Comments on: Living With Kids: Deborah Harju

By: Jill V. / TerraSavvy

Jill V. / TerraSavvy — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 02:29:56 +0000

I met Deb at Alt. last week and have to say this home matches her beautiful personality!

By: Jane

Jane — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:10:22 +0000

I love that Deborah pours every bit of her heart and soul into her home as well as everyone who enters it. Love this girl :) Her house is our family’s happy place!

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monday: best of last week | The Misadventures of Kelly and Kelly — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 13:01:55 +0000

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By: Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:26:41 +0000

[...] Gorgeous home! [...]

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:57:30 +0000

They are the Penguin books! I had to refrain myself from buying the entire set, we read to my daughter before bed and so far we’ve read The Secret Garden, I can’t wait to go through them all! She’s a bit obsessed with Little House on the Prairie at the moment, so we are in the middle of that series.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 17:56:12 +0000

Thanks Andrea, I was teary myself writing it, it just speeds by so fast…

By: Tricia

Tricia — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:53:41 +0000

It’s so clear from these pictures where this family’s roots lie: So very California and Midwest, all rolled into one.

By: shell

shell — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:08:32 +0000

I love the way this home is curated. I especially love the way the photos are arranged with the mix of children’s art. It’s so interesting to look at. All I can think of when I see this house is “family”.

By: Shannon { A Mom's Year }

Shannon { A Mom's Year } — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:09:31 +0000

What a beautiful home and family. I love the tile in the kitchen and all the books–I think I recognize some of the Penguin classics with the gorgeous covers. And I’m fascinated by the idea of a guest house.

I loved having a young mom. I’m a lot older than my mom was, but I still feel like I’m learning and maturing alongside my kids. So it’s not just you, Deborah! I can’t believe how much I’m learning from my kids.

By: Andrea :: Crafting Connections

Andrea :: Crafting Connections — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:03:07 +0000

Oh my, I got a touch teary at the end thinking of missing footsteps that are there now, but will age out of the home later… Beautiful sentiments – I think the last couple of questions are my favorite – most touching. Love, love your home – the boys’ dresser is amazing – actually there are many things that I noticed that I loved!

By: carrie

carrie — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:35:19 +0000

What makes it an “American” Kitchen in your eyes? Just curious.

By: Celina G.

Celina G. — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 06:05:17 +0000

So being a FOD (friend of Deb)and being allowed to share in the good times, I can attest to the warmth and the fun we have! But you know what the best and most beautiful part of this home is? The People inside it!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 04:51:17 +0000

Us Angelenos should stick together… :)

By: Celina

Celina — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:53:45 +0000

What a beautiful home, it looks so homey and welcoming. I love all the little details and I only wish me or my husband were just a little handy. Thank you for sharing your home and story with us, I loved getting to know you… And my kids too know what waxing is, my mom is an esthetician! I can just imagine our daughters playing “grown-up”, we wouldn’t have to worry about them cutting each other hair, just waxing it! Hihi.

By: Melissa w

Melissa w — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:00:44 +0000

Beautiful home. And lovely interview. My favorite part was where she said she knows which footsteps belongs to who. I love that. I’ve never really thought about it, but know our footsteps/shuffles too. Great tour. Thanks for sharing.

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:49:26 +0000

Thank you Carla, that fire pit was a DIY too, and suprisingly a very easy one, it’s on the blog somewhere! :)

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:47:41 +0000

Giulia- Yes I’m a total newbie! And thank you, the boys beds were a big undertaking, but we absolutely love the result.

By: Zoe Alexander

Zoe Alexander — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:29:02 +0000

Deborah has a lovely home. Well done to both her and Aaron on building suchg a lovely life with their children. I love seeing a family united as one living the true family life together based on hardwork and alot of love! Thank you Gabrielle!

Zoe xxx

By: Carla

Carla — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:03:36 +0000

What a beautiful home. I love all the personal touches and that firepit is fab! What I love most are Deborah’s thoughts on living (and growing up) with kids. Lovely.

By: Sarah Barksdale Design

Sarah Barksdale Design — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:50:18 +0000

I love the house and how there are touches of green consistently throughout. Great home!