tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54594539455534031652024-03-04T23:44:17.728-08:00Texas ThrifterAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13805691424096689911noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459453945553403165.post-25079516377173356642012-08-20T13:12:00.001-07:002012-08-20T13:12:43.433-07:00AfterWho wants to see the "after" pictures? It took many months and many gallons of paint to achieve the updated look we enjoy. My hard-working hubby spent many long hours painting all that wood to make me happy:) <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13805691424096689911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5459453945553403165.post-80728971544195705242012-05-12T13:37:00.000-07:002012-05-12T12:13:52.463-07:00Home for NowWelcome to my blog! <br />
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I wanted to share the journey we have been on for the last 2 1/2 years, since moving to Texas from Florida. <br />
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This is our home, a three-bedroom garage apartment, fully appointed with elevator and balcony. It is in a peaceful, beautiful country setting, complete with deer, wild hogs and an occasional raccoon...much different than the suburban life we were used to in FL! Wanna take a look at the interior?<br />
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Here's how it looked back in 2009, when we first got here. The elderly lady who used to live here liked wallpaper--it covered every surface (my husband was happy to keep it as-is, but I had different plans:)!<br />
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See? Wood and wallpaper, everywhere. So much potential, though! The grandfather clock in the corner was made by the former tenant's husband. <br />
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My favorite part of living here is the light that comes in through those windows--we are blessed with beautiful, sunny skies here in Texas, and I keep those blinds open all the time! Great for my plants:)<br />
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The built-ins are great--we have lots of books and knick-knacks from my thrifting adventures. I just didn't love all the wood! <br />
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Well, I have to tell you that I am not a fan of traditional style...my tastes run more eclectic/vintage/bohemian. Stay tuned for the "after" pictures...there is lots of paint involved!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13805691424096689911noreply@blogger.com0Houston, TX, USA29.7601927 -95.369389629.322571200000002 -96.001103600000008 30.1978142 -94.7376756