tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post617145846896946538..comments2023-12-21T02:29:12.516-08:00Comments on Pearls, Handcuffs, and Happy Hour: Home Tour Tuesday - The "Mystery Room"Cara Carrollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-31525123708348755512016-01-04T11:06:42.326-08:002016-01-04T11:06:42.326-08:00Thanks, Olivia!! The color we used is from Lowe&#...Thanks, Olivia!! The color we used is from Lowe's...it's a Valspar paint. If I remember correctly, I think it's called Timber Wood??? I think??? It's the perfect greige!!!Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-78622842217832431922015-12-25T12:15:34.861-08:002015-12-25T12:15:34.861-08:00Your house is beautiful! I love everthing you'...Your house is beautiful! I love everthing you've done! Do you mind if I ask what paint color you used for the walls? It's such a great neutral color!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14634015175595784225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-44335226243952952712015-06-12T19:35:16.621-07:002015-06-12T19:35:16.621-07:00Your decorating style is amazing!! I wish you coul...Your decorating style is amazing!! I wish you could come and decorate my house! My husband and I have almost been in our house for a year and we still have not done any decorating. I'm very indecisive and don't even know where to start. <br />Do you have any suggestions as to where to start? I live in a colonial style house and don't know if the farmhouse style is appropriate even though that is the style I lean towards? Jessica Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092084032031319072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-89727097884660695272015-04-21T17:45:29.885-07:002015-04-21T17:45:29.885-07:00You will never regret doing your floors if you cho...You will never regret doing your floors if you choose to. We did ours last summer and I am loving them! They went from a yellowish/orange (yuck!) to a deep walnut brown, worth every penny!<br />Please tour the kitchen next - I have been wanting to paint my kitchen and would love to see yours. I would love to lighten things up. <br />Adore the farmhouse feel!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252236781523771097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-21818075906739955102015-04-16T17:08:54.560-07:002015-04-16T17:08:54.560-07:00LOVE it!! Such a fresher look!LOVE it!! Such a fresher look!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11733869382717610763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-3976947803101686462015-04-15T18:40:22.521-07:002015-04-15T18:40:22.521-07:00Stop knocking your "style" woman because...Stop knocking your "style" woman because I am definitely digging ALL of it!!!Mrs. Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07030426959861850246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-70097719773670028642015-04-15T13:13:04.558-07:002015-04-15T13:13:04.558-07:00I love your home and you!! I miss seeing your fac...I love your home and you!! I miss seeing your face everyday! I am in love with the farmhouse things. I would love to redo my house too. On a side note...I finally decorated my master bedroom after 10 years!! LOL Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647388440895033435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-28232862989542479182015-04-14T21:02:58.717-07:002015-04-14T21:02:58.717-07:00I'm sure interior designers everywhere would j...I'm sure interior designers everywhere would just scratch their heads at some of my choices, but darnit...I like it! HA!!!! Rules are made to be broken, right?!?!? ;) I finally got my white cabinets, but boy did everybody tell me not to paint them! I love it though!!! And I totally agree with you about the pool...I don't know how we'd survive the summers here without it!!! Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-14207710421957203552015-04-13T09:26:56.527-07:002015-04-13T09:26:56.527-07:00The "mystery room" looks amazing! Great ...The "mystery room" looks amazing! Great job!! My sister is an interior designer, so I am always wondering if I am following the right "rules" so I love your philosophy! Can't wait to see the rest of your house. I watched The House Hunters clip... how cool! You sounded just like I did when we bought our house 2 years ago, all I wanted was white cabinets, but we ended up with brown...again! I am still hoping to paint them white one day... although my realtor said she would kill me, ha! A pool is on my wish list too.... it's the only way to survive this Houston heat! Brendenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829211462607812755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-16601252084892163842015-04-09T08:01:01.129-07:002015-04-09T08:01:01.129-07:00Your style is so great! I love the mystery room! ...Your style is so great! I love the mystery room! Such a perfect, calming view when you are in your kitchen :) I need your help decorating my formal living room.. it's decorated with a hodge podge of things we have had and needs help!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140413151123501339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-29017605088700172602015-04-09T06:35:45.421-07:002015-04-09T06:35:45.421-07:00Oooohh...a remodel sounds like SO much fun!!! The...Oooohh...a remodel sounds like SO much fun!!! The curtains into valances sounds like an amazing idea and I love the idea of pairing that with with the roman shades...adds so much dimension!Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-83226193848282651722015-04-08T20:42:40.325-07:002015-04-08T20:42:40.325-07:00I LOVE your style- can you come to Ohio and help m...I LOVE your style- can you come to Ohio and help me design my remodel we are thinking about doing? K thanks :) I actually did buy those curtains from PB and am having them made into valences to go across the tops of my large living room windows- there are burlap-ish roman shades but I want a change of color across the top. Love that pattern! The whole room makeover looks amazing, from the mirrors to the rugs to the loveseat! Andrea (127things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07260896307636971688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-73895905629456371612015-04-08T12:09:33.529-07:002015-04-08T12:09:33.529-07:00Thanks, thats an easy enough DIY project I may hav...Thanks, thats an easy enough DIY project I may have to tryout. Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09833755674917002881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-85350921756039602422015-04-08T12:01:59.462-07:002015-04-08T12:01:59.462-07:00Awww...the Farmhouse style makes me swoon!!! Can ...Awww...the Farmhouse style makes me swoon!!! Can I just shiplap everything and call it a day?!?!! Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-23492516945564632072015-04-08T08:40:37.070-07:002015-04-08T08:40:37.070-07:00You're totally a girl after my own heart!! Far...You're totally a girl after my own heart!! Farmhouse style plus unique finds that make your home "you" are my favorite!! Love your mystery space, I'd curl up in those little chairs and drink coffee for days :) Nikki Lishinskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106286238678348893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-92201105572008243472015-04-08T07:14:17.162-07:002015-04-08T07:14:17.162-07:00Thanks Renae! I made those frames :) I took two ...Thanks Renae! I made those frames :) I took two 11x14 plain white canvases and then covered them with a zebra print fabric. Then I took two 8x10 frames, removed the backs, and then adhered them to the top of the fabric covered canvas using velcro :) Hope that helps!Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-88245145348544697372015-04-08T07:12:50.970-07:002015-04-08T07:12:50.970-07:00Thanks April!! And those not-so-dining-rooms are ...Thanks April!! And those not-so-dining-rooms are always the best! We had one of those when we lived in Dallas and it was used WAY more than a traditional dining room would've been!!!Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-82077519210358293942015-04-08T06:55:39.233-07:002015-04-08T06:55:39.233-07:00Very nice space, you have a beautiful home. I noti...Very nice space, you have a beautiful home. I noticed those zebra print photo frames in your hallway, where are those from? Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09833755674917002881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-3716549776347327002015-04-08T06:24:42.256-07:002015-04-08T06:24:42.256-07:00Love the transformation. Gives me lots of ideas f...Love the transformation. Gives me lots of ideas for our not so dining room - now piano room. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314012627686352858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-59054815688036243772015-04-07T18:54:51.047-07:002015-04-07T18:54:51.047-07:00Thanks! Yes...I've thought about painting the...Thanks! Yes...I've thought about painting them, but they're the fake Target wood and the backs of the bookshelves just pop out, y'know!? I've also thought about wallpapering the backs for a patterned look, but then I'm worried there's too much pattern in that space. The struggle!!!!! GAH!!!! I'm way too indecisive to do anything! They'll probably still be sitting in that room...unpainted or wallpapered...for another 7 years! HA!Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-26633352543022141002015-04-07T18:53:01.451-07:002015-04-07T18:53:01.451-07:00You are so sweet, Jeanne! Thank you! And I'm...You are so sweet, Jeanne! Thank you! And I'm thinking the flooring sounds like a nightmare. I'm sure we'll regret it as we're going through the process!!!! GAH!!!! We're just gluttons for punishment! HA!Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-81141010311694035302015-04-07T18:52:17.550-07:002015-04-07T18:52:17.550-07:00Thanks, Natalie!Thanks, Natalie!Cara Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526401074898360396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-83957882663710048282015-04-07T17:05:35.674-07:002015-04-07T17:05:35.674-07:00Looks great! Have you thought of painting your boo...Looks great! Have you thought of painting your bookshelves? (Instead of replacing...) I did that with mine and they took on a whole new look. And I love the layered rug look....I need to make that happen!Darcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16842009936269879117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-35796299146088493112015-04-07T15:16:03.664-07:002015-04-07T15:16:03.664-07:00I have to say that I disagree with you--you DO hav...I have to say that I disagree with you--you DO have a decorating flair! I love everything about your "mystery room". You put such thought into the final look but have such great ways of choosing the perfect items! I hope your floor changes go smoothly--I can't imagine going through that process of having the hardwoods sanded and restained. Thanks for sharing!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13491890280077215359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8623073248513759374.post-60916566996124533522015-04-07T14:20:01.050-07:002015-04-07T14:20:01.050-07:00Love this space! And I love the layered rug look t...Love this space! And I love the layered rug look too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854740757164458401noreply@blogger.com