Hi, friends! Today, Missy Wade is sharing her beautiful 1920s Craftsman home with us. Missy lives in our hometown (in the cutest neighborhood). Her space is so bright and inviting! Ready to see more?
“We live in a charming old neighborhood in Springfield, MO where folks spend most of their time outside, working in their gardens, walking their dogs, and visiting with their neighbors on their porch swings. We have festive Fourth of July and Halloween parades each year, various block parties, and often you’ll find people carrying casserole dishes down the sidewalk, heading to a potluck. My husband and I, along with our then 2 year old, moved to this neighborhood 11 years ago.
“We ended up adding 4 more children to our family and were busting at the seams in our 3 bedroom home. So we looked and waited for a home to go on the market in our beloved neighborhood that could accommodate our family of 7. My dream home became available when our dear friends, who were living in it at the time, offered to sell it to us.
“My husband and I love the character of an older home. Our friends that lived here before us did a lot of beautiful updating. We bought the house 2 1/2 years ago and have tried to pick up where they left off… mostly cosmetic things like painting, switching out light fixtures, some tile work, etc. We were able to build a covered deck off the back of the house last year and that’s been a nice edition.
“My favorite place to be in our home is the kitchen. It has amazing natural light and it’s really the gathering spot. I love being able to look out the window and see my kids playing in the yard while I’m prepping dinner or baking sweet treats. My computer is in there, and I have You’ve Got Mail on constant loop. 🙂 The kitchen is my happy place.
“For as long as I can remember, I have loved antiques. My mom started me young, toting me along to flea markets and garage sales. She has a great eye and will still spot things in a booth that I totally miss. I love collecting old artwork, particularly watercolors, mccoy pottery, and knickknacks from antique stores in other cities and states. One of my favorite treasures is a needlepoint of a street scene in Holland. My sister-in-law lives in Amsterdam and she bought it from a street fair and sent it over to me.
“Decorating my house has become a hobby and an outlet. I really try to be intentional in making our home inviting and filled with beautiful things. And I think that can be achieved in any space you live in, and on any budget. This is the fifth place my husband and I have called home in our 16 years of marriage. We plan on staying put here for awhile. :)”
Thanks so much for sharing, Missy! Be sure to follow her on Instagram here.
Credits// Author: Missy Wade. Photography: Janae Hardy.
26 Comments
Such a beautiful home! I love how everything looks so bright and fresh, with pops of colour. The winter themed decorations also add a nice touch! Lots of good interior inspiration here 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Oh gosh, I kept wishing there were more pictures! I’d love to hear about everything she has hanging from the ceiling and garlands – it’s so charming and more than most people do.
The house is so bright. I love it.
I want to see more! So dreamy!
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I’m in love with all those cheerful little details in her home!
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Super charming home, I love how she mixed modern and vintage styles! Any chance I could get the source for her living room coffee table?
Hi Bailey! Thank you so much for your sweet comments. I actually found that coffee table at Goodwill. It had silver legs, so I painted them gold ~ Missy
This house is just so full of grown up whimsey! I LOVE IT!
The desk in the window is also brilliant.
This place looks familiar – was this katie shelton’s old home?
That fireplace is beautiful x
Jessica — NinetyCo
Oh my word. Dream house/decor! This needs a part 2 with more pics *all the heart eyes*
Love how bright this home is, and the neighborhood sounds like THE most charming place. Also, super obsessed with the “candy” hanging above the child’s bed – so cute!
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I love the garland!
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Her home is amazing! I love all the bright and colorful modern vibes!
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Hi Samantha. This is not Katie’s old house, but it was one street over. You were very close:) ~ Missy
Oeeeh! I love this house
That is so nice Cait, thank you! I like to change things up quite a bit, so making garlands and is an inexpensive and fun way to do that! And I have an attraction to things hanging from the ceiling :). So inspiration strikes and I’ll create something, or I’ll find things at stores or flea markets. A good friend of mine made that beautiful bird mobile – it’s one of my favorite pieces in my home! ~ Missy
wow so beautiful! totally my style! I would love to know where that one picture is from – the one with the bright purples and blues – it looks like shells maybe?
Thanks Madi! That picture is a piece that Janae (Hardy) created for one of the e-courses. It’s a treat that I get to be the owner of it:) ~ Missy
Her workspace area is incredible!
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WOW! This is so impressive! Fantastic place! Thank you for sharing.
My favourite picture is definitely the one of the hanging ice creams and lollies in the bedroom!
This is a beautiful spread of home and a wonderful person.. I love how your home makes me feel like it’s a big hug.. I never want to leave lol ! Everything you have done in the house is so creative, inspirational and is a wonderful reflection of your design and taste ??–
Missy Y.
What a beautiful home! I might have to scoop up those IKEA chairs…
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Maybe I should refer to these ideas to add to my company a few ideas for designing homes for clients, many tks you.