Let's get started in our front entryway. If this is your first time here, we live in a NJ suburb of NYC in a 1950's split level home. We love farmhouse style, and although our suburban house isn't actually a farmhouse, we have created a space that feels like home to our busy family, which includes 3 boys and 2 dogs.
I kept our DIY chalkboard simple, with just the word "welcome" and a preserved boxwood wreath. I also added the oval chalkboard sign (a Target Dollar Spot find) with the year we were married.
Let's head up to our kitchen, dining and living room area. We enjoy the open floor plan in this space.
I moved our diy small bottle garland to our kitchen window to display some pretty spring flowers.
For curtains, I used a couple of kitchen towels from Target with black and white farm animals to add a farmhouse vibe to our kitchen windows.
Our living room had been fairly neutral for winter, but I added in a bit more color for spring with throw pillows.
Let's head down to our lower level family room where I lightened things up for spring on the mantel of our stone fireplace.
We added a new rug to our family room recently. It was 70% off at Target and involved a ride home in our convertible with a big rug sticking out of it. I will be sure to blog about that soon!
Here are a few more of the spring touches I added to our home that I shared in other recent posts:
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Happy Spring!! I am excited to check out the other farmhouse style home tours in the link-up below and I hope you'll join me in visiting these inspiring homes.
Wow, you have been busy! You have a great Easter weekend with your family. Love your photos, so many great ideas! xxx....
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brooke. I hope you have a lovely Easter with your family too. xo
DeleteWow, you have been busy! You have a great Easter weekend with your family. Love your photos, so many great ideas! xxx....
ReplyDeleteYour whole house is just one piece of gorgeous! And your puppy is the icing on the cake!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Pam! Heading over to tour your home now. :)
DeleteBeautiful Courtney. Swooning! Love Dax too. He is losing that puppy look. He is getting so big. What a cutie. Have a great holiday week end. Happy Easter.
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Thanks Kris! Yup, the puppy look is fading fast. :( Have a wonderful Easter weekend!!
DeleteSuch a beautiful tour! I always enjoy seeing all the seasonal touches that you add to your home. Dax is getting so big! Have a Happy Easter!
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Thanks Shelley! Have a wonderful Easter with your family.
DeleteYour house is gorgeous, I love every detail. Happy Easter!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Kimm! Happy Easter!!
DeleteI grew up in a split level in the suburbs of Cleveland and am familiar with the layout of your home. I can't believe how beautifully you have updated your home. Your main level is absolutely gorgeous Taking down the wall that separated the living room and kitchen and adding the island makes all the difference. Your decor is so cute too. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanie! A split level would never have been my first choice in choosing a home, but it was the best way for us to get the square footage we needed for our family affordably. We live just outside of NYC so home prices are $$. Yes, taking down the walls on the main level made a huge difference! Thanks so much for stopping by today.
DeleteI just love your style, Courtney! You have such a beautiful and welcoming home! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Linda!!
DeleteLooks beautiful ! Great job decorating! Your puppy is getting soooo big!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cindy!! Yes, growing too fast if you ask me :)
DeleteCourtney, your home is beautiful and is one of my favorites! Your creativity and talent shines through the entire house. Just gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer!! Thanks also for all of your hard work in putting this all together. I am so honored every Farmhouse Friday to be included.
DeleteSo pretty and Springy-Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your gorgeous cozy home - the spring touches are so pretty!
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DeleteSo lovely! Your home is so peaceful and absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill :)
DeleteWhat is the color of your walls, kitchen, dining and living room??
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DeleteYour home is absolutely gorgeous……..friendly and inviting!! You can see all the love your family has by the love and thought put into your decor. Love seeing all the beautiful ideas you implement in each room. Thanks so much for letting us tour ….it was fun!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susan!! You definitely "get" me and I so appreciate that.
Deleteyour home is gorgeous !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda!
DeleteI just love your home, Courtney - so warm and inviting. Thrilled to find and follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the visit to my blog and your kind words about our home. I am thrilled that you found and are now following along too!
DeleteI love everything! I was so excited to find your blog maybe a year or so ago. Your blog my favorite! I love your style so much. Your home is so warm, cozy and inviting. I've never been a fan of split levels but you've totally made me love them now! Your house just seems to flow so well! I loved seeing all the bright splashes of the Pioneer Woman line throughout your home =) Oh, I also can't believe how big the puppy is getting! He's adorable! I'm a mom to two boys and 3 dogs! Two labs and pit bull mix! So I looove seeing your dogs in the pics! Dogs make a house a home in my opinion ;) Have a great day! -Jen
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, Thanks so much for your fabulous comment!! It made my day. Split levels were never my favorite either, but we have definitely made this house into a home we are proud of and suits us well. Yes, good eye!, I bought a bunch of Pioneer Woman linens and dishes on a recent trip to Walmart. I love all of her bright colors and their collected feel. I couldn't agree more with what you said about dogs making a house a home. You have a great day too!
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