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When we moved from NJ to VA (you can read all about the move here) and decided to purchase a single family home we had no plans of buying new construction.  After a whirlwind 2 month house search, weighing in all the pros and cons we jumped on the new construction bandwagon. We broke ground on our new home on our 10th wedding anniversary and moved in 2 months later on July 4th 2010! Ever since we have been trying to make this run of the mill cookie cutter into a happy home that tells our story.

Front Yard

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Latest Front Garden Pictures

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Zen Garden

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Summer Wreath

 Entry

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Deer Head Nook

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Buddha Vignette

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 Living Room

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Reveal -Part 2

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Reveal -Part 1

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Cork Ball

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Stenciled Moroccan Trellis Pillow

Namaste Pillow

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Dining Room

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Transitional Dining Room Reveal 

Large Wine Cork Ball DIY

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Screened In Porch

More Pics

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Backyard Pics

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Upstairs Guest Bedroom

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Navy & Coral Bedroom Reveal

How to Stretch a Canvas painting

How to Gild a Frame

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Update a $5 Craigslist Lamp

Chiang Mai Dragon Pillow

DIY Tile Mirror

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Our Daughter’s Eclectic Black & White Room

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Gallery wall

Campaign Desk Makeover

Polka Dot Frames

Inexpensive Art

DIY Cork Board

Beyoutiful Sign Art

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DIY Marquee Light

Easy Throw Pillow Cover

How to frame a Puzzle

DIY Jewelry Organizer

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IKEA Curtain Hack

Chalk Paint Side Table Makeover

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 Our Son’s Bedroom 

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Scrabble Tile Wall Art

Breakfast Nook

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Creeping Plate Wall

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Dining Table Makeover

DIY  Orb Chandelier

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Mirror Turned into a Chalkboard

Laundry Room

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Herringbone Ceiling

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DIY Shelves

Laundry Room Organizer

Flat Washer Chandelier

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Powder Room

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Vintage Newspaper Wallpaper

Recycling Thrift Store Frame

Mirror Makeover

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Basement Guest Bedroom

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Stenciled Accent Wall

Ginkgo Pillows

Felt Circles Pillow

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DIY Sunburst Mirror

Thrift Store Lamp Makeover

Chalk Paint Dresser

Craigslist Chair Makeover

Vintage Lard Can Side Table

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Family Room

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Spring Home Tour

Fall Decorating in the Family Room

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Buffet Turned Media Console

Floating Shelves

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Cane Chairs Makeover

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Home Office

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Dropcloth Zebra Rug

Cork Board Map

Gallery Wall

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Upstairs Loft /Kids’ Reading Nook

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Hope you enjoyed the tour! Many of the rooms are in transitioning stages in terms of accent colors and accessories. As we like to say around here, nothing stays put in the same place/room for more than a few weeks. So stop by soon to see the latest pics.

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Comments

  1. Sunita says

    January 10, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Beautiful!!! I love that couch of yours.

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      January 10, 2012 at 12:28 pm

      Thank You! B… are you listening? One more vote for the couch. He wasn’t too thrilled about the couch.

      Reply
  2. J says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Is the bed from JC Penney? It looks cute in the room, and it looks a little like a bed we are considering…?

    Thank you!

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      January 19, 2012 at 11:03 pm

      Yes it is from JCPenny. We have had it for over a yr now, has taken so much of abuse (half the time it is a trampoline). Has held up really well. Just one thing, it is for a Twin XL mattress. We have a regular twin mattress on it. So there is some open space at the ends. For us it is not a big issue as the quilt and the pillow cover it well.

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  3. kenia says

    January 21, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    I love your daughter’s room!! I have a baby girl and her room is pink and green too. I would like to find a green bin like yours. Could you tell me where did you bought it? 🙂 Thanks for the idea.

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      January 22, 2012 at 3:26 pm

      Thanks Kenia. I got the bin from Big Lots. I think they have these in stock during the school opening season in Aug – Sept (mainly for college kids). Other times I haven’t seen these there. There is a source list under each post detailing where I got everything from and how much it costs. Do let me know how your daughter’s room goes.

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  4. sudha says

    February 8, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    hi Vidya
    Thank you for leaving your comment on the food blog…i struggled to find ur name :P…but it was worth the effort…i dint know u were following the design enthusiast :)..would love to have u and ur home tour over at the blog 🙂

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      February 8, 2012 at 11:48 pm

      Thanks Sudha. Would love to.

      Reply
  5. Shruthi says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:30 am

    Love the Buddha statue…felt so relaxing.

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      February 23, 2012 at 11:37 am

      Thanks Shruthi.

      Reply
  6. sumitra says

    March 19, 2012 at 11:16 am

    Hey, this is such a lovely post. I absolutely adore what you’ve done with your home, especially the dining room.

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      March 19, 2012 at 11:27 am

      Thanks Sumitra, glad you liked it. Just hopped over to your blog. Loving your writing style.

      Vidya

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  7. bridget b. says

    April 3, 2012 at 10:29 am

    just popped over from yhl. i really like your dining room decals! very subtle and sophisticated.

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      April 4, 2012 at 9:56 am

      Thanks Bridget. They are actually stencils, was inspired by YHL’s stenciling project in their office. Got it from the same place and used the YHL discount code too. 🙂

      Vidya

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  8. Diane says

    April 25, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Hi,

    Well, my sofa finally arrived. After seeing your sofa, I went right out and bought the same one at Macy’s. I am still struggling to find a rug. I am look for a neutral and then I can pop blue with pillow. I bought the attached blue lamps at Home Goods. I am also trying at this rust rug from Home Goods. Don’t think this is the look I’m after though. Please let me know your thoughts. Actually, how to I post the photo so you can see it?

