!
Quick cute story here:
In our old house, we only had one bedroom downstairs and then an “attic room” upstairs that ran the width of the house. We took the bedroom downstairs and put our son upstairs (mostly so that our morning noises wouldn’t wake him). So basically, he slept in a “finished” portion of the attic (not the part where the squirrels lived – but that’s another story), but it was a really long room (which we also used for some storage). Anyway, when we walked through this house for the first time, we went upstairs to check out the three bedrooms. We looked at the two “regular” ones first, and then went into the master suite. C. took one look around at the bedroom and attached bathroom and said, “I think this room will work for me.” And he was dead serious. I had to break it to him that, no, this time Mom and Dad would get the big room. (Because you know, there was no way I was going to give up that tub to someone else!)
Well, there you have it. Hope you enjoyed the little “tour.” Thanks for visiting! And be sure to check out all the other participants over at BooMama’s.
It’s beautiful. Nice to see where you are living, friend. I love your kitchen light fixture, and the color of the fireplace, and all the books, and the gratitude. We knew never to buy a fixer upper, because we aren’t either. Our tiny little kitchen cabinet redo almost did us in.
I loved your ad on comment, this room will work for me. When we moved into our home we sent all 3 kids upstairs – told them grab a room. First come, first serve, except for the big one in the corner. That would be ours! enjoyed visiting your place. Looks a lot like my daughter, Sarah’s place. She’s at about your stage in life and is constantly feeding someone.
Beautiful, beautiful house! I love the row of books in your bathroom – that’s my idea of relaxing, too!
What a beautiful home and I enjoyed all your references to books!!!! I can totally relate!
Beautiful house! Thanks for sharing. I am the same way about books.
I love your books in every part of the house! Me and you will probably be in the same bood anonymous meetings!
Beautiful home and that tub! What a bonus!
Your house was no surprise to me but I hadn’t heard the C. story before. That’s as they say, classic C.! LOL!
I love the books and your kitchen!
Wonderful home! I love that fireplace!
The books are a great part of your house and I am a sucker for those nice big tubs!
Beautiful home!
What a beautiful home. I love the wooden cabinet to the left in your family room. And what a great bathroom!:o)Oh I nearly forgot I have a lovely big lilac purple eeyore mug too.
I loved your fireplace! Thanks for having us in your home.
What a beautiful home you have! I laughed when your son thought he should have the master bedroom!
Love the floors, the fireplace…. everything is so pretty!
Jennifer R.
What a luxurious tub to soak in! Lucky you! Your home is so open and bright…
Oooooh, that tub is awesome. Thanks for the tour!
Calgon take me away – LITERALLY!! Love the bathroom’s tub.
Oh, I had a tub like that in our last place, I miss it so!! Love the hardwood floors, we are constantly scrubbing our carpet with the little guy, agh.
I.am.so.jealous.of.your.bathtub. lol!
You have a nice home. Thanks for sharing:-).
Have A Great Weekend!!
That tub would surely have sold me on this house! What a wonderful thing to have such a luxurios tub! Thanks for showing all the great places in your home…It’s so nice to see where people blog, too!
Enjoyed the tour and it was interesting to hear about the old fixer vs. your newer home. It’s lovely!
Mine is late in posting, but please drop by and “set a spell”.
Blessings,
~Tammy
It is nice ti have a place to escape and such a nice bethtub to do it in. Great home!
love that bathroom…thanks for the tour
That green fireplace is fabulous!
Love it! My little ones would LOVE a big tub like that! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Thanks so much for giving us a glimpse into your home…it’s so beautiful and welcoming! I love the way it looks so bright and airy…and that tub!!! Lovely!!!
lovely home!! i am the same with fixer upper thing. my hubby is great at it, but the thought of it stresses me out.
LOVE that bathroom!!!
Love your house! Yeah, I’m just a little jealous of that tub. Thanks for sharing.
Blessings!
