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House Crashing: Quaint & Vine Covered

Holy cow you guys, I’m crazypants excited to share Bonnie’s sweet vine covered barn in Santa Ynez, California. It’s a home with some much happiness and charm squeezed in, I think anyone who drops in would feel right at home. So let’s drop in, shall we?

Bonnie House Front1

Here’s sweet Bonnie to welcome us. I wish we could have crashed her in person to meet her ourselves, but her photos were too good not to share, so this is one of our more rare “virtual” house crashings. Let’s step inside, shall we?

Meet Bonnie

Her office area is set up right near the entryway, and everything from the desk and chair (both from Ikea) to the cool ladder in the corner (also from Ikea) is inviting. Bonnie is also a fan of handmade art (she has some from Katie Daisy and Jen Ramos in this shot) and she loves making quilts, which can be found all over her home. She also has a love of secondhand finds, so everything from her couch to the metal chair, the shelf, the vases, and even the bicycle sign hails from a thrift shop.

Bonnie Entryway

Over in her living area she has more secondhand furniture (like the desk with the turned legs, the chair, and the coffee table) while the quilts and pillows are all handmade by Bonnie, and she even DIYed the driftwood wind chime while the rug’s from Ikea.

Bonnie Living Room

Don’t you love all the light flooding in through those large windows and doors? And I really like the casual not-trying-too-hard vibe that all the different quilts and fabrics give off. So layered and cozy. The storage cubby behind the sofa is from Ikea, by the way.

Bonnie Living Room2

Here’s Bonnie’s crafting nook with a thrifted desk, chair, and cubby. On the wall she has more art by Katie Daisy, and a few drawer shelves that she made herself.

Bonnie Bookcase

Over in the reading nook there’s a bookcase and hanging screen from Ikea along with that awesome thrift store bird house and a pillow from Target. I love the mix of all that white with some pops of color in the books (and even the fruit) along with some great layered texture (in the hanging screen, the bird house, the spotted pillow, and that sweet woven basket).

Reading Nook

As if I wasn’t into this house enough, Bonnie has a painting desk. A PAINTING DESK! Does that sound heavenly or what? It’s a thrift store score (as is the chair) and the fact that she has that gorgeous view out the window while she paints? Yabba dabba do. (let’s bring that back along with cowabunga)

Bonnie Desk

Her bedroom is just as sweet and airy as the rest of the house, and Bonnie even found the materials for her headboard at the dump. Doesn’t sound romantic, but the girl knows how to work a pallet! She also handmade the quilt and some of the pillows along with creating that cool NEST art above the bed. She also made the stag art that’s hanging from her headboard. Layered and lovely, no?

Bonnie Bedroom

Here’s the other side of her bedroom complete with a thrifted dresser (here’s a before and after for that) and she also made that cool patchwork art on the wall.

Bonnie Bedroom2

Outside is heavenly. Seriously, there’s an angel-ish “ahhhhhhhh” soundtrack that goes along with the view (or am I the only one who hears that?). The table and chairs are from Ikea and then Bonnie handmade some seat cushions for them. She also DIYed the hammock and planted that dreamy Wisteria (the purple flowering vine that’s creeping around her pergola).

Bonnie Outside

In the ever-esteemed words of Liz Lemon: I want to go to there.

Wisteria Pergola

And as if Bonnie hasn’t shared enough by letting us poke around her home, she also made a free printable for you guys. So be sure to check out her site and learn more about her Roost Tribe and grab that free printable here (it’s available in four colors).

Bonnie Printable

Thanks so much to Bonnie for sharing her lovely house! It’s hard to pick a favorite part, but if pressed I’d have to say the pergola full o’ wisteria and that sweet little painting desk, just because it makes me want to break out the brushes. How about you guys? What’s your favorite part?

Psst- NO. SLEEP. TILL. HOUSE CRASH! (name that song). There are dozens of other houses to snoop around in here.

Comments

  2. Becca says

    I am completely serious when I ask: how do people with such white homes keep them so white?! I feel like my life is too grungy and clutered to pull off the clean, white look, but it’s BECAUSE my life is grungy and cluttered that I’d really like to embrace that clean, simple look. What are some quick, easy, cheap ways to keep linens and paint looking perfectly crisp?

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  3. Victoria says

    I’m in love! This is a heavenly little place that looks so inviting and lovely. Does she sell her quilts? I’d love one!

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  4. Jodi Finchum says

    LOVE this cute house! I’m so happy you posted it. It has such a “modern cottagy” feel. I’m thinking of recreating that “nest” above the head board!

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  6. Eliza says

    Did you house crash in BROOKLYN?? That’s where I was born and raised (Park Slope)! Can’t wait to see :-)

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  8. BONNIE says

    hey victoria! unfortunately, i’m not selling quilts at this time. :( i am however coming out with my own fabric line soon, if that’s of any interest? stay tuned to going home to roost for more info. :)

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  11. Bonnie says

    I love the windows and all that light flooding into the living room! And the quilts! I just want to curl up on that couch under a comfy quilt and read a book… or take a nap!

    (P.S. I also love her name. ;) I’ve not known any other Bonnies that were under 60 years old.)

