Tuesday, August 11, 2009

For Like Ever

Today is our wedding anniversary, the anniversary of the day we promised forever no matter what. So in honor of that I thought I would post some things that I have loved...you guessed it, forever. As a decorator and well, really just an average human, I fall in love with new things all the time. Some though don't just pass as a phase, some stick for years. For example, this poster...I have loved this for years, well to be exact since the day this issue was delivered in my mailbox, September 2006 I believe...
Other items that have held my attention through the years (I know most of these have been on here before, what can I say?).....
Above Niermann Weeks Mansard Lantern, below CB2 Peekaboo Clear Console

While we are looking through things, I know I am not original on this one, but I LOVE the Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Chair.

A favorite piece from a favorite company...
Another old favorite from Market, not even sure if this is still available...I picture several of these around an old, worn farm table....
Just a few of many, many fabrics I LOVE. I generally don't post fabric because they don't look half as good as they do in person...

These below may be the first pattern I ever really really loved. Just trust me, in person they are very cool, oh and very pricey. It would take me DAYS to post all the fabrics I have loved for years.

When I step off the elevator at Market, Bobo is always the first showroom I see. Many of their pieces I have loved forever, this is just one....I know I am going against the majority here, but I LOVE this piece, well really it is two pieces put together. Most people think I am crazy (Hubby included), but it is just one of those random things that has always drawn me in. Once again, so much better in person.
A Swedish clock, I will have one somewhere in my house one day. These here.
Some oldies that are longer available that still call my name from beyond the grave, haha.

I could go on for a while but I will stop for now. This year instead of presents we are putting money towards a trip we are planning. Of course, last year's gift to each other is in the picture below and how do you top Harry?*This is only picture we have of all 3 of us, it is not a good picture of anyone (Harry included), how sad is that?

**One last thing, while this is not our "song", it always makes me think of spending forever with the one I love. While I like the video, I wish I knew how to just post the audio so there was nothing to distract from the words.

Thanks for sharing this day with me!

41 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary! I love your pics...you have great style.

Anonymous said...

Hi, congrats for today, hope its a lovely one for you both! The song is super sweet, I listened to it with my eyes closed! Also enjoyed your photos... its nice to look back sometimes.
Flick

JMW said...

Happy Anniversary! Have fun celebrating! Love that blue chair, BTW. And, thanks for the suggestions on sofa companies. Will definitely check that out.

Southern Aspirations said...

Happy Anniversary! Great collection of "forever" items too!

(and the picture is nice!)

Courtney said...

Happy anniversary!! Hope you have an absolutely wonderful day!

Btw, this post got me thinking about fabric.. I'd love a post sometime dedicated to your fave fabrics. :)

MFAMB said...

happy anniversary!!
although i have to disagree with you a little bit. i honestly felt that the video enhanced the meaning and words of the song.
i thought the song on it's own while sweet and simple and pretty would be kind of forgettable. but the video just made it stand out and become a bit more memorable to me. that's just me though. either way i enjoyed it so, thank you!

Wanderings of a Wannabe said...

aw such a cute post marianne! you have an adorable little family :) happy anniversary!!

alison giese Interiors said...

Happy Anniversary!! Wishing you many more years of "for like ever" love!

Meg said...

Congratulations!!! A special day indeed! I love your 'loves' too! Ahh...everytime I see a ghost chair my heart skips a beat, dont' tell my husband that though ;)!

Carrie said...

Happy Anniversary! It is our anniversary today too! I love all the things you love today! We are going to Gian Marco to celebrate tonight but we decided against gifts this year too! From our feelow Homewoodians- Happy Anni!

Anonymous said...

Love your forever items!! Happy anniversary!

High-Heeled Foot in the door said...

Oh sweetie Happy Anniversary!!!!!

I loved getting a sneak peek into some of your favorites.

Love the shot of the family. How cute is Harry!

Enjoy your special day!

P.S. Now I must know what your 1st dance song was?

Brooke @ Blueprint Bliss said...

Happy Anniversary to you and P! And pet Harry for me since I haven't seen him in awhile.

LOVE that piece from Bobo. Love it.

Miss you... will I see you tonight?

KM said...

Congratulations from the bottom of my heart! That is a GREAT picture and you are such a beauty - from the inside out. And Har-Bear is just precious! Look at his gotee! I love it! :)

Susie (So Blessed) said...

Happy Anniversary!
Darling picture.

Chic Coles said...

Happy Anniversary! How exciting!!

Jennifer said...

happy anniversary!

that Wisteria chest is in my all-time top 5 (maybe I should post about that!). love it! maybe if we found one more B-ham gal who loved it we could all pitch in and share it, haha!

A New England Girl said...

Happy Anniversary!! :)

Megan said...

Happy Anniversary, thanks for sharing your loves with us! Hope you and your husband enjoy your special day!!

LindsB said...

What a cute post! Happy Anniversary to you and your husband- hope you have a wonderful day together!!

Ms. B @ Millie Deel said...

Yay! Happy Anniversary! I really loved the song, it put such a big smile on my face! You have great taste too! Funny you should mention Domino, I had a Domino "party" last night sitting on the floor with all my issues around me going through them all wishing that one more copy would show up in my mailbox, I miss it!

Unknown said...

Happy Anniversary! Wishing you many years of happiness. I love your picks, by the way. :)

Yansy said...

Happy Anniversary sweetie! This is such a great post and Harry is adorable.

Aartee said...

Happy Anniversary!!! Love that print too :)

Haven and Home said...

Thank you all for your sweet comments, you are the best!

Our song, the one we danced to at our wedding was "I'm Coming Home" by Robert Earl Keen. Our good friend sang it for us. Since we did the distance thing for years it is a special song.

Blair Friedeman said...

Happy anniversary! Love that poster and love the picture of you three:) xx

so.chic said...

Happy Anniversary!! I hope you are having a wonderful day. I miss you!!

P.S. Love Robert Earl Keen and the ghost chair!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely post! I love your family photo, and contrary to what you say, I think you all look pretty cute (you just need to photoshop out that red in your hubby's eye, and you got a gorgeous family photo ;-)). But, seriously, happy anniversary, I hope you have a wonderful day and that you celebrate the "for-like-ever"ness of it all!

Stephanie Sabbe said...

Hope you guys had a good one! Harry is cute

Anonymous said...

What a cute post! Happy Anniversary!

Christina said...

happy anniversary to you!!!

Anonymous said...

Happy Anniversary, I too love that poster framed it with a beautiful frame and placed it in my powder room not the exact place I wanted it but at least I get to see it often:)Lisa

Kari said...

Happy Anniversary! Cute pic of you 3!

Under a Green Roof said...

Happy Anniversary! I love all your for-eva items!

Down Pillow said...

Happy happy anniversary!!!!

PS~Erin said...

Happy day to you both, and Harry too. He's adorable!

A Refocused Life said...

So sweet! Congratulations and Happy Anniversary. Thanks for sharing your favorite things. Lov'in the dog.

paula said...

Happy Anniversary Marianne! Love your loves too.

Hill Country House Girl said...

Happy anniversary! And by the way, I LOVE contemporary art, despite what the masses say,love the ghost chair, and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Robert Earl Keen, our hill country neighbor!!

Courtney said...

Happy belated Anniversary, Marianne! What a sweet post. I think the photo of the three of you is adorable (and your dress is too cute!) I love your list of forevers on here-- a number would make my list too! And I love "First Day of My Life" was well- such a sweet song. Hope your anniversary was wonderful!! xoxo

Lauren said...

i know i'm late but congrats!!!! def still a cute pic!!! xoxo