It is nice to have a home that doesn’t have to be worked on all the time…yours is lovely. I love the books by the tub, what a great idea! I love to read so maybe I should make use of my big tub more. I loved your story at the end, so cute. Thanks for sharing.
You have a beautiful home. Thank you for sharing it with us!
Come visit me sometime!
Your house looks so clean! Nice and soothing, too. Thanks for stopping by my blog and I will happily design your landscape if you want!
It’s beautiful, I love the big tub, I just can’t wait to leave the military housing and buy one of our own
What a lovely home you have. Love the open floor plan with the big living room, dining room & kitchen. That bathtub is amazing! And books, books, books all over the house – the best way of decorating.
Thanks for the tour! Great to see where the Callapidder Days happen.
You have a lovely home. That bathtub is wonderful. I’m always afraid I’ll get the books wet if I try to read, but obviously it works!
Oh yes, I have new home envy! Yours is just beautiful. I really enjoyed the tour!
Absolutely beautiful!
Wonderful story to go along with the tour. May I borrow your tub for a few years?
Lovely, lovely home!
Beautiful woodwork!!
Thanks so much for having me over.
Blessings! ~Beckie
Really nice! Comfortable and clean. I would love to live in a NEW house too. You are so blessed to have moved out of your “fixer-upper.”
You have a beautiful home. Thanks so much for sharing.
If I had that tub, I may never get out.!
I love your fireplace… kitchen and living areas! Very nice! Thanks for sharing!
I am green over that TUB!!! WOW! In our next house maybe!
i really like the fireplace…how its all that green color (or is it green?)…anyway, very cool! your home looks very comfy and even though i’m not a bath person, your tub still looks inviting! thanks for the tour.
What a beautiful home. I especially love that tub!
It’s quite lovely! Everthing is light and tidy looking, and oh, I love the tub!
Love the books by the tub! I think my tub is calling…
I just love your home. And I’m really envious of your bathtub with those beautiful windows!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for the TOur, your house is really nice! I love the big tub, and the cute story
Your kids are just so cute… the little picture thing in your sidebar is very cool! I really like the lamp above your table too 
Now that tub is something I could get into! Literally! I really like the color you painted the fireplace too.
Thanks for the tour.
Ohhhhh books and a hot bath…. I so could go for that tonight…. Thank you for sharing!
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Huggers!
Your home is beautiful- I love your wood floors! Glad you were able to get into a new home, it’s such a bummer to be in the midst of a constant project!
Love your tub! And all your stainless steel appliances. I’m with you on the newer homes…were not at all fixer uppers either. Thanks for the tour!
i can practically smell the banan bread. yum! what a warm, inviting home. thank you for sharing and thank you for visiting mine.
Nice home. When I saw the picture of your bath tub I could almost feel the water enveloping me. Yes water is a wonderful relaxer.
Thanks for the nice visit.
Your home is awesome! Those freestanding wood cabinet/hutches are great. I share your love of books, too. Thanks for sharing.
I want your tub!!!
C. was funny thinking he was getting the big bedroom! Your home looks nice and spacious. Thanks for the tour. : )
Light, airy, clean looking. My style all the way. And that bathroom? Move over!
Ahhh…gotta love a wonderful bathtub!
We have a clawfoot bathtub in our house and it’s just divine!
Your house is beautiful!
What a wonderful home! My kitchen is open to the family room, too… and I love it for the same reason you said … I still feel like part of the family even though I’m slaving away over the stove. Or the sink. Or the dishwasher. You know … a mom’s life!
Lovely home. I would move right in.
Thanks for the tour!
Love that kitchen AND that tub!
Beautiful!
This is my first time to your blog! Please feel free to stop by my blog as well!
Jessica
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Lovely home! Your bathroom is beautiful! Thanks for this great tour!
My home’s story is similar to yours. Thanks so much for the lovely tour! I’ll be back to visit your blog again!
Lovely home! Your son’s comment was too cute! Thanks for the tour!
I can see why that is your haven! A soak and a good book? Not much can compete with that in my thoughts either.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful home with us.
Love your tub!!!!!!