Mourning Downton Book & Movie Club: Mr. Selfridge Episode 5: Herringbone Floors

Mr. Selfridge has me hooked. It's equally annoying and addicting.
Last week the teal velvet upholstery stood out to me.
This week I was drawn into the drama (or melodrama) of it all and then BAM!


Where those herringbone hardwood floors they are walking on in the upstairs office halls at Selfridge's?
Why, yes, they are!

I have always wanted to have herringbone patterned hardwood floors...I even have some earmarked and pinned in my Pinterest "Dreaming My Dreams" board.
There is something about the herringbone rhythm that enhances the variegated tone and wood grain.


Herringbone is a classic pattern which translates into just about every medium.
In textiles:


 brick:


tile:


 wood:


art:


 In just about any medium...um, even braids, right?



A little more solid and traditional than chevron...which has more a  mod vibe.
If you missed it, you can watch an instant replay of Mr. Selfridge, Episode 5 and see if you can spot the glimpse of herringbone wood floors yourself!!!
XXXOOO.

Give Me the Goods Monday Link Party!

It's time! Welcome to Give Me The Goods Monday Link Party! 

Thanks to each and everyone of you who linked up with us last week! 

We are so excited to have you back again this week! In case you're new here, this party is hosted by FIVE bloggers! That means when you enter your links on one of our blogs, they will show up on FIVE blogs total! Five times the publicity for YOU! We will each pick our favorites every week, so that's FIVE times the chance for YOU to get featured!

Here are Our Goods from the past week!

#1: DIY Birthday Party Hat

#2: Thrifted Succulent Garden 

#3: How to Make Your Photos Pin-Worthy & A Giveaway

#4: 5 Cute & Simple Crafts

#1: Safari Birthday Party

#2: Safari Tablecloth & Cake & Giveaway

#3: Safari Birthday Invitations

#4: White Wednesday

#5: Safari Treat Bags & Birthday Banner

#1: Wordless Wednesday {Gray & Yellow}

#2: House Guests {Updated & Restored Queen Anne Victorian Farmhouse}

#3: A Few of My Favorite Things

#4: Mourning Downtown Book & Movie Club

#5: Freebie Friday {Mother's Day Printables}

#1: Belly Tales {5 Months}

#2: A Special Sign for a Special Girl

#3: DIY Mason Jar Herb Garden

#1: The Future of Some Kids

#2: We Have New Life in Our Wreath

#3: Happy Birthday to My Hubby

#4: Meet My New Friend, Emily & A Giveaway

Now, let's get to partying!

Please follow the rules, so we don't have to delete your link! 

Rules:

1. Please follow each of the five hosts in some way! All our links are below!


Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof: Bloglovin, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, RSS, Twitter
Jamie @ Better with Age: Bloglovin, Fac ebook, Pinterest, Google+, RSS
Chelsea @ Married Filing Jointly: Bloglovi n, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+, RSS, Twitter
Amber @ Dimples and Pig Tales: Bloglovin, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+
Amy @ Commona-My House: Bloglovin,  F acebook, Pinterest, Google+, RSS
2. Please put our party button on your sidebar, or in your post!

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If you want to use a text link, that is fine as well!

3. No more than 3 links per person, please! If you link more than 3, the excess links will be deleted.

4. You may link up anything that you have posted at your blog anytime, as long as you have not linked it up before! We want new inspiration every week! If you do link up something you have before, it will be deleted.

5. Mingle! Please visit at least 3 other links and leave some comment love! 

6. Spread the Word! The more people that party, the more people that see YOUR links! Let everyone know about Give Me The Goods Monday! 

Were you featured from last week's party? Go here to see if you were! 
All features will get pinned to our Give Me The Goods Monday board!

Ok now, Give Me The Goods!

