California Does My Style = My House Style?

I live in the mountains.

http://www.utahstories.com/graphics/mount_olympus.jpg

I play the guitar.  

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I collect old things.  

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I practice my cursive handwriting.  

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I cook from scratch.

momitforward.com, "Baking Tips..."

I'm keeping my durable leather couch we bought years ago.  

http://www.furniturerow.com/images/prodImages/SS-NACCCRDB_LRG_00.JPG

I sew.  

http://californiapixie.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/vintage-fabric-collection-how-to-store-old-fabric.jpg?w=774&h=518

I ride my bike.  

http://www.greenbikeuk.org/wp-content/gallery/city-bikes/a15.jpg

I refinish furniture.  

http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/wood_finishing/furniture/refinish/dresser/before_pix/wfrfn019a_furniture_refinish.jpg

I hang old light fixtures in new ways.  

http://ancientpoint.com/imgs/a/e/p/m/l/vintage_mid_century_swag_cut_glass_hanging_swag_lamp_pineapple_globe_only____1_lgw.jpg

I buy quirky art.

http://www.dailyherald.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=DA&Date=20111211&Category=ENTLIFE&ArtNo=712119986&Ref=EP&NewTbl=1&item=4&maxw=1662&maxh=2200&Q=70&&updated=

AND I live in a 1960 Ranch.  

"BEFORE"

Sometimes you have to step back after decorating for a while, and check your style with your house style...

I'll be doing this for then next few days, and I'll be making sure that Jon likes the look AND that the boys can't destroy it.