Said no one to me. Ever.
Undeterred by the lack of formal recognition for my home decor skillz, today I take you on a simultaneous introductory and farewell tour of our former residence, the biggest little house in the biggest little city.
Please note that the overall absence of unifying theme is purposeful. Taking inspiration from a fun-house we thought it best that each room give off its own unique effect: dizziness, spacial distortion, diarrhea, etc.
Let’s start with the grand entrance…
Please note the lack of organizational efforts of any kind, we found it easiest to just deposit our things on the floor nearest the door when entering the house, that way everything is in one place rather those pesky assigned spots.
Next we have the master bedroom…
We were offended by the term ‘master’ and wanted our style to reflect our egalitarian approach to family life. As you can see all of us sleep on mattresses of equal heights that are equidistant from the coveted features of the room (bathroom, closet, friendly poltergeist lamp.) Bed frames are for the bourgeois. Period.
Next up, our dining room nook, reserved for formal affairs and distinguished dignitaries…
Not to name drop or anything but we have been honored to serve such important guests as Baby Lamby, Baby Bunny, red haired Waldorf style doll ‘Shauna’ and the Very Hungry Caterpillar himself. (I know!)
I think what keeps them coming back is our sticky hands down to earth hospitality, only three pee pee stains proximity to the kitchen and our carefully curated collection of appropriate reading materials.
And the living room, where we do all of our living…
Why yes those are 2002 Starbucks colors! Thank you for noticing.
Over the years we have thoroughly enjoyed our whimsical selection of colors: eggplant, mustard, tomato, chocolate, lime and olive.
I have managed to gain only thirty five pounds. Thank you for noticing.
And last, but unquestionably not least, the kitchen…
Kitch being the operative word.
To encourage a flow during that one time we had a many impromptu dinner parties we thought it best to discourage lazy comfort and decided against bar stools to flank the counter. Cost was not a factor in our decision.
We also had every intention to upgrade to stainless steel appliances. But then ‘white kitchen chic’ became totally in style so we kept it as is. Cost was not a factor in our decision.
I hope you have enjoyed the tour as much as I have enjoyed living there for the past seven years.
As we are currently ‘between homes’ I made a Pinterest board am thoughtfully selecting pieces to inspire me in our future decorating endeavors. Which I might get around to posting after we move out will of course share with all of you very soon!
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I have no idea what you’re talking about. It’s adorable.
Over “decorated” houses are like the autotune of domesticity.
Autotune of domesticity? Why is your comment better than my post? I need less talented friends…
Hey,
Let me know if you need help decorating. It’s my favorite hobby right now and I think I’m pretty good at it.
You are going to be so sorry you said that…
I love this. The dining room is so sophisticated. And why do builders build those fireplaces in the wall with no mantles? It’s just like a hole where you start a fire. I can do that in my backyard.
It should be illegal not to have a mantle!
Loved your tour Yuliya. I immediately felt like having a latte as soon as I sat down to the screen. Still loving your couch!
Dana
Thanks Dana! Next time though I think I’ll need your input on this, decorating is not my forte.
I am loving what I am seeing here.
You are so easy to please, I love that about you
I think it’s cute! Also, we are in the midst of arguing over the idea of a universal theme or the current mish mash of rooms we have. Sigh.
I’ll be happy with even of a vague sense of ’style’ for the next place.
Hee! Love this, you!
And your colors? Love!
(We went through a blue phase that really and truly should NEVER be discussed!)
A blue phase sounds very artistic!
The best tour. EVER. Complete lack of mantle – ha! I do, however, love the dining nook and covet the wittle book shelf (yes, I’m talking baby talk).
I thoroughly enjoyed this and want a tour of your next abode as soon as it becomes available.
Thank you.
In person, yes? Otherwise no deal.
I actually loved your color choices, your living room couch, and your kitchen. I do have to have a bed frame, however, as I would never be able to get up from that mattress on the floor. Thanks for the tour. Loved the commentary!
cannot wait to see what color you paint your cardboard box
I’ve heard mauve or teal brighten up cardboard considerably…
I can’t get past the bee-you-tea-ful floors. I love wood floors. I made Alpha Hubby put them in the new addition, bathroom included. I will NEVER ever go back to plastic… um laminate floors. I luff your house. I think it is super snazzy darlink – so ZEN. Alpha wants our house Zen so I will come to you for decorating advice, OK????
Ooh, shiny floors!
The first picture is um, very pink. Or is it flamingo?
What you do is take the queen-sized quilt and lay it horizontally like I do. Then people can see your pretty/mismatched/wait-we’re-missing-one pillows.
I personally freaking love starbucks decorating ideas and the paint colors they choose to use. You seem to have around the same colors and I noticed the names of those colors you used. Are those in fact the true names? Also would you happen to know of anywhere else I can get inspirational ideas and decorative accents that are similar to yours and starbucks taste?
I absolutely love the clutterless look you had in that house, and the types of pieces of furniture you did have.