If you follow me on Instagram, then you know we just put our house on the market. This is very bittersweet for me. I feel like half of my soul is in this house. I not only had my babies here, but we also renovated and added on to the house when my second son was a newborn (STUPID!). Although we had an amazing contractor, it just wasn’t as easy as HGTV makes it look. In fact, it was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done!
One of the hardest things about being a blogger is deciding what to share. My friend Lauren, from Sunday Beach Blog,put it perfectly: when you post stuff, a lot of times you are just assuming people care. This is so hard for me because you may not really care what my house looks like, or that I put my house on the market. You might be rolling your eyes and wondering where the fashion tips are. But, quite a few of you have asked me to post my house and since we had pictures taken for the local real estate website, I thought this was the perfect opportunity. Plus, when I was renovating, I scoured Pinterest for ideas and I appreciated the people that posted their homes and ideas. Granted, a lot of those pictures were professionally styled, but well, that didn’t happen here -ha!
This is the view as you walk in the front door. Our house is in the 100 year flood plain, so if you add on in our area, you have to add up. Hence the stairs. However, it ended up being our favorite part about the addition. My sister has said that often “the best designs come from restrictions”.
Wall color: Benjamin Moore ‘Palace White’ Leather Ottoman – Rachel AshwellAqua Side Table with Nail Detail – MecoxPillows- Ryan Studio
I’ve been told that in New Orleans they incorporate this design often, but I don’t remember what they call it… Anyone? It’s not split level, it’s called…
Mirror – Round Top Antique FairCoffee Table – Round TopRug – Pride of PersiaLamps – Kuhl LinscombLeather Chairs – VieuxFrames – Aaron Brothers (copied a design from Pinterest)Throw Pillows on Sofa – MecoxSofa – Lee Industries
We kept the original counters but added a white, subway tile back splash. We also painted the dark wood cabinets white.
Bar Stools – Kartell @ Kuhl LinscombLights – Shades of LightHardware – Restoration Hardware
I used to have cookbooks on the cute little book shelf, but then the boys would constantly pull them onto the floor. I kept having to clean them up, so one day I got smart and moved them.
Prints – WisteriaWhite “Junior Chairs” – IkeaKooboo Chairs – Cost Plus World MarketRug – West ElmChandelier – Indulge DecorPaint Color – Benjamin Moore ‘Saybrook Sage’Dining Table – My Mom’s
My favorite place in the entire house, my bed. Don’t mind all the cords and our must have sleep mate (link) -ha!
Bed – Garnet HillRug – William Sonoma HomeThrow Pillow – Crate and BarrelMirror – Leftovers AntiquesWall Color : Pratt and Lambert ‘Rubidoux’
Counter – White carrera marble Hardware, Lights, Mirrors – Restoration HardwarePlumbing Fixtures – FergusonFloor – White porcelain hex and carrera marble hex
Tub – Sign of CrabPlumbing Fixture – Ferguson
Bedding – Serena and Lily (the bottom trundle blanket is supposed to be switched to show more green)Rug – Pottery Barn KidsChair – Nest & CotPennants, Art and Storage Boxes – Antique stores and fairs
Armoire – Pottery BarnChest of Drawers – MAI HoustonCrib – Bratt DecorLights, Buoys – Round Top Antique FairChair – Beadboard UpCountryRug – AnthropologieSide Table – Vendor on the side of the road:)
Rug – Dash and AlbertColor onBead-board- Benjamin Moore ‘Revere Pewter’Hanging Wire for Artwork – Ikea (idea from Pinterest)
Kooboo Chairs – Cost Plus World MarketBar Stools – One Kings Lane
This is what I will miss most about this house. I will be leaving the swing behind and it makes me sad. I’ve had so many wonderful memories swinging with all my boys on this swing. It came with those blue and white cushions and I never had time to recover them, and now I love the fabric. I think it’s just my sentimental side coming out -ha!
Swing – searched for high and low and finally found in Round Top, TX by my sister
Lights: Shade of Light
Credits:Every design decision is always approved by my sister (who is an Interior Designer) – Erica Smith AKA Tell It To Your NeighborDesign and Build Contractor – Adam Wells with Ethos Design Group
beautiful! I love all of your ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Your home looks amazing! I will miss it soooooooo much! I think the nola homes are called “camelback”?
Beautiful home….we will miss you on our block but of course wish you and your family the best!.
Beautiful home! Why selling? And…I highly doubt that your followers “won’t care” about this post or others that are not about fashion. When bloggers I follow post about other topics in their lives, it gives me a chance to know them better and I actually end up enjoying all their posts more. I love your blog!
Mandy said this very well- when I enjoy a blogger I enjoy getting to know them and hearing about other parts of their lives that they are comfortable sharing…fashion related or not. So I can’t speak for anyone else but I enjoyed this post a lot! Your home is beautiful and I can definitely see why you will miss it!
