
Home SWEET Home!!!! Can’t explain how good it feels to finally be in our new home! It’s always been a dream of mine to buy a house but until last year, it just seemed like such an intangible thing, so far away. It wasn’t until Gabriel and I found out we were expecting that we made it our priority and decided we would just make it happen by any means possible. We started working over time, saved every dime, stopped going out to eat all the time, buying expensive bags, and blowing money on anything that wasn’t absolutely vital. We hunted for a home that felt right, went to open houses all day long on Saturday and Sunday every weekend, and when we walked into this one, although it was still so raw and in the process of being built, we knew it was the one!
We moved in last month (HUGE thanks to hireahelper.com for making our move easy!!). We still have so much work to do and we wanted to invite you in and continue to share the process as we make this house the home we’ll be raising our family in! Hope you enjoy and thank you for being such a supportive part of this journey for us! It’s been fun bringing you along and going through it all together xoOur first photo in front of the new house! The trim still hadn’t been added to the front windows and Alessa was only a few weeks old here! This was about 2 months before we actually moved in!
A peek into our new living room! We brought the furniture from our apartment which actually ended up working perfectly in here! We still need to finish off the marble trim on the fireplace and add drapes on the windows!
Here’s a nice view of the living room, dining room, and a bit of the kitchen. One of my favorite things about this house is the flow. Love how open the floorpan is, yet each room is still it’s own room. Perfect for lots of family gatherings!
G and I had so much fun visiting slab yards to find the perfect stone for our kitchen! We really wanted marble but found out that it’s actually not practical or durable in the kitchen because it actually chips quite easily, so we were able to find a quartzite that has that marble look we love, but will wear much better over the years!
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This is our family, where we watch movies together and just hang. Still need to get a big comfy rug and drapes in here as well. Love that it’s open to the kitchen so whoever is cooking can still be a part of the family time!
For our dining room I knew I wanted a big wooden table, large enough to seat 8 for family dinners! In the past, we’ve had glass dining room tables which are beautiful, they just aren’t as comfy or practical for everyday living. So we found this table at Restoration Hardware which I think is the perfect balance of practical for daily life, yet still has a modern, chic look to it that flows with the rest of the house. Completed the dining room with tall, white linen chairs, which may seem impractical for kids, but the covers can be removed, and bleached easily.
So grateful we’re finally in our dream home. Especially since we work from home, it’s so important to us to be in a place that gives us peace of mind, lots of natural light and positive energy to be able to be productive, and balance work and family life. I pray that this house will bring our family closer and closer together and look forward to lots of new memories here!
Next time I’ll show you the bedrooms and upstairs! As always, thanks for stopping by! Xxo
Jessica Teaford
Your house is gorgeous!! I love the huge window in the front and the matching counters and backsplash #homegoals
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Jessi Malay
Aww thank you love!! So glad you like it :) We’re SO excited about it!! <3 Xx
Amy
Ummm wowwww this place is SO gorgeous already and you’re just beginning the decorating process. Love all of the bright white spaces and the beautiful light flowing in!
xx, Amy
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Jessi Malay
Aww thank you babe!! The natural light was one of the features that sold us on this house!! Can’t wait to show you more :)
Jalisa
It’s absolutely beautiful, girlie! I love the curve appeal, it’s so different, especially with that front window! I also love the kitchen and how fresh it looks. Everything is absolutely beautiful and I know when you’re all finished (though are we ever really finished decorating?! Um, no! lol) it will look all the more gorgeous! Oh, and how cute is baby Alessa! How is mom life?! She’s getting so big! Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great week ahead, beauty!
