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Southern Traditional with a Vintage Twist

September 27 By debbiedoo's 16 Comments

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I can’t tell you what an honor it is to have my home featured here at Debbiedoos.

My name is Amy. Today I am sharing our

Southern Traditional with a Vintage Twist home tour.

Atta Girl Says Amy

And my blog is Atta Girl Says, where I share ideas to make your home lighter and your heart brighter.

Atta Girl Says: Ideas to Make Your Home Brighter and Your Heart Lighter

I’m pretty sure that Debbie’s was the first blog to introduce me to the concept of virtual home tours. (And it was through one of Debbie’s home tours that I connected with one of my best blogging friends, who just happens to live about 5 miles from me here in North Carolina! I recognized her neighborhood and sent what I’m sure sounded like a stalker email asking, “Hey do you live…”)

So, if you think you recognize my neighborhood, drop me an email. I won’t think you’re a stalker.

Atta Girl Says: Fall Home Tour Front Porch

We moved into our dream home 2 1/2 years ago, and living here has really sparked my creativity and awakened my love of decorating. Because while it was a move-in ready home, there’s always something else we can do to make the home better reflect our personalities, our personal style and our lifestyle. Home is always a work-in-progress.

Speaking of work-in-progress, that currently describes the front yard and the front porch, which is why I can’t show you a current photo of either right now.

Fall Wreath: Hydrangeas and Brown Satin Ribbon

But I will show you last fall’s Halloween front porch — a little spooky and a little fun for the neighborhood trick-or-treaters.

Fall Halloween Front Porch Decor

Come on in, and let me show you around.

Atta Girl Says: Handpainted Duck Egg Blue Chalk Paint Buffet in Foyer

If I had to describe my style, I’d say it’s traditional, eclectic vintage — with a few French touches thrown in here and there. The entryway, which gets changed a lot, depending on the season, pretty well sums up my style.

dining room and foyer winter woodlands decor

I love painted furniture and this buffet in our foyer was the piece that started my love affair with painting and inspired me to go into business painting furniture. I’m also a sucker for vintage pottery and mercury glass. If it’s shiny, I can’t look away! (And do you see my little dog in the photo above? That’s McCoy, who is named for my favorite vintage pottery!)

Atta Girl Says: Traditional Dining Room with Wainscoting

The entry leads right into our dining room.

Atta Girl Says: Easy Summer Wine & Cheese Party Dining Room Tablescape

Right now, it’s still sporting summertime decor (though the wine-and-cheese party has long been over).

fall-dining-room-tablescape

But here’s a glimpse of last year’s fall tablescape.

Atta Girl Says: All About the Details Kitchen Tour

Now, let’s head into the heart of our home: our kitchen.

Atta Girl Says: Mason Jar Lamp with Faux Zinc Shade

I shared lots of photos and details about my kitchen this summer during the All About the Details Kitchens Showcase. Be sure to click over to see more kitchen photos.

Atta Girl Says: All About the Details Kitchen Tour

We eat most of our meals here, when the table is not covered with Legos or homework or craft projects. (Its current state!)

Burlap and Utility Cloth No-Sew Fall Placemat & Napkin Ring

But I do like to dress up the table for different occasions. If you like my burlap and utility cloth placemats and napkin rings, you can find out how to make them here. They’re no-sew!

Atta Girl Says: All About the Details Kitchen Tour

Our kitchen, breakfast nook and keeping room are one large space, and we spend most of our time here. These are cozy, well-used rooms, filled the things we love. And they’re not always neat as a pin.

Look closely, and you might see some Legos in the keeping room.

I love decorating the keeping room mantel for different seasons.

Rustic Fall Mantel with Mason Jars

Last year’s fall rustic chippy wood mantel was one of my favorites. I just love aqua and mason jars.

Next, we’re going to head to one of my favorite rooms in the house. But it might surprise you…

Atta Girl Says: Watery Blue Cottage Style Laundry Room

It’s our recently renovated laundry room and mudroom.

Atta Girl Says: Laundry Room Built-in Storage and organization

We designed and added the built-in storage, so this room is much more functional than it once was.

Atta Girl Says: glamorous powder room in silver and gray by AttaGirlSays.com

We can also take a peek in the powder room. It’s tiny, but elegant.

Atta Girl Says: living room with botanical prints and ballard designs susan kassler ikat curtains

You’re fancy company, so I’ll invite you to have a seat in the living room.

Atta Girl Says: living room French settee and chalkboard armoire doors

To be honest, we don’t spend much time in this room. But I love having a formal living room when we throw parties.

Living Room decorated for Christmas

And it’s one of my favorite spaces to decorate at Christmas.

Atta Girl Says Blue and White Master Bedroom and Sitting Room

Now, let’s head into our master bedroom and sitting room, one of the first spaces we finished in the house.

