House Hunting: The Dream House

California house hunting is in full swing.  Our current home goes on the market in 2 weeks and my sleepless nights are spent scouring the East Bay's MLS listings.  Recently, at the wee hours of the morning, I found a dream house.  Although this house has everything we're looking for in a home:  mid-century design, open floor plan, great light and awesome outdoor areas, it comes with a price tag we may not be able to swing.  This one may just have to stay in my dreams:

living room

California Style

Since last Friday's announcement of our upcoming move to California, I've been experiencing relief.  Knowing that our friends and family are now aware of the big changes ahead for us, I feel like I can begin 'California dreaming' (aka decorating).  I so love our current home but I'm excited about creating another look and feel for our new abode.  Not yet having bought a house on the west coast keeps the concepts very broad,  but I would love for it to be a mix of midcentury glamour and ethnic touches.  Call it bohemian chic.   Layered rugs, comfortable and eclectic furniture, gold accents and one of these for sure.

 The chairs I recently spied at Reside [see below] would fit the look perfectly.  I'm seriously considering buying them for the house we don't own yet.  What do you think?

 I received so many wonderful comments about our move.  Thank you all for  your well wishes and sharing in our excitement of it!