"NOTHING STEALS YOUR JOY LIKE THINKING, "I WILL ENJOY MY LIFE WHEN......"
So true don't you think? And while I do like to dream about what my house will look like in the future, I decided to start the year out with a look at what I currently have that I LOVE....
Our little house for starters. If I had a dollar for every time someone who lived in a big beautiful house with lots of moola told me they wanted to go back to their little first house, I would be in a bigger house, haha. But I believe them, I love our little house.
The chandelier above is the first thing I ever bought for our house. I found it at a local antique shop and bought it even before we found a home, I am so happy I got it. The wine barrel mirror from Bobo was a birthday gift from my husband.
In the picture above I love the console, the copper chairs, the pillows, and the chest from my Grandfather...
Clearly I have a thing for lighting, the chandelier on the right is in the master, it was one of those things I just had to ignore the hubby's opinion on and do what I wanted, so glad I did. (sorry PHS)
Last but certainly not least, probably my favorite piece(s)- a pair of chairs that belonged to my Great Grandmother. I had them reupholstered and I really would be traumatized if something happened to them. I had to beg my Mom for months for them and I am still convincing Patrick they are just as comfortable as a leather recliner..
Once I started taking pictures I realized there are so many things I could post, maybe I will have to do a Part II down the road. So while the daydreaming will continue I am going to try to not dwell on one day so much.....
13 comments:
Love your house! Thanks for posting some photos of it. My lantern for above my pub table came in yesterday... it's a little big (I think) but you and MEMS both like larger fixtures- so hopefully it will be great. I can't wait to get it installed!
I love you house Marianne! Its wonderful! I love your first purchase chandelier and am slightly obsessed with your beautiful console table and copper chairs.
like what you did with the chairs... 4:06am??
Oh I love getting a peak into people homes. I love your home. It's beautiful. I adore all the lighting in the home. That chandelier is to die for. More pictures please!
Don't worry I am not up at that hour, I write it the night before and set it to post in the morning....
Thanks everyone! I will post more pictures soon...
Your house is so lovely!
I love your house! So cute.
The chandelier is so pretty!
Cute blog! I stumbled upon it from in(side)the loop. I love your house, we have a small bungalow built in 1920 and also get lots of compliments on it.
My husband is from AL, so we spend a bit of time in B'ham.
Keep up the inspirational blogging!
Marianne- love your style!!! So many pretty things!! And I can't get over your front porch railings!!!! Gorgeous!! Post more!! xoxo
your house is so percious!!
Darling,darling!Thanks for sharing and can't wait to see part 2 of the tour. I love my small cottage, too.
What a fantastic post Marianne! So true... and a very good thing to remember when you are decorating your first house! Love the blog and hope to have a happy hour with you soon!
I know EXACTLY how you feel! If I had a dollar for every time I wished I could push the walls of my house outward and make bigger rooms, more stoarge, etc.--I would be rich! BUT, when I think about leaving our little house, were we brought our daughter home from the hopsital to, where we've created so many wonderful memories; I get teary eyed!
Your house is adorable; so much character and style, enjoy it! I like your blog, I'm saving you in my favorites.
Angela
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