There is nothing like being cooped up in the house that makes you feel like the walls are closing in on you. While the sun was shining brightly outside I was staring at the walls of our house wishing to feel better! Being stuck inside the last several days, I began to look around at the beautiful home we have created. While it has felt very humble in comparison to our friends’ homes, who have bought fixer uppers and have remodeled them to create gorgeous kitchen’s and spaces. I know that we have filled our home with the things that matter most to us. To the outsider, it may appear that we have very eclectic taste in home décor but I think we (mostly me) collect items that speak to us as a couple/family.
Our kitchen has handwritten framed recipes from my grandma sitting next to bird figurines (I’ve always been drawn to birds, can’t explain it) and sitting next to the bird figurines are Venezuelan baskets that were gifted to us from a family friend. Again, very eclectic! It may be just me but I think somehow they go together.
Here are a few pictures of our home…
Eclectic Kitchen
Framed Recipe
Wine “Bar”
Hubby’s Bathroom (The silver “canvas” was a DIY project…I use an old shoebox and a repurposed scarf!)
My Bathroom
My true sanctuary in our home is our bedroom. This may sound crazy but I chose white bed sheets and a white duvet cover to feel like I was crawling into a lush resort bed every night. A little mind trick to bring myself into a relaxed state right before drifting off to sleep. And for less than $100 for a king size set bought over a year ago, I think we’ve gotten our money’s worth! I just love every little detail in our bedroom, from the picture frames to the rustic bird and chandelier pictures hanging on either side of the window. The only thing that’s missing is a headboard, but I have a DIY project in mind for that one!
My favorite piece in our bedroom is this light switch plate that my mom purchased from a local art fair. I just love the detailing in it, it just feels like something authentic that I collected from my worldly travels (I wish!).
I have a few other DIY projects in mind for the house and when I do them I’ll be sure to post them here to share!
I feel so blessed to call this humble little house our home because I know that we have filled the walls of this home with love and laughter!
-Mel
Dear Amari 
you have a beautiful first home, and have decorated it just as beautiful. I feel very comfortable when there- and your little princess loves making her rounds! We had no bigger a home, if not smaller, ( 2 small bedrooms, one small bath)- and of course we didnt have the big TVs (you and I both have)- back then.. [that do take some space] back in the early days when Jared was growing up- its all in how you use the space- you have made a beautiful home melissa- i am jealous of your your talents, but HA -we are family so i know where to get advice for my future projects!!
Thank you Judy! I would love to help with any future projects you have!!
-Mel