Saturday, August 23, 2008

eXtreme home makeover - Kijabe Edition

Here it is, my mouse house - called so not because of a rodent problem (Elyse!), but because of its endearing size. Just don't bring over more than 3 people or you'll have to sit on the floor. It's still a work in progress . . . I have curtains down at the tailor's getting backing sewn in, and plans for some side tables, lamps, etc. BUT I am quite happy with my little place now. It's feeling homey! I hope you can get a feel for it from these pictures.

the living room:
When I first moved in:
(notice the chair in front of the fire, trying to keep warm, as well as the stellar rental furniture.)

(this one gives good perspective, as you can see into the kitchen and bathroom)

And now:
(still some rental furniture but my little couch looks comfy, huh?)



The 'dining room' - aka the table in the entryway.

the kitchen:
Then:
(lovely lace curtains)
Now:
(rigged up some napkins as stand-in curtains. thank you, target.)
Here's my fridge . . . see the cards you mailed me on it? and a lovely drawing. :)

bathroom:

bedroom:
Then . . .

Now:
Got a little creative with some homemade art. You can't really see my anthropologie additions but they are REALLY cute!

12 comments:

Dave and Amy Carroll said...

i LOVE the colors of the kitchen and bedroom!!! makes me laugh, you crazy missionary girl who is still stylin'!!!! :)

love it. how far are you from titchie? amy

erin said...

AAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JOY.

amanda, meg, and i here gazing at your beautiful, beautiful house.

i'm jealous.

it's SOOOOOOOO cute. we loved seeing what you have up and the pics on the fridge and on the shelves.

LOVE the green. You know we love green. and songbird.

seriously.

LOVE LOVE LOVE it.

Erica said...

amy - i'm 2 seconds from titchie. as in, i see the office from my kitchen window. shortest walk on campus, i think!

girls - i wouldn't necessarily call it beautiful, but it's quite comfy. :) xoxo. parkhouse love forever.

Anonymous said...

Well, we think the place looks great. Makes your mommy proud.

Hugs.
M.

Meghan Baird said...

WOW! I just have to say how cute and creative you are! Please come do my house! That took some work girl and it looks awesome. BTW- I won't make fun of those paintings at all bc I think they look wonderful there..perfect accents for the songbird print. The colors of the walls are SO nice...I especially love the avacado green. You get the gold medal in Africa interior designs...much better than my hut fo sho. <3

Meghan Baird said...

oh, and I like the t-towel idea...super cute as replacement curtains. I just can't get over your creativeness-- and I have the art degree!

Kate said...

SO cute Erica! Wow -- it totally looks like you and I can see your style all over it. :) Great job bringing Erica style to Africa!

Kerry Russell said...

Ummm... you're precious!!
How did you make that art? I must know!! You put my decorating skills/efforts to SHAME and you're In Africa with limited resources! Anything you really want and don't have for decorating? I'd love to contribute to your new home!!

Cam and Elisa said...

so I am way jealous....I dont know how you made it so homey....I can't seem to accomplish that here. I need an extreme home makeover....BUT not time right now! Plus, we have nothing....so I will have to save up some money!
It really is so beautiful and cute! Glad things are going so well for you! We need to chat and catch up!

Anonymous said...

I ran across your post while searching for lace curtains. What a clever idea to use napkins for curtains. Love your homemade art. Thanks for sharing

Anonymous said...

I love it all!!
You've done so well with the place. My kitchen's green too! I was imagining you in a hut with clay walls, but this...this is nice. The Lord takes care of you. I'll have to send you some pics of our place soon and one of the family to put on your fridge

Anonymous said...

i'm super impressed, dear cousin. lookin good! love the green. now i want to paint my bedroom like that.