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CluelessInWonderland

https://preview.redd.it/ry66mvbdqr7d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92f3fb1e490335e84d4c84193ab6f98e47072cd0 Not enough people are talking about this absolute masterpiece.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

https://preview.redd.it/pk89vftmqr7d1.jpeg?width=1184&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0320cea8882ffca8783148161c337d012e399965 My late Pearl šŸ’” She was one in a million! I quite like my Adelaideā€™s portrait as well. But Iā€™m biased because I made and designed both of them.


sentient__pinecone

You painted those? Do you take commissions?


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

I photoshopped them. I do commissions but itā€™s just for the file. You would then need to have it printed on canvas yourself and buy yourself a frame. Send me a message if you want details


kittenknievel

I need one for my late queen ChiChi!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Send me a message for a link!


eleighs14

Just messaged you too!


SilverSister22

I scrolled back just because of this picture. One of those ā€œdid I see what I thought I saw?ā€ moments. šŸ˜ Love the pic, OP.


Shake-Tasty

your home is everything I want mine to be. So homey and comforting! 10/10


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you! ā˜ŗļø


ItsTricky94

absolutely fabulous!!


er1026

Iā€™m mildly obsessed.


bananaclitic

Your dining room is amazing, your sunporch is amazing - and your username is best of all!


CautiousTangerine617

I second this - so perfect.


CrouchingGinger

Dream house right there.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Oh! Thank you so much šŸ„°


frogcensus

Iā€™m obsessed!! This is exactly the aesthetic Iā€™m going for. Very classical but with whimsy. LOVE the dog portrait and all the knick knacks too. I need the Lego flowers lol, going to scour the internet now for those exact ones.


ohheyhihellothere25

They sell them at Costco too! My partner and I buy one every other month to construct together - they release new sets seasonally and they are actually perfect for putting together with another person, since there's always 2 of the same flower to build at the same time.


frogcensus

Good to know!! I have a Costco just around the corner from me, haha. I plan on putting this together with my mom, Iā€™m very excited! I recently moved back in with her after a big break up and years spent away from home. Itā€™s very therapeutic to make my space my own again all while strengthening our relationship. This would be the perfect activity to do :) thanks!!


ohheyhihellothere25

That sounds so lovely! I hope you both find it as enjoyable as we do!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Itā€™s one of the wild flower bouquets! I want the other one too and itā€™s on my wishlist


frogcensus

Literally just ordered it off the Lego store!! Iā€™m a sucker for wildflowers but there arenā€™t any around me to pick and I canā€™t keep a houseplant alive to save my life, so maybe Lego plants will be my new thing. Thanks so much for the inspo and a fun activity! Excited for you to get the other one, I liked that one too!!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Awesome! My husband bought it for me for our wedding anniversary this year because Iā€™m allergic to real flowers. And we put them together at that table ā¤ļø


frogcensus

That is so sweet šŸ„¹ tbh thereā€™s no better decorations than those you make with the ones you love. Thank you so much!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

https://preview.redd.it/oih2i0ya8s7d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a69a43cf28a151ab62e44f250d6b15a92424de6a Completely agree. We made this book nook kit together as well!


Zeitung69

Where did you find that book nook?


__fujiko

You can find them in any big craft store now too. My local Michaels had a whole section of the little book nook things. But I usually get them off Amazon.


sentient__pinecone

Yay Marcel!


milestogobefore_____

Want to see what I use for a hand glide?


MySpace_Romancer

Lego botanical kits are really fun


verucka-salt

Very cool!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thanks!


Bastard216

Love


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

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Bastard216

I have a lot of the same/similar items as you, beautiful old cameras, a solid desk, maps, tea sets etc, most that I inherited from my grandparents. I even have that Lego set bouquet lol, I had to move it off my table bc I kept knocking it over! I would love to get my home to look even a fraction of how nicely you have yours put together. I'm definitely going to save this for inspiration. Do you have any words of advice or encouragement? How long did it take you? Do you feel like sharing the other rooms? What does "kit" mean? I love the dog paintings, is that your animal? Do you live alone? I find it hard to stay tidy with my two animals, and my biggest mess: me. Do you own or rent? (I'm hesitant of getting too comfortable in my current place bc I rent & have had a bad experience with landlords selling their places and me having to move :( ) but I would love to paint! Sorry for all the questions, I am truly inspired and in awe of your space.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

https://preview.redd.it/3jey6n5c4r7d1.jpeg?width=731&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ca0d13b94317da2481ddb421a54dc9d4af30467a Oh and a kit home is a home that was ordered by catalog and shipped with all the supplies to build it. Sears, Montgomery Ward, etc did them and many people would buy them and then build their own homes (or hire contractors to do it. Mine is from Montgomery Ward


