Today’s Feature Friday is a sweet lady who I got to meet this year at Haven, Yvonne from StoneGable. I’ve “known” Yvonne online for several years now through blogging, but she is a sweet Christian sister and she also has a beautiful way of keeping house and sharing the beauty in life. Her home sits in rural PA, in the heart of Amish country, Lancaster County, surrounded by neighboring farmland. Aptly named StoneGable, this American country farmhouse style 18 year old home, has been lovingly decorated by the owner and you can definitely tell that Yvonne is a homemaker extraordinaire. Her pics just ooze beauty and contentment and I know you’ll enjoy seeing this beautiful home. I loved reading about the history of StoneGable and how they came to live there. This is one area of the country I’ve never been to, but Yvonne makes it sound and look heavenly.
StoneGable from the front.
I love this plaque built into the stone at the peak(yes, gable) of StoneGable.
The front door is so welcoming. Check out those urns with hydrangeas, reminds me of a French farmhouse. This part of the country is known for limestone and that is the stone used on StoneGable. It’s just gorgeous!
The wrap around front porch is made from mahogany. What a beautiful setting this is! Ahhh, just makes me relax looking at this.
Inside the house, the living room with a warm fireplace awaits. Yvonne’s style is traditional, yet so warm and cozy. Nothing stuffy about it at all.
I love these drapes that Yvonne stenciled with a damask pattern. So pretty now!
She’s got so many beautiful pieces of furniture that she’s collected and that’s what makes a home really inspiring. Collected and put together over time. You can’t duplicate that in a short amount of time.
This chest is another unique piece. She believes in fresh flowers as you can see by the abundance of hydrangeas. I’m sure she grows these prolifically in her outdoor gardens.
Her kitchen is one beautiful masterpiece. I do love a white kitchen and Yvonne’s is beautiful with a black countertop and black pulls.
This large island with stools is so very welcoming. I can imagine that guests congregate to this spacious and pretty kitchen every time.
Lots of cabinets and storage in this kitchen.
The range hood and tile over the stove is so unique and pretty, as is the pigs head.
That fits right in with Yvonne’s rural setting and I love it.
As I said, Yvonne emulates beauty with how she keeps her home and beautiful dishes and fresh flowers are part of that. Traditional Home magazine comes to mind.
The dining room is equally stylish.
With a beautiful traditional rug, wingback end chairs and a bench for seating, this is quite the dining room. It oozes country charm, but also elegance.
Her guestroom is spacious and I’m sure has some awesome views outside those windows.
Wouldn’t you like to stay in this room?
Oh yeah, now we’re talking. See what I mean about Yvonne? She is quite the hostess.
If that is not enough, the outdoor eating areas on the porch are equally inviting. This shot is just dreamy.
Raised beds mean they grow their own food too. My dad would like these folks! What a beautiful setting! God sure makes a beautiful world we live in.
A potting bench with plenty of flowers and plants looks right at home on this rustic porch.
I know you loved this tour of Yvonne’s house as much as I did, so I hope you’ll stop on over and stay hello. She’s a sweet lady with a lot of inspiration with her decorating, food, and countryside that she shares on her blog. I love seeing how other folks live and Yvonne and family live well. Very well indeed. There’s something special about living in rural America and I’d say Yvonne’s views are right up there at the top of the want list. Enjoy StoneGable for yourself!
Rhoda,
I saw Yvonne invited you to her home in Lancaster. I really hope you make the trip. It is such pretty country out there…a little slice of heaven if you will! I never tire of looking at her beautiful images of StoneGable. Thank you so much for sharing Yvonne’s home!
Have a great weekend!!!
XO Barbara
Breathtaking!
Rhoda, Love Yvonne, her style, her home, her blog, but most of all the loving spirit that jumps off the page when reading her comments or her blog. So fun to see two wonderful ladies in one spot,HERE!!
Happy weekend,
Kathysue
Gorgeous, really gorgeous! Have a great weekend!
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
Hi Rhonda,
As always, I enjoy touring StoneGable.
Yvonne styles her home with beauty and grace, and it shows in all her photos.
Have a beautiful weekend!
Thank you for sharing,
Suzanne
RHODA, RHODA, RHODA! 😉
Thank you for sharing Yvonne’s home with us. I have peeked in on Stone Gable for a while now. She is extraordinaire but yet you feel that you could curl up on her couch and sip coffee with her. Two of my favorite bloggers together… how sweet it is.
~~Nancy from OHIO
I’m a longtime follower and admirer of Yvonne. Stone Gable is a gorgeous home in a beautiful countryside. It’s always a treat to see images of Stone Gable, both inside and out. Thanks for featuring Yvonne. ~ Sarah
Stop, I can’t take it anymore. It is awesome. Thank you for turning me on to another blogger. And thank you Yvonne for sharing. This is one beautiful home. All of you are so creative.
I am so blessed to say that Yvonne is a very good friend of mine and I have been to Stone Gable many times! Yvonne is the SWEETEST, most gracious friend and hostess ever. Her home is a true reflection of her. Her talents are amazing. Thanks for featuring her, Rhoda. IF you get up this way PLEASE let me know so the 3 of us can get together!!!!!!! XO, Pinky
Wow– what a beautiful and gracious home! So much to digest but oh so beautiful!!
Yvonne is a master. I love her home and every inch is so beautifully and carefully decorated. She has a true gift for making things beautiful, from her home to her patio to the guest room and don’t even get me started on her meals, entertaining and flowers. Heaven…this lady needs her own show! HGTV are you paying attention? I am a big big fan of all Yvonne does….she is a true inspiration and then being a nice person to boot…perfection!
Rhoda…thank you for featuring Yvonne’s home today…She is certainly a master of perfection…..Her home is incredibly beautiful as she is! I admire her DIY talents….she is the “whole package” from decorating to creating fabulous culinary delights!….I so admire her generosity, spirit, and faith!
What a beautiful home!
Rhoda, You HAVE got to take Yvonne up on her offer! It’s a beautiful area of the country and she would be an amazing hostess.
I’m so glad she returned to the blogging world, she has so much to offer, I adore her home and I have made several of her recipes, what a great cook!
You both are inspirations to me in improving my lifestyle and what great blogging material for both of you to make the trip!
Yvonne’s home is beautiful, and it is impossible to visit her blog and not be inspired to make your own corner of the world a little prettier.
Yvonne is one of my favorite bloggers. I adore her style. Thank you so very much Rhoda for featuring this wonderfully warm and lovely home.
What a beautiful home Yvonne has created. Her style and attention to detail is pure delight. As a still life painter I am drawn to all her tablescapes! Thanks for sharing!
I love Stone Gable. She has a way of making everything she touches beautiful!
Wonderful feature! Yvonne is a beautiful lady, inside and out, and her home is gorgeous. Never tire of seeing it!
Hope your weekend is wonderful…
Blessings,
Cindy
Yvonne’s home is gorgeous!Absolutely love her home and style!
Thank you so much for sharing!
xx
Anne