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October 2, 2013

New House picture dump

Crazy week so I’m just dumping some new house pics that are on my camera!  Building this house has been quite a marathon and we are in the sprint to the finish line.  Almost there!  Thank goodness because I am OUT of gas.  I’d ask Kenny to carry me across the finish line but he is even more weary than I am.  Guess we will limp together.  :)  
 Quick lunch break to help me get the orb in its proper place.  

They started putting the glass in the front door today!  
I put these fun Hundi Lanterns from Pottery Barn in my hallway.  They were the lights that I had for my upstairs hallway too but the ceiling isn’t as high and they were too long.  Still looking for their replacement.  

Here is a look at how my office/scrapbook/homework/craft room is coming along!  We started putting on the hardware.  Ignore all of the blue tape.  And the rest of the mess.  Definitely still a work in progress!

A lot of my lights are clear glass fixtures.  Love that look!  
Hardware and light fixtures were probably my favorite things to pick out.  
This dutch door hardware makes me smile every time I see it.   

I put white porcelain knobs with black plates on all of my craftsman style doors.  Throw back to a different era.  I adore them.

I wanted to put fun fixtures in the kids’ rooms, but my kids love their ceiling fans so I searched and searched to find some cool fans for them and finally landed on these…

They are so fun!  The whole thing spins and then each smaller fan on the side spins (together or separate).  Now the kids get their fans and I still get to have a fun light in their rooms.  Win win.  :)

 Here is a peek of my powder bathroom.  

 We wallpapered it today! 

 So happy with how it turned out!

And a quick peek of our family room fixture.  It’s galvanized and has a cool silvery gold look to it.  The couches I ordered for this room have a linen fabric that is similar in color.

 I have this room all decorated in my head.  :)  Hope it all comes together!  
Now that I’ve showed you some pretty pics, want to see some not so pretty ones?  
This is what my garage at the new house currently looks like…

 Yikes!  Scary stuff.  
Two weeks and we are moving in!

Hopefully things will be just a tad cleaner by then.    

:)

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  1. Cathy's World says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:30 am

    I love every detail in all the rooms and the light fixtures are ~Beautiful.~ I am seeing the orbs everywhere. I saw pictures of The Showcase Of Homes in Utah and they displayed a lot of Orbs. I think the fans are so cool.

    2 weeks! Now you can start making your beautiful new house into a home.

    I am so happy and excited for you guys Erin.

    :)

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:47 am

    So excited for you Erin. The house looks gorgeous, can’t wait to see it all come together.

    Reply
  3. Laura @ Twenty5seven says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:16 am

    I am so excited for you- it seemed like it would be ages til you moved in but now it’s so close! Those fans are MAD! They must give really good airflow too. What do the kids think of them?

    Reply
  4. Julie says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Looking good Erin! You’re on the home straight now! Your powder room walls look great and I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of your family room. Best wishes xx

    Reply
  5. Susan says

    October 2, 2013 at 9:32 am

    Erin – everything is coming along so nicely! I can’t wait to see it in a few weeks! I know it will all be beautiful!!

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Love it! I’m wondering what color gray paint you used?

    Reply
  7. Love Being A Nonny says

    October 2, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Love it all! Love how light and airy the craft room is! Love the fans in the kids rooms! Love love the wallpaper ! Stopped and said a prayer for the final touches and for move in day to go smoothly! Keep sharing!

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    October 2, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    Love all the details! Can’t wait to see it all come together. I will be “pinning” your house. :)

    Reply
  9. The Circle of Life says

    October 2, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    I’m in love with the white door knobs and black plates! LOVE, LOVE!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      October 4, 2016 at 6:55 pm

      Yes, where did you get the doorknobs?!?

      Reply
      • Erin says

        October 9, 2016 at 9:55 pm

        Door knobs are all from Emtek! :)

        Reply
  10. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Hi Erin! Your new home looks beautiful! I’m in the midst of doing up my powder room and am loving what you have done to yours. Is there any way you could post some more powder room pics…love the wallpaper!

