Living the "small" life

 I haven't posted in a while

Been kind of busy re-creating our lives

My last post was about our visit to a charming place

called Smithville, the small town with a Big heart

Fast forward to TODAY, we now live here!!

Folks that live here call it
THE VILLE

After searching for a house that was perfect for us

we decided on the Mill's House

(thanks to Ann & Jeannie, our realtors, for finding the right house for us

and thanks to the Mills Family for the love and care they poured into the home)

Painters arrive soon to paint house Sage Green and Trim and Garage White.  

Next I'll add planter boxes under small windows.

 We are in the process of making it

THE WILLIAMS HOUSE

"AKA" The Nest

First inside project updating the kitchen

KITCHEN - BEFORE

AFTER

It's hard to tell in this photo but

the cabinets are a very light blue/green

It really gives it a fresh look

We selected bar stools and lighting over the bar

that have a bit of the industrial look 

I think it helps give it an updated finish

As you can see this home is quite a bit smaller than our 

home in the Victoria area

However, I was able to use most of my furniture

It now has a cozy atmosphere which I think

adds to the Cottage style

We also added a farmhouse chandelier over the dining table

Sitting next to my dining table

is my Grandfather's antique desk

which I turned into a bar

(Since he ran a pub in England I think he would be

thrilled with the idea)

I left the "built in" shelves/cabinets

 in the living room natural wood

I think it has a warm feel to it

My antique sideboard sits across from my dining table

The house has 3 bedrooms and an office that Dan

is turning into his music room/office

Here are the bedrooms

My Laundry Room might be small but 

it’s loaded with vintage items for decor

And last but not least my favorite

thing about our Smithville house

The Breezeway

We love our little NEST in the Ville

We are making lots of friends and  beginning to feel a part of this wonderful community 

and we added one more golf cart to 

this "golf cart" town

We call her the "Cherry Bomb"

Dan is finding his musician friends

and I have joined the Smithville Garden Club

We feel blessed to be here!

Every Little Birdie says

Y'all come see us in the "VILLE"