Give Me The Goods Monday #6

1. Spring ripple stitch blanket	2. Light Saber Invites	3. vintage ruler box	4. Blk&WhiCheckeredCorbels
5. Dollar Decor- Glitter Vases	6. Scented Hanger	7. New Life For An Old Cabinet	8. Winning the Food War
9. Craft Fail: Toddler skirt	10. homemade nuggetss	11. Annabel	12. Caramel Marshmallow Granola Bars
13. Great new finds	14. Dressing Up Your Utility Sink!	15. DIY Initial Wall Art	16. Paper Flower Prayer Garland
17. A Gazillion free patterns	18. Grab my button tutorial	19. SEO Basics for Bloggers	20. Mother's Day Candy Bouquet DIY
21. Tile Photo Coasters ~ Gift Idea	22. Disappearing Double Strawberry Cookies	23. Best Dice Games for Young Children	24. Mantel Makeover
25. Patriotic Centerpieces- quick & easy	26. DIY Laundry Soap	27. DIY Rope Bracelets Anthropologie Inspired	28. Restoration Hardware Inspired Zinc Table
29. Random week in review - 4 projects, 1 post	30. How to Make Spoon Flowers	31. Crochet Bunny Lovey (Free Pattern)	32. Laundry Room Dreams
33. Toddler Safety Lock	34. DIY Vanilla Extract	35. Style tips for Brides-to-be	36. The Secret to Great Hummus
37. iPad Pillow	38. Grownup Birthday Party Favors	39. Zest & Dusk!	40. bedside table finished
41. Easy Fresh Salsa	42. The Earth Laughs In Flowers {Printable}	43. Adding Color & Personality To A Nightstand	44. Dyeing Chair Slipcovers
45. Hand Painted Glasses	46. BBQ Fun & Decor	47. Spring Vignette	48. Paint your Fireplace!!
49. Upcycle Thrifted Wall Art - Tutorial	50. Horsing Around the Fireplace	51. SPORTS THEME REDOS	52. SECONDHAND SCORES 6
53. Slow Cooker Strawberry Applesauce	54. Road Trip!	55. Best DIY Galaxy Tutorials	56. Lemon Blueberry Yogurt Cupcakes
57. Old T Shirt Rosebud Bracelet	58. DIY Beach Souvenir	59. DIY Nursing Top	60. Salted Caramel Banana Chips
61. I'm Addicted to Junkin!	62. Birthday gifts	63. DIY Ribbon Lamp Shade	64. Easy Housewarming Gift
65. DIY $1 Sisal Picture Frame	66. Chinese Noodle Soup	67. Pretty Dry Vase Arrangements	68. Vintage Mother's Day Tags
69. Succulent Love and Painted Pots	70. Trash to Treasure toy cabinet Redo	71. Grey and White Chevron Dresser Redo	72. Scrabble Tile Wall Art
73. Greenery Tutorial	74. DIY PB teen Inspired VANITY	75. Large Family Wall Calendar	76. Walking On Sunshine
77. Solar Lights Fixed	78. Mason Jar Vase With Fabric Rosettes	79. 4 Easy Wall Art DIYs	80. Light Saber Napkin Wraps & Fruit Roll-ups
81. Farm Show	82. Yoda RSVP Cards & Ewok Gummies	83. DIY zippered pillow covers	84. Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins
85. Painted Texture Table with Sisal Rope Edge	86. Board and Batten in the Entry Hall	87. Bathroom Organization	88. Raiding the Pomegranate Trees
89. DIY Gilded Frames with Vintage Sheet Music	90. The View from My Desk Window	91. 15 Mason Jar Gift Ideas	92. FREE Printable Cleaning Routines
93. DiY Mason Jar Herb Garden	94. Two Tone Desk	95. Mother's Day DIY Felt Flowers	96. Kale and Blue Cheese Rolled Flank Steak
97. Limoncello Cocktail Cake	98. Tostada Pizza with Cornmeal Crust	99. Cherry Dump Cake	100. Santa Fe Burgers
101. SaltAire Shutter Bed	102. Ranch & Buffalo Turkey Burgers	103. Spring Porch & Lantern	104. Old crate sidetable
105. Got String Lights?	106. Mother's Day paper goods and free tag	107. JSelep - Vintage plates	108. Chocolate Chip Muffins
109. Rustic Wedding Decor Part 3	110. The easiest oreo cupcakes!	111. Tricks in Using Your iPhone Camera	112. Best Free Photo Apps and Sites
113. Crockpot Chocolate: Teacher Appreciation Idea	114. 2 Great Reads	115. Kitchen Makeover ~ Art Wall on a Budget	116. The Metallic Cube
117. The Garden Party	118. Victorian Cottage Decor	119. Spring Wreath	120. Signs of Vintage Photos
121. 30x30 Week Four Recap	122. how to make your own stickers	123. Acrylic paint transfer method	124. Mason Jar Solar Lights
125. Super charge your salads	126. Create a great science kit - for FREE	127. An easy housework routine that really works	128. Silk Soft Paint
129. Lingerie Bridal Shower Invites	130. Restoration Hardware Inspired Wine Cabinet	131. Fancy Flip Flops	132. Duck Egg Blue Dresser
133. Kitchen Makeover	134. Cute Crates	135. Home Libraries	136. 15 DIY Mother's Day gifts to make
137. RV Cabinet Update	138. A quilt for Cédric	139. How to Make your own Stencil	140. Shoes too tight???
141. Easy flower shoes tutorial	142. Thrift Store Chandelier Makeover	143. How Does It Affect Your Mood	144. Tutorial: Make Your Own Plarn
145. Kitchen Nook PArt 1	146. Song Lyric Canvas Art	147. Easy, DIY	148. bedroom stool make over
149. DIY Striped Drop Cloth Curtains	150. ModCloth Inspired Dress for Under $20	151. Voodoo Rum Bottle: DIY Glass Etch	152. Drawer Planter Boxes
153. Burlap Desk	154. Two Toned Coffee Table	155. Invite Design to Etched Glass Bowl DIY	156. Make Your Own Candle Holder
157. From Greenhouse to Kitchen	158. Rad's Nursery

