Home Sweet Home

Well, just shy of one year in the adorable tiny white house we packed up and moved all the way across the street. Why did we make such the long haul? Because the {new to us} little green house has just enough space, a yard all our own, a little more freedom {as far as painting/updating} and more privacy, for significantly less rent! The ideal little home for us at this point in our lives. I have to admit, Tiny White had a few more updated and charming features, but with a little effort we are making our new home feel just as charismatic. Which is actually fun for me as I enjoy doing DIY home improvements. Have a little peak in to our new little {but not quite AS little} humble abode, and a couple of the improvements we have made so far.

Our little room {so far}. I would like to paint it in the very near future, I just need to decide if I want one colored wall of if I'd like to do a soft neutral color on all the walls. 

 

Our cute little kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the house. I added the vinyl stickers for a "back splash" which added so, so much character to the space. Our yellow table brightens the room and makes it feel happy. I absolutely LOVE my "old lady" hanging fruit basket {scored at the thrift shop for $2} as well.

 

I love the built in character you often find in older homes.

 

I am in love with my new bread/vegetable box I bought from a boutique during the Stampede

Another favorite room is definitely Drayze's room. Probably because I've had the chance to repaint it. I love the way the vinyl turned out on the wall and adore the shade of gray for a little boy room. I'm still in the process of "redecorating." His nursery was done in blue, green, and brown. I am slowly changing it to black, gray, white and red. Something a little less "baby" that he can grow with.

We will soon upgrade to a big boy bed!

  

His room is quite small, but I feel like we have made the space work.

Our bathroom being as small as it is makes things a little difficult sometimes, but it's charming in its own little way. Adding the above the toilet storage was an excellent idea. It makes the bathroom much more functional. 

Downstairs is half finished, but the extra space is absolutely amazing. This is Drayze's little playroom. Behind the baby gate is the laundry room. We have spent quite a lot of time in these two rooms.

Every kid deserves a play room, even if it consists of cement walls.

Another room in the basement is half my craft room and half a workout room. I've ALWAYS wanted a craft room, so this little corner is a dream. Zacary even put it together for me, how sweet is he?!

And the last room in the basement is of course the "Man Cave." I have to admit it has turned out quite cool. I especially love it when Zac has friends over because they just play down there instead of messing up the rest of the house! ;)

Every man deserves a Man Cave, even if it consists of cement walls.

Home sweet home. We have very much enjoyed our new space. The more our home comes together the more I can't believe this is real life. Our home is not a mansion and some people may even think it's somewhat of a dive, but it's absolutely perfect for us. I am forever blessed we have a home to continue building this life, together as a family! <3

EDIT::

I can't believe I forgot to include pictures of our cute little living room. It is where we do most of our living after all!

Don't mind the Pepsi cups. ;)

Weird lighting here, but check out the charming little mail drop box on the wall by the table. 

The start of my collage wall. I'm sure I will rearrange it a million times adding and taking away pieces. {nail hole city!}