I'm not here to say "this room is fabulous" or "look at this!" or anything like that........actually, it is more like:
our home
thrift store finds.......beloved pictures of my grandparents by their working horses when they were young....birds an old friend gave me......peacock feathers.......and canvas tarps on my couches
I could write a whole series of posts on how to stop copying other people's decorating and embrace what you have......
the round table currently has a number of library books strewn on it's round top...
pillows are missing on the couches......ideas of black and white feather pictures and more Native American art is in the works.....our office is filled with that sort of thing......
truthfully...Jason has quite the eye for style (he wouldn't admit this of course) but I like his rugged influence on our home...I like to call it "rugged classic style"...or how about "na-da farm style"
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| horse drawing by our oldest daughter...pictures of my grandparents when in their youth...bird from my old friend Cathy...camera collection of Jason's and a bowl full of found arrowheads and old pottery we find |
it's a simplistic version of the museum room...
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| a photograph I took while visiting here a few years ago - i love black and white - |
but there it is...our living room.......also known currently as "soooo cozy" via our kids who take turns on the new 'daybed' (really just the twin bed that was in the sunroom that got moved out without the frame)
what's that you say? an empty front room now?? oh yes.....empty except for the sounds of the piano and an old hutch.......needless to say, plans for in there are sure to come.....but first, I think I'll bake some pie :)
The best compliment I ever received re my home was that it's "cozy." Cozy equals loving to me.
ReplyDeleteYour home always feels that way to me...I'm sure it's even better in person. :)
btw, I'd love to hear your thoughts on copying and decorating...
blessings,
Sarah xo
So lovely Anne Marie! Everything just looks so cozy, inviting, and relaxing. I am sure your visitors feel absolutely welcome and graced by your home...which is such a reflection of your heart:). Goodness, all of your photos make me wish I could sit down and visit!!
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~Julia
You have a wonderful home - why should you even write about other peoples homes?
ReplyDeleteI love this daybed and I would like to own one in my home. Unfortunately, there is not enough place for it. Maybe better that way - I would probably five times a day fall on it to make a little nap - like Garfield, who is not able to pass a ray of sunshine and staying awake...
Your room is just beautiful!! I love how it is so inviting.
ReplyDeleteThis is how a home with six children gracing it's rooms should look Anne Marie. Beautiful and more importantly...comfortable! I always wanted my children to feel comfy first and then beauty followed. They loved bringing friends home, and I loved having them.
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I'll take a cozy home any day! Hey it takes work to make a home cozy just a different kind of work. It places family first not the latest trend or decorating to impress. In the end isn't that what most people want? A safe haven.
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Your home is so warm and cozy and welcoming, Anne-Marie. It does reflect your own style - which is just beautiful. It speaks of simplicity and love of earth and family. I love it. ♥
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I love it. It's very cozy and inviting. A house where you can feel comfortable and relaxed without feeling like you've "mussed" anything up. I love all your bottles with the feathers in them.(I have a lot feather bouquets around my house as well. Between our chickens and the wild turkeys and pheasants, there are a lot of feathers lying around outside.)
ReplyDeletewarm and inviting......like a big hug! xxxx anne (aka fanci)
ReplyDeleteIt looks very pretty and warm...a relaxing haven! You gotta just go with what you love, not what everyone else is doing, I completely agree. Have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteAnne Marie,
ReplyDeleteI really love your blog and look at it almost daily. I enjoy ALL of your posts. I was trying to find this old post where you showcased your home because I was interested in seeing your couches again. I received a used couch from a family member and would like to easily cover it. I was hoping you could tell me where you get the fabric covers for your couches? They look nice and also durable.
Thank you!
Katie - Indiana
Hey Katie...you are going to totally laugh - but they are canvas drop cloths for $20 a piece at Menards I think? made in USA and THE most durable slipcovers :)
DeleteMade in the USA AND Durable?... Perfect for me! :) Thank you for the info. I am so happy to hear they are not too expensive so that I can go out now and get them for my couch! haha Thanks again and keep up the wonderful blogging... you bring a smile to my face often. :)
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