The New House Tour

by Myra Hope

Hey y’all!  I’m so excited to show you our new house! If you’re my friend over on Facebook, then you probably saw the sneak peek picture that I posted last week.   We had to move because of termites and mold at the other house. Ick.  I still have to finish up some projects before the end of the month there.  Anyway, the new house was built in 1886 and was our town’s first police station and city hall. Cool stuff! :)

Okay, so let’s start in the living room.

{before we moved in}

{in progress}

I love, love, love this room.  The light, high ceilings, tall windows and general coziness are my fave!

{before}

{in progress}

{dining room before}

{in progress}

{master bedroom before}

This room is teeny, but it’s really working well for us.

{in progress}

Don’t y’all be jealous of the gorgeous wall paper, umkay?! :p

This is the one full bath…and again, more wall paper that matches the linoleum so well.  Don’t you think? Haha!

We have basically no counter space, so I stuck the sewing machine table in here for now.

{study, craft room, guest room before}

{in progress}

{in progress}

Both desks and the filing cabinet will be getting makeovers. It will be so fun!!

{Ridley’s room}

{in progress}

Ridley loves his room.  He enjoys playing in there so much! His last bedroom was hardwood which wasn’t very fun for him to spend a lot of time on the floor.

{in progress}

You can see into the dining room and living room.

{breakfast area in kitchen – before}

{kitchen in progress}

Do you see the pegboard on the ceiling??!  What in the world? I’m thinking beadboard wallpaper might just be the best solution!  The breakfast room and kitchen were an addition to the house. This area was the back porch, so the floor and ceiling slants.  I think it just adds extra character. :)

There’s an adorable little gazebo in the backyard.  We love it and already used it for a party on Friday night.

That’s the tour, y’all! I hope you enjoyed it! I did do a video tour that lasts for eight minutes.  Wow.  If y’all really want to see it, I’ll upload it and then link to it from Facebook. Does that sound good?

Don’t forget that the Scentsy giveaway ends tomorrow so hurry over and enter! :)

I’m linking up to Made By You Monday and Get Your Craft On!

XO

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{ 57 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Lauren August 22, 2011 at 5:43 am

You are already so settled! Excited to see all that you do in this new home. Congratulations and may the Lord give you many exciting days as a family in this new place.
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2 Tracey August 22, 2011 at 6:37 am

I like this new how better than the old new house! Many blessings on your new home sweets.
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3 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:50 pm

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! God is so good and you know what, I love this house more than the old new one too. XO

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4 Angie August 22, 2011 at 7:00 am

What a blessing… God has been good to you! The home is beautiful.

Angie
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5 Rebecca T August 22, 2011 at 7:11 am

Sorry you had to move so soon after putting so much work into the other house, but the Lord knows best! Love this house! My house is an 1850′s house, so I can wait to see what you have in store for yours. I’m always looking for ways to “update” our home without taking away from it’s old charm and character. Hard to do on a limited budget with panel walls *everywhere*!

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6 Amanda August 22, 2011 at 7:33 am

What a neat space. I really like the layout, and where you have Ridley’s room… and all the fun projects you have in store! Girl. That gazebo is AMAZING!!! What a wonderfully beautiful blessing!!

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7 Jill C. August 22, 2011 at 7:40 am

Hi Myra, your home is lovely–I have really enjoyed looking through your blogs, I’m so inspired! You mentioned the pegboard on the ceiling and that you might put beadboard wall paper over it. You may well already know this but in case you don’t…be sure to put down a heavy liner paper first. I tried papering over pegboard once and as the paper dried and tightened it kind of sank down into the holes–not the look I was going for! Keep up the great work and thank you for sharing your lovely ideas and stories.

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8 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:49 pm

That is a great tip Jill! Thank you for sharing it with me!! :)

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9 Francy M. August 22, 2011 at 7:42 am

Wow, the house just oozes a quaint charm, can’t wait to see all your transformations and all your own personal touches!! Would love to see the video tour also :-) Good luck!

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10 Joii C. August 22, 2011 at 7:47 am

It’s lovely! I am looking forward to my husband and I buying our first home. He’s completing his doctorate. As soon as he’s done then we can get this party started! :-)
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11 Jenna, SAS Interiors August 22, 2011 at 7:51 am

Myra, what an adorable new home for you and your family – I wish you the best of luck. I can not believe how unpacked and “lived in” it feels already – you’ve only been there for a week! I can’t wait to see how you will transform the spaces. Are you able to make some changes since you are renting?

