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A look at the new home

As can be easily seen here, we are working with a very neutral color palate in our Florida place.  This is the main entry door.  We added the clock, the key hanger, the small blue rug and the place mats. 

 The window in the dining area faces directly east so we watch the sun rise over coffee in the morning.

The laundry room is off the kitchen.  I will need to get an iron and ironing board, but that was not a high priority for this trip.  I love all the storage space.
We got a rug for the screened lanai.  Mike put a new globe over what was a bare bulb on the ceiling fan.  We bought the table and chairs from a consignment shop.  There was an older table and chairs here, but this was more to our taste.  It won't hurt to have the extra chairs available and we can use the old table to hold the little Weber grill and cooking utensils.  The palm tree was left by the previous owners.  It has twinkly lights, but we have not plugged them in yet.

We put in a computer desk, a recliner, a lamp table and a small tv stand in the office area.  I will probably get myself a work desk on the next trip.

We have the very basics as far as kitchen ware and dining needs, towels and bedding.  Picking up that kind of stuff will keep me busy over the winter months.  And I will be start working on the decorative touches to color up place.  That, for me, will be the fun stuff.  I think we are both looking forward to just spending beach time for the next week, though.

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Lovely home. I love the color palaette. Looks very much like a seaside home (cabin). Lucky you to have found it.

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  2. JuneOctober 8, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    I seem to remember that Florida "used furniture" (and other used things) are pretty darn nice! I like your choices and the look of the whole place.

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  3. LindaOctober 8, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    I can tell you are loving every minute of this. I can imagine this will make your time in Florida so much better every year. I'll enjoy reading about it.

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  4. Linda ReederOctober 9, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    How fun to fix up a new place. It sounds like you know where to find the bargains too!

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  5. Karen WhittalOctober 9, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    You place looks absolutely beautiful, tranquil, peaceful and full of love, are blogger friends welcome..........

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  6. TomOctober 9, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I esp. like the palm tree lamp -- I'd light it up every night!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Your place just reeks of the marvelous Florida seaside. So clean and airy. Love what you have done to make it personal. That decor makes me a bit homesick. I am so glad you are scheduling in some beach time also.
    Arkansas Patti

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  8. MargaretOctober 9, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I'm liking the hints of blue. Very beachy.

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  9. Linda MyersOctober 9, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Light and bright - lovely!

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  10. oklhdanOctober 11, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    It looks so light and airy.......love it. The colors are so soft. Have fun decorating!

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  11. Grandma Yellow HairOctober 12, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    What a lovely place your making for you and hubby. I know your going to enjoy living by the seaside.
    I don't blame you about enjoying the beach. Theres always plenty of time to decorate later.
    Wish I could feel some sand and water at a beach right now myself. lol
    Love
    Maggie

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  12. Jenn JilksOctober 16, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    It look wonderful.
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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