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Feature Friday: Domestic Imperfection

March 21, 2014 By Rhoda 14 Comments

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It’s always a pleasure for me to feature homes from all over the country. Isn’t it fun to see how everyone else lives, in different states? I think it is and everyone has a story. Today, I’m featuring Ashley from Domestic Imperfection (great name!), a mom to 2 boys who lives with her family in TX. I loved reading her story of meeting her hubby, how he joined the military and they moved back and forth and ended up back in TX where they were both raised. And then they started working on their house together, making it a pretty place for their family to live and grow.

ashley family pic

Ashley’s done some fun projects and really improved her house. Go and see the Before pics if you don’t believe me. Their house has come a long, long way since they bought it!

Domestic Imperfection house

Here’s their cute TX house from the outside.

porch

An open porch is very welcoming.

foyer

Foyer and hallway.

 

living room

Living room with hardwoods installed. Love that map on the wall.

living room media

Media center in the living room.

living room to kitchen

Breakfast counter looking into the kitchen.

kitchen3

Their kitchen is really a great makeover and has gotten lots of coverage in blogland. Check out that penny countertop, very cool!

kitchen1

I really love their kitchen makeover, it’s one of the best I’ve seen on a budget. Those two toned cabinets are really pretty.

kitchen2

I’m so impressed with what they did to this kitchen. To see the entire kitchen post with Before and After photos, check out that link. It’s amazing how much the kitchen changed, but they didn’t replace the cabinets at all. Paint does wonders! One of the unique things they did was add that little floating shelf under the cabinets. Love that!

breakfast2

The breakfast area is casual and rustic with the screened pantry door, rustic table and the planked walls.

breakfast room

What a pretty bay window with all that light coming in.

guest and craft room

Guest room and craft area.

guest craft space

Desk in the guest room.

guest bath

The guest bath got a makeover too.

laundry

As did the laundry room. Love this curtain to cover it all.

nursery

Her 2 boys share a room and it’s still in progress.

hallway to master

A hallway going to the master bedroom got a stencil treatment in birch trees which is really neat.

master bath

And the master bath got a fun makeover too. Love this green on the vanity. Ashley says the master bedroom is still a work in progress.

real life

And last, I love this real life pic that Ashley shared! Can’t we all relate to this? One space is nice for pictures and the other space is trashed. That’s the way it is some days!

I hope you enjoyed seeing Ashley and her family home. They have done a really outstanding job making it their own, as we all want to do with our homes. Everyone has their own version of home, sweet home!

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  1. Donna Jo Smith says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:24 am

    It is so much fun when you share other people’s homes. Thank you so much!

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  2. Lynn@Southern Direction says

    March 21, 2014 at 9:56 am

    This is a super cute home! Thanks for taking us along for a tour. I enjoyed it. Have a wonderful day!

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  3. Kim @ Cozinest.net says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:08 am

    Rhoda, you’ve done it again! What a perfect portrayal of true southern hospitality from the state of Texas. Ashley’s home is so welcoming and it is obvious that the door is always open – even on the internet.

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  4. Maureen says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Nice house, not overdone. They have done so much considering they have 2 small children. House looks inviting and comfortable.

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  5. kelly says

    March 21, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Anyone who can use a leg lamp with style is a genius! That’s absolutely fabulous! I wish I had that kind of flair and even half the guts! Beautiful home! Love it! kelly

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  6. Julia G. says

    March 21, 2014 at 11:34 am

    What a cute house and those boys are so precious! Thank you for sharing this with us!

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  7. WendyBee says

    March 21, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    What a great link! Ashley is brilliant. I wish I had her talent and energy.

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  8. Paula says

    March 21, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    What a great space! She has done a wonderful job and I especially like the birch stencil! However, I think your choice of words to describe the “real life” side of the picture as “trashed” is poor. I say this, knowing that you are not an unkind person. If a “real life” photo of my house were posted online and referred to as “trashed”, I would feel just awful. Best wishes. I love your blog!

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    • Rhoda says

      March 21, 2014 at 5:22 pm

      HI, Paula, no I didn’t say that mean, I really just got that from what Ashley said on her blog about that pic. It’s so true of all of us as bloggers. I wouldn’t be offended by it, as I have several “trashed” areas at my house right now. 🙂

    • Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

      March 21, 2014 at 6:42 pm

      I’m not offended at all, no worries! You were just taking the words right out of my mouth…most of my house looks like that kitchen right now anyway. Life!

  9. Ashley @ Domestic Imperfection says

    March 21, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    Thank you so much for the feature Rhoda, I appreciate it!

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  10. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 22, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Love this series…such a beautiful kitchen makeover….truly a home renovated with creativity and love!
    Have a great weekend Rhoda and Ashley.

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  11. T. Holcomb says

    March 22, 2014 at 11:57 am

    What a darling family and house. I had to write about those knives in the kitchen. Can’t help being a nosey grandmother, but with two active little ones shouldn’t those be put away somewhere safe?

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  12. Charlotte says

    March 23, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    Love, love the house….adorable!!!

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