Arbor Lodge, Nebraska City, Nebraska
I know this seems the wrong time of year for this, but I read a reference recently to Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City, Nebraska. I got interested in its history, and naturally enough for me, this led me to local real estate listings. (I'm fascinating at cocktail parties, trust me.)
This 1920 home is just a short jaunt from the park. Its interiors are a little...historic, but it has its own charm. (Could you tell from the photo that it's on a brick street?)
The entry does have a built-in bench by the stairs, but it's a little drab:
Nothing a little chipper paint and some updated accessories can't address.
(Paint color is Benjamin Moore Dulce de Leche.)
The living room can best be described as morose:
It appears that the owners are still mourning the death of Walt Disney, whose portrait is over the mantel (kidding).
Now I'm feeling blue, but in a good way with this beautiful wallpaper and fabric.
The dining room could also use some freshening up:
{Bunny Williams}
How about an updated version of a panel mural and much happier chairs?
The kitchen has a charming copper hood over the fireplace:
{Better Homes and Gardens}
Let's take that idea and run with it. How about a little blueberry and cream with our copper?
"Welcome guests! Enjoy your stay," says this bed:
{Marshall Watson}
That looks a little more cozy and interesting.
The master bedroom has wonderfully large windows that aren't appreciated:
{Better Homes and Gardens}
I think framing the windows and cooling down the bedding is the way to go. For our purposes, I changed the original magazine image by framing the windows with Benjamin Moore Adriatic Sea and cooled down the bedding with Benjamin Moore Sea Salt.
{Better Homes and Gardens}
(The original, in case you were curious.)
Well, I don't know if today's house has inspired anyone to plant a little green, but hopefully it inspired us to paint a little blue. I think this house now feels blue in the best possible way.
