Sunday, November 8, 2009

My Daughter's New House

This is part of what I have been up to lately . . . helping my pregnant daughter get settled into her newly built home. The first thing I want to tell you about this home, is that it is not my design, I did make a few suggestions along the way, like the flooring, but it is all " Jim and Lacey".

The kitchen with the concrete counters! The suggestion I made for this room was to add the stove hood, the microwave was over the stove in the blue prints for the house, we moved it over by the frig. The stone back splash, all "Jim and Lacey". Lace wanted the gray cabinets and we all loved that ideal . . .


This is the dining room right off the foyer. The photo does not do this space justice, you can not see the beautiful oil painting or how the natural light comes in so beautifully. The only thing I added to the design of this room was the light fixture . . . the rest all "Jim and Lacey".


Looking down from the staircase landing . . . the library ladder moves across to a very high bookcase, my ideal , just for that extra something to make one go "ahhhh", the stone fireplace was laid stone by stone by my very talented son in law, "Jim". This space is opened to the breakfast room and the kitchen.



The master bedroom is one of the few rooms with very much color at all. I wish you could see the three oil painting over the bed , they are so pretty. I helped Lacey mix and match the bedding, we had so much fun putting the bed together, all the pieces came from Penny's. She is looking for a new lamp, and the rug will come later.
So that is the tour at this time. I will show the baby's room later. I just got the bedding made and it is so cute.
Thanks for forgiving me for my lack of posts lately. I have been so busy with my guest room and laying wood flooring . . . I will soon have lots more to share.




34 comments:

  1. Beautiful!

    I love all of it; the kitchen, especially!

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  2. I'm glad you're back. But what better reason to be gone than to have a new grandbaby on the way!! It's so great that you can help them with their new house.
    Kelly

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  3. Oh what a gorgeous home. I know they are so happy with it. Love all the personal touches they gave to every room. Hugs, Marty

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  4. What a beautiful home! Love that kitchen....I can see that their will be plenty of coffee and tea drinking done there!
    Tami E.

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  5. Wow, Vicky...beautiful home! I know Lacey and Jim must be soooo excited! You guys really worked well together...love the blending of their ideas with yours for their home! The range hood is spectacular in the kitchen! Do you have any before pics...this would be awesome to post to link for Met Monday this evening! Thanks for sharing their gorgeous home!
    Susan
    P.S. Love the library ladder! ~~sigh~~

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  6. A new house is so exciting. I love that you helped your daughter and had input while respecting their taste. Sweet story and lovely home!

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  7. Love it and I love her decorating style....very nice! Liz :)

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  8. okay, girl ... I'll let you off the not blogging hook

    ...nothing more thrilling than being involved in a project such as this ...ESPECIALLY a daughter ... AND a daughter that's giving you a grand-baby....I have almost three of them ... NOW you will be visiting her in this house that love built and you helped. I wouldn't be changing a thing....the kitchen is where I'd be hanging out ALL the time. I saw cement countertops about four years ago at a client in Chicago ... I've dreamed of them from that day to this.

    HUGS ... when is the GRAND-baby due?
    let's chat

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  9. I thought I would explain the box of baseballs in the master bedroom. Jim played college ball and when he would hit a home run, he would be given the ball. He would write love notes on them and throw them to Lacey...how sweet is that? Thanks everyone for the sweet comments and thanks for not forgetting about me.

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  10. What a beautiful home! I love the choice of the concrete counters and gray cabinets. I adore the library ladder!!

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  11. They must be so excited ~ new house, new baby! You've got a lot going on!

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  12. Vicky, Thanks for your comment! Guess what? I have 6 dogs, too - I just didn't add that part in my post!!

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  13. Hi Vicky,

    What a great home. I believe it is the little things that can make big differences. The library ladder, love it. You are right, who doesn't just sigh at the sight of one. The range hood and concrete countertops take the design up a notch.

    I know what you mean when you say the picture doesn't do it justice. Sometimes when you are in a room and the light comes in just right and makes the artwork glow - I'll grab my camera and you know what, it doesn't do it justice.

    Congratulations on becoming a grandma, there's nothing like it!

    ~janet

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  14. Welcome back, Vicky! Oh, how lovely your daughter's new home is! I'm sure she appreciate your 'tiny bit'of input! ;) I'm in love with her kitchen!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  15. Your daughters new home is lovely. The range hood looks great and The concrete counters too.
    One of my daughters and her husband just built a new house too and moved in this week.
    Take care,
    Carolyn

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  16. Gorgeous home, love the color scheme, and the impressive Living area with that dynamic view!
    Debra

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  17. ***** Way to "COME BACK", girlfriend!!! How EXCITING for you all, & just like when you n' YOUR DH built YOUR incredible home, your daughter has done the SAME thing, but this time, with YOUR help... it IS BEAUTIFULLY HEARTWARMING that it IS "TRUE"~~~ "like Mother, like daughter"!!!

    I'm soooo, sooooo very happy for ALL of you!!! (And yes, it WAS worth the wait, dear friend~~~ WELL worth it!!! It's beautiful!!!)~~~

    Love n' hugs,
    Linda

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  18. Glad you are back! You have been very missed :0). You're daughter's home is lovely -I loove her front doors, stairs, kitchen ..on and on lol. You all did a great job, I hope they have many wonderful and happy moments in their new home!

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  19. WELCOME BACK Ms. Vicky!!!!!!!! Missed ya!!!!!

    Think my favourite has to be the kitchen cabinets.....LOV-I-LEEEEEE....and the concrete countertops......and the......etc. etc. etc.

    It's TRULY a beautful home and incredible like Linda (Mom) said.
    Hugs my friend -Brenda-

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  20. Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, your daughter has great design sense and it is lovely that they are able to get their home all ready for their new arrival. She's blessed to have a caring mom who helps out.

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  21. lkj, linda, brenda, so good to hear from you gals... thanks for such sweet comments.

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  22. WOW!!!Simply stunning!!Glad to see you back,all the best Chrissy

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  23. Hi again, yea, that was me... Kiakai. French and I never started the business though. I get confused who was on rms too. :)
    Kelly

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  24. Beautiful home! Love that kitchen! So happy to see you back!
    :) Laura

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  25. A very pretty home! A great kitchen and love that ladder!

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  26. What a beautiful home! Congratulations to your daughter! I so love the view from the staircase!

    Greet

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  27. I'm glad to see you back, too, Vicky. Is this the daughter who loved the apron I made you? Her house is gorgeous, her kitchen especially! What a great space! The dining room chandelier is beautiful. Thank you for the tour, Cindy S.

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  28. it's beautiful! i love the ladder!! and the kitchen is really pretty. so is the bedroom. what a great house - love the floors. it's all really beautiful.

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  29. It's all lovely! Congratulations to her. I'm sure you'll both make many happy memories there.

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  30. Your daughter's home is so pretty! I love the dramatic entryway with the grey walls, dark doors, and iron railing!

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  31. What a lovely home! Thanks for sharing!

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  32. What fun! And when do you become a grandmother? Congratulations. I can't believe the talent in your family. The wood floors, the stone fireplace....wow!

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  33. The house is beautiful, however a few pic's of the dog of the house would add to the family flavor.

    mammy

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