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Charming, Vintage inspired home tour in Connecticut {Colonial style}

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: Apr 20, 2012 · Modified: Feb 15, 2025

What a pleasure to be a guest at Debbiedoo’s.
This has been my home for over 6 years.  I chose this house for the tall ceilings and a roomy kitchen. It was a builder’s spec home and a perfect, clean slate for me to decorate.
Here in Connecticut, there are charming towns with little old cottages lining the streets. A very quaint style that I fell in love with when we moved to this area.  My decorating style has always been about re-purposing but coming to New England gave me a whole new appreciation for old.
This home displays charming vintage accents that make it feel lived in and loved.

I’m Holly, from Down to Earth Style

Welcome to my home…

A colonial style on the outside…
a little bit of cottage and more on the inside.
This is a $10 vintage door that leads to our basement.
The entryway floors are stained in a checker pattern.
Here is a “how to” for painting or staining a pattern on wood floors.
I like to decorate above doorways and windows. I made that planter out of pallet wood.
You can see that post here.
I installed Board and Batten wainscoting on most of our main floor. It’s so easy to do and makes a space casual and quaint.
Our family room also has a painted pattern rug.
I recently made those pendant lights from hanging garden planters.
That simple project is here.
I took out the original island that matched my cabinets and built a new one.
If you want to do something similar –
you can view an easy idea on this post.
I don’t sew much but I did make that window valance with Stitch Witchery and my iron.
The tiny half bath on the main level is a bit shabby chic.

This is my office/dining room.  I brought in our vintage picnic table from the outdoor patio and layered some burlap on top for a cloth.
I have a love for old doors…. (Really?…You say?)
Our master bedroom got a makeover last winter.
Go here to see how easy it was.
I have two really sweet boys.
This is Luke’s room.
You can see more here.
(Unfortunately, I never made it around to Ben’s)
If you love my house and you want to live in Connecticut – you can buy this place.
It’s listed here.
We are moving to Virginia.
 I’m so excited to redecorate another house all over again.
Visit my blog for easy and earth friendly home inspiration.
Thank you Debbiedoo for inviting me over today!
Thank you Holly! You have become one of my favorite blog stops!
Holly is super talented and if you have not been over to her blog..
I highly recommend the drop by! You will be glad you did.
DOWN TO EARTH STYLE
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Comments

  1. Kathy

    April 20, 2012 at 9:02 am

    Wow I love every room in this house…..absolutely gorgeous!

    Reply
  2. Martina

    April 20, 2012 at 9:13 am

    Another GORGEOUS home Debbie!! I found Holly’s blog recently and became a happy follower, but it was so nice touring her whole home!

    Reply
  3. Shelia

    April 20, 2012 at 9:16 am

    HI Debbie Dear! Oh, what a lovely home! Just beautiful.
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  4. Pat@Back Porch Musings

    April 20, 2012 at 9:20 am

    Your home is beautiful. I love how you have personalized it. Lots of inspiration here!

    Reply
  5. Kim

    April 20, 2012 at 9:26 am

    I love her home and style. Especially love that island. So good seeing it all in one place.

    Reply
  6. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    April 20, 2012 at 9:40 am

    You’ve got a beautiful home, Holly! I love how everything flows so seamlessly from room to room. You did some great projects and I love your floors. Thanks for sharing Holly’s home with us, Debbie!

    Reply
  7. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    April 20, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Was just over at Holly’s blog! She has fabulous style, for sure. I can’t wait to see how she decorates her new home when she moves to Virginia.

    Reply
  8. Laura @ Our Prairie Home

    April 20, 2012 at 10:14 am

    What a gorgeous home! I love every single room!

    Reply
  9. Jill

    April 20, 2012 at 10:24 am

    Stunning! Love your style Holly!

    Reply
  10. Cynthia

    April 20, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I love this home it is absolutely beautiful from top to bottom. The kitchen really grabbed me. I love that island.

    Cynthia

    Reply
  11. CAS

    April 20, 2012 at 10:37 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! Good luck on selling & moving!
    CAS

    Reply
  12. Bella

    April 20, 2012 at 10:39 am

    I LOVE Holly’s style! She has a gorgeous home and some really wonderful inspiring ideas. Did I mention she’s sweet and funny? I’m still in awe over her planter pendant lights…wow.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      April 20, 2012 at 10:41 am

      Me too…I so want to do that.

      Reply
      • Carly Ann

        January 06, 2017 at 7:21 pm

        I’m new to this site, but was hoping you could tell me where on earth you found those hanging wall planters by the front door?!?! Not sure that’s what you call them, but that’s what I think they are?? I absolutely love them!!!

        Reply
        • debbiedoo's

          January 07, 2017 at 8:28 am

          Please go to the direct source. This was a guest post home tour. Thanks Carly.

