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April 5, 2014

Parade of Homes Tour ~ Refresh Restyle

Happy Saturday! We are so thrilled that you are joining us for another At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes Tour!

refresh restyle porch

Today we’re welcoming the lovely Debbie from Refresh Restyle. We have had the absolute privilege of meeting her in person and she is so warm and friendly and we truly feel like we have known her forever. Debbie seamlessly blends traditional, classic pieces with vintage and thrifted finds to creates spaces that are truly beautiful and we know you will enjoy taking the tour of her home today!

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Hello there! I’m Debbie from Refresh Restyle and I’m excited to be showing you around my house! Thank you so much Vanessa and Heather for having me, I’m humbled to be part of their “Parade of Homes” series.

Our home is 17 years old and we’ve lived here for 10 years. Originally there was a lot of vinyl, carpet and laminate. We’ve pretty much replaced all that but we still have changes that we’d I’d like to make. Sadly, I wasn’t blogging back then and don’t have pictures of the process or the hunter green walls, carpet and tile.

Home Tour

Welcome to our home!

This dogwood tree is one of my favorite things about our front yard. I have no idea how old it is. It’s one of the largest ones that I’ve ever seen.

Rain Boots on the door

Currently on the front door, my Goodwill rain boots.

Living Room Bird Prints

The living is room is light and bright, originally a dark shade of hunter green paired with green carpet. Those are two things that I just could not live with.

Living Room Sofa

The sofa was given to me, at one time it was stashed away in a garage. I painted it and had it reupholstered. It looks like it was meant to be right there.

Living Room Mantel

Two Goodwill wing backs also got a new lease on life. They’ve been all over the house, the original idea was to use them at both ends of the kitchen table. They didn’t stay there long.

House Tour - Eat In Kitchen

The eat in kitchen area, with a slightly unfinished farm table 😉

I love to start projects! Below is our family project, this bench has been very popular.

Home Tour - Table

The kitchen, just on the other side of the eat in area.

House tour Kitchen

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House tour-Kit

Dining Room

House Tour - Dining Room

This table was formerly in the kitchen.

House Tour - Dining Area

Back Porch

view from the porch

Just out the french doors in the living room is our porch. We spend a lot of time out here.

Before accessories

Master Bedroom

Home Tour Bedroom


Home Tour Bedroom

Home Tour Bedroom

Guest Room

Filled with my collections.

Guest Room

Driftwood drybrush

BR5

BR7

We love finding budget friendly ways to create a casual comfortable home and those are the ideas that I love sharing on my blog.

House Tour Refresh Restyle

Well, that’s all folks!

Visit us at Refresh Restyle

Thanks again ladies for having me!

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  1. laura@top this top that says

    April 5, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    i love debbie and her home. it reflects the beautiful soul that she is!

    Reply
  2. chelsea says

    April 5, 2014 at 5:03 AM

    That view is incredible!

    Reply
  3. Shelia says

    April 5, 2014 at 5:41 AM

    Thanks ladies for taking me on the tour. Her home is just gorgeous and I love that view off her back porch. Pretty elegant back porch too.
    Be a couple of sweeties,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  4. Debbie refresh resytle says

    April 5, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    I’m so excited to be a part of your Tour of Homes! Thanks again 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  5. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    April 5, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    Beautiful home and an adorable dog too!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  6. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    April 5, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Debbie has a beautiful home! I would love to sit out with her on the covered porch!

    Reply
  7. Suzi says

    April 5, 2014 at 8:42 AM

    Wow! What a beautiful home!

    Reply
  8. Pat says

    April 5, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! That porch is divine ~ I’d love to spend time out there.

    xo
    Pat

    Reply
  9. Becca says

    April 5, 2014 at 10:54 AM

    Just love sweet Debbie and her beautiful home! Her vignettes are amazing … her hand painted pieces are incredible … and, I’d spend a LOT of time on her colorful back porch, too (what a view)! So glad you featured her.

    Reply
  10. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    April 5, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Just LOVE Miss Debbie and her home is just as lovely as she is! Great feature, girls!
    xo Heidi

    Reply
  11. martina says

    April 6, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Debbie’s home is beautiful…LOVE that view off her back porch!!

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  12. Traci@BeneathMyHeart says

    April 10, 2014 at 3:09 PM

    Such a beautiful tour! Love it all!!

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