Hi – I’m Angie, a life long Hoosier from the Midwest. I’ve been born and raised in Indiana but have a deep, deep, love – rather obsession with the sea. I’m known for trying to keep things positive in life and rely on my Lord and Saviour to help me accomplish that hopeful, optimistic, positive attitude. My husband and I were high school sweethearts and I have been married for 15+ years now. We have two beautiful children – our son, Brennen, who is 10 and our daughter, Kenidi (pronounced Kennedy), who is almost 6. Kenidi has special needs so we are continually encouraged and inspired by her on a daily basis.
This view below is actually a view from inside the great room looking toward part of the kitchen and hearth room areas of our home. As you can see, we like to mix whites with blacks and blacks with brown tones, etc. when it comes to the wood and furniture. I was always taught that the more color the better in a home. The more diversity, the more interesting. The more “non-themed” approach in relation to furniture is best. When you look through decorating magazines and books, you’ll notice a trend in how nothing matches anymore. So in an effort to follow the trends, we strayed away from the “matchy matchy” decor. Now, who knows how true all that is but it is something we ran with inside our home. In a year, it will probably all be back to matchy matchy. Ha ha! I apologize for the yellow tones in these pictures. It appears as though all of our lights are brass or gold, however, they are a nickel brushed silver. The camera had a hard time picking all of the correct tones up apparently.
And back to the heart of the great room itself…
Just some miscellaneous decor/accessories on one of the end tables…couple of my favorite books and a large oyster shell.
And some more accessories on the coffee table…
And the fireplace which houses some additional mis-matched accessories from other travels as well as some more of my favorite books. Again, the use of more whites, blacks, and different toned/colored wood items together.
Blessings, Angie
Thank you, Angie! That was SO much fun to have you stop by. And yes, I’m guestposting over at Angie’s today too, so check that out also. Aren’t ya’ll glad you stopped by today?!
Tammy518 says
Wow, wow, wow!!! Thanks so much for sharing a bit of Angie’s home, Rhoda. It is so beautiful, and I love the peaceful, calming colors.
Coffee with Cathy says
You are right — we love this! Stunning room and useful ideas.
edie says
Rhoda,
Angie joined my kitchen tour and I was so wowed by her style. Thanks for featuring her today!
Blessings,
edie
Anouna says
Hola, su página es muy bella, la decoración de este espacio está como a mi me gusta, todo muy diáfano, limpio, luminoso. Felicitaciones por este blog
Muchas Bendiciones a su vida.
desde Santiago de Chile
santamaker says
So inspiring! Just love everything about it, especially the color of the walls. So serene.
Good for Angie for searching and finding hobbies to fill the creative void and to serve as therapy while going through such challenging times.
Stacey says
That’s one of the prettiest homes I’ve seen in a long time! I’m going to Angie’s blog now. Thank you very much for sharing.
Joanna says
Oh my! What a beautiful home. And my husband is from IN too, plus we live by the sea…I will have to stop over and check her blog out!
Roeshel says
Beautiful! We have a family room we plan to redo in a similar style so thanks for sharing – gorgeous inspiration!
Sandy aka Doris the Great says
Such a beautiful house; and such a story. Thanks for sharing her.
Frugal Jen says
WOW!!!
Vanilla Lavender says
This is a gorgeous room!! Love it!! Beautiful!
Francie says
Just gorgeous!! I never ceased to be amazed by your blog….your guests and host parties.WOW!
Linda says
Rhoda, That’s certainly a beautiful home with lots of great ideas…..but the best is the way she (as the old expression goes) “turned her scars into stars”. What a wonderful and inspirational person! Linda
Darlene - Our Creative Life says
Thanks for sharing! Great style! Love that white curved front sideboard!!
Becky K. says
I am smitten by the mosaic around the fireplace. It fits the theme so perfectly…I wonder if it was like that or if Angie had it done?
Very light and pretty while still welcoming! So many times light colored rooms make you want to look but not touch. This one feels comfortable.
Anonymous says
I am an avid follower of Angie’s blog and totally encourage all of you to check her blog out. Angie is so encouraging and so Christ-like in her writing. She is one the most genuine person I (blog) know.
Christina (a preemie mom)
KK says
Two beautiful ladies, two absolutely beautiful homes, thanks so much for sharing.
I bought my 1st ‘white’ pitcher last week at a ‘junk’ store:) I think you may have me started on something, uh-oh:)
Blessings today and always,
Kaye
Matthew 21:22
Maya@Completely Coastal says
It is such a beautiful serene room. And I love the black and white photograph above the fireplace, really chic and very beachy.
Deb says
I can see why you would want to spot light your friend…what a beautiful place…
Amanda says
Her home is amazing! I seriously just need a little smidge of your decorating style. I am in the middle of a bathroom renovation and cannot choose anything to save my life!
Take Care!