Heidi, I think your home is completely charming. It's friendly like a big warm hug, and your view is to live for. It must make you feel good every time you look out the window.

The wonderful thing about small houses is they're easier to clean and cheaper to heat or cool, leaving us more time and money for the important things in life like family, friends, and nature. Your home looks like a wonderful place to relax after a busy day. The quilt looks great hanging over the staircase, and what a great place to put it.

One day I was apologizing for my messes to a dear older woman as I saw her in the front door and she said something I've never forgotten. She smiled, patted me gently on the arm and said, "Nothing creative ever comes of a clean house." :D (I'm thinking of framing that.)

As for the fan, I think it's just perfect for your home, if that's what you're asking? I love the detail around the top. It reminds me of the antique Tiffany lamps with the camels and palm trees on them, which I always loved. The hammered finish where the arms attach to the blades is very pleasing.

I love the color you've selected for the cabinets and it would look great with the tile. It goes with that beautiful leather chair that looks so inviting. Can you stain the cabs or would that need to be paint? Would the edges of the tile be harder to clean or maybe be crumb catchers? I can't feel it in my hand to decide.

I would love to see more updated pictures. I'm terrifically color oriented and that green wall is throwing me off.