If you’re coming by from Kelly’s Korner, welcome! Glad to have you here. Also, from Studio M’s Sign party, welcome to you too! The diningroom you’ll see peeking in from here has since been painted Antique White and you can see that in another post.
I’ve long admired those wall words that I’ve seen in other’s homes and across blogland, so when I was in Hobby Lobby recently and saw they had theirs on sale for 1/2 off, it was too good to resist ($15!), so I looked through all they had to offer and came up with this encouraging verse. I’ve always loved this and I thought it was the perfect sentiment for our home. Hubby loves it too!
After looking all around the livingroom, I placed it just over the big arched window coming in our front door and that seems to be the perfect spot for it.
The day was sunny and bright and it was a good time to just take some random shots of the foyer, living room, and into the kitchen, so I went snapping away. I don’t think I have a post with all of this main area in one place, so thought you all might enjoy seeing it all together. This is for all of you who love the details! Looking back towards the foyer, down the stairs which come in the front door of our split foyer home. In case anyone wants to know the wall color, it is Whole Wheat by Sherwin Williams and I have really enjoyed it. No plans to change it in the near future.
Lots of sunshine streams in through all the windows and I love it on days like this. I’ve tweaked my living room just a bit, so you might see a few changes. I had some dried florals on either side of the fireplace that I took down. I’m liking the sparer look (even though I’m far from a minimalist!).
The living room. This is a good picture that shows what floating your furniture looks like. If you have the space in a room, it looks so much better to bring all the furniture into a grouping around the fireplace like this and leave paths open behind for walking.
Fireplace mantel, with the cleaner look. I added back these glass sconces I’ve had for years, but still like. These are brass and I painted them to make them look old and worn and they have crackled glass. The 3 pears are one of my favorite things.
Looking from dining room out to the foyer. You will see a new color in here VERY soon. Work is already in progress this week in the dining room. And I think the new, lighter paint color has been decided.
Across the livingroom towards hubby’s office and another bedroom.
Back to the living room and sofa. See that black vase behind the sofa? It has real cotton in it! I stopped one day last fall out in the country and snipped off some cotton plants that were blooming, so you can see cotton is still grown in AL!
End table
Amaryllis blooming even larger now.
Looking back towards foyer.
My decorating books stacked on the end table and behind the chairs, there’s my $25 oil painting found at a yardsale (not the frame, just the painting). I find some pretty awesome things out there.
Peeking into the kitchen.
Towards dining room.
Another look at the dining room.
Linden Street console table and antique mirror. I’m thinking about painting these 2 chairs a fun color.
Antique mirror which I’ve had for over 20 years.
Top of mirror with some treasures.
Mom made this valance for me several years ago. The silk fabric came from a yardsale. I still love this and this one single window was a good place to put it.
There’s this little area behind the railing that needed something, so I added a column and finial that I painted that came from House Parts in Atlanta.
Mirror reflection of foyer and dining room.
The foyer table that gets changed around a lot.
Plants in the foyer.
Looking out the mirror in the diningroom. I like how all these spaces connect to each other.
Looking from dining room into kitchen.
We don’t have a huge kitchen, but it’s functional. I’m really excited, as I think I might finally be able to change out my countertops this year. We have tumbled marble tiles now with large grout lines that get dirty and I have not liked them at all. They are pretty, but not functional. I want to keep the backsplash, but change out the countertops and sink. 
My antique French cupboard in the kitchen. I love this piece. Someone asked about the kitchen wall color. Should have included that too. It’s by Laura Ashley (from Lowes) and is Olive 4. I had it in my old kitchen and loved it so much, I brought it over here too.
And that rounds out our upstairs main living area. Hope you enjoyed the tour!
I’m ready for Blissdom 09 in Nashville. Leaving early on Friday morning and will be driving back on Sunday. See you soon with lots of fun details and you can be sure, many pics! I won’t be posting again until I return. Hope you all have a great weekend too!
Great pictures showing how well your charming home flows and coordinates (but not matchy-matchy)! I like that. Sally
You home is GORGEOUS! I love all the special touches and the colors are magnificent.
You mom did a GREAT job on that Valance….I needed her last month. Mine looks puny compared to yours.
Have a blast at Blissdom!
Your house is so beautiful. I love snooping at other peoples houses. I love the saying you put up and I didn’t know you bought those. I thought really talented people painted them. I also love the valance your mom made. How talented.
You know, I don’t know if I remember seeing your living room before. It’s so pretty!
What brand is your sofa? Looks like one I would like.
I really like the display on top of the mirror. It would look good on a mantel also.
I love the wall words. They are just perfect. Your home is just gorgeous and you have beautiful furniture and accessories. What a treat to take the tour. Thanks. Hugs, Marty
beautiful beautiful! I too have a two story foyer/Living room- your decor gave me some great ideas! thanks for sharing! have fun at Blissdom- be looking for my IRL friend Kristen from WeareTHATfamily! she is a sweetie
LOVELY!! Your house is beautiful. I want to come and relax there! =)Thank you for sharing. And the words are PERFECT!!
Blessings,
Mean
Hey Ms. Rhoda…is this what Heaven looks like?…I think so!
😉 Bo
Rhoda,
Your home looks like a southern mansion! Why hasn’t it been featured in a magazine yet? 😉
Those wallwords are really gaining popularity, my daughter has a verse in her room.
Love, love, love everything!
Have fun in Blissdom!!!
xoxo
Jane
Wish I was going with you this weekend and I hope to make it next year so keep me in mind for that!
I’ve always wanted some of those wall words but my HL has been picked over too much. Also, I always enjoy the “home tour” at your house and love it everytime I’m there in person!
We’ll get together when I get back from Mexico! Ole’ (that’s supposed to read oh-lay)
Love,
Judy
Thanks for the tour. I LOVE every single thing you showed us…..especially the new verse!
Have a wondeful time this weekend. Can’t wait to here all about it!
THE SCRIPTURE IS PERFECT AT SO MANY ANGLES. YOUR GOOD GIRL.
HUGS FROM MAINE
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Hi Rhoda! Oh, your home is just so beautiful! Thanks for the tour. I have Olive # 3 in my living and dining room! You’re such an inspiration to us all!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 🙂
Rhoda, I LOVE your wall words. I’m looking for something to put in our basement by the pool table and just can’t find the right “words” yet.
Your home is absolutely stunning!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen a split foyer home before in my life. The dining room has a doorway that comes out to the foyer but is blocked off. Different and very lovely.
Enjoy your time in Nashville.
Blessings,
Sher
Thanks for the tour of your beautiful home! I love it! Have fun at Blissdom!
Rhoda,
Your home is really beautiful! You pay attention to every detail and it has paid off!
I am going to have to go back through these pics several times to soak all this up! LOL
Diane
A fabulous tour of a gorgeous home. I love the Bible verse….that says it all! Linda
Your home is so beautiful. It is so warm and inviting. Thank you for sharing it with us!
What a stunning house you have! I love the different paint colors…they work so well together. And what a perfect place for that saying! Love it all Rhoda! You are so talented 🙂
Wonderful tour of your beautiful home!!!
Safe travels an