All the best
Jenna

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12 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:43 pm

Hey girlie! Thanks for your sweet comment! Yes, we are able to make changes…we just can’t move walls. LOL! XO

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13 Kerry August 22, 2011 at 7:58 am

Love the way you have the living room arranged and decorated. And the gazebo is such a nice feature, too!

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14 Shona August 22, 2011 at 8:24 am

Oh it’s beautiful! You’ve done such a marvelous job, and it does look very cozy! I love the history of the place too, how cool! Congratulations!
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15 Renee B August 22, 2011 at 8:25 am

It is looking great! Thanks for the tour.

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16 SnoWhite @ Finding Joy in My Kitchen August 22, 2011 at 8:32 am

that gazebo is amazing! great place… I’m excited for you and your family.

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17 Samantha August 22, 2011 at 9:42 am

I cant’ wait to see where you go from here. So charming! I love your idea of beadboard wall paper on the ceiling…I just did my backsplash and loved working with it! :) So inexpensive and such a huge impact finish!

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18 Kellie August 22, 2011 at 9:46 am

I love an old house with character. I will be excited to see more pictures. My 1920s home needs help too.

BTW – I have the same MBR light fixture (hobnail style).

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19 Anne August 22, 2011 at 10:26 am

Love the Gazebo in the yard!

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20 Debbie~refreshrestyle August 22, 2011 at 10:27 am

Love your new home! And you are fast, to get unpacked in a week! I can’t wait to see how the rooms evolve!
Debbie
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21 Megan Brooke August 22, 2011 at 10:35 am

Great job! Love all the character the house has :)

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22 Susan M August 22, 2011 at 10:57 am

I love the living room, it doesn’t look like you just moved in! I didn’t think I liked old houses, but now that I live in one I like all of the little details that give them character!
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23 Vivienne @ The V Spot August 22, 2011 at 11:04 am

What a fantastic space! I know you are going to do amazing things to that house and it will be your beautiful Home very soon. What an adorable family you have too!
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24 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:40 pm

Thanks Viv! :) I’m excited to start improving this space!! :)

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25 Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality August 22, 2011 at 11:13 am

Hey, Myra! Glad you are getting settled in after the move! The new house is just adorable and your things look right at home there. I hope you get to stay awhile & don’t have to do this again. Hugs, girl!

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26 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:40 pm

Thank you so much Rhoda! We are settling in so well and I’m beyond thankful for this house. We are feeling so at home. I hope you are having a good day! XO

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27 Jillian K August 22, 2011 at 12:17 pm

Wow, looks very cute already! I can’t get over all the history that must have gone on in that house. Do you know any old stories? That is so neat.

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28 Chels R August 22, 2011 at 12:22 pm

Looks really beautiful Myra! I love the history of the house and what a beautiful backyard!
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29 Amanda @ Serenity Now August 22, 2011 at 12:34 pm

Myra, you work fast! ;) I love the new place. At first glance, the kitchen ceiling looked like beadboard, so maybe that wallpaper would be a good solution. It’s looking great already!
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30 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:39 pm

Thanks Amanda for your comment! You’re right…that pegboard does look a bit like beadboard! :)

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31 ashley @ the handmade home August 22, 2011 at 1:24 pm

MYRA! Can’t wait to see what you do with it all-though it already looks FANTABULOUS with all your awesome stuff in it! I would LOVE a slate like that to get my hands on! I have a funny feeling our next house just may be that! ;)
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32 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:38 pm

Awww, you are so sweet!!! :) I think I’m going to start in the Jack n Jill bathroom because it’s teeny….and has wallpaper that needs to come down. It’ll be a good way to get my first experience with wallpaper, dontcha think? LOL! XO

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33 Its Sew for You August 22, 2011 at 1:33 pm

Adorable house! I love it! One question, seriously, how did you get this “settled” in a week! We’ve been in our house 5 weeks and I have boxes everywhere, nothing on the walls, and feel as though I’m living in complete chaos! I haven’t even thought about blogging since we sold the prior house! Please come settle me into my house too :) I want my house as cute as you’ve made yours!
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34 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Thanks for your sweet comment! :) I *think* that moving went much more smoothly for me this time because 1) I had a yard sale and 2) I packed myself and took a week to do it. I pretty much knew where things were going to go before we moved in so I directed where boxes and various things needed to go. AND…call us crazy, but my husband and I decided to host a party at our house less than a week after we moved in. So, I was insanely motivated to get things put away. :)

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35 Marissa August 22, 2011 at 1:57 pm

:) very cute house!! LOVE the living room!

