Thank goodness for Rachel Ashwell and shabby chic -- that's our inspiration. |
The living room actually turned out more elegant than we planned. Dan built bookcases on either side of the fireplace, added trim to the mantel and installed an electric fireplace. |
We bought all the furnishings and accessories for the bungalow before we actually closed on it. We shopped at all the home stores -- Home Goods, Tuesday Morning, Art Van -- as well as flea markets, estate sales and the Salvation Army. |
We had our first open house. Ten people showed up, including a young woman with her parents -- I think that's a good sign. |
We purchased all the furnishings for the house before we closed on it. |