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      April 25, 2012 at 1:17 pm

      Diane,

      Thanks so much for coming back and updating. Yay, that’s exciting. You will love the couch, I do. 🙂 Would definitely love to see the rest of your picks. I do not know if there is a way for you to post a pic on the blog, trying to figure out. Meanwhile you can send me the pics at [email protected]atsurhomestory.com or post the pics on the Facebook wall of the blog.

      Vidya

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      • Diane says

        May 1, 2012 at 2:57 pm

        Thanks, Vidya!! I’ll try to send you a picture tonight. I look forward to your insight and suggestions.

        Thanks

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        • whatsurhomestory says

          May 2, 2012 at 2:13 pm

          Looks forward to the pics Diane.

          Vidya

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  9. Arani says

    May 22, 2013 at 1:54 am

    Oh,I am so much in love with your blog,what a bundle of talent you are, wonder how you manage to juggle so many hats at the same time together! Thanks for dropping in at my space, and for your encouraging words, it meant a lot from such a talented person as you are.Happily following you , would love it if you would follow me back as there are lots of inspirations and thought process to share ….. will be back soon.

    hugs
    Auro

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    • whatsurhomestory says

      May 23, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      Auro,

      Glad you popped in to say Hi. I keep telling folks there is no balance only “carefully controlled chaos’. 🙂 Following your blog too. Hoping to see more of you around here.
      V

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  10. Pradeep Bonde says

    January 29, 2014 at 9:24 am

    Very impressive. If you are NJ you can redo our house!

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    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      January 29, 2014 at 11:02 am

      Thank you Pradeep! Means a lot coming from you! I can do online consults. 😉

      Vidya

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  11. Rachee-O says

    March 31, 2014 at 10:10 pm

    Came across your blog just today, love your decor and what beautiful home you’ve got. You are creative and the vibrant colors all over really as a story to tell. I love your dining wall stencil print. It is subtle and seem to have a little shimmer (can’t really tell from photo here). LOVELY!

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  12. Kim in RI says

    April 7, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    So happy to have found your site! I am currently hunting for leather living room furniture for my small space – your post has really helped!

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    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      April 8, 2014 at 11:47 pm

      Thanks so much Kim! Comments like yours mean a lot! 🙂

      Vidya

      Reply
  13. Kerry says

    May 6, 2014 at 4:32 am

    I am loving your page. Some fabulous ideas,

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    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      May 6, 2014 at 7:58 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  14. Richa G Singh says

    May 8, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Hey Vidhya …I kinda stumbled upon your blog when I was looking at some home projects ideas and it really feels as if I am the person doing or saying these things …down to the Buddha statue huh…it’s a crazy coincidence .Although I do not have a blog (as my daughter is small and all my attention is soaked up by her) .i must say it’s very inspiring and beautiful.

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    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      May 10, 2014 at 11:40 pm

      Aww….that is very sweet of you Richa. Happy to have you here. Would love to see pics of your home too.

      Vidya

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  15. deepa says

    May 8, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Vidya: I dont think i have ever stopped by your blog before and what a treat. I serendipitously stumbled on to it. I love how you’ve made your home your own! I am going to stick around and read some more posts now!

    ~deepa

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    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      May 10, 2014 at 11:58 pm

      Deepa, thank you! Great to have you here. Heading on to check out your blog too.

      V

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  16. Betty819 says

    May 30, 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Love your home; you have good taste and I love the dining room, that white dresser and the red console table, plus your yellow/gold Budda..Classy decorating. Hats off to you!

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    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      May 30, 2014 at 4:49 pm

      Thank you so much Betty. You made my day. Really appreciate you taking the time to go through the blog. Have a great weekend!
      Vidya

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  17. [email protected] says

    September 30, 2014 at 4:08 pm

    What a beautiful home you have Vidya!!
    I love the Buddha nook, its so pretty and so calm. The powder room is such a gorgeous project..love the yellows and the stencil and the kids rooms… Ohhh I cant get enough of your home..will keep coming back for more!

    In case I dint say it well, I Love your home 🙂 🙂
    .

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  18. Lori says

    June 24, 2015 at 8:49 pm

    Awesome ideas and I Love the living room color. Do you still know the color?

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    • Vidya says

      June 24, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      Lori,

      Thank you. The color is Sherwin Williams August Moon matched to Behr.

      Reply
  19. The Pink Lotus says

    September 26, 2015 at 12:22 am

    Loved your post, done beautifully, and hope to read you more.. :))

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    • Vidya says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:02 am

      Thank you Pink Lotus! Great to have you here!

      Reply
  20. House cleaner lynnwood says

    February 6, 2018 at 3:35 am

    I love the decorations/interior design so much! Very well done. We are also looking into buying our first home and I can’t wait to decorate our house to tell our story.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  21. Madhu says

    May 5, 2018 at 10:20 am

    Vidya, Can you please let me know wall color in your son’s bedroom.

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  22. Akanksha says

    November 14, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    That’s really awesome, I love the red color here and there. it really pops the life in every setup of your home.

    I really wish to do my home in coming future and planning out my budget accordingly. BTW I also have a blog http://www.interiordesignology.com, and I love to collect ideas on my blog. Check out my blog whenever you have time and give me some feedback, would really appreciate.

    Reply

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