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01.17.14 / Made Me Smile

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A few things that brought a smile to my face…

*Alison’s big kitchen reveal was smile-inducing and mind-blowing.

*A house looking for a home. (I want to save it myself so badly.)

*Dogs are smart.

*Kids are smarter.

*A secret, messy project in the works.

*The Glow is coming to print! (I pre-ordered my copy.)

*I love it when Mabrey decorates.

I hope you do something that makes you smile this weekend. Until next time, friends!

image: Dana Miller for House*Tweaking

22 Comments

17.January.2014

I’ve watched that dog steal those nuggets more times than I care to admit and I still laugh each and every time. More importantly, that dog earned those nuggest!

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17.January.2014

Definitely have a couple plans for the weekend that I know will make me smile. Furniture shopping for the new place and some much needed catch up time with my sister while hubby is out of town :) Happy you’re smiling too. PS. You are STUNNING miss Dana!

17.January.2014

I don’t mean to be weird, but gosh, you’re pretty. When are you giving us a workout/beauty routine post? I know it isn’t decor related, technically, but it is when you consider the logistics of having time for all things tweaking while still dealing with other life stuff. I struggle with that balance sometimes and I’m not even a mom. Inquiring minds want to know.

17.January.2014

Haha, I second the “you look so pretty!” comments (and am also not trying to be weird). I loved this little roundup, especially the part about the Sears house. I think I remember reading about a wonderful Sears house renovation in a neighborhood near mine, either in House Beautiful or maybe Renovation Style awhile back…..an adorable, well-made Craftsman featuring a well-thought out addition.

Have a great weekend!

jbhat

17.January.2014

We actually looked at a Sears craftsman house when we were looking to downsize. It was so cute! The location wasn’t ideal so we passed but I still think about that house.

17.January.2014

http://www.bosworthhoedemaker.com/renovations4.php

Thanks for replying, and yay, internet! Here is the Sears house I remember reading about (the link above goes to the architecture firm’s website); it’s just lovely. There are some before and after pics of the exterior and a few of the upstairs master suite addition. The magazine feature had many more photos than this website does. I’m going to have to find it at home and revisit it.

17.January.2014

Where are your jeans from?!

17.January.2014

I’ve been looking to jump on the chambray bandwagon… Where is your shirt from??

17.January.2014

Love all the craftsman details! The addition looks quite natural.

17.January.2014

Levi’s from Kohl’s.

17.January.2014

Kohl’s…most of my denim is from Kohl’s or the Levi outlet.

17.January.2014

hi! love your blog, wondering if you can share the name of the kitchen wall paint color? also, i noticed a step stool at the kitchen sink in one of your pictures that would be perfect fpr my son, if you know what im thinking of, do you recall where its from? thanks!!! -Val

18.January.2014

The wall color in the kitchen is Benjamin Moore tapestry beige. The step stool you speak of hails from IKEA.

18.January.2014

I just have to say that I have never spent so much time on one blog before! I am so inspired by your renovations and diys, i’ve gone back 52 pages and now i have to go to bed but i will continue tomorrow. it’s amazing what you’ve done to your home!

21.January.2014

Oh no! You fell down the blog rabbit hole. Been there myself. Glad to have you!

21.January.2014

I can’t get enough of that kitchen! It’s perfect. I keep coming back to stare at it. :)

21.January.2014

Hi, you’re adorable! I am just wondering why you are standing on your toes like that? At first I thought you were wearing very minimal shoes, but then I realized you were barefoot. Funny!

21.January.2014

I was thinking the same thing. Beautiful!
Thanks for sharing all of the links.

21.January.2014

I am almost always barefoot. Standing on my toes? I don’t know. I just went with it. I have a background in ballet so maybe that has something to do with it??

23.January.2014

Just getting home and being able to sit on my sofa and watch some tv is going to make me smile! :)

01.February.2014

Hi. Can you tell me where you got the antlers over the door? I’ve been searching forever and those are perfect! Thanks! Really love your design aesthetic by the away and I’m going to Kohls ASAP to find that shirt. :)

01.February.2014

I searched ebay and etsy for weeks. I found this particular set on etsy.