Blogger: Sarah of Thrifty Decor Chick
Then . . .
Now:
What makes me cringe when I look back:
And I look back at pictures from last year and cringe – my style is constantly evolving!
Then. . .
Now:
What I love most about my home now:
I love all of the COLOR. The older I get the more I crave it and try to incorporate it into our home. I used to make everything match the wall color. :) I also love to mix old and new – antique pieces, Goodwill finds, and a few splurges. I think it makes for a more interesting space.
But most of all I LOVE that our house is comfy and cozy and it feels like a family lives here. I try to strike a balance between a bit of sophistication and a laid back, relaxed feel. We’ve got a four-year-old and a gaggle of animals in this house, and everything in our home is meant to be used by each and every one of them.
Then . . .
Now:
The biggest influence on my evolving style has been:
I’d have to say my family! I know that’s kind of a weird answer, but I want our home to feel like a big warm hug when hubby walks in from a long day at work. I never want our son to feel like any space is hands off for him. I want my stepdaughter to bring her girlfriends home and lounge all over. But I also want it to feel classic and timeless when friends walk in the door.
My style is a constant mesh of all of these things – and it’s fun to see how it changes over the years. Having a DIY/decorating blog gives me the perfect “journal” to see how our house has transformed. :)
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So much lighter and brighter!! Such a difference! It's great!
ReplyDeleteLove her current living room! The space feels fresher, lighter and more cohesive!
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Sarah is such a sweetheart and its fun to see how much her style has evolved. Im currently stuck in that tan/neutrals stage rut in our own livingroom but plans are on the horizon. Her home is a great inspiration!
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Love Sarah and her blog! I'm digging all the color she's incorporating into her home. It's so fresh and inviting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great space! Looks comfortable and beautiful at the same time. Love all the color.
ReplyDeletei love this feature! it's so fun to see how people's style has evolved over the years.
ReplyDeleteI'm obsessed with that ceiling fan! Please tell me it was a DIY project...
ReplyDeleteI love this series and seeing how things have evolved in bloggers homes. It makes me feel a little less bad about my own mistakes :)
ReplyDeleteSarah's house is so pretty. It's a space I know I would love to come home to. I especially like how she brightened up all the brown and beige!
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I say it every time, but I love this series! It is so awesome to see how much a space can be transformed. Her "now" space is beautiful--so bright and inviting.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I literally gasped when I saw the first 'after' pic. Amazing
ReplyDeleteSo awesome! I love all of Sarah's befores and afters-that girz got some skilz!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this series!! Keep it up! its so fun!
I love seeing how her home has evolved. I was stuck in the same brown and beige rut FOREVER so I love getting inspiration from someone who's come so successfully out of her's! Have I told you how much I love this series Emily? It's great!!
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LOVE the new colors, everything looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the rug! Where did you find it?
ReplyDeleteFabulous!!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of the rooms NOW! Light and bright with just the right punch of color. Good work!
ReplyDeleteGreat changes! You inspire me to rethink what I already have in place, especially with reference to color.
ReplyDeleteSarah is one of my favs -her diy projects are the best! Loved hearing that her family is what influences her style - I feel the same way!
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