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(Little) Updates Around Our House

October 29, 2015

Moving into a new house can often feel like 101 small projects going on all at the same time, with little to no actual progress. And, definitely not enough to blog about. :) So, I thought I’d show you what I’ve been working on, including those projects that are still half-done.

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I put some pumpkins on a table and called it Fall decorating.

 

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I leaned some framed art on the mantel.

 

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I painted the twins’ room the same color as their last one.

 

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And, bought them a room full of furniture from Craigslist for next to nothing.

 

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I found this $20 silk runner at a garage sale.

 

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I painted these bookcases for the third time. (Black this time around.)

 

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I decided that I’ll love my botanicals in any house.

 

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Some pretty art arrived from ShopTen25

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I swapped out a bedside table for a desk.

 

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And, I’m waiting for the electrician to come hang this pretty light.

 

All of this and yet, the house still looks like a bomb went off. . .

For more updates, follow along on Instagram. #EACcolonial

 

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  1. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    October 29, 2015 at 8:41 am

    You’ve accomplished a lot! Too funny on the “fall decorating”…I am still unpacking from our renovation and I only put out a few fall things as well. Why bother now with Christmas around the corner! I really need to pay more attention to Craigslist…there seems to be so many great deals out there!
    Shelley

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  2. Katy says

    October 29, 2015 at 8:59 am

    LOVE the peeks! Totally understand…so much work and so little progress with moving and updating a house. Looks awesome, though!

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  3. Jody says

    October 29, 2015 at 9:07 am

    I know you probably feel like you have a long way to go, but I think it looks incredible! Yay you! if it makes you feel any better, instead of our usual pumpkin patch extravaganza, I bought our pumpkins at costco without the kids for $6.99. #sometimesgoodisgoodenough

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    • Emily Clark says

      October 29, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Well, consider yourself lucky. Our pumpkin “patch” experience was a rip. So expensive and they don’t even grow the pumpkins there–just toss them out in a field :)

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  4. Trish says

    October 29, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Emily – you look so moved in! I’m impressed! I need to know the Craigslist story and also you need to do a post about the new (are they or am I dreaming?) pillows in your living room and your bedroom. Love them!

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    • Emily Clark says

      October 29, 2015 at 9:12 am

      I did, but I’ll forgive you for missing that one ;)

      https://emilyaclark.com/2015/05/how-i-choose-pillow-fabrics.html

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  5. Katie says

    October 29, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Love the updates, Emily! So pretty! :) I especially love this post because this is how we all decorate “in real life” – a stop at Target, a run to Home Goods, a quick find on Craigslist, etc. It’s such a myth that decorating happens at once and poof! you’re done and everything is picture & Pinterest perfect. Ha! I’ve been in my house 2 years and I’m not even close to “done” :)

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  6. Jen @ RamblingRenovators says

    October 29, 2015 at 10:08 am

    I don’t spy any unopened moving boxes so that’s a good thing ;) Love all your little updates. It’s looking like home.

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    • Emily Clark says

      October 29, 2015 at 10:14 am

      I just didn’t take pictures of them! The front room is stacked full of “stuff” I don’t know what to do with… Yikes!

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  7. Brenda A. says

    October 29, 2015 at 10:09 am

    Well you already have the Saturday 6, perhaps a new series is in the making… 101 Little Things. I think everyone can relate to that! I think your house looks great and thank you for explaining your decisions (soft instead of stark for paint color). It helps.

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  8. Alice says

    October 29, 2015 at 10:19 am

    You are making great progress!! Love the black shelves!!

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  9. Tracy H. says

    October 29, 2015 at 10:53 am

    Emily,
    I love your whole style! I loved your gallery wall from your last house — the one around the TV. I am wondering where you collected all of that art? Craigslist and thrift stores? I am working on a collection of my own similar to that to use in my new home. Any suggestions would be great! PS – I love the wallpaper too!

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    • Emily Clark says

      October 29, 2015 at 11:04 am

      Thank you, Tracy :) Yes, it was just a collection from multiple sources–flea markets, I made a couple, and some were from Etsy:

      https://emilyaclark.com/2013/08/favorite-etsy-art-shops.html

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  10. Nancy C. says

    October 29, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Love the “new” black bookcases! Also, where are the blue pillows on the couch from? I have a similar color scheme in my living room.
    Thanks and thanks for keeping it real!

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    • Emily Clark says

      October 29, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      Here you go:

      https://emilyaclark.com/2015/05/how-i-choose-pillow-fabrics.html

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  11. CC says

    October 29, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Everything looks great! I remember when you were desk shopping….where is the white desk from? Does it chip at all?

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    • Emily Clark says

      October 29, 2015 at 2:00 pm

      That was for a different room. This is the parsons desk from Overstock that I’ve had for years.

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  12. Alejandra Cairns says

    October 29, 2015 at 2:24 pm

    It already looks lovely! I love the living the art diplay othe mantel!

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  13. Classy Glam Living says

    October 29, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    We also just moved into our new house over a month ago, but it’s in no way as done as yours! I hear ya about all the half-dones and undones… I know it’s all getting there! Love your easy style as always!

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  14. Carrie says

    October 29, 2015 at 3:43 pm

    Beautiful!!! I think those little projects can be the most satisfying –maybe because I don’t have zillions to spend on renovations… :)

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  15. Tonya says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:28 pm

    Silk runner for $20. So beautiful. I need to hit some rummage sales! Your home is looking gorgeous.

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  16. Erin says

    October 29, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    wbere are you hanging that light? I’m looking for something for our dining room but can’t find anything bright enough.

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  17. Caitlin @ thepicketfenceprojects.blogspot.com says

    October 29, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    Lol we’ve done the same fall decorating (but I don’t have the excuse of having just moved in). Seriously though, with 5 kids, I’m impressed you have already done what you have done! Enjoy the progress!

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  18. Summer Hogan says

    November 1, 2015 at 11:07 am

    Loving all the updates! I need more :)

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  19. emily says

    November 6, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    fun to seek little peeks of your new house! I feel like it takes a good 2-3 years to really settle in! But, you’ve made some very happy progress.

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  20. Bethany says

    July 6, 2017 at 10:41 am

    I plan to copy your powder room botanical art…do you remember exactly which frames you used? I have 3 kid free days and this is first on my list!

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