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Give Me the Goods Features!

FEATURES!!!

Welcome back to another features post!  We're so grateful for all of you that joined us last week.  We hit 199 links!!  So close to 200...maybe tomorrow??

Okay, check out our features!!

Abby from Just a Girl and Her Blog - Anthropolgie Inspired Vases

Batchelor's Way  - Faux Enamel Labels

Mimi's Vintage Charm - Empire Dresser

Miss Kopykat - Burlap Door Hanging

Krista from The Happy Housie - Create A Bedroom You Love On A Budget

Laura from Corner House Blog - Nursery Room Reveal

Shannon from Fabulously Vintage - DIY Fauxdenza

Julia from Stars and Sunshine - DIY Photo Ledge

Alyssa from The Decorating Duchess - Room Tour - Study

Crafty Lumberjacks - Fabric Bookshelf

Remember to join "Give Me The Goods" on Monday!

All the features will be on our joint Pinterest board!  {see below}

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Jenna from Rain on a Tin Roof

Jamie from Better With Age

Amber from Dimples and Pigtales

Amy from Commona My House

Chelsea from Married Filing Jointly

House Guests: Updated & Restored Queen Anne Victorian Farmhouse

We're moving. And I sort of couldn't help but look at some options online.

Well, this dream boat is out of our price range. But if I could pick a house to be my next nest...this would be it. I'm an old bones of a house sort of girl. I grew up in a 1901 Victorian and there is just something special about old creaky floors and walls that aren't quite squared...about drafty windows...but this one has all the bells and whistles of new construction paired with the character and charm of a historic home. That means, yes, exactly what I love- old house with a face lift. The new changes add functionality, a modern design edge AND eco-friendly energy perks.

Parade of Homes Updated and Renovated

Queen Anne Victorian Farmhouse.

{front}

{back}

{3 car garage}

{upper deck}

{upper deck}

{complete with chicken coops in the amazing back yard}

And if you think the exterior is divine, hold onto your hats. I'd love to sort of take it up a notch with a tad more femininity, color and pattern, it's a little stark, but the finishes, lighting, bones are fantastic.  Here's the interior:

{Kitchen}

{Kitchen with exposed beams and brick. most of storage is in lower cabinets and island}

{Kitchen}

{Kitchen}

{Living Room}

{Living Room}

{Den or Office Space...looks like "COMMONA-MY HOUSE" HEADQUARTERS TO ME??!!}

{Den/Office}

{Family Room}

{Family Room}

{Family Room}

{Dining Room}

{Game Room}

{Game Room}

{Master Bedroom}

{Master Bedroom}

{Master Bedroom}

{Master Bath}

{Master Bath}

{Master Shower}

{Master Closet}

{Master Closet}

{Downstairs Bathroom}

{Mudroom}

{Mudroom}

{Mudroom}

{Mudroom}

{Downstairs Laundry}



{Upstairs Bedroom 1}

{Upstairs Bedroom #2}

{Upstairs Bedroom #2}

{Upstairs Bedroom #3}

{Upstairs Bedroom #3}

{Upstairs Landing/homework/craft area}

{Upstairs Landing/homework/craft area}

{Upstairs Landing/homework/craft area}

{Upstairs Landing/homework/craft area}

{Play room + Bunk}

{Play room + Bunk}

{Upstairs hallway}

{Upstairs hallway}

{Upstairs hallway}

{Upstairs Bath}

{Upstairs Bath}

Oh, how I could make this house my  home.

Hope you've enjoyed taking a peek with me.

Click here to see these pics and find out more about this house in Holladay, UT

XXXOOO