Category: Our Home ~

Guest Bedroom

GUEST ROOM

This has to be one of my favorite rooms.  The pink and green and the lace curtains just make this room so inviting.

The little chairs was Pete’s when he was small – we just had this reupholstered and repaired (the seat was so old you couldn’t sit in it) – Now guests can and read a book or have a cup of tea.

I made the sign on the door…Purchased the wood at Michael’s and painted it the same color as the walls in the hall then used a paint pen (also Michael’s)  and added the words to it…so simple…..

The “DO NOT DISTURB” sign – I made many years ago when I was into cross stitch.  I recently picked it up again.. I forgot how much I enjoyed it…

Hope you enjoyed the tour of the Guest Bedroom

Much love,

Rose

PETE’S OFFICE

The Desk…….and of course his idol Mohamed Ali……….

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Had to zoom in on this cute little box… Found this at Hobby Lobby …

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This is the chair we both want to sit in at the same time.

– I love this chair. So comfortable.

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This is a good story – a friend gave the crate to me.  I loved it, but it was not functional – I wanted a piece of glass for the top, but Pete had another idea. 

He took the entire front apart, turned the crate upside down put the front of the crate back slat by slat – I now have a top to display a few pictures and a small light.

Took him most of the day – but so worth it – Looks beautiful…

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Another good story –

I had my eye on this window for almost a year – it was outside against an old shed down the road from where I live.

I wanted to ask the person who lived at this house if I could have it – never got up enough nerve to do it.

One day when passing by – I noticed the window was gone.

I was so upset – told Pete about it, he felt bad for me too.

Pete proceeded to go to the person’s house – and mentioned about the window, (Matt) said he had a few in his basement, went to get them  and said to take two, and give them to me as a Christmas gift.

Pete’s intention was to do just that – he wanted to surprise me.

It was the best surprise – 

Now I have 2 old windows in my home.

I love them – I love you hun for always thinking about me.

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I purchased this old shutter at an antique shop in Pennsylvania.

Perfect for those card you just can’t toss away.

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Christmas 2013

Shelf in the Kitchen – A little different then the fall pictures – Just change out a few things
Here is my little snow lady
Small table in the Dining Room – Changed out a few thing for the Christmas season
The glass jar is from Pottery Barn and just filled with small ball ornaments – little snow man in the background
Better picture of the Christmas Ball ornaments.
Close up of the snow man – He is one of my favorites – Was given to me about 5 yrs ago as a Christmas gift.

These pictures have been so much fun taking and loading for you all to see…Have a wonderful Christmas Season..

Much love

Rose

Christmas 2013 ~ Front Entrance ~

This has lots of memories – this was Kristin & Aly’s sled long time ago – which makes it so special to display at our front door
Close up of the holly and box wood. Oh and the pretty bow.
Front door wreath.
Another close up of the wreath and the pretty bow

THE FRONT ENTRY

Christmas Tour 2013

FAMILY ROOM (CHRISTMAS 2013) Looks a bit different from other pictures I have posted – Pete really likes the F/R this way. I have to say I do too
MANTLE My Christmas sign was purchased in a wonderful little craft store right here in upstate NY
CLOSE UP OF MY SNOWLADY I have her for 10 years.
MORE SNOW PEOPLE So many of these little snowmen have been in my life for so long. I love collecting them (as you can see)
MORE ORNAMENTS
ON TOP OF WALL UNIT
This is my favorite – this window came from the house I grew up in so it has so much meaning and the wreath looks so pretty
Love this little pillow – Pottery Barn
Easy gift wrapping – All you need is a nice box and a real pretty bow.

This is our Family Room – 2013 – Christmas

Fall Tour 2013

yankee candle favorites
subway tile is timeless and very inexpensive
close up of the backsplash
full view of the galley kitchen

KITCHEN……..

Fall Dining Room 2013

Love my centerpiece – brought at Bombay & Co. had a local florist arrange the hydrangea.
Love my chandelier …….

DINING ROOM…….

Condo Entrance 2013

Just a few things I purchased at Hobby Lobby – Gotta love that place
Leaving our home: Pete put up all the beadboard (it is wall paper) Martha Stewart – Home Depot.
My Spiritual Wall
Entering the condo: Come the spring the rug is going and we are staining the steps and banisters ebony
Here is the woodwork and beadboard wall paper up close – Right doesn’t it look real…….
I love this pic – looks so pretty – Pete did an amazing job..Thanks so much Hun…Love you…

Condo Entryway!