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36 angie August 22, 2011 at 2:08 pm

We live in a home built in the 18oo’s too! It was crazy to see some of the same architecture in your home found in ours. We have those interesting board grids on the wall (that are in your living room) throughout our whole house. Ours are also extend across the ceiling. And the bathroom! We have crazy mismatched flooring and walls as well. Here’s to new homes! With all their eclectic charm!

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37 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:35 pm

Aww, yay! It’s amazing how much character this house has. It makes me feel like I’ve gone back in time a little bit. :)

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38 Amy August 22, 2011 at 3:36 pm

I am loving your house, especially the living room! Did you repaint or does the light make the wall color look different? I would love to know what color it is because it’s gorgeous! It looks like you’ve lived there for at least 6 months already! :)

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39 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:34 pm

Hi Amy! Thank you for your sweet comment! I didn’t repaint. I think it’s the lighting. :) I’ll see if I can find out what the color is for you! XO

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40 leen August 22, 2011 at 6:29 pm

wow, I can’t believe the progress you’ve made already!

The house is great and I am adoring the gazebo out back :)

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41 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:33 pm

Thanks so much Leen! I hope you enjoy your ice cream this afternoon! :) XO

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42 JC August 22, 2011 at 8:03 pm

Love, love, love the living room! We have the same big windows with the same thick white trim. Great color walls too, love the blue!

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43 Amanda @ A Sweet Life Rocks August 22, 2011 at 8:09 pm

Hi, I am just dropping by from the link up party today.
I like your post about your new home. So personal! Love it!
I’ll be back to visit,
Amanda

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44 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:33 pm

Thank you Amanda! I’m glad you stopped by! You are most welcome anytime. :)

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45 KIMBERLY S August 23, 2011 at 10:16 am

Love the charm of the new house. I must have missed something while I was away on vacation. You bought another house recently, it had mold and termites so you moved into a rental until those issues have been resolved? BTW I wish I had half your energy!!!

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46 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:31 pm

Hey Kimberly! We were renting where we found mold and termites…and we’re renting now another house. I hope that clarifies it for you! :)

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47 Aubrey August 24, 2011 at 11:30 am

Oh, Ladybug! So much fun to come! Can’t wait to see what you do with everything.
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48 Myra August 24, 2011 at 4:20 pm

Thanks sweet friend! I hope you are well. Your Five Guys story had me dying laughing. :) We’ll have to be getting together stat! XO

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49 Stephanie j August 25, 2011 at 12:12 pm

The house is beautiful. I love your ability to bring everything together.
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50 Sarah August 26, 2011 at 12:50 pm

I try not to judge other peoples decorating choices but it is hard not too! What with that gorgeous wallpaper, that inspiring floor and that amazing ceiling! ;-)

This house was decorated very strange but it was built in the 60′s when people loved BRIGHT COLOURS in all rooms! I couldn’t imagine having a neon orange bedroom but that is just me. :D
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51 Layla August 28, 2011 at 8:11 am

SO cute! I can’t wait to come up and see it in person! How far are you from Cullman?
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52 Myra August 28, 2011 at 11:00 pm

Aww, thanks girl! :) We’re about 50 minutes from Cullman…straight up the interstate! Stop by anytime!! xo

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53 melissa @ the inspired room September 1, 2011 at 1:22 am

OH my, you are already settled in. Crazy! How do you do it?

It is an awesome house, what a great find and blessing! So much character in an old house like that!! Have fun with it!! :-)
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54 Lucy September 14, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Your home is so beautiful. I just love the living room it looks so warm and cozy. If you don’t mind my asking what color is your living room? I really like the color. Thanks for sharing.
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55 Traci November 3, 2011 at 1:20 pm

Great job! Move over HGTV, Myra’s in the HOUSE! lol Traci

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56 Julie@gosimplysavvy December 21, 2011 at 1:21 pm

Congratulations on your home sweet home. It has so much charm and your beginnings look like you’ve been there–very pretty! Happy Holidays.
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57 Laura July 9, 2012 at 1:12 pm

Beautiful home! If you don’t mind me asking, I would love to know the color on that desk in your living room? It looks Green and I love it. Green is not my favorite color but its looking awesome in your livingroom.

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