I have always loved to use my imagination. As a young girl, it was imagining while playing dress up or running around in the backyard. Now, I imagine about the house. Sometimes, I try to abstain from pinning and planning too far in advance. We are still working on the walls, so is it silly to be contemplating paint colour, or even sillier, wall art? Then I think about how in school, we were always encouraged to brainstorm and draft out our work. That scrap piece of paper with the sloppy cloud drawing in the middle and the sticks radiating around it was important. The brainstorm didn't have to be pretty and, in fact, it was better if it was a jumble of sticks with random ideas. The brainstorm gives your imaginings a more visual and concrete presence, making them easier to organize and create in reality. As with school projects, I believe that brainstorms also hold power and value in home renovation. Below is my brainstorm for 212 thus far. Keep in mind that, as with anything you concoct in those deep, creative recesses of your mind, these plans are subject to change. We will see how much these ideas transform. Overall trends I'm noticing in my brainstorm are: rustic wood pieces, clean lines, and neutrals.
LOVE LIST: 1) A chalkboard for the front foyer or kitchen for notes, grocery lists, etc. 2) A porch swing. 3) A round table for the kitchen (this will allow for optimal space). 4) A large mirror in the foyer to enlarge the space, and for last-minute hair/ makeup checks :). 5) Cozy knit throws and pillows in the living room. 6) Light, simple counterspace and fixtures in kitchen.
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About MeKyle and I just became new homeowners. The house we purchased is not what one would classify as "move in ready"; in fact, it is quite the opposite. Built at the turn of the 20th century, our Victorian style house is both beautiful and terrifying in its ancient status and will be a project in renovation. This is a documentation of our triumphs and lessons learned, as we deconstruct and reconstruct this house. The end result? A space that we can proudly say we created. Archives
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