Kind of in love with my new Tom Ford sunglasses which weren’t actually my first choice. But the OGs were not so great so I returned them and unable to find these anywhere else, I purchased them through amazon {Tom Ford Sunglasses – Anouk Tf 57 B5
} for less than half of what the originals cost at Bloomingdales …and now I have a nice little chunk to spend thanks to my ridiculously fabulous husband.
I’m back to work today after a long and rainy weekend of moving and rearranging and cleaning and since I have no internet at the new house {which ironically was supposed to be set up last Friday} I am happy to be at the gallery today. And that may be the only time you will hear me saying that.
Trying to put an outfit together this morning via boxes/bags and clutter was no easy task. Hopefully, if the rain lets up I can get some outfit shots for a post tomorrow.
I am so so so glad we are over the huge hump that was moving day …and even though there is so so so much work left to do, I am so so so happy at the new house.
Here are a few shots of our new place in progress . . .
. . . in progress
. . . the other view
In the photos, the walls look a bit blue but they are actually a medium dark gray with white trim, which is where the couch and flat screen are now situated. I chose a super light gray for the ceiling/entry/dining room and painted the wood paneled wall surrounding the fireplace in white {matching the trim and the white wood paneled wall in the brick room}. I’m leaving the brick as is in the step down/extra room. The gray grout/cement in between is a perfect match to the tv room.
The original kitchen sink faucet fixture was not only gross, it was leaking horribly at the base and under the cabinets and the sprayer was broken.
…so I picked up this new one for $99 at the local hardware store and my brother and step dad installed it for us on moving day while we were still packing up the old house …while my mom did some last minute cleaning {thanks family!}
The new fixture makes all the difference in the world. It no longer leaks and wastes water, has a working sprayer, is much more pleasant to the eye and makes it look less like a rental. However, the photo above wasn’t actually an “after” photo …it was more about the upper left side of the window which began leaking yesterday afternoon in the midst of our LA storm.
At the eve of our Sunday/rainy/moving day, this was the view of the sunset from our backyard. Gorgeous.
Ya know what they say about just knowing when you meet the man of your dreams? I think the same can be said about a home. As I was unpacking the kitchen boxes and filling our new cupboards with our dishes, I felt home. In fact, I finally feel like I am home, in general. And other than a few strange things that were written on the walls {as I believe the poor family that lived in the house prior were forced to move due to foreclosure} the house feels really really good and even amongst all the the boxes and clutter, it feels like it’s ours …and I’m pretty sure we will be here for a while …at least until our needs change again …but at least there’s room for growth now.
The Traveling Circus
congrats on the new house!
I hope you guys have lots of happy years there!
Erin
Love it! For the record…I would like to live in either the brick room or the grey room, please 🙂
Shannon
It’s beautiful!! We’re moving in a couple of months, and I can’t wait to feel that home feeling.
Cubic Hell
Congratulations on the new house!! I love the colour you chose. It’s the same as I have in my condo and everybody loves it. It’s an uncommon choice, but definitely a chic one. Enjoy your new casa!
Holly
ahhh cant wait to see more of the house!!
♥Aubrey
Congrats on the new home 🙂
You deserve it…and it will only get more homey as the days go by!!!
Style (R)evolution
I love it…. Congrats!
Jacqueline
Congrats on the new house and it is so great that the moving day went pretty well! I am sure you will do a fabulous decorating job. Love the sunnies. xoxo
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Lorena
Congrats!!
OMG… you can DO SO MUCH with that space….
Love the sunnies 🙂
Hugs,
Lorena
anhesty
yay to new things!!!!!
Summer {Bisfor...}
a big congrats to you! it looks great already. our friends did gray and it looks really good.
Chloeeeee
Sunnies?
HAUTE!!!
House?
HAUTE-ER!!!!
hahahah congrats on everything!!
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ashlina
yay! house looks amazing!
congrats to you because i know la house hunting is awful!!!!
and loving the sunnies….
they are superb!
🙂
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brittany
congrats lady! it looks super duper cute. can’t wait to see it decorated!
xoxo.
