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One year in the new house

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We are one year into our new house.  I love it even more than the first time I walked through.  When the listing showed up with a half finished basement we jumped on it fast, and in hindsight it was a great move.  The house has bedrooms for all of us (Before Big D arrived, at least).  Girls and boys both have separate play rooms.  I love the quiet, private cul de sac we live on tucked in amongst the trees.  I love how modest the house looks from the outside (and then when you walk in, wow!).  Our neighbors are great and best of all I am close to the gym and school and carpool for swim and SuperTarget.



Before - with those awful brown shutters

Current - Grey shutters and big flower pots




Before - Living Room move in day

Current - Living room





Before - Girls Playroom

After - Girls Playroom
After - Girls Playroom




Before - Basement Bedroom and Bath


Before - Basement Bedroom
After - Basement Bedroom (with blinds now)



Before - Basement Rec Room
Current  - Basement Rec Room (Has Big D's bed in there right now)
Before - Move in Day Master Bedroom



Current - Master Bedroom (Needs big art above bed)




After - Kitchen, changed out light fixture over table



Current - Blythe's Room




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  1. AnonymousJune 12, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    All in one year. Wow!! I love the grey shutters. Classy. mom

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