Sunday, November 22, 2009

Home Sweet Home

I probably posted 10 more pictures than I needed to. :) Here's a front view of our home in Mesa, AZ! It's just a 30 minute commute for Brandon to work in Phoenix and we really like the area we chose. It is very close to all the shopping I'd need and we have a great ward and good neighbors. It's a four bedroom, two bathroom house and we love the layout. The picture aren't my best work, so you should probably come visit sometime to check it out for yourself :) ... we can offer you a very comfortable air mattress!

RACHEL'S BEDROOM



MASTER BEDROOM
-view of bathroom and walk-in closet


EXTRA BEDROOM
- faces the front of the house and I can't say I love the arch windows, but they're everywhere here
- for now it houses the oversized love sac and other storage items

TOY ROOM / OFFICE
- we spend a lot of time here and absolutely love it
- also has an arch window, except I got creative with some curtains


p.s. I sewed the curtains this week! This was my first sewing attempt since high school and I even made up the pattern since I was too cheap to buy one. My goal was to make it look like a rectangular window rather than arch and to block out the sun to help cool down the room. TA DA!!

HALLWAY BACK TO THE BEDROOMS
- hi Rachie!
- tile in the entry, kitchen, laundry, hallway and bathroom; the rest is carpet

FRONT DOOR into step-down FORMAL LIVING ROOM


- A piano will be going against this wall soon!

FAMILY ROOM
- Are we the only ones on the planet who haven't upgraded to a 50+" TV? I like my tiny dvd/vcr combo and besides, it's just the perfect size since the entertainment center was custom built by Brandon three years ago

- Family Room open to kitchen and dining - favorite part of the house!


- We're getting the cupboards extended to fill that wall there soon

LAUNDRY ROOM/PANTRY


BACKYARD
- it's really fun to have a backyard and patio!



21 comments:

Andrea said...

What a nice place!! Looks great. Thanks for the blog invite. I will be fun to see how life treats the Hales in Arizona.

Laura said...

Nice house and glad that you love Mesa, it is cold here :c(

Looks like there is room to expand :c)

Shannon Allen said...

Whit your house is great! How fun to be in your own home!

acandiedapple said...

I love your house! It is so cute and big! I'm envious of many things, the formal living room, the open kitchen / family room and your beautiful laundry room and pantry. Okay, I have house envy. Ugh. :)

If it makes you feel better we still have our very stylish 10 year old TV that I believe is a whopping 19". We also have no plans to upgrade any time soon.

We'll have to come visit for sure!

davidandsuzi said...

Your place looks great Whit! We'll need to have a play date when I come visit for Thanksgiving. What are your crossroads? I'd like to be able to picture where you are. That reminds me, I need your new address.

Kim Lloyd said...

Love the house! It looks great! Enjoy the space!

Amberlin Gefrom said...

Thats cool. We might come visit you sometimes as Paul's cousin, grandpa and aunt live in Mesa...Their names are Mel Allen, Jay and Lori ALlen. I don't know if you know who they are. But maybe you live close to them.

Lore Smart said...

Beautiful home, beautiful family! Thanks so much for the very fun evening last night! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. (We're off to Moab tomorrow morning so I won't be able to jog Tues morning). Have a great week Whitney!

Ali said...

The house looks really nice! I'm sure you are loving having a nice big house with lots of room. And yeah the arches in phoenix are inevitable. I'm not a huge fan of the southwestern style that much myself but when you live in phoenix you don't really have a choice.

Katie said...

Way to go Whitney! I'm so excited for you and your new house! It looks so nice.

Liesl Shurtliff said...

Have to admit I had a coveting moment, especially now as the cold sets in. But I'm happy for you guys. Rachel's room is adorable and good job with the curtains! I had to drag my sister out here to do mine.

Nicole + Brock said...

I know that I have seen some pictures before, put the place looks great. I am glad that you are getting settled.

syerke said...

Holy cow Whitney, I love your house and I totally love the curtains especially since they come with a fantastic story!

Ashley said...

I know we're not supposed to be jealous and covet...but I LOVE the house. Maybe someday I'll have one! The house looks so nice and you've decorated it so nice. We'll have to come visit someday!

Steph said...

What a beautiful house, congrats to you guys!!!

P.S. I love your curtains!

Rachel Murray said...

The house looks amazing!! I wish I had your decorating style. We can't wait to come down and test out the air mattress. Thanks for posting the pictures I've been dying to see how things have come together. And you're getting a piano?....lucky duck!

Wendy said...

Congrats on the house. i am so impressed with the decorating...we've lived here for over a year and maybe two pictures are on the walls. I just don't have an eye for it!! I also can't believe how big your little girlie is!

Whitney said...

Danielle & Leslie, I got your cute comments too but somehow deleted them. I'm new to the "comment approval" thing. oops. Thanks!

Melanie said...

Love your house! It's very cute and homey. I bet you just love having all the space, and the backyard!!

Karrissa Winward said...

Oh my gosh, your house is perfect! I love it!

Kate said...

House is so cute. It must be nice to have your own place, garage, and washer and dryer. You know everyone still here at regents is so jealous!