The Denton House

Y'all have been waiting to see pictures of our humble abode in Texas. I can confidently say "y'all" now that I live in Texas too.

Consider yourself lucky that I can't find the "before" pictures. We rented it sight unseen because it's all we could find, and it was yucky yucky yucky to start with. Because it was built in 1940, when we were being nice, we called it "vintage". Think: roaches, places in the wall, where we could see light coming from outside, leaking water heater, mold, drains not draining, grime, nasty carpet, etc.

the ugly side of the house, broken bricks and out of control amaryllis- what to do here?

After me crying often, considering breaking our lease, prayer, and a serious conversation with our landlord, he has slowly but surely improved upon the house. He even expanded the kitchen and put in a dishwasher. (The kitchen formerly had room for approximately one and a half persons, but who all wants to hang out in a kitchen with painted wood countertops?)

back patio

With a spirit of authenticity, these pictures are of an untidied house. This is just what the house looked like yesterday morning between 10 and 11. It is still a tiny place (1000 sq ft) but it feels like home because this is where our family lives.

seasonally changing chalkboard

If I could figure out Blogger better, you could see the photos in the right order, but, oh well!

I love my vintage radio-turned entertainment center

As for decorating, I am totally satisfied with some of the spaces; others are a work in progress. When you thrift shop, you adjust things a little at a time. The white walls let me have fun with pops of color, and I would still like a bit more brightness (purple?), and I may paint our green back chairs coral.

The chalkboard was my idea. The "beam" is salvaged wood from a neighbor's house

Taylor makes a nice couch model. If I can get a hold of some stain, I will make those clothes pins dark.

Simon wanted you to see these eyes

salvaged slate backsplash

Josie's vanity corner (I love the telephone shelf)

My DeGrazia prints give color to the bathroom.

Not everyone gets to have a window in their shower!

kids' room

Do your kids make their beds every day?

the "craft room"

storage room

master bedroom

family picture wall- We like to freeze the kids at about 2 years old. I need to update Taylor's.

front porch- need to add some color here