Kurby's Bungalow House Tour

As you know, I was just in Atlanta visiting my precious new nephew, Townes.  He's only a month old and he's got the best little baby nursery ever.   Ha, only on a home decor blog would you lead with a newborn baby's nursery design.  He's also a really calm and mellow tempered dude.  He's so cool and already has the best big bro in the world. 

 

While I was in Atlanta, I snapped some photos of my sister Kurby's house.  She lives in Grant park in an adorable neighborhood and recently renovated their bungalow style house to allow for an extra room for the baby and also move their family room closer to the kitchen.  I promise to find my "before" pictures and re post them so you can drool over the difference, but for now, I'm just showing you the "after."  Sort of random, but I love her house and you can still appreciate the style! 

 (You may recall the Christmas mantle photos that I posted here). 

 

 

 

The Entryway- a few tidbits- the painting is a family heirloom (husband's side), she picked up the console from Home Goods and we got those adorable rabbits from our trip to Scott's Antique Market that weekend!  Prior to the renovation, the "entryway" didn't exist.  Guests would walk into the front door directly into the family/tv room which was a very large room.   Now it's the entryway AND the nursery (divided into two nicely structured rooms).

 

 

 

 

The family room- This amazing painting by Antoinette Wysocki now hangs in the family room and is a major focal point in the room.  (Remember my story about my Antoinette Wysocki here).   I wish I had taken more photos of the family room.  My favorite thing is that it is now attached to the kitchen (before it was in a completely separate room).  Much more social and familial environment.   Below is a view from the family room back into the kitchen.  The pitchers and glassware above is from Brett's husband's grandmother.  I tried to sneak it into my luggage on my way back to Connecticut but no such luck.  (And to think, her in laws had this stuff set aside into a "yard sale" pile!  HORROR)

 

 

  
Master Bedroom-  Yes, there is an amazing fireplace in the master bedroom and there are two Hollywood regency style chairs sitting in front.  I love the Jonathan Adler pillow and the mirrored table.  Kurby is going to kill me for showing her bed this way--ha ha (only because it's wrinkled) but we were trying to get out the door this day and I knew if I didn't snap a photo of the bed I may never get one this trip.  Love the "A" monogram pillows and the lattice headboard.  You can see the Wayne Pate print in the background through the mirror on the fireplace. 

 

 

 

 

 

Jude's room, age four- This is one of the hippest cowboy themed rooms around.  Dwell Studio bedding and the Eames styled rocker.  Kurby styled the dresser top with Toy Story and vintage themed posters (etsy) and bobble heads.  This house has so much natural character.  Jude also has a fireplace in his room and an original stained glass window.  Absolutely love this.  The portraits are from 1970's of Jude's dad and uncle when they were little boys.  Classic that they are now in his room (Though I don't think they ever actually looked like that, ha!).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Vestibule- This is the little section between the foyer and the baby's nursery.  It's got sort of a blue hue to it.  The photos were taken by our cousin's husband (excellent photographer)!  The table is a find from Scott's Antique Market.  The little tray is Versace and pays homage to Kurby's high school days when she used to work at Versace in Tyson's Corner, Virginia...we knew we'd find a place for that Versace china someday. 

 

 

 

The Nursery Don't forget to check out the photos of the nursery here. 

The Porch - If you didn't see Kurby's Porch in Better Homes and Garden, then check it out here (PS, I call my sister Kurby but her real name is Brett, ha!)

 

I promise to post before photos (just as soon as I locate them).  Ya'll will be impressed with what a great job Kurby and M did on the renovation of this house.  It's truly worthy of another Better Homes and Garden article...The Porch has already been in there once (check it out here). 

Forgive my photo quality.  I took my "good" Canon camera with me and Kurby and I talked about having a fun photo shoot one day while I was visiting.  Of course we got side tracked taking care of the baby, taking Jude to daycare, making a trip to Scott's, and just plain ole being sister and socializing the day away.  So I snapped these photos with my iphone. 

