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March 15, 2014

Dixie Delights Parade of Homes Tour

Oh boy do we have a treat for you today! Once upon a time Vanessa was sitting on her couch watching the HGTV show “My House is Worth What” and there was this lovely couple giving a tour of their home and the wife was just so sweet and so friendly and their house was absolutely beautiful!!

dixie delights home exterior

Flash forward YEARS later and Vanessa was visiting one of her favorite blogs, Dixie Delights, when she noticed the tabs at the top included one called “HGTV House”. Curious, she clicked on it and couldn’t believe her eyes! There was the house! The one she had seen on HGTV so long ago. It belonged to her new blogging friend Amanda (it was the one they had previously owned) and rather than thinking that this was just coincidence, she took it as a sign that this connection was meant to be. Since then, we have enjoyed getting to know her better and have found her to be every bit as lovely, warm and welcoming as her beautiful home!

Enjoy the tour!

at the picket fence parade of homes

Hi everyone! I’m Amanda from Dixie Delights and I was positively delighted when Heather & Vanessa invited me to share my home tour!! They have been so very kind to me while I learned how to navigate this blogging world.

Welcome to our home! I have loads of before and after pictures, sources and details on each of the room links below.

Foyer
foyer 1

I grew up on one of Savannah’s barrier islands and, now that I’m firmly planted in Atlanta, I try to reflect the marshes, rivers, and moss laden trees of my childhood in my decorating. I call my design style Southern Coastal, and it is very much a reflection of me.

Formal Living Room
July 2013 109 copy

I have two young boys and let me just tell you that it has been no small task to balance my love of shiny, beautiful over-the-top things with durable, down-to-earth, utterly invincible elements.

Dining Room
April 2013 224 copy
Kitchen
July 2012 113 copy
Mud Room
mud room 1

This has led to crazy sounding ideas like mixing crystal chandeliers, outdoor rugs, family antiques and Ikea furnishings all in the same room.

Den
den 1
Powder Room
March 2013 368 copy

The needs of our young and pretty non-stop family have significantly influenced my style.

Boys’ Bedrooms (here and here)
October 2012 417 copy

November 2013 373 copy

Boys’ Bath

January 2013 434 copy
Guest Suite (bedroom and bath)
March 2012 327 copy
Master
January 2013 053 copy
April 2013 166 copy
Basement
basement 4
Porch
July 2012 922 copy

Well, that pretty much wraps it up! A BIG thank you goes out to the ladies at At the Picket Fence for the invitation to join y’all today. You can take the whole house tour here. Pop on over and visit at Dixie Delights any time!

Amanda

Thank you so much Amanda for sharing your stunning home with us! We just wish we could come hang out with you on your beautiful new porch!

Click here to see all of the homes in our At the Picket Fence Parade of Homes Series.

`We hope you have a fabulous weekend!

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  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    March 15, 2014 at 5:43 AM

    Amanda has an absolutely beautiful home! She has done a great job decorating it. This one should be on HGTV, too!

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  2. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    March 15, 2014 at 5:49 AM

    Amanda’s home is exactly what her blog name infers…a real “delight”….Love her blog and her southern style! Great feature ladies…have a most wonderful weekend!

    Reply
  3. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    March 15, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    She really has a great style and such a sweet personality to go with it! It’s funny, I saw that same HGTV episode years ago and remember loving her home so much. When I came across her blog I felt like something was familiar and then realized where I knew her and her first home from! I was so thrilled she was blogging so we could all continue to be inspired by her fabulous decorating!
    -Shelley

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  4. Rach says

    March 15, 2014 at 6:14 AM

    I love the shocks of blue in the mostly white rooms. It gives a little more color while leaving the rooms looking so bright. Natural light is wonderful! It’s a beautiful home!

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  5. Jean from Georgia says

    March 15, 2014 at 6:37 AM

    Guest bedroom is beautiful, and has a very calming effect on me. Love the white plates on the walls, and would love to be sitting on that porch with my morning coffee while planning my day.

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  6. kristins says

    March 15, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    I love her house, so warm and welcoming! Thanks for the beautiful tour.

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  7. Carol Reddin says

    March 15, 2014 at 4:46 PM

    Beautiful home! Thank you for sharing!

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  8. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic says

    March 15, 2014 at 6:24 PM

    Amanda has a beautiful home and I love her style! Thanks for sharing it!

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  9. Lauren says

    March 16, 2014 at 6:08 AM

    Amanda’s home is one of my absolute favorites! Love her style and blog. She has so many wonderful decorating ideas!

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  10. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    March 16, 2014 at 7:35 AM

    Love Amanda! Her boys’ rooms are so precious and she has a way of combining styles effortlessly. Great feature, girls!
    xo Heidi

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  11. Lisa says

    March 16, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Absolutely STUNNING! Thank you for sharing!!!!!!

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  12. Bebe says

    March 17, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    What a gorgeous home ~ loved seeing all the pics! I think the color of the dining room is great ~ pretty and soft. The white plate accents are great, too! Thanks for sharing this!
    Smiles, Bebe 🙂

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  13. Mrs. Stewart says

    March 20, 2014 at 9:37 PM

    That boy’s bedroom with the linen-colored buffalo check has been in my mind for a while now as curtain inspiration! If only we were just a little closer to an IKEA, I’d scoop up some of that fabric myself!

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