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Feature Friday: Housepitality Designs

March 28, 2014 By Rhoda 42 Comments

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One of the sweetest bloggers I know is Shirley, with Housepitality Designs.  She is so warm and friendly and you can’t help but feel like you’ve known her forever, she’s that kind of lady.  Her blog tagline is “it’s all about the hospitable home” and I know that is how Shirley lives her life too, welcoming friends and family into her beautiful home.  Like many of us, Shirley is obsessed with decorating, even taking some courses in redesign and starting her own decorating business, after being in the healthcare field for over 20 years, because she just loves decorating that much.  So many of us can relate to that!  Decorating a beautiful home is on the forefront of a lot of our minds and it’s so fun to see how everyone interprets that.

Shirley has a beautiful traditional home in North Carolina and I know you are going to enjoy the tour!

shirley front door

Here’s Shirley, the gracious hostess at the front door.

front porch

What a welcoming front porch!

foyer

Shirley is a bit of a Francophile and has even been to France on shopping trips.  She has some beautiful pieces of furniture collected over time and travels.

living room to foyer

Living room with welcoming colors and patterns.  A lovely room.

living room

living room fireplace

With a large room like this, she has it filled up nicely with such pretty pieces.

living room french doors

A curved sofa reminds me of the new one I just got.  Love the French styled chairs too.

vaulted living room

A soaring vaulted ceiling is part of the architecture.

dining room

Looking into the dining room.  I spy a beautiful hutch filled with pretty dishes.

dining room hutch

dining room centerpiece

A lovely Fall centerpiece graces the table.  Love those chairs with the big nailheads.

kitchen3

Looking into the kitchen.

kitchen

Practical and pretty and spacious.

kitchen2

With a big island too.

sunroom

A sunroom with lots of windows adjoins the kitchen.

guest room

She has guest rooms to spare, so let her know when you’re coming. Smile  So pretty and ready for guests.

guest bath

A guestbath with double sinks and mirrors.

hutch guest bath

This lovely hutch is in one of the guest baths.

guest room craft room

Another guest room holds a bed and crafting area.

2nd guest bath

With another stylish bathroom and decorative mirrors over this sink too.

master bedroom

Check out the spacious master bedroom and that beautifully detailed trey ceiling.

master 2

Another area of the master bedroom.

master bathroom2

The master bathroom is huge and spacious too.

master bath tub

With a clawfoot tub.

bonus room

Upstairs, the bonus room hosts a pool table and plenty of fun, I’m sure.

media room

Media room which I think is probably in the basement..

media room kitchen

Along with a beautiful little kitchenette.  What a fun place to entertain.

laundry room

The laundry room is charming.

outdoors

And the back yard screams Southern charm and serenity.

porch

What a beautiful Southern home that Shirley and her hubby have created.  I know you have enjoyed meeting Shirley and if you don’t know her already, hop over and introduce yourself. She’s a sweet lady!

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  1. Pam Williams says

    March 28, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    love the house! The light fixtures are my favorite!

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  2. Vanessa says

    March 28, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    I love Shirley’s home but I love Shirley even more! She is gracious and kind and is one of the best encouragers ever. We are so blessed by our friendship with her and the fact that her home inspires us with it’s beauty is simply icing on the cake!
    Vanessa

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  3. Stacey says

    March 28, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    Love Shirley’s house and she’s so sweet too. 🙂 Great feature.

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  4. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    March 28, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    It is always a joy to see Shirley’s beautifully decorated home. She always makes me feel special, but I’m betting that she has the ability to make everyone feel that way! She is a jewel! Her home is a reflection of her talents, interests, and her love of family.

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  5. Lee says

    March 28, 2014 at 9:47 pm

    What a stunning home, the vaulted ceiling is amazing, something I have always wanted. I love how Shirley has put her home together. Her love of antiquities and France show through. I think my favourite room is the bathroom with the free-standing bath and simple chair, it is stunning and I am very envious.

    I will hop over and visit her blog.

    Lee 🙂

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  6. Jane says

    March 29, 2014 at 1:48 am

    Rhoda…thank you so much for featuring Shirley. You have chosen a classic in the world of blogs!

    Shirley…I am so in awe of your room designs…you have such knowledge and talent. along with creativity in putting a room together; especially the details, accessories and vignettes. There is so much for the novice to learn here. I am so loving every room in your home!! I can’t wait to visit your blog! 🙂

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. Criss says

    March 29, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Wow, what a gorgeous home! I am definitely going to check out Shirley’s blog. Thank you for featuring her. I love seeing others’ homes, it is always inspiring.

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  8. KAYE says

    March 29, 2014 at 9:09 am

    well this is a gorgeous home.. AND I might add refreshing that there is no turquoise furniture…

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  9. Pinky says

    March 29, 2014 at 9:47 am

    Shirley is one of my very favorite bloggers, such a sweetheart!!! Her home is absolutely gorgeous and filled with beautiful things. She really has “the touch” for decorating. I agree that she makes everyone feel like you have been friends forever. Love her!!!!

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  10. debbiedoos says

    March 29, 2014 at 10:46 am

    Shirley has one of the warmest, and prettiest homes I have ever seen. Not to mention she is one of the warmest hearts to go along with it all. Lovely feature Rhoda.

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  11. Lynn@Southern Direction says

    March 29, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Oh my word…I love everything about this lovely home. I gazed over all the pictures..Beautiful!

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  12. Holly says

    March 29, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    Love Shirley, her blog and her beautiful home! Great feature, Rhoda!

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  13. kelly says

    March 30, 2014 at 11:35 am

    I think Shirley is the sweetest person and has done amazing things with her beautiful home. She really knows how to make a house a show stopper! Every detail has been thought out. I enjoyed seeing all of the full room shots. I never realized her ceilings were so interesting too.

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  14. Jordan@the2seasons says

    April 1, 2014 at 8:24 am

    Shirley’s home is beautiful and she is so sweet. I am thrilled I had the chance to meet her at Haven last year. Thank you for sharing her home. Now I am ready to visit!

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  15. Becca says

    April 1, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Shirley’s home is as beautiful on the inside and out as she is! She truly is the sweetest blogger and a fabulous decorator! Her home is gorgeous … she never leaves out any little detail when it comes to making her home inviting and treat for her many guests! Great feature.

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  16. Carol says

    July 27, 2015 at 4:48 pm

    Can you tell me where you got the Master Bedroom duvet cover?

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  17. Lauren says

    August 17, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    would love to know where the bedding for the guest room came from? So beautiful!

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    • Rhoda says

      August 18, 2015 at 9:47 am

      HI, Lauren, if you click over to Shirley’s blog, you can ask her over there.

  18. Beverly calkins says

    October 10, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I absolutely love the comforter you have in your master bedroom is it a light blue? I love the. Old flowers.
    Where did you purchase?

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    • Rhoda says

      October 10, 2015 at 4:02 pm

      HI, Beverly, you will need to click over to Shirley’s blog and ask her that question. She was a feature on my blog and she won’t see this question. Thanks!

  19. Lorena says

    January 22, 2019 at 2:45 pm

    I would love to know what wall colour was used in the guest room ❤

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    • Rhoda says

      January 22, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      Hi, Lorena, if you go to Shirley’s blog, you can ask her there.

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