Welcome To Our Home
June 13, 2013
Please come on in-we welcome you to our home. I have a
plate of cookies warm from the oven, and some fresh brewed
Ice Tea. Please sit down and let me share with you some
treasures of my sentimental life.
A chippy sofa table welcomes family and friends to our
home. In It's early days it had an oak finish, it is where the
children would place a book or two-the legs had been drawn
on with markers...sweet memories.
Anthuriums love the light here, and as your can
see I have a variety of treasures. A mirror from the Red
Door, bookends that were once white - spray painted gold.
I am not quite sure where the little brass bell came from-but
the Grandchildren enjoy ringing it!
Each table in our Formal living room I have hand sanded and
painted with my own concoction of paint. I am seriously
considering repainting the coffee table, my concoction has it
almost looking like metal- I am thinking a bit much! You see the
painting behind the sofa, I love it- I chose this painting
because it reminds me of where I grew up.
The medallions I purchased on a trip to see my oldest
daughter when she lived in Louisiana. You see, my decorating
is centered around my sentimental journey through life.
As you can tell, I love my plants both outdoors and indoors.
Even during the Winter months they thrive.
We are so fortunate to have lovely filtered light-
Such a comfy chair to curl up in and either read or crochet. It
has held many a Mother and her child. And the decorative egg
on the end table a sweet Easter gift from a loving friend.
When I look at my knick-knacks, treasures, what-nots, they all
tell a story. Many of my treasures were given to me from loved
ones. Some I purchased on various outings with a family
member or friend, now they are reminders of the special time
that we shared on that particular day.
Home symbolizes safety, security, love, compassion,
warmth, understanding and a refuge from the world. It is
the one place you should always be welcome. A cozy bed,
a soft chair, a shoulder to lean on-this is our heart this is
our home.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing a little of
my sentimental journey.
Please Join Me At These Parties:
Elizabeth & Co.-Be Inspired
Savvy Southern Style
plate of cookies warm from the oven, and some fresh brewed
Ice Tea. Please sit down and let me share with you some
treasures of my sentimental life.
A chippy sofa table welcomes family and friends to our
home. In It's early days it had an oak finish, it is where the
children would place a book or two-the legs had been drawn
on with markers...sweet memories.
Anthuriums love the light here, and as your can
see I have a variety of treasures. A mirror from the Red
Door, bookends that were once white - spray painted gold.
I am not quite sure where the little brass bell came from-but
the Grandchildren enjoy ringing it!
Each table in our Formal living room I have hand sanded and
painted with my own concoction of paint. I am seriously
considering repainting the coffee table, my concoction has it
almost looking like metal- I am thinking a bit much! You see the
painting behind the sofa, I love it- I chose this painting
because it reminds me of where I grew up.
The medallions I purchased on a trip to see my oldest
daughter when she lived in Louisiana. You see, my decorating
is centered around my sentimental journey through life.
As you can tell, I love my plants both outdoors and indoors.
Even during the Winter months they thrive.
We are so fortunate to have lovely filtered light-
Such a comfy chair to curl up in and either read or crochet. It
has held many a Mother and her child. And the decorative egg
on the end table a sweet Easter gift from a loving friend.
When I look at my knick-knacks, treasures, what-nots, they all
tell a story. Many of my treasures were given to me from loved
ones. Some I purchased on various outings with a family
member or friend, now they are reminders of the special time
that we shared on that particular day.
Home symbolizes safety, security, love, compassion,
warmth, understanding and a refuge from the world. It is
the one place you should always be welcome. A cozy bed,
a soft chair, a shoulder to lean on-this is our heart this is
our home.
Thank you for stopping by and sharing a little of
my sentimental journey.
Please Join Me At These Parties:
Elizabeth & Co.-Be Inspired
Savvy Southern Style
A lovely job of re-painting, it's really looking great!
ReplyDeleteWould love to live in your home - no kidding it is gorgeous. And a good job with the redo. sandie
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful Jemma! I'd love to take you up on that cup of tea. Blessings to you, Patti
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your home is beautiful! And I love that you've collected things over time to decorate with. It makes your home special and one of a kind! Enjoy your weekend! Oh....and thanks for the cookies and tea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely vignette and welcoming entry. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteYou have such a beautiful home, Jemma! And I am totally like you - I love plants! I have them indoors and outdoors! Have a great weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteJulie @ This Gal Cooks
Your home is so beautiful, Jemma! I love all the big windows. My home just has the typical square, nothing-special windows. As for your coffee table, I think the color is perfect. It goes really well with your wall color.
ReplyDeleteHappy Saturday Jemma...oh what a beautiful home you have and it does look so very inviting. I can just feel the love in your home.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Linda
Hi Jemma,
ReplyDeleteLovely stream of light flowing into a spacious and well furnished room, full of sentimental sweetness and inviting warmth. I have never seen a sofa with that curve to it; interesting! I love your floral armchairs and all the pretty plants. Thanks for having us!
Poppy
Jemma, you have a lovely home! I love all the treasures you have found and collected. Thanks for sharing, lovely photos. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteJemma, your home is gorgeous! Love the colour scheme and all the lovely treasures you have collected.
ReplyDeleteIndeed sweet memories Jemma, I have about the same from my boys.
ReplyDeleteLooks great! Your front door is beautiful. I would love it if you come visit me too.
ReplyDeleteJemma, our homes should show the journey and moments of our lives, at least I believe so.
ReplyDeleteAt our house every piece in it has a memory and that is what makes it fun!
Thank you for sharing....
Nancy
http://wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com
Breathtaking Jemma. You have a beautiful and elegant home....love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and comfortable looking home you have Jemma!
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