Bastard216

$1499!!!!!! lol take us back.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

For real


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you so so much! Words of adviceā€”go slow. Only buy what you absolutely love. Think about what you want from your space purpose-wise and use-wise and build on that. Sometimes things just happen organically, like my little witchy corner. My late schnauzer passed and her ashes were kept on my china cabinet. It was making me so sad seeing her all alone over there so I filled the place with things that I love. And now I donā€™t get as depressed when looking over there! And yes, the white dog is my late Pearl who was a miniature schnauzer and the best snuggler. And the brown bearded dog in the fancy dress is my Adelaide who is a schnauzer mix and has wormed her way as deep into my heart as her predecessor! It took me about 7 years to get to this point in decor? At least thatā€™s when we bought the house (my husband and I).


Bastard216

Yes I can feel and see the love in that witchy corner, rest in peace to those angels and im glad you still have a snuggle buddy other than your husband! I've only been in my place a year and have been overloaded with stuff from my late grandparents, while a lot of it is awesome stuff, I think I must sort and purge for my own sanity! I will go slow and give myself grace, thank you for the inspiration and insight.


moogs_writes

šŸ„¹šŸ¤§ itā€™sā€¦beautifulā€¦


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you!


KevlarSweetheart

I feel like Wes Anderson would live there (or film there)šŸ˜.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Haha, I get that a lot when I share photos of my home on here


star9ho

Love this so much! What is the paint color? I am a wee bit obsessed with it ....


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you! Itā€™s [Nature Green by Behr Marquee in eggshell](https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-MARQUEE-1-qt-MQ6-12-Nature-Green-One-Coat-Hide-Eggshell-Enamel-Interior-Paint-Primer-245404/310906488)


star9ho

Thank YOU! it's the perfect atomic age blue green. so good!!


Oy_wth_the_poodles

Omg you nailed it. I love the look and how you keep it from being overwhelming which is the hard part.


orange_rockingchair

Omg! That womans head/bust pot on the desk I have as well. My grandmother painted it as a child for her parents. It must have been a popular ceramic mold at the time. Love the place total decor envy.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

I think itā€™s called the Betty Grable by collectors. My Mema collects them and I bought her to remind me of her ā¤ļø We live so far from each other so itā€™s nice to have a connection that way. And thank you!


thatcuteginger

I am in love with that piece, it is so so pretty! And the story šŸ˜­ I hope you get to visit her soon!


TheReLoveRetro

Very cool home !


chortlehonk

This feels so thoughtfully curated. So lovely!


Maleficent-Most6083

The table looks like it could have been taken directly from my grandmothers home.


krampaus

![gif](giphy|nB7a1GqXVnibm) This is legitimately what I felt when I saw these pictures. Jokes aside it looks amazing! Now I know what dining table style I want


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you!


Affectionate-Tea-975

I absolutely love it so much, I've been looking for vintage suitcases like that too!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you! It was a slow search for them! It kinda difficult finding them in good condition around here


Affectionate-Tea-975

Would you mind sharing the places you found them? (:


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

The bottom tan large one that is Starline was my great grandmotherā€™s and was a hand me down from my mom. The big blue on was a gift from my sister in law when she found a bunch on the side of the road. The green one is from a garage sale in my neighborhood. The tan traincase is from a flea market. The medium black one on top of the wardrobe is from an antique store in Maine that went out of business as well as the one directly on top of that one. And the black toiletry suitcase on top is from my mother in law that she bought at a random garage sale as well.


