Our first home was built in the 1950’s and we did all we could to keep it to that era. We put in parquet floors, hunted down an authentic eichler door handle, painted our front door bright orange, ordered vintage concrete blocks for the fence we put up in the side yard, and filled our home with as much mid-century furniture as we could.
Having put so much of our blood, sweat, tears, and style into it makes leaving it hard. Not to mention that I can’t return to the place without Sarah’s accident invading my every thought; a horror movie that just won’t quit.
But alas, we’re moving on; pouring more blood, sweat, and tears into a new place we will soon call home.
I’ll share what I can of the renovations and, if you’re interested, some style inspiration as well.
Yes please, share more! I similarly left a home from that era (that we loved) and that we put blood, sweat, tears, and allll of our spare time into, and are now about to do it all over again. Looking forward to seeing your progress. Also pretty awesome that you put up that vintage concrete block fence, brilliant, didn’t think that could be done!
I’ve always loved your house! I really appreciate the work you put into it. Very modest but so well done. But at the same time I’m glad you’re moving on. New space, new projects – it’s good for the soul. Evolution is beautiful.
What a beautiful home, I’m sure your next one will be just as spectacular!
Your house was beautiful. I can’t wait to see the next one.
These are awesome pictures. It was a great house. I’m incredibly excited for the new one though 😉 Duh.
Yes. So hard to say good-bye. One door closes and another opens…..
your old house is so damn beautiful! good one!
Such a lovely home.
what a beautiful home. I am certain your next one will be equally filled with love, style, and all things rad. enjoy it. can’t wait to see it. xx. tamara