If you’ve ever wondered what our home looked like at night, with all the lights on, today I’m sharing the night fall home tour. It’s a different angle of our house, and the lights may cast some funny colors, but here it is!
Taking home interior pictures at night with the lights on is the biggest no-no you can do with blogging. We all know it, and it’s like this unspoken “rule”. We know that it doesn’t supply the best light, it casts weird shadows, and the way the light comes off, what you’re trying to show can be… unsightly. And while I certainly do agree, to a degree, I thought it would be fun to show you all the night tour of our home.
Last week after I took the photos for both part one and part two of our home tour, I had to run a few errands. When I came home, the sun was setting and I was greeted with a clean, pretty home. I began turning on all of our “normal” lights, (you know, the ones you use every night) and I was instantly inspired to share that side of our home with you. I’ve really been feeling compelled to share more of who we are, and in that moment, with our pinto beans just being combined, and the corn drying, the neighbors harvesting their pinto beans, all was right in the world. Dinner was getting ready to be made, and that moment was beautiful. I was so very grateful. So, I picked up my camera and snapped pictures of our home right as the sun was setting.
With all the lights on, there are a few random streaks of light, the colors aren’t exactly right, and they aren’t the best pictures I’ve ever taken. But, looking through them I was reminded of what home really is. It’s the house being warm and welcoming. It’s the familiar scents of food cooking, and knowing that Anthony will be coming home from working on the farm. It’s wanting to curl up on the couch and relax after a busy day. That is what I want to share with you. And the windows that you always see, actually have something beyond them… our views!
Enjoy, sweet friends!
I’ve had so many e-mails and comments regarding the “How Great Thou Art” pillow in the picture below. I am so proud to say we make that, and that it will be available in our online shop coming very, very soon!
And if you’re wondering what it looked like outside, here’s the incredible sunset…
I hope you enjoyed the tour. It’s such a different perspective when the lights are on. It feels welcoming, warm and happy. But mostly, it feels like home.
Your home is lovely and as a regular reader I don’t recall ever seeing the photo of your kitchen with fridge, double ovens and mircowave full on like that (I may just have forgotten.) I really like that photo angle. This is a great night tour and gives a different but very pretty look to your home. I actually like the play of shadows and warmth. You are right that it adds a hominess and better sense of what you, as homeowners, would view living there throughout the day. The photos you shared today help to give me a better understaning of the layout of your home. And the views from the french doors and breakfast area -just lovely! Thanks for sharing it today.
I agree…these were the best photos yet! By the way, praying your health issues are improving.
I love these pictures! They make your house look so warm and cozy, like people actually live there instead of a model home. So beautiful. Have we seen pictures of the side of the house beyond the kitchen?
I think these pictures are great! To heck with what’s appropriate. The light gives that warm glow that makes you want to make a cup of tea, grab that cute throw and cuddle up on your couch!
Thanks for sharing!
Lisa
lovely, truly lovely
What a beautiful inside and out.
Looks cozy! Love the last pictures of the sunset. Will search your site, but if you haven’t already talked about them I would be interested in your bamboo shades. Are they clipped up to the wall and are they really shades or something you made to look like shades? TIA
Thank you so much, April! 🙂 Our bamboo blinds are from Wayfair. They don’t provide a ton of privacy, but we don’t really need it because of where we live, plus we have curtains. They are mounted to the wall with a hook. Here’s the (affiliate) link to them: http://bit.ly/1KP5xk5
You home looks warm and cozy…exactly where you would want to curl up in the evening and relax. Where did you purchase your dining room light?
Thank you so much, Jennifer! 🙂 Our dining room light is from Home Depot. You can read more about it here: https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2014/08/22/new-dining-room-light/
your beautiful home is always such a treat to come visit…..lights on or off.
Very picturesque!! And yes you must dust daily!!!! I grew up on a farm as a child!!! Very welcoming!
Shayna, I love seeing a home at night. That is when I like the inside of mine the best with the lamps on casting a warm glow. Wow, your view is awesome!
I have to agree with the other followers. The soft dusk pictures gives a warm and lived in feeling. The details of your home seem to stand out more. Thanks for inviting us! The view is majestic !!!!
Love the tour with night coming to your corner of the world….you have such an inviting home. I would be very interested in one of the “How great thou art” pillows…how much will they be and what would shipping cost to Alberta? I also liked the photo of the other side of your kitchen that shows the fridge and coffee station. Our coffee station is one of my favorite corners in our house too. Take care!
Thank you so much, Dawna! We will be shipping to Canada, and are still working out the details. The shop should also be open around the middle of October! 🙂
Love your home, especially your kitchen. Love those dark cabinets and the wall with the double ovens. Did you design your home? Also, could you please tell me what you use to clean your stainless steel appliances, they look stunning!
Thank you so very much, Jeri! We did kind of design our home… we picked a floor plan we liked and made a bunch of alterations to fit our budget. And those stainless steel appliances are a little tricky to clean. I’ve found the 3M stainless steel cleaning kit/ wipes to be the most effective. It’s also very easy! http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-960SS-Stainless-Steel-Cleaner-Starter-Kit-960-SS-3M-Flexible-Handle-Six-Pads-/181757347674
I hope that helps! 🙂
Love your home and decor, and the view outside is breathtaking! Always look forward to reading your posts! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!
I love this!!!! ?
Your home is beautiful, Shayna! It’s so warm and inviting. I especially love your kitchen. I love your style! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for sharing your night view. Your home is so cozy and warm….can I come snuggle in a blanket on the sofa too???!!!!!
Your home is gorgeous! Will you come help me figure mine out?! Over whelmed and confused! I have lots of wine, a husband that loves to cook, and we love to entertain! Come on over! In California by the way!
Looks beautiful in the dim light.. You have such a beautiful home!!!
~Lisa
Hi Shayna! Your home looks so, so BEAUTIFUL! I love turning on all the lamps in the evening and bringing coziness and warmth to our home at the end of each busy day! 🙂
Can you please share where your living room chandelier is from? I love it! Thank you!
Thank you so much, Crystal! The living room light is from Home Depot. You can read more about it here: https://www.thewoodgraincottage.com/2014/04/14/living-room-wood-chandelier/
Shayna, this was great! Thanks so much for showing us your lovely home in a different light and from new angles.
Lovely, thank you.
So beautiful Shayna –
Your home is so cozy & warm. Your views are amazing.
I just told my husband the other day that our next home has to have a peacefulness about it.
Something like your view.
Have a wonderful evening’
Much love,
Rose
This was a great post – you captured the light just perfectly. Also glad you got the outside shots, definitely makes us feel warm and invited! 🙂
Shayna your home is just beautiful!!! You have very good taste and are a great decorator! Where exactly do you live? Do you live very far from the city where you shop? Your home looks very isolated; do you have neighbors? I haven”t read your blog for long but I sure am going to start following you! I just loved your tour of yoursat “dusk”! I love that time of day!! Take care and I”m anxious to shop your upcoming “store”! Take care. Sandee from Fairfax Va.
Love your home! Where are the greenback chairs from?
Thank you, Christine! Are you referencing the chairs at the ends of our dining room table? I found those at a storage unit sale and scooped them up. A little bit of paint and love, and they were ready to go. 🙂
I just love your style! I can’t wait for your shop to open. I also live in Colorado–born and raise! Whereabouts do you live?
Thank you so much, Sarah! I am so happy to here you live in Colorado too! We live on the Western Slope near Grand Junction. 🙂