Welcome! I am very excited to show you a summer tour of my new house inspired by the French decorating style I love.
If this is the first time you are visiting here, WELCOME! I just moved into my new home that I completely renovated, just came back from two weeks in France for Heather Bullard’s Academy and I’m going through a whole rebranding currently on my site! So I hope you can stay awhile and see all the wonderful things I have in store to share with you.
This is my first official tour of my house. I’ve had a few short posts of my living room and just moving in but today’s tour gives you a look of the living room, kitchen and dining room.
I’m so happy Nina Hendrick invited me to this tour. She is hosting it along with Birch Lane and Country Living and 29 other bloggers. I made sure I got semi-decorated just in time so come on in and let me show you around on my summer tour.
Disclosure: I received a gift card from Birch Lane. You can read my disclosure policy here.
My dining room is where the family room used to be. I switched the rooms around on the main floor during renovation. I’m so happy I did because I put beautiful French doors in and now you can just walk right out into the backyard.
The roses I picked from my garden. It was pouring outside when I cut them so they are dripping in rain drops.
I have an endless supply of sources that I will be sharing with you soon about my kitchen. I’m so extremely happy with the way it turned out.
As I was taking photos, my sweet neighbour came by and dropped off these cookies to me, I kid you not! They were so good and still warm and little did she know she was helping style my kitchen shoot. I could not be happier with my new neighbourhood for my children. They’ve already made friends and it’s such a wonderful feeling to know that all the hard time I had with picking a new house finally paid off.
When I was in the countryside in France last month, it was amazing seeing calla lilies growing everywhere. They used to be my favourite flower until peonies stole my heart but now I’m falling in love all over again. These blush ones are just so pretty.
My living room, or great room, used to be the living room / dining room. I like how there is one big area to hang out, snuggle on the couch and watch a movie. I’m so happy with my decision to move the dining room into the old family area.
I added a few pillows with pink and purple. That’s the fun part about having your own house! You can add pink wherever you want!
I bought this beautiful Marlena wooden lamp with the Birch Lane gift card I received. It makes such an impact to the room and I just love the natural wood markings on it. I love large decor items and this is the largest lamp I’ve owned. It’s the perfect fit.
I picked up the beads with heart at Rachel Ashwell’s store in Santa Monica a couple of months ago. I will be sharing with you more about that trip soon too!
A sneak peek of the carpet I picked for the stairs!
I have so many new furniture items and sources I want to share with you, trips and soon-to-be whole new blog design! I can’t wait to share all of it with you in upcoming posts. I’m so glad you stopped by today. Be sure to see my friends’ beautiful summer house tours as well.
Visit Country Living Magazine to see more summer decorating ideas!
Monday
Nina Hendrick | Maison de Pax | Cherished Bliss | AKA Design | A Burst of Beautiful | Liz Marie Blog
Tuesday
Migonis Home | So Much Better With Age | Zevy Joy | Just a Girl and Her Blog | Shades of Blue Interiors | Making Home Base
Wednesday
Rooms FOR Rent | The Wicker House | Bless’er House | Love Grows Wild | Finding Silver Pennies | Design, Dining + Diapers
Thursday
Craftberry Bush | Jennifer Rizzo | The Wood Grain Cottage | Ella Claire | Tidbits | City Farmhouse
Friday
Kindred Vintage & Co | The Blissful Bee | The Happy Housie | House By Hoff | Nesting With Grace | Life on Virginia Street
I love your new home!! Its absolutely gorgeous. So bright and cheery.
Great job.
Thanks so much, Dianne!
Hugs, Jamie
Absolutely stunning. You’ve created such a warm, welcoming and stylish home, and I’m looking forward to following along as the journey continues.
Aww thanks Jeannie!
Hugs, Jamie
Your home is lovely, I love the neutral palette. I am quite impressed with how quickly you have pulled it all together. We have been in our ‘new to us’ home a little over a year and I don’t feel we are nearly as well designed as you are. We are still waiting for some of the furniture to be delivered! I want to invite you to come and share your home tour at the Celebrate Your Story! link party. I am sure my readers would enjoy the inspiration your home provides. I am pinning this to my home tours board! If you have a moment to come to the party, here is the link: http://celebrateanddecorate.com/celebrate-story-31/
Thanks Chloe. You’re too kind. It takes a long time to get set up but I was thinking of these principle rooms for awhile. My upstairs is still a mess! lol. I’ll definitely check out your party.
Hugs, Jamie
hey girl love the house! And that kitchen is so pretty! And the carpet on the stairs is so cool! Great job! Can’t wait to see more!
Thank you so much, Shawnna!
Hugs, Jamie
Its absolutely stunning. Your photography is off the charts good. I’m so impressed with what you have created in that space.
Thanks so much, and thanks so much for all your help!
Hugs, Jamie
It’s really beautiful, Jamie! You have such wonderful taste. I love the small table for your kids too and I’m sure you are so happy they like their new neighborhood!
I love that little table for the kids too, good eye 😉 I’m so happy, thanks again JoAnne!
