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 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}

If you were featured, be sure to grab our button!

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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