Howdy ya’ll, I was just out in the pasture, but it’s too hot to visit there today. Come on into the house!!
Now normally I make my family take their boots off when they come in, but you can leave yours on, hee, hee.
I used to have a recurring nightmare that I was having a big party and the guests were arriving any minute but I hadn’t prepared any of the food. I found myself throwing open the frig only to find bare shelves. When I began to work on this tour, there was a slight feeling of ‘deja vu.’ You see, I really wanted you to tour our new city house, but we can’t because it isn’t finished yet. (Here’s a peek at the kitchen.)
If you want to see the progress, you can find it here.
And we can’t tour the current city house because it is covered up in boxes. Really it is just a terrible mess right now. So I am in the position of having quite a few guests over (virtually at least) and neither house is ready for guests.
So I thought today would be a great day to show you the family
ranch in Round Top, Texas.
The small house, about 1100 sq. ft., is basically one big living area/kitchen, 2 beds, 2 baths, and one Texas-sized back porch.
This is the living room. We are rarely in here. I cropped out all of the collie scratches on the floor.
That big thing on the wall is a screen door I turned into a chalk board, click here to see more.
The Swedish bench is one of my very favorite pieces at the ranch. It’s all hand carved.
Obviously this is the kitchen/dining room you are seeing now. We only eat in here if the weather is too hot, too cold, too windy or wet. Otherwise, we are outdoors.
Did you notice what we DON’T have at the ranch? No telephones (land lines I mean) no wifi, no cable or satellite TV. Disclaimer – My child spends an inordinate amount of time listening to her iPod here.
When we bought the ranch, my sweet high-maintenance daughter was terrified of insects, spiders, and scorpions. I now find her going after them with a vengeance if they dare to cross her path.
I love these hand crocheted pillowcases I found on eBay,
Did I mention we have a tree house too? You can see more of it here and here.
Here’s the schedule!!
Tuesday 7/23
Mom 4 Real
Cedar Hill Ranch (That’s me!!!)
Practically Functional
While Wearing Heels
French Country Cottage
Wednesday 7/24
The Lily Pad Cottage
Marty’s Musings
Confessions of a Plate Addict
Town and Country Living
Adventures in Decorating
Thursday 7/25
Good Life of Design
A Stroll Thru Life
Worthing Court
Back Porch Musings
The Rustic Pig
Friday 7/26
Our Southern Home
Stone Gable
The Everyday Home
Recreate and Decorate
Sophia’s
Vignette Design
I love your ranch, Anita! I would live on the porch, too! And the tree house…fabulous! Thanks for the tour!…hugs…Debbie
A tree house!! Love it. Actually love every detail of your ranch house but man can’t wait to see the new house. Crushin over those beams!! 🙂
Anita,
Such tranquility and calm poured over me as I toured your Cedar Hill Ranch Home, dear friend!!!
In all your flurry of activities with preparing for your upcoming move, perhaps a weekend get~away to the Ranch is in your forecast!!! Recharge your batteries before the final countdown!!!
Fondly,
Pat
What a terrific space to escape too from technology! I’d leave my cell phone in the car or at home and just enjoy all your wonderful spaces and that tree house.
It’s beautiful!
I want your tree house, Anita … fun! What a beautiful, inviting home … fabulous porch where I would love to linger … and, your new city house will, undoubtedly, be gorgeous!!
you are truly blessed my friend. Your ranch house is lovely. I enjoyed the tour and the warmth that emanates from your getaway place. I am so excited for you. I can’t wait to see your new home with all of your lovely touches it will surely be incredible. xo
Hi Anita! I’ve so enjoyed my tour of your lovely home. It’s so beautiful and looks so much bigger than it is. I love the bedroom with the three little beds – so charming!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Your home is fabulous… so inviting! The photography is amazing! You have done a beautiful job 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Loved the tour of your beautiful home, so full of life and love. The screendoor/chalkboard is genius.
fondly ~lynne~
Gorgeous home! That kitchen is beautiful now, I can’t even imagine how much more gorgeous it will be when its completed! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof
OMG, I’m in love with your ranch house. I love how you’ve decorated it! One of my favorite house tours so far! I’m new to your blog, so am checking out more! ~Delores
I’m so jealous of your ranch! It’s so welcoming and the tree house! Oh my, I could just hang up there all day!
I’m so jealous of your ranch! It’s so welcoming and the tree house! Oh my, I could just hang up there all day!
I absolutely love your ranch house, Anita. It is beautiful!
I never tire of meandering through your homes. Every time I do I see something else I luv!! and want!!
Soon you’ll be having a ball placing and replacing things in the city house.
