Here’s a little corner of my livingroom that I thought you’d enjoy seeing. When you come in the frontdoor of our house & look up the stairs, this is what you see. This window treatment was made by my mom & luckily, I was able to find a window in this house to use it on when we moved. I originally had the floral fabric in my old den in GA & found the silk bee fabric at a yardsale way back when. Mom reworked it for me & turned it into this. I still love this treatment & with 2 of them, they work great on this single window at the top of the stairs.
I just love this antique mirror & it was really my first antique purchase about 20 years ago. Found it at an antique store in Chattanooga, TN, when I was up in that area visiting a friend of mine. We went in this dusty, cluttered shop where you had to dig around & look for things & this mirror was hiding. For $100, it was mine & I’ve had it ever since. The story was it used to be in an old saloon/bar in the late 1800’s. I believe it….it has a great old patina & pretty etchings on the mirror.
This little Italian gilt table was a $10 yardsale find from GA. I found these pretty black urns at TJ Maxx & have a pair of them. The floral oil painting was painted by my hubby’s grandmother & she gave it to us. My wall color here is Sherwin Williams, Whole Wheat, in case anyone wants to know! I have really enjoyed this color, it’s a great backdrop for my fabrics.
I love these urns & I can use them in lots of places around the house.
Closeup of the iris oil painting.
Here’s a better shot of the mirror. You can see the old etching with a blue/green color. It’s so pretty! 
Reflection of the foyer below.
Lots of yardsale accessories adorn the top. I did add that little wood shelf on top & screwed it down, so that I could put some things up there. Stained it to match the mirror.
Found the little black painting & velvet round box at a yardsale. The tole tray was from Ebay.
Here’s a beautiful piece of crown molding that I got several years ago. It was too pretty to throw away, so I’ve carried around with me & it fits above this doorway going into the hallway.
I stained it too & love the detail of it. It really adds some architectural detail to this doorway.Hope you enjoyed the little corner of the livingroom. It’s fun to show you these areas up close & I’ll feature more again later.
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Oh Rhoda, I love it all!
Hugs!
Kat
Morning Rhoda! Your mom is such a talented sewer – love the valance and how it warms up that spot – the mirror is wonderful and the story behind it makes it even more special! Everything is always so pretty in your home! From the corners to the ledges, from the ceilings to the floors – it’s all such a treat to see!
xo,
Kim
I only thought I adored that mirror until I read that you had added the shelf yourself and stained it to match, and that I never knew it from the pictures until you told us…. Now I adore the mirror, *and* you. 🙂 It’s just perfect, and a great idea… thank you for the inspiration!
Hey Rhoda, I always look forward to and enjoy seeing pictures of your home – these posts are probably my favorite out of them! I love how you share the details of the accessories and the stories of how you acquired them 🙂 Looks like your mom is a talented seamstress; she did a beautiful job on the window treatment. Enjoy your weekend!
wow…you have given me many, many ideas…putting a ledge on the top of a mirror for display is the best one…i am creating vignettes in my mind…now if i only can find some time to decorate…blessings, rebecca
Such a lovely home! I always say that
but it is so true!
Every corner is so delightful…
The mirror is gorgeous and such a lucky find.
You have such a keen sense of style.
Hugs,
Sue
I really like the mirror. It’s so nice to be able to take the things we love from place to place and make them work. Have a great weekend.
Oh, this is so beautiful! Will you please come and help my house. Your home is so pretty and I do like that color of paint. I’ll have to remember that because my two girls are always trying to get me to change my mauve painted bedroom. Thanks for showing this.
What a wonderful mirror!!! Your home is so pretty and your valance is beautiful. You’re Mom did a fantastic job making it. I love getting to peek inside your home…thanks for sharing with us.
I just love the print on the valences, your home is just beautiful!
Your home is beautiful and I just love it all.
Looks the “Parade of Homes” to me
What a lovely home! Thanks so much for sharing, and I look forward to seeing more!!!
Mary
Ummmmmm…..That mirror and that table……just my style! And the window treatment and the painting and the…..and the…..and the….. All of it!
Oh my gosh! I love the window treatment!! oh, well…I love it all if truth be told!LOL!! Your home is very lovely. I was just about to ask what color…and you so wisely provided the color name. It is such a warm color, and I’m on a hunt to ‘warm’ up my living room. Very nice..
And thank you for the link!! 🙂
Really pretty Rhoda, I hadn’t realized there was etching in that mirror. Love the valance from your previous house too. Very pretty!
Rhoda, Thank you for sharing your house again, I especially love the Crown Moulding above the door. The Mirror is Amazing too. Oh, the Catering Post was Great and so Inspirational and got lots of ideas. Thanks, Jamie
That silk window treatment that your mom made is BEAUTIFUL!