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Feature Friday: Maison de Pax

September 4, 2015 By Rhoda 21 Comments

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Today’s Feature Friday is Rachel from Maison de Pax and she lives in Texas.  Rachel and her hubby had quite the adventure when they were first married and lived in Paris, where their first child was born and where she fell in love with French design.  After coming back to the US, they settled in a beautiful 1940 Colonial near the city in their home state of TX.  This home needed work and TLC and after fixing it up, they recently sold it and have moved on to another home adventure in the Texas hill country.  I can’t wait to see that one too!

But, this Colonial house is definitely worth showing off, so enjoy the beautiful tour.

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I know there are differing opinions on painted brick, but I happen to love it and love the color of this home.

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Older homes have such character and charm.

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A covered porch in the back of the home.

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Rachel has done a beautiful job with this home, infusing it with a little French style and keeping it cozy.

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This kitchen is right down my white loving cabinet alley.

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Master

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Rachel has 2 boys and one girl, so she’s a busy mom.

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The attic has a pretty guest area, which is so charming.

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I hope you enjoyed this tour of Rachel’s Colonial home at Maison de Pax. Stop over and see what she’s up to in her new home, I’ll be watching for pics of that!

Tomorrow is my parent’s 62nd wedding anniversary, so want to wish them a happy day.  I’m so glad to still have them around to celebrate with!

 

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  1. Judy Clark says

    September 4, 2015 at 6:22 am

    Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad. They are such loving parents and Grandparents. God Bless them.

    Judy

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  2. SilvanaJoanne says

    September 4, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Wow! what a breathtaking home…I will definitly be visiting her blog. Thanks so much for sharing and have a great weekend. Best, Silvana

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  3. Nancy from RI says

    September 4, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Happy Anniversary to your parents. God bless them.

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  4. Ruth Holt says

    September 4, 2015 at 8:18 am

    How wonderful for such a devoted couple to make so many years together. Your dad reminds me so much of my grandpa. I grew up following him down garden rows, either planting or picking. He died when I was 12, But I still have his bucket that we picked vegetables with. He had the gift of being able to grow anything…..just like your dad. And my grandma either cooked, canned, or froze everything he grew. You are so very blessed to still have your mom and dad and to have them both be healthy and such an active part of your life. They are pretty lucky to have such a lovely daughter, too. Love your blog.

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  5. Nanci says

    September 4, 2015 at 8:30 am

    Love it when homes are beautiful, functional and cozy! Happy anniversary to your mom and dad. Your blog is my first “go to” blog every day, and I’ve been reading it for years now. Always love keeping up with your sweet family. Blessings to all!

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  6. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    September 4, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Rachel’s home is as beautiful as she is inside and out!!!…Great feature today…Have great holiday weekend!

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  7. Betty says

    September 4, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Wishing your parents a blessed day. My parents were married 67 years when Daddy died…

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  8. [email protected] says

    September 4, 2015 at 9:21 am

    Very nice house! The kitchen countertops are similar to what we have in our home. Love that look!

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  9. gina says

    September 4, 2015 at 10:40 am

    Happy Anniversary to Mom and Dad!

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  10. Carol Lander says

    September 4, 2015 at 11:24 am

    Beautiful home. Since I’m a Texas girl too, I’d love to know where Rachel lives. What if she’s down the street!

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  11. Nancy says

    September 4, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    Dear Rhoda, What a wonderful anniversary for your dear parents. They are a very sweet couple. Thank you for sharing their lives with us as well as yours.
    Smiles

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  12. Van says

    September 4, 2015 at 5:11 pm

    Happy Anniversary to you both! What a blessing to see you both still smiling and enjoying each other.

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  13. Diane in Wis says

    September 4, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    A big Congratulations to your Mom and Dad on their 62nd Wedding Anniversary! What a blessing! Hope they have a wonderful day and hope you take pictures!!!!

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  14. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    September 5, 2015 at 6:31 am

    Happy Anniversary to your sweet Mom and Dad! I was so happy to meet them at Haven! What a joy it must be to have your parents and for them to have each other!
    You could not have chosen a better blog an home and blogger to feature. I genuinely LOVE dear Rachel! She is one of my favorite people … and bloggers! I feel like her blogging mom!!!

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    • Rachel Paxton says

      September 10, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      You are too sweet, Yvonne! Love love love you!!

  15. [email protected] says

    September 6, 2015 at 7:41 am

    HappyAnniversary to your Mom & Dad! They look like the sweetest couple in the world. Have a wonderful labor day.

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  16. Rachel Paxton says

    September 10, 2015 at 3:42 pm

    Thank you so much for featuring our home, Rhoda! And happy anniversary to your parents!!

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  17. Erin says

    June 14, 2018 at 8:45 am

    I am fixing to paint the knotty pine panel walls in my house. Any tips? What color did you paint your paneling? Looks amazing!

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    • Rhoda says

      June 14, 2018 at 9:12 am

      HI, Erin, if you are asking me, I primed my paneling first and you’ll definitely need to do that on yours with knotty pine. I would suggest BIN shellac to cover the knots and then 2 coats of paint. I used Comfort Gray on my paneling in my old house.

  18. Leah says

    August 31, 2018 at 9:33 pm

    Hi! What color was used in the master bathroom? Thank you!

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    • Rhoda says

      September 1, 2018 at 11:27 am

      HI, Leah, that’s a feature I did and you’ll have to go to Rachel’s blog and ask her the question there.

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