Atta Girl Says Master Bedroom Sitting Room Reading Nook

It all started with those Farrah Fretwork curtains from Target and those gorgeous French chairs, which I bought at a local consignment store. (Oh the perks of living near the High Point Furniture Market.)

Let’s head upstairs now.

dinosaur boy bedroom Jackson bedroom

This is my son’s room — the room that sold us on this house.

A Boy's Dream Bedroom & Playroom

What little boy wouldn’t love a bedroom and playroom like this?

boys playroom and bedroom north carolina sports mural

The mural, which was here when we bought the house, even features the Tar Heels, my alma mater. Good thing it wasn’t Duke or N.C. State. Boo!

My office and craft room is also upstairs…

pink and blue ribbon wreath for office

but I’m still working on it. In fact, I’d love it if you’d weigh in on some fabrics I’m considering for the space.

We also have a guest suite upstairs...

Aqua and Pink guest bedroom bed with chevron and damask pillow and greek key blanket

Otherwise known as the inlaws’ room when they visit.

guest bathroom damask shower curtain and shell artwork

The guest bedroom is another work in progress. I had plans to decorate it completely in shades of aqua and pink, but a new furniture find had me rethinking that combo.

Gest bedroom antique tole flower table

So, you’ll have to stop by Atta Girl Says to find out what I have planned for this space.

Thanks for dropping in and touring our home. And thanks for Debbie for giving me the chance to show it off.

This home truly is our dream home, but not for the reasons you might think. Square footage and decor don’t matter nearly as much as the memories we share here.

Thank you Amy for having us today! Just beautiful. I want to play in your sons playroom too:)

Hop on over and say hello to Atta girl Amy.

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  1. Martina says

    September 27 at 9:09 am

    Love love love Amy’s beautiful home!! Heading over to see more:)

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  2. Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    September 27 at 9:35 am

    Amy’s home is just lovely. I couldn’t even begin to pick a favorite room — they are all beautiful!

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  3. Pat says

    September 27 at 11:17 am

    LOVE, love this home and all the decor!! Will have to go over and check out her blog…somehow, I’ve missed it.

    Thanks to both of you for sharing!

    xo
    Pat

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  4. Atta Girl Amy says

    September 27 at 11:30 am

    Thank you so much, Debbie, for inviting me to share my home. It has been such an honor.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  5. linda says

    September 27 at 11:47 am

    love all the rooms they are put together so well .Also love the flooring in the bathroom the wide plank cute idea for the fridge the blackboard is that a stick on great for writeing what you need from the market ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Cynthia says

    September 27 at 11:52 am

    Debbie I always enjoy these features. Amy’s home is so beautiful, love her style. I don’t know how I have missed her blog??? Dense I guess, LOL!!

    Cynthia

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  7. Bliss says

    September 27 at 12:51 pm

    What’s not to love, it’s all beautiful. Gotta fly… running over to weigh in on some fabrics.

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  8. Judith Polcari says

    September 27 at 1:09 pm

    Hi Amy, Thank you for sharing your home with us. Loved the pic with McCoy….Everything looks great. Lived the kitchen area, I would have a black and white tile floor. I love them……..<3 ๐Ÿ™‚

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  9. Cindy says

    September 27 at 1:20 pm

    Sooo pretty! Love touring traditional homes!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  10. Jane says

    September 27 at 1:20 pm

    Thank you Debbie and Amy. Amy, your house is lovely. You have such a great layout and all of the rooms blend seamlessly. I love your color choices, too. I like a home that has personality and you sure have given this one a good shot of it. Love your master bedroom and your son’s room is fantastic!!

    BTW…are you near Asheville?

    XO,
    Jane

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  11. Lisa Cooper says

    September 27 at 1:29 pm

    Hi Debbie and Amy! Love your blog, Debbie! Amy, your home is lovely. I am not a stalker and don’t recognize your neighborhood, but I am in Greensboro and I know Suzy. Small world, huh? I am not a blogger, just an avid blog reader. Thanks for letting me visit your home!

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  12. Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says

    September 27 at 1:52 pm

    Amy, your home is Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! I love how it FLOWS so nicely. I am in LOVE with your couch and ottoman in your formal living room.. So CUTE!!! Thank you so much for inviting us in.
    P.S. If I did recognize your neighborhood, there would be a KNOCK at your door right now!!! OKAY, maybe I would email first ๐Ÿ™‚
    xoxo

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  13. Hannah says

    September 27 at 3:19 pm

    These decorations are so beautiful! They make your house look so lovely and gorgeous. Great job!

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  14. jessie says

    September 27 at 6:44 pm

    Love your home Amy….and that tan color on the wall is lovely.There was nothing not to love,thanks for the tour.

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  15. Elaine @ Sunny Simple Life says

    September 27 at 11:27 pm

    That house is just gorgeous. It is like a model home.

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  16. Ricki Jill Treleaven says

    September 29 at 3:07 pm

    Lovely home, and the chippy fall mantel from last year is *to die for* Great tour, Debbie!

    Reply

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