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?!
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Thanks Rhoda! Angie’s home is gorgeous. I’ll definitely pay her a visit!
Amanda says
PS – what a small world because Angie and I live in the same town. Crazy!
Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage says
It looks wonderful! So glad to “meet” you, Angie!
Tammy says
I love, love the dish holding the pears on your dining table, where do you find that and what do you call it???
Katie says
Angie—-
I love her too, she is a awesome person. She is so cute and fun and full of energy. She is a real sweetie..Love her house to it is unreal.
LindaW says
Rhoda-Thanks for sharing Angie’s home and her story. Both are inspirational! Love her home!
Rebecca@Harmony and Home says
Rhoda, Thanks for introducing us to Angie. Love the pics that she shared. The beach home pics are so casual and relaxing.
Angie says
Loved seeing this beautiful room! Everything is gorgeous!!!
Melissa Marie says
What an absolutely stunning room! 🙂
Angie Seaman says
Rhoda…thank you so much for having me guest blog for you today. This is just great fun! And a huge thanks to all of your blog readers as well as mine who have stopped by and left such sweet, sweet, messages. I can’t thank all of you guys enough for your compliments. It means the world to me. You’ve really brightened my day.
Huge hugs,
Angie Seaman
http://www.angelicagracedesigns.com/blog/
http://www.angieseamanphotography.blogspot.com
http://www.agdprayerblog.blogspot.com
HeathahLee says
Makes me wish I was at the beach! Beautiful!
Susie from Bienvenue says
Hey girls! Feels kinda like a lil slumber party with y’all two ! Angies house just screams “softly” comfy….ahhhh! I love it!
Simply Dandy says
Was this house on Rate My Space? It looks so familiar, anyway it is so light and airy, I love it.
LeAnn:)
Angie Seaman says
Hi LeAnn. No, we’ve never been in rate my space but thank you so very much for your sweet compliments. We really appreciate it.
Blessings, Angie Seaman
Anonymous says
Thank You Angie, You have a gorgeous home and I love rooms with a theme! You have just the right colors, and amt of accessories too. You perfectly avoided making the room look cluttered but planned and stunning. PERFECTO!
I know some people that could use your class, style and taste. =)
Thank you for sharing it with Rhoda.
Kelli
Sarah says
What a gorgeous color scheme! I love it all!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Me & My House says
Gorgeous! Love all the colors and the arranging of decorative items…very peaceful, calming and not too stuff…definitely looks and “feels” like a family lives there but still elegant at the same time…absolutely fabulous! Thanks for sharing, ladies!
duchess says
Absolutely beautiful! Thanks for introducing her to us.
The Quintessential Magpie says
It was a very enjoyable post, and I loved seeing your pretty place! Thanks for sharing…
XO,
Sheila 🙂
Jenny says
I love this home! Gorgeous! I love every room!