It’s been a full year for me, and my, wow what a year. My house has changed dramatically. Thanks for all of your wonderful inspiration and advice; it’s gone from lots of reds to whites and neutrals. I want to mention my friend Caroline, since I decided to take the neutral plunge after seeing just how gorgeous her house was. (You would really enjoy seeing her lovely home, if she would just let me come with my camera some time. Maybe if you leave a comment saying you want to see more, she’ll let me take more photos, HINT HINT.)
Thanks to Caroline, and my blogger friends and readers, my house has been transformed. Here’s my bedroom, after I made bedding and slipcovers.
the dining room, after I made some major changes,
and the living room, after I made slipcovers for all of my furniture. (I still haven’t painted the walls, yet, but I’m thinking about it.)
This was the year we had our first party at the ranch. We timed it so the bluebonnets would be in full bloom.
We added a daybed to our Tree House,
And tweaked our back porch.
What a year. We are also building a new city house, and I’ll be doing another update soon. I’ve got lots to pick out, and I need your help selecting finishes. (I’m trying to decide on lighting fixtures over my island and breakfast room right now, so if you have any suggestions for me, please let me know.)
So that’s a wrap. What’s in store for 2013?
Well, I’ll have lots of posts on the new house as it should be completed by summer. I’m planning to do many of the paint finishes myself, so I’ll be sharing that process with you, even the mistakes. We also have a new deck by the creek, and I’ll bring you down there for a tour, when it’s warmer. I’m currently working on curtains, and some sort of wind break system for our back porch.
I’m so glad you’re here, and I know I say this a lot, but truly I appreciate your visits so much. Here’s a big hug from Texas.
May your dreams come true this year.
You have made some lovely changes, Anita. Everything looks very inviting. I am so envious of your outdoor space too, it is just perfect.
Beautiful decorating Anita. Love it all and can’t wait to see the new place! Happy new year!
Your home is so beautiful and serene! Looking forward to following the process on your new city house!
Blessings to you in the New Year!
Anita, I have enjoyed seeing the progression of changes to your home. You are an amazingly talented person and I’ll be happy to follow along as you complete your other home! May all your dreams come true in 2013!
Just a lovely home you have it decorated so beautifully and it is so welcoming. Thanks for sharing. Her is to a very Happy New Year and can’t wait to see the new place.
Cynthia
BEAUTIFUL, Anita! Each post takes me back… I have learned a lot from you over the year… and have treasured your friendship!
Happy New Year! xo
Wow…fantastic!!!
Your home is beautiful! I especially love the tree top getaway! Happy New Year! http://www.mendezmanor.com
I simply adore your tree house getaway. Happy New Year!
Beautiful home Anita. Thanks for the recap.
I love those chairs @Caroline’s home.
It would be so nice if she shared more…..
Anita,
Love, love, love the recap, dear friend!!!
I’m finally re~vamping Studio One after its debut 8 years ago! So many things in my life have changed…now it’s time to bring Studio One up to meet my current needs!!!
2013 will be a busy year for the both of us…painting and sewing is in store…plus I’m so~o~o needing some creative PAPER time!!!
Thanks for letting me tag along as you make choices for your new home!!! I’m so excited for you!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Your home turned beautiful darling Anita! You are a such great seamstress! I discovered you with your stunning blue outside party, and I always love come to visit you. I wish you a 2013 full of serenity and love.
Silvia
Anita love your style and LOVED all the changes you made!! I would love to see more of your friends beautiful home!!
Wow! You did do alot! and everything looks amazing! I can’t even say which is my favorite, although that bedspread/bed skirt is so yummy. I love the slipcovers in the living room too. And… you have a treehouse!??
Cindy
Well, you have been one busy bee. All that hard work has paid off. Your house looks inviting and amazing.
All I can say is…AMAZING! Everything, inside and out! I would love to come and sit a spell in the Tree House, have a wonderful meal in the beautiful dining room, an evening drink on the back porch and at least make a visit to your gorgeous calm, relaxing, romantic and GORGEOUS master bedroom! You are such an inspiration to me! Just adore all the slipcovers and hope you show us what you are up too now. Thanks for sharing Anita!!
Happy New Years,
Pendra
My dream house contains a really large master’s bedroom. I would like my bed to have red coloured upholstered bedhead because that color suits a master’s bedroom.
Wow, your house looks so beautiful! One can never go wrong with white color. I especially love your tree house, it seems like a nice place to relax and spent an afternoon with a good book. Also, it looks like it was built on a strong foundation. The only doubt I have on building a tree house for my kids is if it’s gonna be safe enough in terms of foundation and accessibility.
–Bethany Morrison
What a pretty pretty house. Like the color scheme. It all come so natural. The back porch is my favorite photo though.
–Bethany Martens
That is a beautiful mirror! It looks very elegant. I want that in my house too.
–Gwyn Stiles