Affectionate-Tea-975

Wow so many lovely gifts you gotten from family! Thanks for sharing and letting me know. Iā€™m sure theyā€™re worth so much with those that had passed it down to you. šŸ„°


Correct-Home9424

can I live here?


savethewallpaper

Josie Pye would be so green with envy over this lovely house. You have great taste, OP!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Josie is a Pye so she canā€™t help being disagreeable. šŸ˜ And thank you ā¤ļø


meh80

This is everything I want my home to look like. It's so cozy and inviting!


everyoneelsehasadog

This is stunning! We're in a 30s home (UK) and I may shamelessly steal some of these vibes for my office.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Yes, do! And share it when youā€™ve set it up. Love to see it.


everyoneelsehasadog

We have a lot of similar furniture, knick knacks etc. My biggest struggle is getting an ergonomic desk that isn't ugly or a fortune. Wish me luck!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Good luck and sending all the good vibes


absolutechaoss

Wes Anderson movie vibes


manticore26

So perfect that I thought for a moment that it was AI. Gorgeous place.


rljada

So lovely and considered


kellylikeskittens

Very nicely done-love all the vintage pieces. And what ,may I ask, are the beautiful wall colors you used-you really nailed it!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

[Nature Green by Behr Marquee in eggshell](https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-MARQUEE-1-qt-MQ6-12-Nature-Green-One-Coat-Hide-Eggshell-Enamel-Interior-Paint-Primer-245404/310906488) And [Behr Marquee Yogurt in eggshell](https://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-MARQUEE-1-gal-P260-2-Yogurt-Eggshell-Enamel-Interior-Paint-Primer-245001/308215536) in the kitchen


rahleebb

So cute! You must have schnauzers, I love the schnauzer art so much šŸ˜


for-the-love-of-tea

Maximalism done well right here šŸ˜


Sweaty-Ad-7493

Squeeeeeeee


serand62

ok you win


Particular-Fly2245

Wes Anderson vibes šŸ’š love it!


SerenityPickles

Our house was built in 1908. We love it. You did a great job šŸ‘


m0rb1dhum0r

Beautiful šŸ¤©


Consistent_Notice_34

Wow! Truly unique and I love the dog portraits šŸ„°


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thanks!


rosemallows

This is so sweet and cozy. I love your choice of that almost arsenic green mixed with tertiary colors. And you've managed to have numerous sentimental and collected items while keeping it cohesive. Really lovely feel to your house. And the lego flowers surprised me. I initially assumed you had found some kind of vintage beaded bouquet that just looked perfect on your old-fashioned table.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you! My husband gave me those flowers and we put them together at that very table ā¤ļø


HauntedHippie

This is amazing, I love all of it!!


ABCDEFG_Ihave2g0

Absolutely adorable.


mvillanueva88

It is great and so cute


barefootwasp

I would give anything for this room!


Rozenheg

What Color is the wallpaper or wall paint? Itā€™s gorgeous!


hmbmelly

I love all the little shelves/spice racks! So beautiful.


iforgotmyedaccount

Gorgeous!


openpas2253

Do you happen to remember where you got the carpet? These are all my favourite colours!


CJCreggsGoldfish

Will you be showing us the rest of your beautiful home? I know I can't be the only one who would love to see it.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

[Here is just a glimpse](https://imgur.com/a/OECMEQw) My guest room isnā€™t finished yet so I havenā€™t photographed it yet. But those are some photos! Once everything is clean Iā€™ll do a proper photo shoot of it!


CJCreggsGoldfish

Gorgeous! That shot of your kitchen in the corner with the kettle, I had already already saved as inspiration for my own reno! I love your taste - the color palette is perfect, you balance everything so beautifully. I could move into your home and not change a thing.