Linda
Love the exposed brick! We moved in Dec and I don’t feel like it’s home yet. Still too much clutter!
Kellie
Love it! Congrats! I know what you mean when you finally find a place that just feels right. So glad you finally found it! And I have our bedroom painted a grey w/ a tinge of blue very similar to your walls and love it! Nice!
Vee
It already looks amazig, congratulations on finding a home. I can’t wait to see more before and after shots.
I’m so happy for you.
Mrs.Zeus
Congrats on the new house!!!
Francesca
so awesome! im so jealous of a new home. I always think of how big of a place me and my bf could get with the money we spend on our tiny place in NYC 🙁 boo!
xoxo,
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Summer
It looks amazing…
I so want to move into a house. And buy.
Hmmmph.
honey my heart
congratulations on finding a great place 🙂
Down and Out Chic
congrats on your new home, so exciting!
Nicole
congrats!!
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Morgan
congratulations! the new place is beautiful. Love the color you choose!
anotherfishinthesea
congratulations, your new house looks fantastic (im a bit jealous!!) I can’t wait to see the beautiful things I am sure you will do with it!
sara
congrats on moving into your new home! it is absolutely beautiful!
prettyface
That wall color has my heart! I painted my bedroom that lightish/medium grey color, and it too looks blue in photos. BOO! But goes so well with my damask themed room. 🙂
Jenn
New home is looking gorgeous, good work! 😉
holly
Congratulations!! cant wait to see how it all comes together into a warm stylish home.
best of luck with the new chapter in you life 🙂
-city-love-
my fave part so far…the shutters on the window!
Bruce
I am loving the hard wood floors and the brick work…….and the glasses too.
Fabulocity in Amish Country
Congrats on the new house!! That’s awesome!! And I LOVE those glasses! Ultra fab!
The Socialite
wooo-hoo! To new adventures & new beginnings! 🙂
buttersandroses
Yay! Two super awesome things to be happy about. You’re so cute, and such an inspiration for style. I can’t wait to see the house transform!
drollgirl
love the brick! and the wood! and the paint!
and so happy that you are happy in the new home! RIGHT ON!
Clorivak
awwww…that was touching, I was so happy you feel at home! I can hardly wait to have my own someday…this apartment business is annoying.
it looks really cozy!!!
have fun moving in…i find that is the funnest part once you get over the actual moving part of it…its fun from then on…making it your own!
And wicked cool shades…they are similar to my Betsey Johnson’s…kinda cat-eye-ish except mine are the same colors as your sunset.. 😉 i swear.
stacy
i am so very, very happy for you.
Red Lipstick Style
I know exactly what you mean, about realizing that you love your home. Adore the glasses as well!
Lisa Petrarca
Congrats Maegan…It looks sooo cute! Don’t forget to post after pics of the house, I always love to see how people decorate.
We may be having to do a short sale & move soon too. I was pretty sad, but as long as we’re together & everyone’s healthy that’s really all that matters, the rest is just “things.” Like they say, “Home is where the heart is.”
O BTW I love the new glasses!
Marianna
The glasses are amazing and so is your house! Congratulations!! I’m so happy for you!!
diamondsinchampagne
What a beautiful space, you can tell it’s going to be gorgeous.
Love the shape of those glasses!
Iva
SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
FashionAddict
How wonderful! LOVE the fireplace! Congrats, and I hope you can fill it with love and joy 🙂
K.Line
Wow, what an amazing place. I’m sure you are going to be incredibly happy there.
anon
beautiful living room. love that color with the white and the exposed brick is awesome.
love the cat eye glasses also.
is that HUGE ring what was in the tiffany’s box for your anniversary?
~Mrs. Guru~
Love your new place!
luccie
I love those sunglasses on you, gorgeous photos. And that photo of your view is so amazing!!
Lindsay [Bella Cene']
Those sunglasses are super cute! And congrats on the new place! I bet it’ll look amazing when you’re done decorating 🙂
Mary Anne
Congrats on the new house! I love all the little characters like the brick wall… it looks fantastic!
erinlovesdesign
It’s beautiful! Congrats on your new home.
