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Exceptionally Eclectic – 5th One’s a Charm

June 16, 2012  Exceptionally Eclectic

After living in and decorating five houses,

Carmel of Our Fifth House certainly knows her stuff!

I can definitely relate to her design attitude of No Fear, No Rules.

And her directive to Be Nice Or Leave!

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like this chalkboard entry wall!

No words for this amazing kitchen!

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like this gorgeous white kitchen

Carmel even made her hubs happy with the coolest vintage and mod man cave ever.

Yes, even men need zebra print!

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like this organized office

The rich bedroom wall color is the perfect back drop for the sentimental number art Carmel created (think kindergarten fingerprinting).

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like this dramatic bedroom

Gotta love a gal that puts a red scarf  on a horse’s head in her family room!

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like this fun mantel

You’d never guess that these ikat stenciled drapes started life as painter’s drop clothes.

Carmel’s got a great tip on turning ordinary craft paint into fabric paint.

And the best part – they’re no-sew (I can’t sew a button so these are my dream curtains)!

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like these stenciled curtains

Zebra print scrap fabric closet – this girl’s got style!

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like this wild closet!

Even the potting bench is fabulous!

Charming House Tour filled with fabulous ideas like this gorgeous potting bench

Hopefully, Carmel can remain in her fifth house to enjoy all the fabulous fruits of her design labor of love.

Head on over to Our Fifth House and get the full scoop.

 

See more fabulous Exceptionally Eclectic home tours here!

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  1. Laura at Top This Top That

    June 16, 2012 at 6:53 am

    Pretty house although my hubby would never agree to the zebra print in his space!! 🙂
    laura

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  2. cassie

    June 16, 2012 at 6:59 am

    carmel is one of my all time faves! i adore her and her style! she always has great ideas!

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  3. thistle

    June 16, 2012 at 7:56 am

    Carmel is so incredibly talented. She has such an eye for design and great projects. Those urns turned upside down for the shelf on the potting bench are so clever.

    What a great feature 🙂

    🙂 me

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  4. Kim

    June 16, 2012 at 8:06 am

    I do love Carmel’s style and have featured her work several times. Such a pretty home.

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  5. [email protected]

    June 16, 2012 at 8:10 am

    Be still my eclectic heart!

    Reply
  6. Bliss

    June 16, 2012 at 9:00 am

    Cute stuff. I do have a cash register just like that from our old building. I am currently under utilizing it’s decorating possibilities as a sun room door stop. And I want a big blue potting bench that looks cute like that.

    ~Bliss~

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  7. Karah @ thespacebetweenblog

    June 16, 2012 at 9:11 am

    Believe it or not, I have seen some of these pics and heard the name Our 5th House but don’t know as I’ve ever been to the blog. Heading over Right. Now! Love the pop of color with the EAT sign in the kitchen and the eclectic feel of the mad cave. Another great feature, Kelly!

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  8. Linda @ it all started with paint

    June 16, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Oh no … now I have another potting bench to pin …

    I’ve come across bits and pieces Carmel’s beautiful 5th house. Thanks for putting them all together in a beautiful tribute …

    Linda

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  9. Shannon Fox

    June 16, 2012 at 9:46 am

    What a gorgeous home. What a treat to peek inside. So much good stuff!!

    Reply
  10. Carmel

    June 16, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Thanks so much for featuring my home here at your fabulous blog – such an honor!

    Reply
  11. Karen

    June 16, 2012 at 11:46 am

    I remember seeing Carmel’s foyer a while back and I had a jaw dropping moment. Love the red scarf on the horses head. Maybe Carmel and you can visit me in California and help me finish my unfinished rooms….I need this magic touch 😉 -K

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  12. [email protected]

    June 16, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    Carmel’s home is beautiful with so many creative and “fun” touches….I REALLY LOVE her potting bench…so wonderful!!….

    Reply
  13. Gwen

    June 17, 2012 at 2:56 pm

    Love EVERY inch of Our Fifth house… Tots Gorg!

    Reply
  14. Maury @ Life on Mars

    June 17, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    Love her house! Such great style!

    Reply
  15. Heather @At The Picket Fence

    June 17, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Adore Carmel’s home…adore Carmel even more! So glad you showcased such a fabulous home and fabulous gal.

    Heather

    Reply
  16. Janet

    June 17, 2012 at 9:23 pm

    Love the words (the way she did them as much as sentiment) on the beautiful blue wall by the stairs. The rest of the house is p.r.e.t.t.y. darn nice, too.

    Reply
  17. Heather :) :) :)

    June 17, 2012 at 10:24 pm

    Oh, I really love that vintage cash register that I saw in one of the photos 😉 Love and hugs from the ocean shores of CAlifornia, Heather 🙂

    Reply
  18. Pam @ Simple Details

    June 18, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Isn’t she the most inspriing?!! Her unique home has personality in every corner – LOVE it!

    Reply
  19. sharon hines

    June 18, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    thanks for introducing me to Carmel and her fifth home. I’m with you…love the “throw the design rules out the window” approach.
    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

    Reply
  20. Jan

    October 21, 2012 at 10:45 pm

    Please – where did you get the white horses head????? I’ve been looking for one and can only find other types of animals.

    Thanks!

    Reply
  21. carmel

    October 21, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    The horse head was purchased at ZGallerie about 2 years ago. It’s not available any longer – but maybe you could check on ebay. I’ve found discontinued items there before. Hope that helps!

    Reply
  22. Karen Cooper (@ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza)

    February 10, 2013 at 7:58 am

    Beautiful! I love the message in the foyer – perfect! She really chose beautiful colors and style for her home.

    Reply
  23. Debbie reFresh

    February 10, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Love it all! Sweet horse 🙂
    Debbie

    Reply
  24. Lisa Jochim

    August 4, 2013 at 4:02 pm

    Love those curtains! I can’t sew either. (Well… embroidery) but not curtains. So beautiful!

    Reply

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