    Reply
  11. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2013 at 2:36 pm

    beautiful – cant wait to see your family room complete. what didyou end up getting for your couch in there? maybe 2. also looking forward to seeing your kitchen… gorgeous home!! best of luck with the move in 2 weeks…

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    October 2, 2013 at 2:37 pm

    I’ve looked at these photos at least 10 times already today and nope still not tired of it! It’s all looking lovely.

    I hope you’re able to enjoy the excitement of 2 weeks to go till you get to move in to your beautiful new home and it’s not overwhelmed by the no-doubt stress of a million details to be finalised.

    Can’t wait for all the decorating and organising photos/posts – no pressure lol.

    PS LOVE all your light fittings, but the family room one? – WOW, just WOW!

    Reply
  13. Hanna Lei says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    Everything is coming together so nicely! –Hanna Marie

    Reply
  14. Erin says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Thank you so much everyone! We are so happy to be close to move in day!

    Laura – kids loved their fans. We have to turn them on and watch them every time we visit the house. :)

    Anonymous – I’m posting a Q & A post (hopefully tomorrow!) with paint colors in it.

    Anonymous – I will show more powder room pics for you soon! It’s hard because everything is covered (floors, counters, etc). As soon as we move in I’ll be able to share better pics of what things are really looking like. Exciting you are re-doing yours! That sounds so appealing to me – to work on ONE room at a time! :)

    Reply
  15. Carrie says

    October 2, 2013 at 3:21 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous. I too have looked several times. I love the glass for the lighting. Am updating a house we bought and chose a lot of glass as well. Love the one in your craft room – haven’t seen that shape very often. All your hard work is paying off – so great!

    Reply
  16. Stephanie says

    October 2, 2013 at 4:41 pm

    I am so happy for you and your family to be moving in in 2 weeks!!! OH YEAH! The hard work is really going to pay off. the house looks so beautiful Erin. You are almost there kiddo. Keep on chuggin!

    Reply
  17. Evaly says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:03 pm

    Everything is so beautiful! Wish I had an eye for decorating like you- if I were building I would just be super stressed and frozen with indecision!

    Reply
  18. Julie says

    October 2, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    Everything is looking brill:) I especially like the light/fans in the children’s rooms. I’d love something like that in
    my house, especially the lounge & my bedroom.

    What’s a powder room? I’ve never heard of those.

    Just curious, have you made a list from start to finish of what everything has cost in the building of your house or would that be a bit too scarey?!

    It would be interesting for you look at & remember in the next few years:)

    I bet you can’t wait till 2 weeks time:) I bet it’ll be strange to leave your neighbourhood but exciting to live in your new house as last:). I bet the 1st night you won’t be able to sleep with exhaustion & excitement:)

    Thank you for sharing your house journey with us.

    By the way, a couple of months after my Dad died my home teacher blessed/dedicated my house & I’ve always felt safe & secure since then:)

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 2, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      Whoops, didn’t mean to write I bet so many times!

      Reply
  19. Courtney says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    It looks like you have made some EXCELLENT choices! Everything is so beautiful and fun and just GORGEOUS! I love those lights from Pottery Barn that you have in your hall. I’ve been planning on putting a couple of those over my dinning room table as soon as we get to working on that room. I LOVE the light you chose for your office too! Your house is really a masterpiece. I wish I lived close by and could bring you some pumpkin bread and see it! But pictures are good too. :) Good luck crossing the finish line. My parents have built homes a couple times and I will tell you that yours is a lot more complete than any of theirs ever were when we moved in. Have fun!

    Reply
  20. Ashley says

    October 2, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Love it! Especially the scrapbook room! Love the colors as well. Cant’ wait for the Q & A

    Reply
  21. Simply LKJ says

    October 2, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Looks amazing Erin!!! Love everything you have picked out.

    Reply
  22. ReenieK Designs says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:11 pm

    Gorgeous! So happy for you :)

    Reply
  23. Katie says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    Gorgeous! I check your blog daily for new house updates and can’t wait to see the finished thing!

    Love the door handles!

    Reply
  24. dee says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:50 pm

    Love, love, love it! Especially the doorknobs!!

