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Well, I have something to add on the $2,000 sofa front. I got a $4k sofa from Arhaus Furniture for $1600 because I bought a floor model. Granted, it is a lime green leather sofa (that I love, don't judge!) but if you find a sofa you love and it is too expensive, ask the salesperson if he/she is willing to sell the floor model.

I am completely in love with your house! I want to see more of it, as you and I share a color palette!

Hello! The bedframe is from Ikea (really from my aunt Jane but originally from Ikea) and the 3 tier basket was from In Watermelon Sugar, I believe! Our bathroom is a big pain because there is no storage, so that basket is kind of a lifesaver.

Hello all, homeowner here! Thank you for all the lovely comments! We certainly like living in our technicolor paradise so I am glad others like it too! As for the paint colors- the basement is Benjamin Moore calypso orange; the living room is Benjamin Moore silver half dollar; the dining room is grape green Benjamin Moore ; the kitchen is tricycle red Benjamin Moore; the hall is blue jay valspar; the office is gourd from Eddie Bauer valspar; the bedroom is Nordic blue from waverly valspar and the bathroom is vintage map from Martha Stewart valspar. My apologies if this formats funny, I am actually in Texas on my phone and I am none too skilled at typing!

The lampshade was from anthropologie in a sales bin a few years back (score!) and I am definitely a huge fan of cuckoo clocks! I got that one when I went to Germany in 6th grade. I scoured the countryside until I found one with a deer on it- an absolute must for a cuckoo clock in my book.

And yes, the evil cat was forgiven for ruining the couch so long as he doesn't lay a claw on the leather one! If he lays a claw on my leather couch though it will be catburgers for dinner...

Also, as far as the hemnes goes, it is a little rickety but it serves its purpose well. We originally had our china in it and it made me slightly nervous. We have had it 2 years and the base is a little chipped but otherwise it is holding together. I wanted to wallpaper the back of it but so far that is not on the top of my priorities list. The rugs in the living room and basement both are from a crate and barrel outlet that I am addicted to out in Leesburg VA.

I will do my best to answer questions so ask away! Thanks, AT for stopping by!!

In my first apartment, I had a giant light blue velvet couch. It was hideous and I LOVED it because it reminded me of Elvis and cost $5. Sometimes a sense of humor is absolutely essential.

What I did learn (and am still learning) is that sometimes it costs more to "fix" a cheap piece of furniture than it does to just buy a nice piece of furniture- especially if you are as handy/impatient as I am. I keep learning this the hard way. And no, it doesn't look better because of my hard effort. It looks like someone attacked the table/chair/lamp/whatever with spray paint and a staple gun (which is exactly what happened in most cases).

I have definitely moved a block over before. Our apartment had some serious issues (plumbing, animals, lack of locks- we were young and naive- never again!) as well as a terrible landlord so we hightailed it a block down the street. We couldn't have been happier!

HOWEVER! Prep like you are moving far away. We carried 3/4 of our stuff over without really packing it and it was a HUGE pain that we regretted about 2 hours into the process.

Lynn-Anne,
Your home looks lovely and inviting! It looks like the home I grew up in- full of fun, colorful curios of all shapes and sizes. If you don't watch out though, you may find that your kitchen and bathrooms have been, ahem, "borrowed" Carmen Sandiego-style :).

Having grown up in Fort Worth, TX, I have to say that the most important part of having an outdoor party is having a giant cooler filled with icy drinks. Sticking your hands into the ice to get drinks helps. I know it sounds stupid. BUT I swear it is important!

My mom has actually stayed here and loved it! I am very jealous of her and may need to book my own B-52's adventure...

I am typically not a white wall fan, but I think that white would make the area look clean, cohesive and modern. The walls have such fun shapes and I would be afraid that trying to paint with a strong color would diminish that look. That pale pink is pretty 80'stastic!

I think that hardwood on the darker side would look nice! It might be a good idea to reconsider your dislike of the white oak after you rip out the carpet and repaint. It could really change how "country" the wood looks to have all the other mess gone.

Your new place looks amazing! I am jealous of your new dome home!