As a ten year old, one of my chores was dusting the furniture. I would use the opportunity to rearrange the chotsky’s that graced my Mother’s tabletops, and she never seemed to mind! As a teenager, I changed the color of my bedroom from a perfect lavender (that I had chosen) to a shocking orange! My parents never batted an eyelash, they just let me be creative. I also loved putting together my outfits–anything that let my creative juices flow! Fast forward to when Butch and I married, I went in to full decorating mode. He was so patient, never knowing what he might find or how I may have re-decorated when he came home from work that day! We soon began to attend antique auctions and started collecting interesting pieces. As my taste began to be refined, I would edit and sell furniture and accessories that no longer suited my style. The next thing I knew, friends and family were asking if I could help them decorate a room or solve a dilemma. So my passion was fueled just knowing that others liked my style and enlisted my help. In late 1996, God opened a door of opportunity that changed everything–I was officially “hired” to decorate an entire house! From that one job, I gained numerous job offers and went into the interior decorating business. Now eighteen years later, I look back and am overwhelmed with God’s goodness in allowing me to follow a dream. I have semi-retired, but still enjoy working with a few clients. My motto was always “Why live in black and white, when you can choose color?” As Charles Faudree, one of my favorite designers said, “It is not about the match, but about the mix”. I will be sharing some of my past work and how I incorporated style and comfort into families’ everyday living!
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A New Twist For The Dining Room Table
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Just Add Flowers!
Good Morning Sunshine!
Autumn Graces
“Fall”-ing Into The Foyer
Changin’ It Up: Velvet & Paisley Bedding
Be Our Guest!
The Colors Of Provence
Simple, Sweet & Social
Susan Mercurio says
Beautiful!
Pam Richardson says
Susan, thank you so much for your visit and gracious comment! Hope you will visit often! Blessings, Pam
Jaybird says
Absolutely beautiful!!!, and just my colors. I also have a red wall in the dining room, and still think it is gorgeous 20 years later :^) I collect red and white transferware, so it makes sense to have a red wall. I am in love with your rooms, and hope that you go on to show close-ups………often!
Blessings to you,
J
Pam Richardson says
What gracious remarks! Thank you so much for reading! I love transfer ware and I bet yours looks beautiful with red walls! Blessings, Pam
jesusknowsmyname says
God gave you the gift of an eye for shape, color, texture, pleasing arrangement, function, comfort, and an appreciation of beautiful objects. I understand the ‘decorating eye’. As a 10 year old, I would go into new development display homes and re-arrange furniture! One time at a state park lodge, I re-arranged furniture (when no one was in the room)! I still love to decorate, but try to balance it by reminding myself that this earth is not our permanent home–but we still have to make it look pretty, don’t we? Ha! I can definitely see the Charles Faudree influence in your style. Very nice.
Pam Richardson says
Sounds like you got the decorating bug as early as I did! You are so right, this is not our home, only temporary! But I do enjoy making our home a respite from all the noise that demands our attention! Thanks for your gracious comments!
Sherryle Hinton says
So glad I found this site, I love everything!!!
Pam Richardson says
Sherryle, welcome! I am so glad you found us! I invite you to follow along! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
George J. Bilbo says
I love your ideas for decorating the house. I love the way you use the color. Your house is both antique and modern. I wish I have a house like that.
Everyday Living says
Thanks so much for your kind sentiments, George! Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Katherine says
I can’t tell you how thankful I am to find your blog! I was beginning to think I was all alone in my love for rich, beautiful colors and luxurious fabrics! The blogosphere is filled with white and broken down everything! So, you have a new fan and a kindred spirit in me. I’m looking forward to everything else you may want to share!
Everyday Living says
Katherine, welcome and so nice to meet you! I am so glad to find another kindred spirit! I have always loved color! I say do what you love and it will always be in style. Trends come and go, but stay true to the style that makes you happy!
peggy says
Pretty rooms. Am a big fan of color also.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Peggy, sometimes we that like color feel all alone in a sea of whites! Happy 4th!
Esther Dill says
Pam, Love your decorating. I LOVE color and while I love the Bloggers that I follow, who do “neutral” w/ spots of color, I have never been able to do neutral. So it is encouraging to see wood stained cabinets in the kitchen and a lot of patterns, textures & colors. I think while my style is very traditional, I have a French / Tuscan flair. Another great Blog is Our Southern Home.
Thanks for blogging and sharing your home.
EID
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Esther, thanks so much for your sweet comments. I have always loved the warm vibrant Tuscan and Provencal colors! I am noticing several publications are saying that color is on its way back…never left me! I can’t get excited about all white! Blessings~
Martha Durick says
love, love, love the colors and patterns
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you so much, Martha! Wishing you a wonderful week!
Ivory says
Your home is totally fabulous. I love all the beautiful colors. That light blue bedroom, is outstandingly gorgeous, I love it. Thanks for the tour.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
How sweet, thank you for your kind comments!
bright says
Your home is amazing! So regal. Do you live in a castle or fantac
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Far from it, thanks for visiting!
Linda Cowart says
In a “ship-lap” world (and I do love Joana Gaines), you have made me feel comfortable in my home again! I am in a southern home built in 1898, lavished in decorator window treatments and pillows. Every niche in my home is overflowing due to hobbies of sewing, embroidering, and refinishing downtrodden antiques. When I feel dated, I simply change things up a bit. My only concession to modernization has been to remove and safely store my mama’s crochet doilies. But, all things have their season, including doilies, and when they make a comeback, I will be ready!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you for your sweet comments Linda. Your home sounds so lovely. Trends come and go, but traditional and classic style will always remain. Follow your heart in decorating your home!
Sheen Dine says
WOW, this house looks like an old Victorian stately home, full of class! How do you managed to source all the traditional furniture too! I love the green theme with the peacock, your hardwood furniture and wonderful dining area. I’m assuming you have a matching garden too!
Trish Broughton says
That leopard rug is gorgeous!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thank you, Trish!
Keira Ball says
Your home is so beautiful. Happy to visit it.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Thanks so much for your visit, Keira!
Rhonda Kliewer says
My, my, my…so very beautiful! Stumbled upon your site, you have an amazing style, love, love, love.
Pam @ Everyday Living says
Hi Rhonda, I am so glad your stumbled upon my site. You have an invitation to visit often 🥰
Dee says
Red has always been my favorite color!
Pam @ Everyday Living says
I also love it!