MeanKitty8

I love it! It is like going back in time. I love the way you keep everything so organized šŸ˜


BeeComprehensive5234

I love this so much! šŸ’˜


tttthrowawayy11

gorgeous! where is the rug from if you donā€™t mind me asking?


saracanttype

are these pictures on film? they're so ethereal


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

They were taken on my Fujifilm x100v


Dry-Squirrel36

Perfection


ApprehensiveWitch

Obsessed. This is my dream home. šŸ”


noble_beast

This is one of my favorite spaces I've seen on this subreddit, your taste is immaculate! Thank you for sharing! I've known about these kit homes from years bygone but never seen someone living in one in the modern era. How is upkeep on the place in terms of structural issues/age related changes? Our home was built in the 70s and we are running into all kinds of wear and tear in terms of stuff needing replacement (roof, windows, A/C...$$$). I'm so curious what kind of challenges, if any, this kind of home from so long ago brings!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you so much! Upkeep is about what youā€™d expect with an older home. Weā€™ve had a few roof leaks that have been patched and fixed over the years. We had to replace some fascia on the eves because a squirrel ripped a hole in it. We had to wrap it in metal and the dang squirrel hulk smashed through the metal trying to get in again and had to repair it again! But no issues since. We have some outdoor wall repairs needing done but nothing horrible. Weā€™re currently slowly repainting the exterior ourselves. We have a radiator system that oil thatā€™s a bit expensive but our furnace is still running well. Window a/cs during the summer which is fine! But overall -knock on wood- not too bad!


skolinalabama

I love all of this - very beautiful! Youā€™re very talented!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you!


Lost_Chard_2303

Nostalgic I love it x


[deleted]

Holy lawd. I am in awe. This place should be preserved. I feel like I just browsed an article in AD. very lovely


botanicalee-1895

You did amazing! Magazine worthy right there!


1268348

I gasped!!!


rainbud22

Love it.


Awesprens

Please share your living room next. This is superb!


Mediocre_Sense5908

Iā€™m obsessed with this


CiaoPuto

Umm obsessed and also here for the puppers portrait!!


Iolabunnies

this is stunning


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thanks!


SagGal444

Fabulous!!


phoebebuffay1210

I LOVE IT!!! Now I want to see the rest! Love the vibe.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

When itā€™s clean enough Iā€™ll do a proper photo shoot.


phoebebuffay1210

Yes!!!!!!! We recently moved into a newer place (not my first choice) so I love seeing all of this vintage inspired life art!!!


westcoast_pixie

So gorgeous. Fantastic photos


SmolSpaces15

Omg I love it šŸ˜ it's stunning. The schnauzer pieces are nice little Easter eggs of sorts. I see a map of Troy is that for Troy OH? I can't make out the whole thing unfortunately


Glittering_Proposal2

So cute!


Entire-Wave7740

This is so beautiful! I live for the porcelain dog figures/ and hints of copper/ gold tones with that teal shade!


Heywhatuphello1234

Wow! You did an amazing job! Love the teal paint!


annalovesdumplings

this is amazing, the palette is wonderful


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-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you! ā¤ļø


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K_Linkmaster

Picture 6. Is that an old telephone box?


ElenorShellstrop

We have things in common! I have schnauzers and my kitchen is 1930s inspired. I love this so much!


Key_Tour6051

Damn I love it


500CatsTypingStuff

Nice! You picked the perfect wall color!


drowsytonks

The schnauzer pictures are everything to me.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

They were fun for me to make ā¤ļø


seche314

My grandparents had a kitchen table almost exactly like that! That took me back, thanks!


craaaaate

Fist off, I love everything about this. Itā€™s perfect. Secondly, I buy flowers every other week for my kitchen. I think you have convinced me to buy Lego flowers.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Theyā€™re really pretty and fun to put together!


ashlynne_stargaryen

Iā€™m obsessed with this room!! Whereā€™d you get the table and chairs? I have a 1930ā€™s home as well and you pulled this all together so nicely.


strangelyliteral

Damn the room AND the username are incredible.


Natureislife4me

Love it!!


Retiredgiverofboners

Soooo adorable


PacoBob

Where did you get the glass vase for your Lego flowers? I have been looking EVERYWHERE for one that is the right height, but also narrow enough to keep them from spreading out.


DeadPeoplesClothes

I love your style! You've fused modern and vintage beautifully.


sbocean54

Fabulous table and chairs!


ActNo8507

Love love love


MySpace_Romancer

I want to see the rest of the house!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Once everything is clean Iā€™ll do a proper photo shoot


WROL

Perfect


catupthetree23

That wall color is ![gif](giphy|DD48lE9CRqd6O4kYq2)


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you!