          Reply
  13. {Adventuresindinner}

    April 20, 2012 at 10:39 am

    Holy Moly! What a gorgeous and warm home that you’ve created C:

    Reply
  14. Ricki Jill Treleaven

    April 20, 2012 at 10:48 am

    I enjoyed the tour of Holly’s home, Debbie! 😀 She has great style, and I love that chair beside her piano….*le sigh*…..

    xo,
    RJ

    Reply
  15. Ricki Jill Treleaven

    April 20, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I just noticed that my email was incorrect on my form…I changed it. Sorry!

    Reply
  16. Ellen

    April 20, 2012 at 10:50 am

    Fabulous house! I especially love the master bedroom and behind the bed. I have a huge very tall wall behind our bed and just don’t know what to do with it.

    Reply
  17. Vanessa

    April 20, 2012 at 10:59 am

    Oops…mouth hanging open here…LOL! I have only ever seen bits and pieces of Holly’s home before now and I am just beyond impressed! She took it and turned it into something so custom and amazing and her talents shine in every single nook and cranny. I am just in awe of the kitchen! So glad you shared this with us Debbie (and Holly!)! 🙂
    Vanessa

    Reply
  18. Debbie refreshrestyle

    April 20, 2012 at 11:07 am

    I love Holly’s house, I wish she’d give me one of those doors! It looks great!
    Debbie

    Reply
  19. Janel Hutton

    April 20, 2012 at 11:08 am

    Beautiful! Love that door leading to the basement…what a find!

    Reply
  20. Debra of Capersofthevintagevixens.blogspot.com

    April 20, 2012 at 11:16 am

    FABULOUS!!!!!!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

    Reply
  21. Christie

    April 20, 2012 at 11:19 am

    OMG….I am in love….can I live in your basement?? LOL.

    Reply
  22. Linda@Coastal Charm

    April 20, 2012 at 11:22 am

    Debbie,
    LOVE…did I say…I LOVE Holly’s house? Every room is so charming…it’s hard to pick a favorite one. That was a steal on that $10 door. I’m sure that her house will sell fast.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  23. Gwen

    April 20, 2012 at 11:33 am

    Your attention to detail is phenomenal, Holly. It’s so fresh and clean and fun!

    Reply
  24. Korrie@RedHenHome

    April 20, 2012 at 11:41 am

    What an incredibly beautiful home!

    Reply
  25. Gail

    April 20, 2012 at 11:49 am

    I LOVE Holly’s blog and have told her many times how much I LOVE her home!

    Reply
  26. Victoria

    April 20, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my chin…OMG, this is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! I’m so in love with that kitchen, the island is amazing! Are we allowed to pin these pics?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      April 20, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      Of course, Holly would love that!

      Reply
  27. Becca

    April 20, 2012 at 1:15 pm

    What a gorgeous home, Debbie … full of fabulous farmhouse goodness! Wow! Even the exterior colors are amazing, too! Thanks for sharing such a gorgeous home with us all, Debbie!

    Reply
  28. Lorraine

    April 20, 2012 at 1:18 pm

    How gorgeous! Beautifully decorated with great pieces!
    Blessings, Lorraine

    Reply
  29. shirley@housepitalitydesigns

    April 20, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Beautiful home….so many areas of such magnificent creativity…from the floors to the ultra cute pendants made from garden planters…You definitely can see the love that is saturated in every space…I am sure it is hard to leave that beautiful home…but then again Virginia is beautiful….Good luck on your sale….

    Reply
  30. Bliss

    April 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Great choice for a guest today Debbie. Holly is one of my first blogging friends. Not only is her style something I love, she’s a heck-of-a lady.

    ~Bliss~

    Reply
  31. Linsey @ Farmhouse Porch

    April 20, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    Your sense of style inspires me! I have a new-ish house as well and I love that you were able to mix new and old in such a beautiful way! I have lots of favorites in your house but your bedroom really caught my eye today. I like how you layered all of those items on your headboard. Love your sage, white, and black color combo too!
    Thank you for sharing your amazing home!
    Hugs,
    Linsey

    Reply
  32. Leslie's Garden

    April 20, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    Holly’s has impeccable style and her home reflects that! I’m really impressed with how handy she is, too! I’m afraid to try anything so I’m really in awe of her ability with a hammer! Even her hallways are beautifully decorated!

    Reply
  33. Shannon Fox

    April 20, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    I just love that it looks like everything has been added over time. Adore your staircase and the distressed black paint. Your home is a joy at every turn with something interesting to look at in every room! Sure enjoyed the tour =)

    Reply
  34. Miss Kitty

    April 20, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    Thanks Debbie and Holly for the wonderful house tour! I have been thinking about painting my 1980’s era “country” armoire (similar to Holly’s bedroom piece) black but have not gotten up the courage until now.

    Reply
  35. Katie

    April 20, 2012 at 6:13 pm

    Thank you for spotlighting Holly’s home. I love, love her blog!

    Reply
  36. Holly

    April 20, 2012 at 10:01 pm

    Um…I am wiping tears from eyes…. Girls that blog are amzing! What a sweet group of friends we have Debbie…xoxoxo Made my week!!!
    Thank you dearly.
    Holly

    Reply
  37. Gina

    April 20, 2012 at 10:35 pm

    Gorgeous! I am soooo ready to move right in!