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  12. Lynn @ Our Useful Hands says

    Wowza….this place is stunning. I love how personalized she’s made the bedroom. I love the pallet headboard and the little shelf on it. I really like the layered look because she pulls it off really in a nice breezy way. I think we crashed her site because I clicked on the links and got the no go “not available” response, but tonight while everyone is asleep I shall pounce and see how she made her driftwood chime. Very lovely home. Emphasis on very!

    My best, Lynn

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  13. Linda says

    Such a beautiful blending of the wonderful views and a feeling of home – love how she did that! On a day in Chicago when I still had to wear my down coat, thank you for sharing that feeling of spring.

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  14. vel says

    Now this is what a call COOL SHABBY CHIC! Love it, so light and airy despite all stuff she has! Perfect balance i think and the printable is so pretty! Wll print it asap!thanks!

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  15. BONNIE says

    hey everyone! i’m working on getting my site back up (crashed from traffic!), so sorry for the inconvenience! my host is working on it as we speak. things should be back up soon! xo

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  20. michelle says

    So pretty…love love love the Outdoors there and the light!! I tried to go to her website as well, I think you have to pay for it, right?

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  22. ginny says

    Love the wisteria. Had a small vine when we bought our house, but be careful…..after 47 years ours has taken over the backyard, even went under the house to get there! But it’s more beautiful than ever.

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  24. Sarah says

    Wow! Her home is as refreshing as the view. I’m jealous :). Love her style, very inviting and for as bright as her home is it’s very cozy.

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  25. Jane says

    I think this is your best house crashing ever. Her views are breathtaking. Makes me wonder why we continue to live in SE Wisconsin.

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  27. Katie says

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! I love that she’s mixes Target (best store ever) stuff and Ikea stuff with re-purposed thrift store finds. I need to do more of this! We have so much Ikea stuff (because it’s cheap), but is in desperate need of some character.

    Also, I’m in love with the all white everything with fun pops of color. I’m on a mission to paint everything white in my house. Seriously . . . I can’t stop with the white.

    Thanks for sharing!!

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  28. Janelle @ Two Cups of Happy says

    That natural light is breathtaking! What a welcoming home.

    I can practically feel through the photos how creatively inspiring it would be to spend some time there. She should host creative retreats. I’d go & based on the comments – I’m sure lots of other people would too! :)

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  31. Jane says

    What a cute and quaint house!

    I just saw this on Facebook and thought you (particularly Sherry) would appreciate this! It’s pretty funny! If the link doesn’t work YouTube “broke dads and baby macklemore.” Enjoy :)

    http://youtu.be/G-VEShIj1cQ

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  32. Jeanna says

    Tried to visit her site, but keep getting messages about malicious software :( However, her home is lovely, and all the amazing light! Just beautiful :)

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    • bonnie says

      hey jeanna! please keep trying back. my server is struggling to handle the traffic, but i promise there is no malicious software! :)

  34. elizabeth says

    Ha, I was so confused when I clicked here today; I had to re-check my browser line about 3 times to realize I wasn’t at goinghometoroost.com . LOVE this house/the light/the view… she such a great style that could bring a little ‘cozy’ to a home just about anywhere!

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  35. katrina says

    Beautiful home!

    I’m curious about where her sewing area is located in the overall floor plan. I’m also an avid seamstress and it can be difficult to integrate it into your home so beautifully. I’ll head over to her site now.

    Also, love the Beastie Boys shout out!

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    • bonnie says

      hey katrina! my sewing room is just in a little nook that’s part of the bedroom. i had to fit it in somewhere, as this house is so small! xo

  37. Stacey says

    Holy cow! I’m so glad you featured Bonnie!!! I read her blog everyday… she has amazing vegan recipes and, yeah, her home is super inspiring. Woot! What an awesome surprise. :)

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  39. Anna says

    Amazing abode! Are you announcing the winner for the April Tools soon? I’m checking your website hourly because I’m anxious! I see power tools in my future :)

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  40. Riva says

    Oh man, what a perfect little house with big windows to capitalize on such an AMAZING view. Also, I totally love that this house crash came with a beautiful free printable (although I can’t open the website to snatch it yet, I will just try back later!) Thank you Bonnie!

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  41. Amy says

    Love her home! I’m totally jealous of all that lovely natural light and overlooking a vineyard? swoon! I’ve been following her blog for a year (maybe more?) now and love her style. I believe she and her husband just moved back to North Carolina, so I’m looking forward to seeing what she does with her next home!

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  46. Rose S. says

    I think we’re crashing her website? In any case, the link to ‘Roost Tribe’ didn’t work. AMAZING house! Sometimes I feel like my style that leans into artsy and ALL THE COLORS makes my house look super chaotic, but this house is really reassuring.

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    • bonnie says

      hey rose! site is down due to traffic, but please try again later! so sorry for the hassle! xo

      p.s. yes, love all the colors!

  47. Sandy P. says

    Oh boy … her site is still down from this morning! Poor woman must be saying “those crazy YHL readers!” :-( Beautiful home though … from the little that we saw.

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  49. Lolo says

    Love Bonnie and her home! My favorite is her patio with all the lights at night it is just gorg.
    She lives 20 minutes from me :) Well, not anymore since she moved to the East Coast….boo

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  50. Sara says

    That light! I dream of a home like that one day. Imagine waking up to that view every morning & enjoying 365 days of that sunshine! Divine.

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