By now you may know about my love of hunting for treasures at garage sales, the markets and *ahem* the roadside. There is some part of me that is drawn to these discarded or unwanted pieces and if we had a home big enough I would probably collect more.
When I came across Galadriel's photos of her Kansas City home on Flickr, what appealed to me the most was that it was decorated with pieces as she says were 'either thrifted, second-hand, given to us, or handmade'. She has created a family home that is not only beautiful but also creative, budget-friendly and full of treasures.
When I came across Galadriel's photos of her Kansas City home on Flickr, what appealed to me the most was that it was decorated with pieces as she says were 'either thrifted, second-hand, given to us, or handmade'. She has created a family home that is not only beautiful but also creative, budget-friendly and full of treasures.
Horse canvas was a garage sale bargain at $10!
Chocolate walls in the dining room replace the three different prints of wallpaper that used to cover the walls. Shiny triple layered wallpaper was also removed in the kitchen and the brown kitchen replaced with this classic, simple white kitchen.
Daughter Iso's room 'full of the past and present'. The kitchen set is handmade and the artwork hanging above the bed and the kitchen sink are also garage sale finds bought for only $1 each!
The quilt on the bed was created by great grandma Elo and behind the hanging light are flowers Galadriel wore on her wedding day. Isn't it lovely?
(PS: Horse canvas owned by Galadriel not me - I wish!! Sorry for the confusion!)
What a lovely home! I love that it has so much personality and character.
ReplyDeleteYes! I love homes that aren't quite so "off-the-rack" and have taken years of thrifting and antiquing and curb-side rescuing to put together. And I am sooo jealous of your horse painting! Love it.
ReplyDeleteYou found that canvas for $10? Wow - that is an amazing find. You rock.
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely fell in love with your blog - and you are already on my blogroll! Can I feature your studio as photo of the day??
Oh no! The horse canvas is owned by Galadriel not me. I WISH I could find something like that at a garage sale!
ReplyDeleteThat'll teach me for writing posts when I'm incredibly tired. I moved the second paragraph under the first to make more sense. So sorry guys! xx
natienka - sure, go for it!
ReplyDeleteThat house is amazing - it is the sort of home I envision for myself. Now if only I could convince the Mr. that free furniture from the roadside is a Good Thing (Capital G&T).
ReplyDeleteHer home is lovely...I also love to drag unwanted items home - much to my husband's horror! Loved this post. Thanks!
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What fantastic finds! I love garage sailing and thrifting myself and that horse print looks like it cost way more! Beautiful home; thanks for sharing it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - I would love to have a house like that.
ReplyDeleteSo nice house real treasure itself. Really happy to find your blog. Hallos from Greece.
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