Our next guest in our “At Home With” series is our very own Katie Shelton! Katie is here to share her adorable living room with us today! “We moved into our sweet little 1930s-built home in mid-Missouri about 6 months ago. When we walked into this house, it was love at first site. The house was the right size, in a great neighborhood, and full of charm. I definitely had my decorating woes when we first got here, going from a tiny box of a living room to a long, spacious area. Now that we are settled, I can’t help but chuckle at myself for being so intimidated by it. This space is perfect for all of our friendly get-togethers, mama/kiddo dance parties, and snuggling under covers with books. We spend a lot of happy time in this space.”
“Not only does our living room play double duty with two different seating areas, it also opens up into the dining room. Keeping this in mind, I’ve done my best not to fill the space with too many things. It’s my nature to want to fill every corner with every cute this-n-that I find. But I know it’s more important to keep our room filled with lovely, functional items, so it doesn’t feel too cluttered.”
At Home With Katie Shelton
“I have two very favorite finds in this space: The vintage floral chair was a perfect addition to the living room and helps tie all the colors together. Plus, it’s a rocking chair. I mean, how could I pass up a vintage floral ROCKING chair in the prettiest pattern I’ve ever seen? My other favorite find is the giant yellow “S” over in the reading corner. I love pieces that are pretty different and distinct, and I think these two things add so much to our room.”
“It’s been a fast 6 months for us, but I’m happy with how our home is coming along. I’m sure in another 6 months this room may change a bit, but it will remain kid-friendly and cozy. I love watching my girls climb on the furniture, pretending they are tight rope walkers or gymnasts. I love sitting in the fluffy rug and having snacks at the coffee table. I love reading a book in the corner or relaxing at the piano. It’s a really good space for our family, and I’m excited to see it evolve over the years.”
Thanks so much, Katie, for sharing your space with us! Be sure to stop by Katie’s blog Skunkboy and say hello! xo.
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I love Katie’s blog and I adore her living room! It’s so bright and cheery!
Gorgeous! I am such a huge fan of white rooms filled with color and Katie pulls it off perfectly!
Katie and her little family are just the cutest! That last picture with Poe is killing me. Such a sweet living room too.
Love it!
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xx
I love so much about this! So simple & beautiful.
Allyson
http://allysonwonderlandphotography.com
This apartment is really nice, she has a very beautiful things!!! I love the house clock, it’s so cute!!
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Love the white walls, gorgeous french doors and pops of color!
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Such a beautiful room! Full of light! And there are so many pretty details!
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I love everything about Katie’s home! Perfect layout and admire her blog too π
Lulu xx
http://luluslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
I love her living room! Such a bright and airy room. And it has enough space for dance parties? What else could a girl want!!!
POEEEE <3
Love the home decor, great items!!!
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Beautiful! Katie, what is the brand and name of the white paint you used? Looking for the perfect white for our house. Thanks!
So kitsch! love it
I love Katie! Her blog is so cute, and her home definitely matches that!
Emily
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The cuckoo clock and flower chandelier are beyond fabulous! These lovely white, light and airy living spaces featured here make me wanna re-think my red, orange and yellow walls…
Thanks for the tour, so inspiring!
I’m glad I’m not the only one whose children use the furniture as a gymnasium. Love her style!!
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I want to sit in that fur covered chair so bad, it looks incredibly comfy!
So cute. I love the floral chair!
β₯Brooke
http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/
I like it, Looks really nice and that flower chair is amazing. Have a nice firday.
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I love Katie’s space – its bright and cheerful just like her! I really love that she has Hope’s “Hello” print up on the wall – so sweet to show off her creative work β₯
xx Ashleigh
http://www.ashflynn.blogspot.com
her house is perfect – love the mix of sophisticated friendly decor
kw ladies in navy
This is a gorgeous space. So open and inviting. Lovely!
Very charming home! π
I love watching Katie’s girls play around in the living room, doing all their gymnastics and stuff on Vine. One thing I noticed is that she doesn’t have a TV. Is that right?
Maria xx
http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com
Love this! All the cute decorations! Wow <3
Kim
http://www.birdskies.net
love love love!!!!!!
Her living room is so quirky and amazing!!!
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This home is too perfect for words!. There is charm around every nook and cranny. I could totally see myself living there. They did a terrific job decorating and letting lots of natural light in.
Have a great weekend
jen
http://fashionablyfestive.blogspot.com/
I love this series you are doing! Everyone’s homes are so beautiful! So much inspiration!
That last picture is the SWEETEST. Such a fun mom with excellent taste. π
This home is amazing! I love all the tiny details!
xo,
Katie
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So very cute! That piano is amazing! Ah! Love it thanks for sharing!
So lovely! Beautiful livable design!
xoxo
Juliette Laura
http://juliettelaura.blogspot.com
there’s so much to love about this home that i don’t know where to start! particularly love the ‘S’ though!
The dance party pic definitely makes the post. For some reason I had no idea Katie was a mom. She’s lookin’ mighty fine.
Reb
http://thelifenostalgic.com
I love it, this how I imagine my perfect home ^^
i adore this, such light, quirky style! so beautiful!xo, aiyanajane || http://www.citystylecountrysmile.com
Amazing space and lovingly decorated. Every little thing tells its own story. Plus that last shot dancing is adorable.
She has the cutest home!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
What a lovely light place! xx
http://www.creativityandchocolate.com
I love how bright and light the space is, and those doors to the dining area are so great! It’s so lovely and full of such pretty, personal touches! Thanks for sharing π
I love the furniture!
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Absolutely gorgeous decorating, I love the doll house!
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That last photo just stole my heart.
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I love how much light filters in. It seems like a good place to enjoy a morning coffee in the sun. π
-Lindsey
http://ettu-tutu.blogspot.com
Skunkboy<3
Love it.
xo Melanie
http://www.thehalfginger.blogspot.com/
Such a lovely home! I love the decor!
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You have a lovely home π
Carina
http://carstina.blogspot.co.nz/
So much playfulness in this room!! I love it.
Julia
of http://www.baker-builder.com
Her style seems to match yours quite well!
wow what a beautiful home!
http://www.styleandshades.blogspot.com
Wow…this home makes me so, so happy…
Amazing! I really want that mirror on my wall.
ravenmaidenmaven.blogspot.com
Ahhh! I’m in love with the wicker elephant side table– and I tend to hate wicker! This is adorable.
wow…whimsy galore. i love whimsy. such a fun quirky style. thanks for sharing:)
Katie`s space is just so adorable!
I probably would have cluttered it with a lot of things,but now I have to admit it just looks so much better with only a few special things!
xoxo
wow, it’s amazing!! I love that little dollhouse type shelf π
-Emma from little motley
such a beautiful space. love the light.
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Love the vibe here…
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I love Katie’s living room! It feels so modern and fresh despite all the cute vintage finds. That floral chair is the best and works so well with all the white! But I also love the “clock”, the big S and the cute pictures so much. (: Thanks for the inspiration!
I totally understand the inclination to fill every corner with cute things! My boyfriend and I just bought our first home and I’m trying so hard to keep it more open and minimalistic. Beautiful space :o)
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I’m in LOVE with her living room! The bright white and all the natural light coming in from the windows… Wish I could do a living room swap π
Beautiful! I completely relate – i constantly have to remind myself not to fill every corner.
Love it!
xoxo
Katie, I love that couch so much!