I still have more to post from my wonderful visit to Atlanta (hello, Scott's, Parker Kennedy, Dorothy!!!)

All of that is yet to come!

xoxox
Heather | Vivid Hue Home

Townes comes to Town

 

I have been busy traveling the past few weeks and weekends and I have so many exciting things to tell y'all about but I haven't had a chance to find the time to sit down long enough to write about them.  If you're my personal friend on facebook (or pay attention to me on twitter) then you've already heard that I have a new nephew!   

 

 

That's right!  This precious little bundle was born almost a month ago now (Feb 21st) to my sister Brett (aka, Kurby).  Last week I was in Atlanta for about five days spending time with the new little dude, Townes Michael.  He's the sweetest little guy ever.   

 

 

I also got to spend time with my sweet nephew, Jude, and watch his first tee ball game of the season!   He's hilarious and always telling stories and making faces for the camera.  I think he spent more time on our picnic blanket on the side lines than he did on the field that day, but hey, that's only cuz he's super social and didn't want to miss a single word we were saying. 

 

 

Jude's the perfect big brother to lil' Townsey.  He just melted my heart each morning...he'd get super close to the baby's ear and whisper "How do ya like me Townes?"  I think he's off to a pretty good big brother start!   

 

I thought I'd share some photos of the baby room (which was also my guest room during my stay).  Don't y'all worry...we booted the baby out into a pack n play in the foyer so I didn't hear all of the gremlin noises in the crib at night.  But I'm sure after seeing these pictures of his room, you'll agree that he was itching to get back into his room as soon as I headed back to Connecticut! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

  

Townes with Daddy (Michael)

I have so many other things to share with you from my trip to Atlanta.  Wouldn't you know that I was there during a weekend when Scott's Antique market was on!  I finally got to go to Scott's and Kurby and I high tailed it directly to the Parker Kennedy booth.  I knew that Lance and David would be there and I was dying to meet them and I also wanted to see the goods they had in store (so I'll share that in a separate post!).  I also have fun photos from my sister's newly renovated house! 



Sources from Townes' Baby Room:  City Gingham Duvet Cover (Gray/White check)- West Elm, Pillows- West Elm, White Dresser- Ikea Hemnes 3 drawer , Mobile-Blah Blah, Giraffe-Melissa and Doug,  Artwork- etsy.com, Bedpost- Crate and Barrel (discontinued), Rug- West Elm


xoxo Heather | Vivid Hue Home

Kurby's Christmas Mantle in Atlanta

 
So while I've been busy over here in Connecticut decorating my extra trees and putting up my meaningful tree and attempting to make DIY holiday card trees and making countdown calendars, my sister Kurby has been down South in Atlanta styling her mantles with some pretty hip Christmas garland.  I just had to share because when I saw these babies surface on her facebook page, I must admit, I took a gasp at their beauty.  Kurby just recently renovated her kick ass house in Atlanta and I hope to share some of the renovations with you shortly (remember her porch that was featured in Better Homes here).  But for now, I present her wonderful Christmas mantle....

 

 

 

This is Kurby and her wonderful family, Michael and Jude.  BTW, Kurby is just my nickname for my sister, Brett.  This is their photo when they were picking out their Christmas tree this year.  Brett is 6 months preggo with their second child...my nephew.  I can't wait to get my hands on that kid. 

Hope you've enjoyed the Christmas sneak peek into her home.  I'll share more of her renovations when I get down there to take some "after" photos of their renovations.  I can guarantee you that they're stupendous!

We're all spending Xmas together in Connecticut and I can't wait. 

xoxo  Heather

Other links to Vivid Hue Christmas:
Holiday Trees
Sunroom at Christmas
Meaningful tree in Living Room

Gift Wrapping Traditions
Christmas Antlers
Holiday Card Tree and Sunroom Photos
Christmas Table Decorations