XO,
Jalisa
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Jessi Malay
Thank you Jalisa!! We’re so happy to call it ours!! And yess so true haha decorating never really ends..we still have so much work to do and can’t wait to show you more! And Alessa is doing amazing, thanks for asking :) She’s growing up too fast!! Hope you’re having a great week love <3 Xoxo
Lesley Kim
Such a beautiful home!! We actually have the same quartzite for our outdoor. It’s so much more durable than marble and just as beautiful! Congrats on your dream home 🤗
Jessi Malay
Yayyy so happy to hear that!! We’re so happy we went with the quartzite! Would love to see your outdoor space girl! And thank you for stopping by and reading :) Xx
NANCY PETER
oh my God that’s just too beautiful Congratulations ❤
Jessi Malay
Thank you!! So glad you like it <3 Xoxo
Glory of the Snow
Congratulations Jessi, your new home is absolutely stunning! So happy for you and your family! :)
Magda
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Jessi Malay
Aww thank you babe <3 That means a lot to us!! Hope you're having an amazing week Xx
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Jessi Malay
You’re too sweet love <3 Thank you for your sweet messages!! So glad we get to share this with you :)
Sharon Wu
omg your new home is so gorgeous babe! love that there’s plenty of natural light coming in :) great photos too! xo, sharon
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Jessi Malay
Aww thank you Sharon!! And yes, that was something we were looking for when buying houses!! So glad you enjoyed all the photos Xx
Lisa Valerie Morgan
Congratulations Jesse! Such a beautiful home. I agree that the open floor plan is important… especially as I am the one doing most of the cooking and don’t like to feel isolated in the kitchen. I love your light fixtures and marble island and backsplash in the kitchen. Also Alessa is gorgeous!
xo,
Lisa
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Jessi Malay
Thanks girl!! Yes agreed! So nice to have such an open floor plan..it’s such a good flow around the house! Can’t wait to show you more and thank you for stopping by :)
Ammara
Its SO gorgeous! Thanks for sharing details on how you choose the kitchen counters, tables, etc! We are house shopping too. In New York City so our options aren’t as great, but we are trying!
Jessi Malay
Aww thank you babe!! Of course :) And omg how exciting!?! Keep me posted and wishing you guys all the best :) Xx
Docdivatraveller
I had been waiting for the house tour of your new home since long! You have such a beautiful home! All the very best to your cute family!
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Jessi Malay
Ahhh so happy we finally got to share girl! And so much more to come :) We’re not even done with the whole upstairs!! Thank you for stopping by Xx
Verena
Love your new house babe! It already looks so warm but stylish at the same time! I like the open floodplan and can’t wait to see the other rooms (esp. your new closet 😋)
xx
Verena
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Jessi Malay
Thanks Verena!! So glad you like it :) We’re so in looooove <3 And can't wait to start designing my new custom closet...stay tuned!! Xoxo
Jenelle
It looks amazing! I love the open floor plan and the light too! So much natural light. That is awesome. Can see you will have a long life together there!
xx Jenelle
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Jessi Malay
Aww thank you love!! And yes, the natural light was one of the main features that sold us on this house!! Thank you for reading <3 <3
Ewa Macherowska
Absolutely amazing house my dear! CONGRATS once again! <3
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Jessi Malay
Thanks Ev!! Hope you’re having a great week <3 Xx
Susanne - Bag at you
Wow congratulations! The house looks so pretty and your little family looks so happy in it! Wish you all the best in it! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
Jessi Malay
Aww thank you babe!! We’re so beyond excited for this new chapter :)
Nina Nguyen
Congrats doll, you have such a beautiful home!
xx- Nina
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Jessi Malay
Thank you for stopping by!! Glad you like it :) Have a great week love <3 xoxo
Morning Mountains
what a DREAM house, really! congratulations, angel! what a clean, beautiful home! there are so much natural lights, it’s amazing! stylish as always x
have a wonderful day!
Jessi Malay
Not having natural light was definitely one of the deal breakers!! Thank you <3
Lisa Linh
OMG IT’S GORGEOUS!! Congrats babe!
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Jessi Malay
Thank you!! It feels great to be moved in and getting settled!!
Jessie
OMG I still remember that you went house inspection not too long ago. You have moved in already!? That’s so fast!!! Love this house, it has a nice Spanish touch. Love how you decorated it. It’s so beautiful.
xx, Jessie
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Jessi Malay
Yessss, girl! G and I were looking for something with Spanish exteriors and modern interiors and this was so perfect for us and little Ale <3
sophie
Oh my goodness!!Such a beautiful home. Your baby is so so so cute. Adorable. These pictures are jut everything.
