Thursday, January 9, 2014

A Few of My Favorite Things: Home Edition

I recently was given a china cabinet from my mom. It has very quickly become one of my favorite pieces of furniture! C was worried, (and legitimately so), that it was going to become a messy catch all. I am not an organized person by any means, so of course it's had its messy days, however its the one item I seem to keep cleaning and reorganizing. I just took all of my Christmas decorations down  this week, so that meant I got to redecorate it again! I thought I'd share it with you.



The star was a Christmas gift from my 13 year old nephew who made it out of Saguaro ribs. Also, one of my favorite items! 

I love living in Central Phoenix and one of the perks is the old houses. We live in a house that was built in the 30's, and love it! We've talked about moving and looked at new homes, but they just don't have the old charm that this house has. Of course, it would be nice to have some of the amenities that go with a new home... like a dishwasher. :) Here are 2 things I love about our old home: 



Isn't that cool?



Our Beautiful front door. I know, its just a door, but it has so much character and totally reminds me of  cyclops with a mustache. Being an AZ girl, I have to point out the copper piece in the window. 


Last year my oldest nephew made us this for Christmas:

I'm not sure what it's called, but he said this is how people used to make guitars- he tuned it and everything! I love it! 

And here's another gift- from my brother. He made them for Albs; they are Sesame Street records that he framed. So cool and such a great idea! 

And then there's this:

C traced this saucy vixen and painted her one day when she was feeling artistic. At first I was not super crazy about her (the vixen), but that's when we had white walls. Now that we have super bright walls, she actually fits in and I love it! 

I wanted to share my excitement for my China cabinet, and show you some of the things that help give our small, old home character. While doing this post I realized that the boys in my family are good gift givers! I need to step up my game! 

Thanks for stopping by, hope you're having a great week! 




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18 comments:

  1. Mommy Goes OnJanuary 9, 2014 at 3:42 PM

    I'm going to have that song in my head now, lol.

    I love that cabinet! And, of course, the other photos you shared are awesome, but I really love that cabinet!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:14 AM

      Thanks! I had the song stuck in my head all day too!

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  2. Christa SJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Love it! Is that milk door like a little built in icebox?

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    1. UnknownJanuary 11, 2014 at 8:32 AM

      Christa, it's a door in the kitchen that also opens outside, where the milk man used to leave the milk! It's really cool! The little pointers on the inside show what they want, there is sour cream, butter, milk...

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  3. UnknownJanuary 20, 2014 at 10:14 AM

    Gorgeous cabinet! I love the features of your home - very unique! I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself since we're a part of the SITS Tribe Challenge! Have a terrific week!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 22, 2014 at 1:27 PM

      Hi Shelly! Thank you for stopping by, I'm heading over to check out your blog now! :)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 20, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Oh my I love that door! I have never seen anything like it before to completely honest. It looks like you have some very talented little nephews.

    Amanda @ The Mommy Mix

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    1. UnknownJanuary 22, 2014 at 1:28 PM

      Amanda, thank you! My nephews are pretty amazing! ;)

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  5. The Seana MethodMay 28, 2014 at 4:44 AM

    I love the old cabinet as well. And your point is so true... if you have a space you enjoy looking at, you are more likely to keep it organized. Your house is very neat - the old touches are so special.

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    1. UnknownMay 30, 2014 at 1:24 PM

      Thank you, we love the old touches in this house!

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  6. AnonymousMay 28, 2014 at 4:11 PM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing.

    Tonya
    Http://www.comfort-couture.com

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  7. Courtney ConoverMay 28, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    This was SUCH a unique post, and I felt like you opened the door to your home so that we -- the reader -- might get to know you better.

    Thank you...and Congrats on your SITS Day.

    xo

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  8. Sondra @ Savers4LifeMay 28, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    Loved the old cabinet! Congrats on your SITS Day!

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  9. UnknownMay 28, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    I live in Phoenix as well! The old, historic homes downtown are amazing. We live in the PV area but love visiting downtown--First Fridays are fun. Great blog--I'll be stopping back to see all of your Arizona posts. Hope you had a wonderful SITS Day!!!

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    1. UnknownMay 30, 2014 at 1:25 PM

      Thank you, Maurissa! I do love Arizona and all of its beauty! Did you hear that they are putting in a surf machine at City Scape??

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  10. UnknownMay 30, 2014 at 6:36 PM

    So many cool things in your home! I love character homes. I live in a "young" city, so there's not too many character homes or buildings.

    Thanks for sharing and Happy SITS Day!
    xoxo

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  11. UnknownJune 2, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Amen sista, Stacy, thanks for sharing the love of your home & life. Old homes have memories and character that MDF crown molding can't compare to. I live in the NW in a cabin like home on an acre, i do long for my own bathroom, but the beauty I see our my windows is too beautiful to want to move to just see my neighbors living-room instead.
    Nasca

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