Three Years: Before & After Tour

I can hardly believe it, but tomorrow marks the three year anniversary of us moving into our current home! You can read the one year anniversary and two year anniversary posts if you want to see progress over the years.

To say I love our home is probably one of the biggest understatements I could ever make. At this point in time, we consider it our “forever” until retirement home. But who knows, we may even hang onto it into retirement. Be sure to tour our first home and second home if you’re interested.

I know when we first bought this home, my husband was nervous. Nervous about the new payment, but also nervous about the fact he thought I would tire of the new home quickly and want to move fairly soon like I did in our prior two homes. Wrong! (I love being right) 😉 Now that we know we’re here for the long-haul, we’ve obviously decided to make it everything we want it to be for our enjoyment, and not worry about the resell (obviously not being completely stupid either). But it will mean some changes down the road, including our plans for the pool and outdoor space.

Today I thought it would be fun to do a quick before and after of the space, because I know it’s easy to forget just how far we’ve come when it feels like we’re always working on a project. It’s always fun to go back and see the impact we’ve all made in our homes – and I encourage you do that as well!

Here we are the day we moved in. Little did we know a blizzard was on it’s way, ready to take over our move!

There’s nothing like having to blow snow on the day after you move into your new house that has a much bigger driveway! Although, I say all this in theory, given that I didn’t actually have to help… On to the tour!

Welcome to our three-year before and after tour! And yes, I’m totally picking my favorite ‘after’ pics, even if they aren’t all from the same season 😉 We know our home was already beautiful before we made any changes, but it has been so fun to make it a space that is truly ‘ours’! We still have lots of work to do but it is fun to see just how far we’ve already come!

ENTRY

ENTRYWAY SOURCES: Chair | Boot Tray | Rug (I use reverse side) | Chandelier

HALLWAY

HALLWAY SOURCES: Doxology Canvas | Console Table | Patterened Pillow | Bench, Lamp, Mirror and Orbs: HomeGoods

KITCHEN

KITCHEN SOURCES: Barstools | Chrome Pendants

LIVING ROOM

LIVING ROOM SOURCES: DIY White Washed Stone Fireplace | Coffee Table | Lamps

DINING ROOM

DINING ROOM SOURCES: Chandelier | Art | Dough Bowl | Pillow

MASTER BEDROOM

MASTER BEDROOM SOURCES: Bed | Orb Chandelier | Floral Pillows | Trellis Pillows

MASTER BATHROOM

GUEST BEDROOM #1

GUEST BEDROOM SOURCES: Wingback Headboard | Chandelier | Bench | Sunburst Mirror (similar) | Roman Shades (similar) | Duvet | Plaid Pillows from HomeGoods (old) | Lamp (similar)

GUEST BEDROOM #2

GUEST BEDROOM #2 SOURCES: Patterned Pillow | DIY Chalkboard | DIY Ribbon Trimmed Drapes | Sweater Knit Blanket | White Striped Comforter and Pillow Set | Euro Sham Fabric | Mirror (old from Garden Ridge) | Chandelier (old from Costco) | Bed (old from Z Gallerie)

CRAFT ROOM

CRAFT ROOM SOURCES: Flushmount Chandlier | Grosgrain Ribbon Cordless Roman Shade | Floor Pillow | Chaise Lounge | Herringbone Throw | Curbside Bookcase Makeover | TV Stand Makeover | Gold Frames spray painted gold with this paint from Lowe’s | $10 wall art {9×12 size} from Sarah Swanson Design

LAUNDRY ROOM

LAUNDRY ROOM SOURCES: Chandelier | Rug | Art | Star Decals

MUDROOM

MUDROOM SOURCES: Antique Copper Chandelier | ‘O Holy Night’ Print | ‘Auld Lang Syne’ Print | Boxwood Wreath | Navy Velvet Pillow Cover | Striped Pillow (same fabric) | Green Trellis Pillow (same fabric) | Plaid Barbour Boots

OFFICE

OFFICE SOURCES:  Chairs | Drapes Fabric | DIY Wood Bead Chandelier | DIY Artwork

COURTYARD

I think year #4 in our home could mark some of the biggest changes yet. I really appreciate all of you following along on this journey and can’t wait to see what the new year holds! Have a great weekend!

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