    Reply
  25. Meg says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    It is soooooooo beautiful! I think I passed out from excitement looking at your craft room and all of those CABINETS!!! are you ever going to come out of that room?! You are one lucky lady :)

    Reply
  26. Jess says

    October 2, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    AMAZING!!!! Ok I am wondering where your family room light is from and also your craft room light?? LOVE!!!

    Reply
  27. Jane Carden says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Hi Erin! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the powder room wallpaper! It is just beautiful.

    The big orb light fixture that you got from Restoration Hardware is AMAZING!!! You couldn’t have chosen a more perfect fixture!

    The white porcelain doorknobs with black backplates are another favorite! I never would have thought to do that! You think of things that the rest of us can’t even imagine! You really are an incredible designer/decorator/architect with your talents!!

    The ceiling fans are so FUN!! I know your girls will love them! Does Kole have one in his room, too?

    I love your Dutch door, and I think I would have to live in your scrapbook room/office!! Having that many cabinets is a dream of mine!

    I’m so looking forward to seeing your kitchen with your double islands!!

    Thank you so very much for letting us get a glimpse of your wonderful new home – it makes my day to see a new post!!

    Reply
  28. Bette Creek says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:41 pm

    it’s beautiful. I can’t wait to see it with all the furniture.

    Reply
  29. Whitney says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    Wow, the new house looks so gorgeous! Such a dream home! And I love all of your light fixtures! :)

    Reply
  30. Kelly Rinzema says

    October 3, 2013 at 12:23 am

    I’ts official – you have made me want to bulldoze my house and start over! or just move in with you :) That dutch door, I just can’t even – In LOVE! Like big pink puffy heart in love – can’t wait to see it all decorated!!! – Kelly (thelilypadcottage)

    Reply
  31. Kira says

    October 3, 2013 at 1:06 am

    I love your style! We are in the middle of building our dream home too. I was wondering what light fixture u used in your dining room?

    Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    October 3, 2013 at 2:12 am

    Honestly this whole process blows my mind. It takes a certain kind of person to want to make every single last decision like you’ve been done.

    I mean, take the powder room – you all picked the floor plan I’m sure, but then there are surely things you can change like how big of a vanity to put in, how high to position the vanity, what the vanity to should look like, mirror placement and type, light fixture, paint/wallpaper, baseboards and paneling, window height, window look, type of faucet, bowl, toilet bowl, flooring, etc. etc. and that’s just the powder room.

    I’m exhausted and could NOT do what you’re doing. Especially the whole pulling the house together making it all fit like a puzzle.

    And I know this is completely inappropriate but I’d kill to know the final amount of this home. I mean that house could probably be built from basic plans and spec’ed out with all the modern but typical fixtures and handles, etc. All the special stuff you guys have added has no doubt changed the price, NOT that I’m trying to make you feel self-conscious, obviously you have the $$ to spend so good for you on taking the pride in creating what you want. But it would seem the budget was skies the limit – was there anything you skimped on?

    The house is Beautiful and your homey touch hasn’t even been applied yet. I can’t wait to see it decorated and furnished!!! :)

    Reply
  33. Heidi of Operation Organization says

    October 3, 2013 at 3:13 am

    WOW! 2 weeks!!!? exciting!!

    looks amazingly beautiful! :)

    ~H

    Reply
  34. Steph says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:15 am

    It is looking sooooo great! I love living vicariously through you! It is so fun to see this house taking shape. I hear Better Homes and Gardens calling. You might need to do a story for them or something. Your house is MAGAZINE worthy!

    Reply
  35. Erin says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:29 am

    Oh my word – you all are spoiling me with these kind comments. Thank you so much! I loved hearing from you all today.

    Julie – a powder bathroom is a half bath (a sink and toilet – no tub/shower). :) Such a neat idea to have a blessing on your house! Love that.

    Courtney – you are too cute! I’d love some pumpkin bread! I’d have you over in a heartbeat if you lived near by. :)

    Ashley – q & a is coming! Sorry it’s taking me forever!

    Meg – no! I plan to stay in that room FOREVER! :)

    Jess – I’ll answer your question in a post soon! Thank you! I’m so glad you like them.

