let’s share & connect

About
Blog
Contact

Two Story Tudor

parties & gatherings
design & decor
order in life & home

Design & Decor

Arrange a Collection with Humor & Whimsy

Gail Pittman Allegria Wall Tiles Re-do

Jamestown Tray Re-do

Desk Re-do for a Girl

know me better

Planning times when people gather to celebrate, decorating the place where our family makes memories and bringing order to it all under the roof of a two story tudor- that’s where you will find me.

I’m a wife, mom of 3, artist, daughter, “housewife”, volunteer, designer, friend, and I strive to live it all out as a faithful follower of Christ. We reside in a Two Story Tudor, of course, and I do hope we get to know each other better!

View My Blog Posts

find me…

my eyes are always seeking beauty…

“Make plans. Adjust accordingly. Just like any g

“Make plans. Adjust accordingly. Just like any good reno project.”
- Leanne Ford
⁣
This is the wall we stole two feet of our laundry room for. So worth it.
⁣
If you are considering a renovation this year- think about if there is a simple way to pull space from an adjacent room.
⁣
These doors look sleek closed but all three sets hide a bunch🤷🏼‍♀️
⁣
Artwork on the wall includes- a framed map of Southern California where we started the first 5 years of our marriage, clock (target but painted the silver gold,) frame tv, little chalkboard, & letter board.
⁣
#kitchenrenovation #artworkthatmeanssomething #whitekitchen #tudorhome #ballarddesignrunner #frametv
#myart #bohohomedecor #california #californiadreaming #renovations #homeimprovements

“Vintage means pre-loved.” - unknown ⁣ I got

“Vintage means pre-loved.”
- unknown
⁣
I got this toasty gold vintage chair for a project (to be revealed in a month or so) but couldn’t resist it by the fireplace for now.
⁣
Vintage has “two stories” or more and I love that history.
⁣
What do you buy vintage?
⁣
@inkssalvagehouse17
@karinsmith68
@kinseyvintagemarket
#shopvintage #shopsmall #tudorhome #goldchair #cozyreadingspot

What do you imagine for today? ⁣ What are you im

What do you imagine for today?
⁣
What are you imagining for your life?
⁣
Imagination is fun for kids but so important for adults- especially creative folks.
⁣
#imagination #creativity #quote

“When we say, “Toast to Life” we are honorin

“When we say, “Toast to Life” we are honoring the experiences that define who we are and where we're headed.”
- Toasted Life
⁣
What defines who you are?
⁣
Where are you headed?
⁣
Give it some thought and if you want to dig deeper- check out the Self Life Coach Series on my blog TwostoryTudor.com.
⁣
Speaking of toast... toast up some homemade croutons. Simply cube stale bread, spray or toss in olive oil or avocado oil and brown in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes.
⁣
Super easy and great in soups or salads- and I keep them in an airtight container in the pantry for weeks.
⁣
#toasttolife #homemadecroutons #toastedinahallmanindustries #goldenbrown

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the k

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.”
- Harry S. Truman
⁣
...and if you aren’t helping here, get on the other side of the island😉
⁣
Gratefully our long awaited 48” Hallman Industries Range arrived in time for Christmas dinner! I know it has been a couple weeks since then but the more I use it the more I love it!
⁣
I had planned all along to hang the two paintings of our “family/same name” castles in Germany on either side- thanks to my favorite local artist- @paultrudyjohnson There are little antlers above each, of course, I couldn’t resist them.
⁣
@hallmanusa #hallmanrange #tudorkitchen #whatsfordinner #custompaintings #castlesofgermany #customhood #hallmanindustries #stovetop

“On the secretly blushing cheek is reflected the

“On the secretly blushing cheek is reflected the glow of the heart.”
- Søren Kierkegaard
⁣
The “Almost After” of B’s bedroom. This was her secondly requested Christmas present since puppies weren’t available- she wanted her room redone in “blush.” She didn’t have to beg her decorating mom too hard- it was fun and complete in 6 days! Bed, bedding and paint. The dressers will eventually be painted cream and have shiny gold hardware.
⁣
See her “before” in stories today. I love a gal that knows what she wants for decor!
⁣
#tweenerroomredo #blushbedroom #blushpinkdecor

“Regardless of your past, your tomorrow is a cle

“Regardless of your past, your tomorrow is a clean slate.”
- Zig Ziglar
⁣
I just love a clean slate. I almost love tucking Christmas decor away as I love pulling it out each year. Swipe for 30 min prior.
⁣
#cleanslate #globes #headsindecor #styledbuffet

We are expecting! ⁣ ...a golden retriever puppy

We are expecting!
⁣
...a golden retriever puppy in April or May🎀
⁣
Just one. Gender unknown.
⁣
When our sweet Teton & Trinity both passed away within a month of each other this fall we felt such a loss. To go from two big adorable dogs to none was hard. Bellamy started asking for a puppy for Christmas and just in case Bill was “ready”- I started to look & quickly realized that there are LONG waits for puppies this year (Covid puppies.) I was even told by one breeder to pay a $500 deposit ASAP for the third male from a litter in November 2021😳.
⁣
Thankfully friends had a pup in their Christmas picture, I found out the breeder in OH and we met her and her dogs and pups and she approved us to put down a deposit for the spring🌸

#amberrosekennel #goldenretrievers

“Nothing happens until the pain of remaining the

“Nothing happens until the pain of remaining the same outweighs the pain of change.”
- Arthur Burt
⁣
Yes, this chaotic room pains me! Lol, gratefully my daughter asked to redo her room in “blush” for Christmas.
⁣
We started on Sunday and I hope to mostly be done by the weekend (aside from painting some furniture which can wait.)
⁣
This room started 5 years ago when she was 5 years old and simply wanted her room to be “frozen blue”... and she had two twin beds...then she fell in love with hot pink and had her brother’s old bunk bed...and then she had her other brother’s first trundle bed and added purple...it just got out of hand. Time for a calming redo. Stay tuned.

#newyearnewroom #oneweekmakeover #chaoticgirlsroom #turquoiseandhotpinkdecor #purplecomforter

Copyright © 2021 · captivating theme by Restored 316