Hugs, Jamie
Your new home is beautiful, Jamie! It was a hard road to get here, I know. But now I’m sure it was all worth it.
Brenda
It was, Brenda! Thank you so much, friend.
Hugs, Jamie
Oh my goodness, girl! It’s stunning! It’s so you – every inch and I love it!
Aww, thanks Chelsea! It’s starting to feel like home.
Hugs, Jamie
Your new home looks incredible, Jamie! You’ve done such a beautiful job! Thanks for giving us the tour!
~Abby =)
Thanks so much, Abby!
Hugs, Jamie
What a treat that was! You’re home is so beautiful!!!
Your home…not you’re! lol!
You’re OCD like me, lol!
Thank you so much, Lisa!
Hugs, Jamie
I love your style! Beautiful! Please share where you found your dining room chairs withe the wood and gray fabric? Thank you!
Thank you so much, Emily! I found them at shop about an hour away from me called Renaissance Home in Langley, BC Canada. I’m sure I’m no help if you live far away.
Hugs, Jamie
Everything looks beautiful. Well done!
Thanks so much, Shal!
Hugs, Jamie
Your house is absolutely beautiful, Jamie! All your hard work has paid off. You’re so good at getting it just right.
I’m a dreamer, always thinking of decorating but never actually finishing a room, so our whole house has a lot of half finished projects. I’m going to keep looking at these photos again and again and then get on with one room at a time. You have inspired me!!
Lynne x
Awww, thanks so much, Lynne! It’s sometimes hard to pull the trigger. I’ve had a vision for the house for some time now but it will probably change over time too 😉 Have fun decorating!
Hugs, Jamie
Your house is looking completely gorgeous and amazing! I love the simplicity, and the perfection of every well-placed item. I love everything, Jamie!
Awww, thanks friend! It’s been a long time coming. Thank you so much.
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie- your new home is absolutely gorgeous! I love everything, and your kitchen is perfection! Thank you so much for joining me on this tour!
Thanks so much, Nina. That means a lot 😉
Hugs, Jamie
I’m new to the blogging world and just found your home tour. Your home is gorgeous! I love French decor!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks so much, Shannon! Welcome!
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie your new home is just gorgeous! I LOVE your pretty kitchen!!! Such a treat to be on the tour together and I look forward to keep up to date with all the fun things you have going on – xo!
Thank you so much, Annie!
Hugs, Jamie
Oh Jamie, it is just beautiful!!! I can’t wait to hear all your sources… Simply stunning.
Thanks Rachel!
Hugs, Jamie
Your new home is stunning, Jamie! I love the soft neutral colors and all the fun accessories. The kitchen is amazing…it all is! Enjoy the new place!
Shelley
Thanks so much, Shelley.
Hugs, Jamie
Absolutely beautiful home! 🙂
Would you mind sharing where you purchased your TV stand\center? Thank you!
Thanks so much, Tina. I purchased that at Restoration Hardware.
Hugs, Jamie
OH my gosh SO STUNNING!!
Thanks girl!
Hugs, Jamie
Looks absolutely amazing Jamie! You’ve done a great job making your new home look cozy and sophisticated. Love all your choices!!
Thanks so much, Denise!
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie, it all look so amazing! I AM DROOLING over your kitchen. Stunning!
Thanks Danielle!
Hugs, Jamie
Your home is gorgeous! I love the soft, neutral palette, and your kitchen is to die for! I might have a hard time cooking in my own now! Thanks for the tour 🙂
Aww, thanks Emily!
Hugs, Jamie
Jamie, your dining room! My jaw dropped!! Perfectly styled and photographed– I really see your improvements from your workshop in france… your photography was already good before, but it’s subtle but impactful changes. Also, i’m drooling over your new kitchen. Such pretty design and finish choices you’ve made. So excited for you and your new home! xo
Rachel!! You’re too kind! And coming from you, amazing photographer! That means a lot, thank you 😉
Hugs, Jamie
Wow your house looks amazing!
Thanks Hannah!
Hugs, Jamie
Your new home is gorgeous, Jamie!! Love all of the white and wood tones! Sounds like you are doing great! See you in a few weeks!
Thanks so much, Laura! Yes, can’t wait to see you!!
Hugs, Jamie
Your new home is gorgeous Jamie!!!
Thank you so much, Anita! Can’t wait to see you next week!
Hugs, Jamie
So gorgeous. I love everything!! Can you tell me more about your floors? I’m trying to find it on your blog but not having any luck. We are in the process of picking wood. Thanks!!!
Thank you so much, Ashley! I don’t have a source list out but it’s in the post, the name of the hardwood. I couldn’t find a good link to the actual site unfortunately: https://somuchbetterwithage.com/2016/03/hardwood-floors-new-fireplace/
Hope that helps!
Hugs, Jamie
Hi love your blog but all the advertising in the middle of thepage makes i very difficult to see a good picture. Could they not be put down the side of the page? and not block what I want to see?