Larkwood First Floor

I'm sharing some more pictures of Larkwood.  This time the main level or first floor or as I like to call it the family floor. This is the area where it all happens, family time, birthday parties, friends and football.  did I tell you our family loves the Steelers, we'll save that for another post.

Welcome 

Our family room to the left of the foyer, we had to
have the half walls removed in our new home to
accommodate this couch

Formal living room to the right of the foyer
We used this space as a office

Although we had white appliances,
we did have a Jenn-Air dishwasher, you
can just see it.

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Kitchen with breakfast area
We actually added the table
for resale, before we had the
big oversized wicker chair
and ottoman in this spot it
created a sunroom effect.

Larkwood

Here are some pictures of our old house. I do miss that house but the new house will look great to, in time.

Let's start with the outside.

Welcome

Miss the deck off our master bedroom.

screened in porch, kitty misses that

deck off master

We just added the second and third tier one month before it
went on the market. Hope the new owners are enjoying.

 Huge deck, hubby won't miss staining it.

 

Huge side yard, extra lot shared between us and neighbor, the only lot and half in the neighborhood. 

Easter

We all get excited when the holidays come around, we decorate, bake, shop and spend time with family.  But, sometimes we forget why and what we are celebrating.  It's the day before Easter Sunday, and we wouldn't be who we are without him.  Thank you Lord for all your blessings and your sacrifice.
Sadly but true, most decorate with bunnies and eggs, but there are a few who proudly display the true meaning of Easter.

Here are some of my favorites;

www.jeannewinters.com

http://teaganstravels.blogspot.com/

GreenJazzFace via etsy

www.wherethepigsfly.com/

Happy Resurrection Day!

Trista

Painting cabinets

Painting cabinets is the cheapest remodel you can do.  Yes, you can do it!  It does take time and patience. My very first project was my kitchen in my first house.  Anything was better than the 1970's walnut builder grade kitchen cabinets.  I'd show you a picture, but its on my old PC (which is in a box still in the basement, I guess some day we'll finish unpacking).  Then I painted the Hoosier which is  posted.  And before we put the house on the market, I painted the kids' and the Master bath cabinets. My realtor thought we bought them.  What a compliment.
How I did it.  First I cleaned them with a degreaser.  For the kitchen, I had to putty hardware holes. Second, lightly sand with a fine grit paper.  Third, paint with a primer, I like Zinsser stain blocking.  I used two coats, but the kitchen took three.  Fourth, paint with you color of choice with a satin or semi-gloss paint.  I use Behr paint.  And finally add new hardware.  I use quality brushes and a mini sponge roller.

Master Bath 

Behr paint, cottage white

Kid's Bath

Satin paint leftover from project

Pittsburgh black

Trista

Burlap wreath

I wanted a not so traditional spring wreath.  As always, I went to the blog world and found lots of ideas.  But one in particular caught my eye, the burlap wreath.  It's different but very popular so its safe.  I ventured to wally world and bought 2 yds of burlap.  I had the wreath in the good will box with xmas ribbon and berries on it.  I ripped of the decor and started over.  Although I didn't give it away, I recycled.  I'm pleased with the outcome.

I'm ready for spring!

Trista