Hugs, Gee
Darling Anita, your ranch is absolutely fantastic. I love how you decorated it, especially all the praire touches, but over all I adore your porch and the field of wild flowers. I hope one day I can come to visit you =)
Your kitchen looks stunning too!
Good job, my darling friend!
Silvia
Love everything you’ve done. The Swedish Bench is fabulous, and a tree house, how fun.
Jeannie
Anita,
To say I love your Ranch is an understatement. I can see your personality throughout the home. You are so consistent in your design aesthetic and I can also tell it is a TRUE home that just happens to be well designed. The girls room is magazine worthy and I had to pin that image!! Love all of the special vintage,and antique pieces. Can not wait to see what you have in store for us in your city dwellings.
kathysue
Well, this is just amazing…I mean really amazing and gorgeous! Love that outdoor table setting:-)
Just love seeing the gorgeous pictures of your ranch..so many beautiful details and love that tree house!!…It must be so wonderful to go there to unwind from the busy life of the city!…and love, love your new kitchen!
I love seeing your ranch, it is so comfy and relaxing. You sure have a beautiful style and it must be heavenly there. I can’t wait to see the new house finished!
Cynthia
What a great tour. I LOVE that antique green mirror. And the bedroom with the three twin beds all lined up- so very serene looking. Lovely all the way around- xo Diana
I adore EVERYTHING about this house. Your daughter’s bedroom is simple yet elegant and inviting. I love the tree house feel the back deck has as well. Truly a beautiful home in each and every way.
Wonderful tour! Charming and the tree house is magical!
that pasture is divine!
Ohhh always love seeing your gorgeous home Anita!! Soo charming!! xo
i want to come hang out on your dreamy porch!
So beautiful and crisp! Love your simple styled elegance! Cannot WAIT to see your new kitchen and what beautiful appliance will fill that LARGE space to the right? :o) so awesome! love.–aimee
Anita! It is so nice to see more of the ranch – I remember how awesome I thought it was with the three twin sized beds in that bedroom….and that tree house is to DIE for cool!
I could spend many happy hours drinking lemonade or iced tea on that FAB and huge porch too – lovely tour and cannot WAIT to see your “city house” reveal, gonna be AWESOME!!!!
Anita, love looking at your ranch and tree-house over and over again. It is so much fun to see, and every time I notice something I did not notice before. Thanks for being a trooper and putting the ranch on the home tour even though your old and new house are not ready for a tour.
Judith
Your ranch is one of my favorite spots to visit on the blogs!!! And your new home looks like it is coming along most beautifully!!!! I can’t wait to see that home tour too!
Thanks for the wonderful visit!!!!
Anita, thanks for sharing the ranch house amidst all that is going on in your life. It’s one of my favorites! Love that porch and the tree house! I know how pretty it is in Round Top. 😉
You call it a ranch house but I call it a “I want that house anywhere it sits” house. I have been following along while you were building and I can’t wait for the final reveal. Its just stunning so far so I know it will be a knock out when you add your special Anita touch to it. Thanks for sharing with us.
Your house is stunning! Love the tree house and all your touches in every room. Your patio is to die for! So glad to be a part of this amazing group of home tours with you!
Hugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Beauifuly home, beautifully decorated. Love it!!
Picture perfect..love every inch. I can see you have poured your love sweat and tears into this home…just beautiful!
So so pretty and romantic and dreamy and I love it all!
Wow your house is stunning! You have done an amazing job decorating it, loved every room especially your kitchen WOW and so love the little dresses above your daughters’ beds how adorable is that!
Your home is absolutely lovely. So many things to take in. I really love that armoire. I would love to just sit awhile on your porch.
Thanks, Patty
Anita, your ranch is a favorite of mine. Love your decorating style and can’t wait to see that amazing new home of yours!
Your home is drop dead gorgeous and your photography is just plain amazing. I have much to admire from afar! Thanks so much for joining us for our tour and I hope your time will be blessed back to yoU!
Oooh – what a dreamy space to unwind and relax in! I’ve never seen it before, so I loved getting a look. Can’t wait to see the tour of your new home too. Based on the updates that you’ve been giving it is going to awesome!
Anita, Cedar Hill Ranch is beautiful! I love your style. I just pinned your outdoor table – that is so lovely!!! Thanks for sharing your home.
Fabulous and gorgeous! I especially love your tablescape on the porch! Just beautiful. Your ranch house is a wonderful getaway and great that no media is available.
Your city kitchen is looking so intriguing. Look forward to that reveal. You are a busy lady.
What a wonderful place to be free from it all AND A tree house!
Jenna
You have such a beautiful home! I love the back porch and that tree house is neat too!
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