    Jane – Can you come and live with me? If I’m ever having a bad day I’m calling you!! :)

    Thank you Kelly! Means so much coming from you!

    Kira – congrats on building! I’ll share more info. on lights soon!

    Anonymous – your description of picking things out for my powder bath made me tired just reading it! Ha ha.. :) All the decisions really are exhausting. We are excited to almost be done with them! We’ve worked and saved for a long time for this so it’s exciting to finally see it happen.

    Thank you so much everyone!
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Julie says

      October 3, 2013 at 5:54 am

      Thanks for explaining that. That’s what we call a loo here:)

      Just curious, do most master bedrooms have an en suite bathroom with them? Many do here.

      Reply
  36. Erin says

    October 3, 2013 at 5:31 am

    I don’t know about that Stephanie, but thank you! :)

    Reply
  37. jhatwig says

    October 3, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    Erin, your new house is amazing! i have been reading your blog for a couple of years now, and I love it! I have a weird question, but I think as a mom who probably packs for your family on vacation, you will understand. I will be taking my children to Legoland, SeaWorld, and Disneyland at the end of the month and I was wondering if you had any tips on what type of clothing I should pack for my kids. I am from Fresno, so it is still warm here, but I don’t think it is as warm as San Diego. Would layers be best?

    Reply
  38. Jenessa D. says

    October 3, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    You’re going to post pictures of every room once it’s complete, right? :) Also, this is so nosey, but I am wondering how much this is all costing? Having a dream home in CA always feels like such a dream. I hope someday I can too! :)

    Reply
  39. Erin says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:13 am

    Julie – yes! Most masters have one here too. :)

    jhatwig – definitely layers! It is cool in the morning, warm/hot in the afternoon, and then it cools off a lot in the evening – especially along the coast. We dress in layers year round here! Sounds like such a fun trip! Enjoy! :)

    Reply
  40. Anonymous says

    October 4, 2013 at 5:54 am

    I love your house so far, you have the exact same taste as me, and if I able to build my dream home, this would be it. Thank you so much for sharing this experience with your blog friends.

    Reply
  41. Desi Chai says

    October 4, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Hi Erin!your house is beautiful!Im anxiously waiting for your paint colors!We start getting the house painted on Monday n I still haven’t decided the colors…could you please post colors ASAP!please please��love your house

    Reply
  42. LivingSolutionsid says

    October 4, 2013 at 1:36 pm

    Oh Erin, it looks so awesome!!! So crazy it’s just a few weeks away :) I love the wall paper in your powder room and your scrapbook/office/homework room is absolutely amazing! I would never leave :) ~gina

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  43. Erin says

    October 4, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    Thank you so much friends!

    Desi – Q & A post will be up Monday and will include some paint colors! Any room in particular you were wondering about?

    Reply
    • Desi Chai says

      October 8, 2013 at 3:45 am

      Yes the family room.Ours has a two storey cathedral ceiling as well so I knew who to run to for ideas��have been following your blog on the sly:)Thankyou for all the tips you share!Enjoy reading your blog n congrats on your awesome house.We got ours builder made so just trying to make it “custom”by adding bits of our own��

      Reply
  44. AshleyRo says

    October 4, 2013 at 3:44 pm

    Oh my gosh Erin!!! I am absolutely in love with this house already!!! It is coming along so beautifully! I love the fans and the Gray with hat orb light…oh my word…Perfection. Love seeing the progress!! Can’t wait for you to tell us all the paint colors and such ;)

    Reply
  45. Melissa says

    October 5, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    You can ALWAYS do a new house photo dump! I love them! Your house looks so great and so fun already! Hang in there – it will all be over before you know it and you’ll wonder what to do with all your extra time =)

    Reply
  46. Lainee says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    I never have time to check blogs anymore… My crazy life, seems to get crazier with each passing day! I stopped for a sec today and checked out your blog. WOW! Can I please come visit?? The house is amazing! Can’t wait to see pics with you all moved in. I’ve missed our little cyber friendship. Your kids are darling as usual and growing up so fast. So happy you are still blogging. You’re amazing!! XOXO

    Reply
  47. Drama Queens Mum (Kimberly) says

    October 6, 2013 at 2:02 am

    You’re getting so close to moving in. I’m so excited for you guys & can’t wait to see it when you are all moved in.