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Jessi Malay
You’re so sweet Sophie!! Her chubby cheeks get me every time! <3
A Trendy Life
Congratulations babe! What a beautiful home, I like all the decoration.
Kisses
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Jessi Malay
I can’t wait until we can add some more personal pieces so our house feels even more homey :)
Monica
Is so AMAZING!! Congratulations babe!!
xx
Mónica Sors
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Jessi Malay
Thank you love!! I’m so excited :)
Andreea Birsan
Congrats on the new house! It looks stunning and you have such a beautiful baby girl. Have a nice day. xx
Andreea,
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Jessi Malay
Thanks girl!! So glad you like it :) Hope you’re having an amazing week <3
Freja
Your house is absolutely stunning! I love how clean and bright it is and I am especially a big fan of your living room!
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Jessi Malay
Ah thanks babe!! We’re obsessed!! Still so surreal for both of us <3 Thank you for stopping by Xx
Alice Finnerty
Your house is so beautiful and your daughter is to die for!! Excited for all that is to come!
Jessi Malay
Thank you love <3 We're so excited to share with you!! Stay tuned for a lot more coming soon!! <3 Xo
Sarah Lieber
Beautiful house! So fresh and light and airy. A dream! Do you mind sharing the brand of blue trousers (or is it a skirt??) you’re wearing?? Thank you!
Jessi Malay
Thank you babe!! Yes! The trousers are nh21 and the crop top is carbon38!! <3 Xx
Miki
You have such a gorgeous home and family. Congrats on the space. I love the front and interior. So stunning!
Xo,
Miki
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Jessi Malay
You’re so sweet thank you Miki!! So glad you love the house :) We’re obsessed!!
ivana split
Your home is gorgeous!!!! love it!
Jessi Malay
Thank you!! <3 Hope you're having an amazing week :)
Comfy Cozy Up
Your house is absolutely beautiful. The decor is everything…
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Jessi Malay
Ah thanks girl! Still a long way to go with all the decorating!! But we’ll keep you posted, so stay tuned for more decor updates!! <3 Xx
Jessica
Babe, your new home looks incredible! I love everything about it, from the facade to the interior design. So fitting for your lovely family.
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Jessi Malay
Thank you love <3 So glad you love it!! Xx
Mayra Alvarez
Beautiful home, congratulations! Do you mind sharing where you got your dining room chairs and also the color of paint throughout your house? I’m renovating my house and there are way too many different shades of white, who would have thought lol
Jessi Malay
Aww thank you babe!! Of course :) My dining room table and chairs are from Restoration Hardware :) And the paint color I’ll have to check on!! <3 Hope this helps :)
Kiley Elsberry
Yes please, what is the paint color you used? Gorgeous!
bonjourchiara
This is the house of dreams for all of us!! omg it’s amazing xx
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Jessi Malay
Aww thank you!! We’re SO grateful <3
Hayley Larue
Your new home is absolutely stunning!! Congrats!! <3
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Jessi Malay
Thank you babe!! Glad you like it :) Xx
Johanna
I love your new home! So beautiful. I recognize the sofa from your apartment from Z Gallerie, but where did you get the other sofa? Absolutely beautiful!!
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Ammy Flynn
Incredibly phenomenon, from stairs to window, from gallery to kitchen everything is just perfect.
Elizabeth Morales
Beautiful home and fabulous style. Im looking to paint my interior and love the color of your White House. Can you share the paint color please. Thank you liz morales
Maria
Gorgeous!!! What is the name of your Quartzsite countertops? 😍
Michael Sam
Wow! Marvelous! I really liked your interior designs and I have to say you have the choice! Yeah, The little angel is so cute and adorable! Thank you for sharing with us.
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Dyana
Hi, love love love your house! I love the neutral tone. Any chance you know the paint color?