Mademoiselle Frou-Frou
congratulations on the new house!!
i’m loving your new glasses…they look amazing on you!
xoxo alison
Aritza, Goddess of ..
The house looks great, congrats ! The brick walls are amazing and I love the new grey in the living area.
I’m glad to hear you’re feeling home.. it must feel wonderful 🙂 I’m really happy for you !
Evelyn
Great glasses! Fit you perfectly! And congratulaions on the new house! I wish you lots of happyness! You inspire me so much, I’ve been following your blog for a while now, and love every minute. Thanks for the ride!
Rowena Anne
A new home feels so good! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see the closet space. How do you keep your closet organized?
Katie
Congrats on the house! (And the sunnies 🙂 ) Can’t wait to see more pics of your new place!
bAúl y mEdio
¡¡ Felicidades !! conociendo tu buen gusto seguro que dejarás la casa preciosa…;))! Suerte ! .
Te sigo desde España, desde hace muuuuucho tiempo,( pese que yo el inglés no lo domino mucho;p) y por fín me he animado a dejarte 1 comentario .MUASSSSSS XXXX
Maritess
Congratulations! I can’t wait to see how everything looks once you’re finished decorating! I’m sure it will be beautiful..
Lali
Wonderful!:) looks nice!
Tara Gibson
congrats on the new house!!!!
dancinginchiffon
that sunglasses look amazing on you! Congratulation on your new house!
Maria@chicisimo
I´m glad for you! I can imagine the emotion of the first days and that you must be exhausted!! Enjoy your home!!
xx
Lyndsy
I love what you have done so far! Love the gray walls and the exposed brick. Can’t wait to see more pics!
issa
Congrats on the new house.. and that exposed brick.. AMAZING.
~ Kelly Ann ♥
Congrats!!! Gorgeous house– I love the brick wall and wood floors that would be great to have in my studio-I’m jealous!
Hope you are having a great week- Take care
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Marcia
Moved already? Time flies when you’re not paying attention. Enjoy the new home!
Anna
I love it!
Style Porn
OMG, I am queefing in excitement for your first house tour. I’d love to see the transformation as well, so keep the pictures comin’!
Margarita
I LOVE those sunglasses on you. I tried them on in the store and didn’t LOVE them but now I do! Your home looks gorgeous 🙂
Zuzuli
Love the colour you chose for that room!
You are a wonderful inspiration M!
Chessa!
the house looks wonderful:) I’m so excited for you! and I love the colors that you’ve painted. I can’t wait to see the progress. and btw, I can’t believe the rain that you are getting there! We are at a balmy 41 degrees here in NYC today but it beats the -10 from a couple of weeks ago…but at least the sun is shining.
Leigh
I am so happy for you guys!! What a beautiful home..
I just choose a similar grey for a few walls, love it! And I am in love with all that brick…
Cannot wait to see more as you settle 🙂
xoxo
Soma Pradhan
Loves the house, the gray, the faucet, the sunset! Perfection! I can’t wait to see what you do with the furnishings! I’m certain it’s gonna be luxe!
Hanako66
i love the new sunnies and what a great space! can’t wait to see what you do with it!
SoCalFashionista
congrats on the new home Maegan!
Christina
Congratulations X 1000! Even just from the photos you shared, it looks like an amazing space. 🙂
Kez
I love your new place! I hope it brings you lots of happiness!!! 🙂
When I moved into my current house, I finally felt like I was home – still do. It’s such an amazing feeling – enjoy it!
Di Brito
The native American to clear the space of any old energy would sage. Might be a good idea since the folks that lived there prior had to leave with a bit of strife. Go from room to room, open all the windows and sage. Utter words that mean something to you, or prayers or wishes for your new home. It is a lovely ritural of home. Cheers and congratulations on your new home.
Di from San Francisco
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Love you new house. Especially the “old” bricks. I have the same style walls on my flat. They are amazing!
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