And here's the view from the other side looking at the front door and the tree I haven't decorated yet.

Someone else chose the finishes. It had oil rubbed bronze on most. I'm not too happy with the paint color although its grown on me a little

Ignore the jumble of tables and stools in the forefront pls

A corner

(with the lumpy futon/hippie crash pad I can't bear to get rid of because it's soooo comfortable for watching tv. Someday I'll replace it. Someday.)

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Kitchen. Not fancy but a much nicer and bigger kitchen than I've had. On the plus side the cabinets are solid wood. On the minus many of them are too small to be useable.

Can't seem to get a good pic of the whole mbrm-- here's my cozy bedside nook though

And one more pic of the living area. Thanks for looking!

Violet, I love it. The outside is beautiful too. I enjoyed looking through your pins. What I love most about your home is that it doesn't look cookie cutter or run of the mill. It has character and a lot of warmth. There truly is nothing like your own home. Thanks so much for sharing!

thank you so much! It's been an adventure, and a joyful one.

Very pretty! It looks very spacious. And I love your accessories!

Violet, thank you for the pictures! Setting up house is difficult, expensive and time consuming. Whether it's your first house or your fifth---- but it's completely overwhelming when it's your first. Looks like you've made a good start with the basics, and you have some charming and quirky art! I have no doubt you'll find a great rug that will pull it all together as only the right rug can. In fact, you might start a new thread to ask for opinions... The GWers are amazing at coming up with perfect , well priced overstock rugs!

Very pretty! It looks very spacious. And I love your accessories!

it's soo helpful here, and don't worry, I have lots of specific questions. I've already been helped quite a lot--don't want to be a board hog. er, sow.

I consider myself a non-cookie cutter, quirky person, so glad that comes through!

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Isn't it just the best feeling to have your very own home?! I am so happy for you and I think your place is charming, warm, and welcoming. Absolutely wonderful and I wish you lots of joy and laughter there!

Your house looks homey and inviting. My kind of house. Also, you have a black and white cat?!!! They're the best.

Yes a black and white one ... And a Siamese Birman hybrid too

I just noticed your ottoman. I love it! The fabric is gorgeous and I love the shape and most of all I adore the tufting.

I can see why the paint color is growing on you. It really makes your room look warm and glowing. Do you happen to know the color? It's lovely.

no, its some Dunn Edwards standard builder color. It's okay, but too yellow for my taste.

I love it. We had our living room painted Jersey Cream and I love the color but I really needed something a bit darker. I like Jersey Cream so much though that I am having my other room painted tomorrow using it.

I've had white walls for so many years that this yellowish color throws me. I've had to really adjust my decorating pallette.

I particularly do not like it in my bedroom. Someday i'll paint it . . . another color. What color I have no idea!

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Very nice, violet! It's warm, inviting, and free- spirited. I love it.

cute house! I bought my first house at 50 years old and 12 years later I still have things I want to update/change. Some things I changed when I first moved in i wish I had waited to change. So take your time and enjoy your new house!

Abbey

Very nice, and cozy too. I think I've told you before how much I like your little table in the living room.

Awwwww..... I love it. It looks like a home and not a staged magazine spread. You have some very nice pieces. I hope that your house "hugs you" when you wake and when you walk in at the end of the day.

yeah, no magazine spread for me, lol!

and I rarely want to leave the embrace of my home.

I adore your home! The pictures made me want to come visit. I will help you choose a new paint color, and paint with you, lol!!

Your kitty looks like one of mine....Ricky. Ricky has black spots on his nose, and is very vocal.

Nancy

Love it!! Very bohemian :-)

Just for fun and to thank everyone who's commented here are a couple more pics

Here's one of the main reasons I bought the house: the view

And here are the "messy bits" showing my wire shelving and pantry storage. How I keep my home "orderly." I guess