Everyday Living

Tablescape Tuesday: XOXO

~ Decorating, Tablescape Tuesday

“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three;
but the greatest of these is love”
1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭13‬

It’s Tuesday and you know what that means here at Everyday Living…tablescape!!  From the blog’s beginning, I have posted a dining tablescape, but today I digress.  You can see my Valentine’s settings here: Love is in the Air! and here: Sweet & Simple.

In an early celebration of Valentine’s, Butch and I went to dinner this past Friday at our favorite restaurant in Birmingham, Bottega.  It was a perfect meal and we enjoyed getting away for a few hours!  AND to top off an excellent night out, our culinary hero, Mr. Frank Stitt himself actually came to our table!   No trip to Birmingham is complete without a stop at Whole Foods for items that we can’t find in our smaller city.  While shopping, Butch spotted a great buy on roses…red, white, pink, and yellow-two dozen for $22.99!  Now he likes a good deal and I love flowers, so we left the store with two dozen red roses!  Win!  On Saturday morning, I thought I would arrange and display them in our foyer rather than our dining room.  I gathered accessories from different rooms that gave a romantic feel to the space-just in time for Valentine’s Day!  I love having a different look to enjoy!!

With the exception of the lamps, the vignette on the foyer chest is completely changed. I love the ornate detail of the gold mirror and it makes the small space more spacious!

The roses are the star feature!

I added a rattan tray for texture.  This helps to pull together dissimilar accessories!

I always add books…I have so many! They make a great foundation and they can add height to objects.   The colors of the accessories add a romantic touch!

This sweet covered Fitz and Floyd bowl was a gift.  The detail is beautiful!

I have a small collection of miniature jeweled boxes.  This one adds a little glitz to the vignette!

A majolica plate adds more color.  Majolica is a collectible that has soared in price since I found this one in the back of a musty antique shop thirty years ago.  Should have bought more!!

A scented votive in the turquoise glass (Anthropologie) adds warmth and a heavenly smell!

Red roses always speak romance!

The hand painted Maitland-Smith chest lends itself to a romantic feel!!

The book cover was the inspiration for the tablescape!  Its title is “Vintage Vavoom-Romantic Decorating with one-of-a-kind Finds!”

The textured sunny walls are a great background!

The lamps add elegance to our small foyer.  You can see the antique grandfather clock reflected in the mirror!

Butch and I will celebrate Valentine’s at home, as we always do.  My planned menu is:

 

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Bedroom Tour: Let The Sunshine In!

~ Decorating

“From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!”
Psalm‬ ‭113‬:‭3‬

 Have you ever been a guest in someone’s home, but instantly felt welcomed and like you were family?  When Pam and I went to Raleigh a few weeks ago, I had only met Patti once before, but this proved to be the case.  We were greeted with hugs and a delicious meal and their hospitality remained consistent the entire weekend!  We even left with gifts!  She sent us home with the most wonderful coffee and her husband Mike gave us the coziest winter hats!  Such hospitality!  Our purpose in going to Raleigh was, of course, for some fun girl time, but also to photograph some of the beautiful home that you know as Patti’s. Patti, along with Pam’s expertise, has been decorating her home since 1988, and it has been an on-going project ever since.  They (not me–I have no decorating ability what-so-ever!) had a tablescaping marathon that weekend and let me tell you: these two are hilarious together.  I guess that is what happens when you are friends with someone for over forty years-alot of history and good times!  What a beautiful friendship they have!  Today, you will get even more of a glimpse into Patti’s home, and hopefully into her beautiful heart of hospitality!  This is the bedroom that I stayed in that weekend, and it was so cheery with the sunshine coming in the triple windows behind the bed!  I know you will enjoy it as much as I did!
-Katy

Decorating Patti’s house has been a fun process over the years!  This room, along with the one you saw here: A Breath of Fresh Air! were both decorated in 2000, and the one you saw here: Everyday Living at Patti’s  a few years later.  And now without further delay, I (Pam) will show you more of the beautiful Fralix home!

Lemon walls, floral fabric, and pops of red & blue make for a fabulous guest room!  Actually, Patti and Mike have numerous guests that enjoy the welcoming accommodations, delicious food, and warm hospitality!

I love that Patti never shies away from color!  She chose the fabric and I designed the window treatments and bedding.  Both mahogany, the poster bed was Tara’s (Patti’s oldest daughter) and the antique rocker has been passed down through Mike’s family.  It and the antique footstool are both upholstered in a blue tone on tone stripe fabric.

The floral fabric has Patti’s favorite color (have you guessed?!)…blue!  A guest bedroom is perfect for more pillows on the bed!

Decorative hand-painted chest with chinoiserie lamps that I moved from her dining room while visiting a few weeks ago!

