Monday, 12 December 2011

The befores and afters…

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There are many things that bloggers go nuts for: peonies, easy craft projects, cake pops and a good ‘before and after’ story. Personally, I am drawn to seeing the potential and possibilities of the before shots and then seeing how dreams have been realised in the after shots. I spent the majority of my Saturday morning oohing and aahing over these before and after photos I found on Country Living (it was a fabulous way to spend a Saturday morning with a pot of coffee)! Here are some of my favourites:

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17 comments:

  1. classiq12 December 2011 at 19:39

    Amazing transformations. What you can do with a little (or more) creativity! xo
    Ada

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  2. Vic Bibby12 December 2011 at 19:41

    I love 'before and after' stories. Isn't it amazing how a lick of white paint transformed those kitchens! xxx

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  3. colleen12 December 2011 at 21:50

    wow! all of those are amazing.

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  4. The Buzz Blog12 December 2011 at 22:54

    If this doesn't motivate me to hire an architect and make my dreams come true... Love all these transformations!
    xxoo
    Carolyn

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  5. Laura13 December 2011 at 00:18

    I love looking at before and after pictures! Some of these are truly amazing!

    Laura
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  6. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse13 December 2011 at 03:21

    Amazing before and afters!!

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  7. Dionne13 December 2011 at 05:46

    Wow! What awesome transformations!

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  8. Elisa @ Crazy, Amazing Life13 December 2011 at 06:23

    No.Way. That's amazing!
    The entrance is especially stunning, especially considering the before!

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  9. Tracey Ayton Photography13 December 2011 at 07:18

    You are right, before and afters is a wonderful thing. What a fabulous find of a home. I think I need a project like that..... perhaps one day I'll have a vacation home. Love the bones the home had.

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  10. Jamie @ charmingly ordinary13 December 2011 at 08:18

    Who doesn't love a good before and after?! The living room with sailboat is mah fav.

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  11. Carmen13 December 2011 at 09:31

    What a great transformation! I love how they have retained most of the original features. I have always wanted to start my own renovation project, but don't think I'll ever have the time and skill to finish it.

    I'd love to find a little country church one day a convert it into a dream home.

    Thanks for dropping by my blog, we don't have dry biccies, I promise!

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  12. Alexa13 December 2011 at 09:42

    These are amazing. That first one of the house is incredible! xo

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  13. designchic13 December 2011 at 14:08

    How amazing. Adore the charm and character of the outside and how they maintained so much of it inside...wonderful!!

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  14. Barbara@HausDesign13 December 2011 at 18:56

    I loved how you said what bloggers go crazy for - how true - you nailed it. I am a sucker for before and afters and these are awesome!!!

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  15. Katie*Belle14 December 2011 at 02:08

    Oh, I love a good before and after -- and this one is incredible!

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  16. Gloria14 December 2011 at 03:52

    I LOVE before & afters - they make me see potential in every old thing I have around the house :-)

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  17. Brooke14 December 2011 at 15:34

    Thank you so much for sharing these! There is something very satisfying about seeing a space transformed, I love it!

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