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!
Loved the tour. Love your wall words too. Twin and I love them so much we bought a vinyl machine and started a new business! If you ever want a special saying just ask.
Hope you have a happy weekend with the girls:o)
Is it Blissdom already? I am so envious.
I had another skin treatment this weekend… I’ll be in the dark while you are living it up.
Tell everyone Sandi said HI y’all!
Everything looks lovely, Rhoda. I can’t wait to see what color you choose for the dining room. Have a great weekend.
LOVE those pears! I wish I had those for my kitchen!
Oh, Rhoda, we’re on the same wave length. I posted pics of my wall words today, too. My wall color is very similar as well. Check me out if you get the chance. Your home is absolutely gorgeous. I LOVE the silk window valance that your mom made, wouldn’t have thought to hang it at the very top of the wall but it looks fantastic like that. Thanks for the inspiration.
Terri
All so beautiful! My favorite piece is the mirror by the window with the empty frame and accessories. SO pretty! I am officially a follower now, thought I was all along, just kept pulling you off my bookmarks…the brain is going too soon!
Enjoy Blissdom!
~Misti
I enjoyed looking at the pictures of your home. It’s beautifully decorated and has a nice, comfortable feel to it.
Hi Rhoda
I’ve been looking at wall words too. I plan to put some by the door leading into the house from the garage…I think. I loved taking the tour. Everything looks wonderful.
Have fun on your trip.
Hugs!
Kat
Rhoda, Beautiful home. I hope to meet you at Blissdom!
Great tour. I felt like i was in the house. lol. I will miss that red dining room color though i like it. mishelle
Thank you for such a lovely tour! Beautiful.
Your home is beautiful. I am getting ready to sell and downsize. This gives me many ideas for my new condo.
I love wall words too; I have placed a few around our home. Office, Kitchen. I love the tour; evern when you just change up a few items around the rooms it does make a difference.
Can’t wait till you get back from your trip; love to hear about it.
blossom
Very nice Rhoda! I like the flow of rooms in your house, too! Very interesting the way it’s set up (split levels I mean) very beautiful! Can’t wait to see what you’re doing with your dining room! 🙂
Your home is just lovely and the pics reflect it all so well.
Love the verse above the door.
Wow! I LOVE your house! Your color scheme is similar to mine and you like alot of nice accessories like I do. I think your home could be in a magazine. Thanks so much for giving us the tour. It makes a difference to see how the rooms connect to one another instead of just close-up shots of areas in the house. I love your hardwood floors. Are they oak? Are they pre-finished or sanded and stained after installed? Please email me if you can. My husband and I are looking at flooring and I want a dark oak, I think. My email is [email protected]. Thanks for the tour and all the inspiration it gave me!
Very pretty! I love the pears on your mantel. Enjoy Blissdom…
Ok, this is my all time favorite post. ALL TIME FAVORITE.
There is too much for me to talk about. I love it.
Beautiful words, beautiful home. One can see all the love that was put into decorating your home.
I have long admired those words as well and may be brave enough some day to buy and apply some on a wall.
Lovely home….what a nice tour 🙂