Close-up of a lovely quilt Patti found for this room!

Antique floral lamp base of unknown provenance!  The bow vase with yellow roses is vintage.

I made this cross-stitch pillow in 1981 as a gift for Patti. If you will remember from previous posts, she displays hand-crafted gifts throughout her home.

The pair of antique Victorian bedside tables are from Patti’s mother.

The guest room has a nice wooded view from its second story location

An intricate needlepoint piece purchased recently.  Look at all the detail!

 The triple windows welcome the morning sunshine into this happy space!

The drop-down oak desk and bookcase was inherited from Patti’s grandparents.  Over the desk hangs a hand painted plate from a ceramicist artist from Quebec and  it was a gift from a Canadian friend!  Patti may have as many books as I do!

A lovely Wedgwood piece sits on the desk-I considered putting it in my suit case!

While visiting a few weeks ago, I decided to layer the quilt on top of the bedding for a change.  As you can see, it works really well!

The cherry color upholstered love seat is an antique and Patti thinks she bought it from me and I just don’t remember. After all, we are talking about a 40 plus year friendship!!

Hanging over the love seat is a beautiful cross-stitch sampler made by Patti’s Mother-what a priceless piece!

The watercolor painting of a hibiscus flower is by a Hawaiian artist!

“Let brotherly love continue.  Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,
for thereby some have entertained angels unawares”
Hebrews 13:2

pam closing

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A Chic Carolina Condo

~ Decorating

“Peace be to you. The friends greet you. Greet the friends, each by name”
‭3 John‬ ‭1‬:‭15‬

If you have read our blog for any length of time, you have met my friend, Patti.  You’ve seen several posts with her name and beautiful home attached.  A few weeks ago, Katy and I spent a long weekend in North Carolina, and you’ve already seen one post from that trip: A Breath of Fresh Air.  There will be many more posts from this trip to come-so stay tuned!  Patti is a more-than-gracious hostess, and on this trip she once again shared her long-time friend, Maureen!  I first met Maureen over thirty years ago, and as always, it was a delight to spend some time with her.  Maureen, affectionately named Momo, welcomed me into her home which I found to be oh-so-chic!  She bought the condo while it was under construction and was able to select most of its interior finishes.  Patti has assisted her with decorating and adding quality antiques.  As you will see, Maureen maintains a minimalist approach.  She has a quote to describe hers and Patti’s friendship “Keep it simple and find a friend who doesn’t!”

In the entry sits an antique mahogany table with a unique fish sculpture.  Maureen had admired this work of art that belonged to her next door neighbor.  When that neighbor moved to a retirement home, she gave the fish sculpture to Maureen and it now holds a place of honor in her foyer.  Over the table is a colorful print of downtown Toronto, near Maureen’s hometown!

The living room, with its antique oriental rug, is a warm and inviting space for watching TV, reading, and conversation.  The natural light that streams in from the windows makes it so!

The pair of wicker chairs are antique and I am currently coveting them!  They are in pristine condition and I have a great spot at my house for them!

The bookcase is a vintage mahogany find, and is neatly arranged with photos, keepsakes, and books!

Maureen’s family photos are displayed in Pottery Barn frames.

The dining table is a reproduction and is representative of Maureen’s style…clean and simple lines.  Bentwood chairs are  antique along with the chest that is early 1800’s!  The rug is seagrass and was a great bargain from Tuesday Morning!

Tulips add a perfect pop of color!

The sideboard was a housewarming present from Maureen’s sister and brother-in-law. The beautiful oil painting of a European cafe scene was a gift from Patti and Mike.  Some treasures on the sideboard include a Waterford bowl, a Royal Doulton figurine named Maureen, a graduate, and a nurse (gifts when she graduated nursing school and as a nurse practitioner).

The view out the bay window makes you feel like you’re in a tree house!  Such a fun area!

Just a peek into the kitchen with its granite counter tops!

Guest bedroom is cozy with Ralph Lauren bedding and leather headboard.  The sailboat on the bedside table was a gift.  I love Maureen’s simplicity!

A beautiful painting of Peggy’s Cove in Nova Scotia hangs in the guest room.

This detailed cross-stitch needlework immediately caught my eye.  Maureen’s friend, Gisele made this in 1989.  I love hand-crafted gifts, as they make a home warm and personal!

This small den serves as a guest room when needed.  It has a “sporty” feel with its collection of golf balls hanging on the wall and the 10-speed Diamondback bicycle that also serves as a stationary bike!

This was, personally, one of my favorite areas.  A large and sunny porch with furniture from Ace Hardware that Maureen painted a nice shade of green.  It felt like vacation when I stepped outside!

We have always been blessed by Maureen’s gracious and loving spirit. We thank her for allowing us to share her beautiful home with you, our readers!

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