You all loved this Feature Friday from 2014, so I’m sharing again. Please enjoy this tour of a pretty home in NC. It looks like Lauren is no longer blogging as of 2016, but her blog is still active so stop over and visit.
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I’m back today with another great Feature Friday, introducing you to Lauren, who blogs at The Endearing Home. Lauren lives in NC and is a wife and mom to two twin teenage daughters and she loves to decorate her home. I love seeing Traditional style done well and Lauren does it very well, creating a soothing and calm oasis for her family. Her house is an open floor plan in many areas and she has done a beautiful job of maintaining a break in rooms, but it all flows wonderfully together.
Beginning in the foyer, Lauren added beadboard and molding to her hallway to create a nice architectural element. I love that little foyer table and vignette she put together with the lamp.
With a small checked drapes, her family room is very cozy and pretty. I love how the checks add a lot of interest to the room.
Her traditional style shines in accessories and the way she layers everything.
Beautiful fireplace mantel and artwork above.
And I love the natural fiber rug on the floor.
Looking towards the breakfast area and kitchen.
These 2 rooms are all open to each other, but Lauren has made it all flow.
Long peninsula separates the spaces.
She has a pretty white kitchen and darker countertops and this is a very warm kitchen.
Kitchen island and breakfast area with nice large bay windows.
Next is the dining room with a French Country feel.
Pretty creamy white French country hutch.
Such a pretty space.
Open floor plan flows back to the living room.
And this is another cozy space. Love how she arranged the furniture in here for this room with a lot of windows. Notice how she has a piano, but it’s not so noticeable with the large framed art above and reads almost as another fireplace.
Lots of books on the coffee table and a cozy corner for reading.
Layered rugs make for a warm room.
Love the tobacco basket on the wall.
An overall look at the living room. Those big windows are so nice.
A guest room in blues and whites is very soothing.
Lovely linens.
That’s all of Lauren’s home tour for now, but I’m sure she will be adding more as she goes along with her decorating. What a beautiful home, isn’t it? I knew you would enjoy seeing Lauren’s The Endearing Home and you can see her entire home tour on that link. Hope you’ll stop by and say hello!
I really enjoy the Feature Friday but this feature in particular, Endearing Home, made me swoon! Love, love, love!!
I luv Lauren’s home and am a frequent visitor to her blog. Her home is do luvly! wonder feature!!
I love this house! The black and white checks are so different than all the other homes you see. She definitely has her own style, which I adore! I also think the kitchen is a perfect arrangement. So wonderful. Thanks for the tour!
One of the most well done traditional homes that you have featured. It is so cozy and inviting yet so stylish and organized. She has done a beautiful job!!! Cannot wait to see more!!!
Definitely my favorite Friday Feature so far! On my way to check out the rest of her place! Thanks! kelly
I love seeing these homes, but would love to see some homes that are beautiful and lived in. I am sure this home was staged for the photos, but it just isn’t realistic to think this is how it looks when people live there. Real, lived in inspirations would be wonderful, and make me feel like I could actually achieve the look.
Her home is just lovely! I adore the black checks- and the picture hung within the tobacco basket is my very favourite 🙂
I see a lot of Pier One items!!! Love it! I work for Pier 1! Beautiful home!!!!
REFRESHING!!!! wonderful home to see and I’ll go look at it again!>.a relief not to be looking at turquoise, stripes and chevrons—not a one!!! very well done interior.
This home is gorgeous! Thank you for featuring it as I’ve not ever visited her blog but I will check it out!
I have seen this home a few times. It is my all time favorite. If I could do my home like this I would be in ” hog heaven”. Sigh.
I really enjoyed this home tour. A beautiful but practical style. Thanks for the tour.
I would love to know about her dining chairs? Where she purchased them.
Thanks.
Beautiful, beautiful home! I literally love every inch of it. 🙂
WOW, This is one sweet home. I can actually see myself living in this style. Maybe it is close to mine, though mine is definitely not as polished. Thanks for featuring her home. I definitely pinned several pics for future reference when we move.
I seriously need that lampshade in the living room with the burlap and battenburg lace – nice!
Until this post, I never knew that I loved traditional! Fantastic home. I wish I could creat something so awesome-like at my house…
This home is just warm, friendly and yet, just
gorgeous.
Lauren’s home is beautiful and I absolutely love her taste. I can’t wait to visit her favorite shop in Cary, NC. Rhoda, your home is also lovely. You also have great taste and must be able to do just about anything. Do you do your own upholstery, diy tools and all and if so, did you learn by trial and error or did you sweet father teach you? I want to read more about your journey when I have more time. Love your blog and your talent and Lauren’s as well.
What an absolutely lovely home you have created. I like everything about it. Thank you for sharing.