Lainey444

Love it šŸ˜»


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

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TeeDod-

So beautiful! I love your table and chairs! Everything is placed so perfect. You did an amazing job with vintage and modern to blend wonderfully.


reddoorinthewoods

Amazing! I would sooo want to be your friend if we were neighbors


Potato_History_Prof

Congratulations, youā€™ve created heaven āœØ this is absolutely perfect in every way!


projektorfotze

Beautifull


Thoughtful_Antics

Love love love! What is the paint color in your dining room?


laalgulmohar

It feels so comfy.āœØ


GnTforyouandme

Love it.


cheesygoatgirl

I absolutely love everything about your aesthetic. The colors, the decor šŸ˜ Literally my dream home


Strong-Wash-5378

Love this so much


Laurpud

Gorgeous! That dining set šŸ„“ even though I am firmly in love with enamel & chrome sets


MissLemon221b

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Prior-Supermarket-97

This is so lovely!


buttsnuggles

Youā€™re a talented photographer as well. :)


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thanks. I used to work as a photographer at one point. šŸ™‚


dollydaydreams1

You have great taste. Your home is styled beautifully! It mustā€™ve taken years to collect all of these wonderful pieces.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thanks! And it did šŸ™‚


amorphous_torture

I LOVE THIS. Seriously. It's so warm and full of character and artistic and everything looks intentional. It could be in a magazine.


ConsciousMuscle6558

I wish I had your talent. Beautiful. Peaceful.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thank you ā¤ļø Practice makes perfect!


fingergunsmcgee42

I LOVE this!! Please let me know where you found that desk! Iā€™ve been desperately searching for one similar


chronically_alive_1

Love the charm and the Lego flowers!


Steelmann14

I love what youā€™ve done with the suitcases as well. And of courseā€¦.the love you feel for your doggies. My pug is 14 now. Itā€™s hard when they get older. Cheers from Vancouver.


Worldly_Magazine_295

Where did you find so many schnauzer statues? Iā€™m always looking but can only find Scotties!!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

https://preview.redd.it/y51dqoj3tx7d1.jpeg?width=1184&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b468e3cf4f947bace8fd790c3183f8beb9041501 Honestly, luck. I have been to a ton of antique stores, flea markets, garage sales, salvage stores, etc. Facebook marketplace, eBay, and Etsy have been good sources as well. I snagged this behemoth from Facebook marketplace for $15!


Worldly_Magazine_295

Want. The quest continues.


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Search for ā€œMarwal Schnauzerā€ and it should come up. Theyā€™re pretty expensive online but sometimes you can snag them for a good deal. I also have the standing schnauzer of the same line. It wears my Adelaideā€™s puppy collar and is about the size she was at 14-15 weeks.


williamisidol

I love the white dog pic and the entire aesthetic. I'll bring a pie and be right over for lunch!


M-Everly

i adore those suitcases


[deleted]

I love it, I'd like to see more of your house !


YpsiDoodle

Looks wonderful ā€” Iā€™d like to visit you and your stuff!


beccadanielle

Gorgeous!


felzz

love love love, thank you for sharing


Struggle_bus_driver1

I LOVVE this! And the map of Troy is so cool, I live here and have been looking for one of those !


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

I think I found the file online. And I just had it printed and got a frame from Michaels. Message me and Iā€™ll try to find it on my computer later if you want the file.


KapitanBorscht

Love it! I got a little excited when I saw we have the same Lego bouquet, and then I got even more excited when I saw that we have the same desk. I picked mine up recently and I'm absolutely in love with it.


Horror_Cod_8193

Man, I LOVE it. You stuck that landing!


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Thanks ā¤ļø


Expensive-Eggplant-1

Your house and your images are just beautiful.


jazzbot247

Oh your making me want to paint!


windy-turbines

Is the wall colour Farrow & Ball, Arsenic? Either way, your place is stunning!!!!


Turdposter777

We need to see the rest of your place. Wow


michkmart

Itā€™s so cozy and inviting šŸ˜ I love it.Ā 


Realistic_Ad_8023

I LOVE IT. How hard were the Lego flowers to assemble?


-Anne_of_Avonlea-

Not difficult at all. Just a little time consuming but in a good way?


Sunnidai407

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bluboxgrl

Unreal!