Chaletmomma

Friends this week marks 20 years of Chalet ownership!

“Chalet: an alpine style of wooden building with a sloping roof and overhanging eaves”

— Wikipedia

While driving with a friend in April 2003 we stumbled upon a For Sale by Owner sign; although technically she was a flip the owner Mrs. Cullen had moved into an apartment. I was familiar with the house having grown up a few blocks away. I rode my bike on this street and trick or treated here; back then we called her “The Red Schoolhouse” because she was painted red and the center chimney looks like and old fashioned bell tower.

The Chalet was built on property subdivided from the Leaycraft Estate. Our street was the original drive. There’s a wonderful history of three large estates - Laurelhurst, The Knollwood and The Birkendene that now encompass our local park and the south west area of town. Our neighborhood is filled with quiet streets, unique architecture and the park is down the street.

We started calling her The Chalet soon after moving in. Built as a vacation home by Austrian craftsmen brought in specifically by the original owner she has 1400 square feet with three bedrooms and one family bath. We have incorporated what originally an outside galerie space into the sunporch and recently carved out space for our son to hang with friends in the basement.

The Chalet 2003 with the huge American Beech Tree

We’ve touched every space in the Chalet.

Livingroom

Diningroom

Kitchen

Sunporch

Hall

Bath

Son's Room

Hall to Primary

Basement

The Chalet has been immortalized: Borough Building Survey, a Nat Lewis painting and Published in: Caldwell Yesterday and Today.

The Chalet is unique with hand-cut railings, a bunch of french doors and wonky floors… she’s perfectly imperfect to us. We’re blessed.

Til next time friends stay well and I’ll see you over on Instagram.

I am forever inspired by friends spaces. I was looking through Sarah’s feed and the thought occurred to me - since we have opposite color stories wouldn’t it be fun to compare them.

Let’s take a look at the elements that make up these spaces.

Let’s review Sarah’s livingroom.

The sofa is the beautiful Cara by Mitchell Gold+Bob Williams in Aegean velvet. Sarah further customized the piece with nail-head detailing.
The pillows are a mix of high low. The Velvet Round is by Lulu and Georgia. The Floral Block Print is Studio McGee for Target.
The Coffee Table is RH.
The side table is similar to this Target style.
The Nerida White Footed Centerpiece Bowl is filled with flowers.
Her rug is a similar to this Overstock rug.
The room has a neutral background: Benjamin Moore Wickham Gray

Let’s review the Chalet livingroom.

Our sofa is the Montclair by Crate&Barrel which is discontinued. Purchased in the fall of 2018. The sofa was quickly replaced because of a snafu with the fabric which I was unable to have treated for stain resistance; so we opted for a high performance micro-fiber in Arctic White.
My pillows are a mix of store bought and ones I’ve designed. The small needlepoint is Beekman 1802 from Target years ago. The Brown Floral and Light Blue Shibori I sewed myself. The Tiger velvet is from Home Sense. The Navy and White Woven is from Marshalls.
The Coffee Table was found at Home Sense.
The side table is similar to this Wayfair one.
White with blue floral design vase with flowers. This piece was a gift and Little Switzerland no longer carries vases. These are lovely options.
The rug is the Baxter Indigo Wool from Crate&Barrel.
The vintage lamp was thrifted from The Lafayette Mill Antiques Center.
The reversible cotton quilt was located on-line years ago. Here’s are some pretty options.
The room’s background is: Benjamin Moore Putnam Ivory

“Counterpose: To place in Opposition, Contrast, or Equilibrium”

— Merriam-Webster

I enjoyed crafting this piece - it was fun locating the components and seeking similar ones to share with you. I highly recommend popping over to Instagram and clicking follow on Sarah’s feed. She and her home are both lovely!