On the Daily Express
Oh, this house is beautiful. I live in a small apartment in Queens, and I always doubt my decision to live here when I see pretty open spaces like yours. Good luck selling–sure looks good to me!! jenn, muchtomydelight.com
What a beautiful home! Your design style is right up my alley. Good luck selling. I’m sure you won’t have any problem doing that.
Tracy
Its Mostly About Fashion
I love everything about this house. The new owners are very lucky!
Beth, http://www.flirtyfinds.com
I love your open spirit and love following your blog. I wish you new and heartfelt memories in your next home.
Thanks for sharing!!
First I care! Your house is so beautiful! Why on earth are you selling??
xo, Lee
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I am thrilled that we get to see your house!! I love looking at “real” homes and seeing how people decorate. Your home is gorgeous!! I love the back porch, the master bath and the mudroom the most! But the open living space and kitchen are just as beautiful. I’m in love with that leather ottoman. Good luck with selling and moving!
what a lovely home. the design is wonderful and open and light. i love what you did with the space. it is so inviting and family and also socially oriented. absolutely beautiful. honestly one of the best spaces i have seen! thanks for sharing your home and ideas! wonderful! give it a blessing and thank it for your time there- and then get ready for the new adventures you will have in your new home. once you are there it will be easy 🙂
Love this post! I absolutely love seeing inside people’s homes, especially people I “get to know” through reading their blog. Thank you for sharing! Your home is beautiful! It looks so warm and inviting. The master bath is stunning. I’m sure you will have no problem selling!
Your place is gorgeous, Carly! I’m sure it is so bittersweet to leave, but you’ll need to show us pictures of your new house too. Hands down, your blog is the one I most look forward to reading everyday because you’re so authentic and real and your style is just fabulous! Love that you shared this piece of your life with your readers 🙂
CARLY! I am DYING at how GORGEOUS your house is! SERIOUSLY! I love absolutely everything about it. I wish you could have me over before it sells, but I’m guessing it won’t be on the market for long! Seriously. GORGEOUS!
I want to say SERIOUSLY GORGEOUS just one more time just so you know I mean business.
LOVE.
xoxo,
Sheaffer 🙂
I agree with Mandy! Most people who are into fashion are into everything aesthetic–interior design included. Love your space! Good luck with the move!
I love seeing other people’s homes, and yours is simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with us.
W-o-w!!!! Your home is gorgeous!! I bet you’ll sell it in a NY minute!! Thank you for sharing it. I had seen glimpses of it before in your wonderful fashion posts, but was always admiring the house as well!! Great eye for fashion AND decor!! And thank you so much for sourcing everything! I know that took some time, but was so thoughtful and much appreciatedwishing you and your darling family all of God’s blessings in your next home
I read every word, of every comment, and loved every minute of it. Thank you to all of you.
Carly,
I adore your house. It’s beautiful.
Round Rock, huh? ;-( Well, that sucks for us Houstonians.
Best of luck on everything!
Where is your house? I live in Houston and am interested in bidding. I’m sure it’s probably already sold.
Hi Catherine,
It is under contract. I’m glad you liked it:)!
Dear CStyle, (Can I call you Carley?!)
I don’t mean to be your stalker, but I just found your blog randomly in Aug or Sept. As I was back-reading your blog, I was surprised to see a picture of you with a mutual friend (Courtney G). I did some research to see if you were a friend from Houston or Dallas or ?? … and turns out we go to the same church!!
I actually started reading right before the Women’s Retreat. I was sure to make a trip into Round Top to find “The Mexican Shirt Place.” — I don’t have the right body type for those shirts b/c they make me look super pregnant but guess who was at the Mexican Shirt Place at the same time… Courtney!!
Glad to have found your blog, Good luck in your new location, Amy
Thank you so much for your comment and for reading C.Style! And please say hi if we are ever at the same service! And please call me Carly!!!
I enjoyed seeing pictures of your beautiful home! I also love your blog!
Christine
Your house is beautiful! I love the trundle bed in on of the bedrooms. Can you let me know where you found it? I have been on the search!
Thx!
Becky
Carly,
I love your blog, and adore the décor of your house as well! I have been looking for a bench and nightstands similar to the ones in your master bedroom. Do you mind telling me where you found them? Keep posting your great all-around style.
Thanks!
Caitlin
would you mind sharing where you were able to get the hexagon tile? I’m doing a remodel and interested in doing a pattern w 1″ carrera hex and porcelain hex but having trouble finding the two hex tiles in the same mm widths. thanks so much for sharing.
Hi! I am so late to see this post, I just recently discovered your blog! I am a Houston native living in Chicago but moving back to Houston soon with my husband. We are looking to live in Braes Heights or Briarmeadow area with similar homes to yours! If possible can you share who you used for your renovation? Its absolutely stunning and we would love the recommendation!
Hi! Welcome home! We used Adam with Ethos Design Group.