    Reply
  38. thistle

    April 21, 2012 at 8:45 am

    What a beautiful home. I love all the details and the molding and the boxwoods. Absolutely a wonderful way to start my Saturday!

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    blessings,
    karianne

    Reply
  39. Jean @ www.thebackyardbungalow.com

    April 21, 2012 at 9:28 am

    Beautiful home! I love the old door leading to the basement. I may have to try that!

    Reply
  40. wendy

    April 21, 2012 at 10:03 am

    I still can’t believe she’s moving from this beautiful home! Wah! I told her I was looking forward to seeing her new home redo, but was sad…so much of “her” is in this home. Love the light fixtures over the island in the kitchen…must have missed that post! Holly has such an artistic eye. xo wendy

    Reply
  41. BethM@Under A Pile of Scrap!

    April 21, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    What a fabulous tour of an outstanding home!! What a shame to have to sell it. I’m glad I took a look around today!

    Reply
  42. Melanie

    April 21, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Very pretty home.

    Reply
  43. Liesl

    April 21, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Yay for guest posts that take me into the lovely lives of others…so FUN!!! 🙂

    Reply
  44. Kim Hites

    April 21, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    What a charming home. Soooo many great ideas. I can’t believe she built her own kitchen island. WOW!

    Reply
  45. Stacey@RealSouthernLiving

    April 21, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Love your house! And we talk about moving to Virginia too so good luck with the move! Love your inspiration and projects! I have nominated you for the Versatile Blogger award! Please check it out on my blog. http://realsouthernliving.blogspot.com/2012/04/versatile-blogger-award.html

    Reply
  46. Joe

    April 21, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    So true….Life is Good.
    It must be a real pleasure to live in this house 🙂

    Reply
  47. Shauna

    April 21, 2012 at 10:56 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! So much to love here! My favorite has to be the round stool at the piano. I had one like it when I was a child to use at our huge upright pedal organ. As children, we loved to sit on it and spin each other around and around.

    Reply
  48. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

    April 21, 2012 at 11:23 pm

    What a lovely home! Thank you both for sharing with us!

    Reply
  49. Christine

    April 22, 2012 at 12:40 am

    Fabulous home! Love the way i’ts decorated…Christine

    Reply
  50. Jan

    April 22, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Love, love, love those checkerboard floors, but then, I think I loved just about every picture you had. What a great job decorating, I can imagine just how anxious and excited you are to move and get to start that all over again! What a job well done! I’m betting that house will sell soon, I would love to buy it myself! : ).. Good luck and thanks for sharing it with us!

    Reply
  51. Carolyn@Sweet Chaos

    April 22, 2012 at 2:18 pm

    Beautiful home! So many interesting details that I need to scroll through the pics again!! Best of luck with the move 🙂

    Reply
    • Dee

      April 22, 2012 at 7:58 pm

      Hi Debbie,

      Another wonderful house tour. Every room is decorated so beautiful.

      Dee

      Reply
  52. sharon

    April 22, 2012 at 11:57 pm

    You picked a good one, Debbie. I love Holly’s style. I can’t wait to see what she does to her home in Virginia once she moves.

    sharon @ mrs. hines class

    Reply
  53. Pamela

    April 23, 2012 at 11:40 pm

    i LOVE Holly and her beautiful home! I can not wait to see how she transforms her new home.

    Reply
  54. Pat

    April 24, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Wow, what a gorgeous, warm & welcoming home! I love these tours. There are so many things in Holly’s home that I covet…she has a real talent for decorating.

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  55. Jackie

    January 20, 2015 at 10:33 pm

    was wondering if you could tell me the name of the paint color you used for the entry way? Thanks

    Reply
    • Holly

      April 13, 2015 at 11:36 pm

      Jacki,
      The paint color in that foyer is Woodstock Tan by Benjamin Moore.

      Reply
  56. Heidi Atkinson

    March 12, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    Was wondering if you could tell me the paint colors you used in each room of your home, absolutely beautiful home!! Love it all!!! Thanks!!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      March 13, 2016 at 11:08 am

      This is a guest post Heidi. If you would like to visit the original source listed in the post, I am sure she would love to help you. Thanks.

      Reply
  57. Sharon Yarwasky

    April 09, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I love your style!
    What color is the deep, dark brownish color in your foyer?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      April 09, 2016 at 10:38 am

      This is a guest post, and the original source is listed. Thanks!

      Reply
  58. Nikki

    September 02, 2018 at 12:49 am

    I love all of the personal touches. So much character. I’m looking to get a vintage door for my pantry. I live in Rhode Island. Can you recommend any places to look.

    Reply
  59. PAM

    September 03, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    My home looks very similar too yours especially the front entryway. I was wondering what color is your front interior door ?My walls are also brown with white trim .I even have the same light fixture. I love your home.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      September 04, 2020 at 8:23 am

      This was a guest post Pam. The homeowner’s link is in the post:)

      Reply

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