    Reply
  48. Anonymous says

    October 6, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Erin, thanks so much for sharing your journey! Love following along, especially since we started building our dream home a year ago near Vancouver Canada. There have been so many similarities between what you’ve done & what I have done or have planned for our home-style, colors, doors, built ins etc. I’m even using the Orb chandelier-in black on our back covered deck. When I showed my husband your blog he said “that could be your house”. All the best as you finish up & move in. Can’t wait to see it all done.
    So very exciting!
    Carolyn S

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  49. Ali says

    October 7, 2013 at 5:12 am

    Loved the pictures! Soooo beautiful!

    Reply
  50. Kristin says

    October 19, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    I love your house! Thank you for sharing all your pictures too!

    Reply
  51. Shelley Spadone says

    March 17, 2014 at 3:04 pm

    Hi Erin – I just found you within this last month and so happy about it! I love your blog. You have carefully planned every inch of your new home and it shows….it is stunning! My first question….as I am sure I will have more : ) where did you get the light/fan fixtures for your girls’ rooms? I need one for my boys and love what you picked out. Thank you!

    Reply
  52. Amy Hussey says

    March 28, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    Hi Erin – Just wondering where you found those ceiling fans? I love them!!

    Reply
  53. Erin says

    March 30, 2014 at 3:35 am

    Hi Shelley and Amy! So glad you like the fans! My girls have LOVED them. They are Craftmade fans. Here is the link!

    http://www.craftmade.com/Craftmade-BW248SS6-Stainless-Steel-Outdoor-Ceiling-Fan.HTM

    Reply
  54. Anonymous says

    August 11, 2014 at 5:40 am

    Where did you get your file cabinet label hardware? Love it. Thanks, Megan

    Reply
  55. Erin says

    August 23, 2014 at 5:07 am

    Hi Megan!

    I ordered that hardware on-line at Lee Valley Hardware! :)

    Reply
  56. elsy says

    September 28, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Hello! I love the doorknobs! What brand are they?

    Reply
  57. Erin says

    October 1, 2014 at 5:33 am

    Thank you Elsy!

    The door knobs are all from Emtek! :)

    Reply
  58. Tara says

    February 24, 2017 at 10:39 am

    This is exactly what I am looking to do in my house! I found the door knobs on the Emtek website. Did you get the back plates from them too? Do you recall what model they were? I can’t seem to find the long ones like that!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      February 24, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      Hi Tara! I don’t remember the specific information for those! So sorry. Good luck finding them! I’m sure if Emtek doesn’t have them anymore someone does!

      Reply
  59. Meg says

    March 13, 2017 at 9:08 am

    Hi! I was curious if you could share your ceiling height in your first floor hallway? I’m looking to get the Pottery Barn Hundi lanterns for my hall but nervous they will hang too long. I have 9’4″ ceilings. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 17, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Meg! They are 11 feet high! I don’t know if those will work for you. In my upstairs hallway the ceilings are 9 feet and we ordered them for upstairs too and had to send them back. :( They just hung too low. Such a bummer, right? I still haven’t found replacement lights for my upstairs hallway! You might want to order just one to try and see, but I have a feeling they will hang too low. xo

      Reply
  60. Ryan says

    November 15, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    Hi I was wondering where you purchased those door backplate? I am looking for those exact ones to redo the interior doors on our 1900 craftsman home. Thanks!! Looks awesome!!

    Reply
  61. Mathew says

    October 28, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    I put white porcelain knobs with black plates on all of my craftsman style doors…
    WHERE DID YOU PURCHASE THESE?!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      October 30, 2019 at 7:39 am

      Emtek. :)

      Reply
  62. Jill says

    March 4, 2020 at 9:18 am

    Erin. What color is on your walls? Specifically the entry way? and the white color of you’r trim? Looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 4, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      Hi Jill! Thank you! You can find all of my house paint colors by signing up for my blog e-mails below! :)

      https://www.thesunnysideupblog.com/join-printable-library/

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