Hi there everyone!
A few weeks back Pamela from My front porch to yours had me over for her weekly series how I found my style.
I thought I would share with you the same just in case you missed it.
Today, it should really be “How WE found our style”
You see
my hubby kinda digs decorating too.
I actually love MOST of the time that he is along for the ride with me.
You see back in the day…
when we built our first home in South Florida, we sorta were confused.
We had a cute little pink house, in the tropics.
That is when our antiquing days first began.
I could not even begin to go back and show you the revolving changes we had back then.
I will move forward to today, and forget about the past.
One of the first things you will notice, from the minute you are entering is
that I love color.
What is your decorating style Pamela asks?: Eclectic, Old World Rustic, Spanish Southern style.
How did we find out decorating style: I will say it found us!
Our most treasured find: 100 year Old church window from a church in Upstate NY
What tips do you have for creating a beautiful home?: Stay true to what you are drawn to, and never follow decorating trends. They never last long. And something old, always is new again:)
and because we live in the South..what would a true southern porch ceiling be with out the hue of Haint?
you can read up about that just in case you never heard of it.
So come on in, and I will show you around a few rooms downstairs.
You know the upstairs is always a mess, because,
it can be:)
No one hardly sees it.
Just when we think we are out of room, we come up with something else, and believe it or not
find an empty space for our new treasure.
When you enter our home, you can’t help but look up…
with 22 ft. ceilings, it has been a challenge to decorate our family room.
The drapes were custom made of course, and when I tell you I shopped around for the most reasonable
fabric prices..
I did..
and in the end wound up getting a great price.
Pretty much most of our decor has a story to be told.
These lights, both purchased…one in Miami,
the other here locally in the Carolina’s.
Oh, and we are not the matchy matchy type..
I love that they are different.
Some may feel they are entering church,
You can check the bulletin for the time.
You can expect to see an eclectic mix of rustic, meets, Old World,
it’s a mixed bag.
I have to admit, my husband doesn’t always initially agree with me when I have a decor change idea
getting him to agree to painting the fire place took years in the making.
But then again,
getting him to get rid of the Formal dining room
and turning it into a pub room
was a challenge as well.
We have a lot of nice times with friends and family when we gather here.
Our kitchen, certainly provides
enough space to entertain there, so really,
did we need to have a formal dining room?
No:)
Our kitchen is a hod podge
of thrifted, gifted free
mod podged
spray painted home decor
Be sure to check out
my
DIY gallery of budget friendly home decor ideas.
Based on what you see…
we don’t have the all white beautiful crisp and clean kitchen look.
In fact, even if we had a choice…
We wouldn’t change much..
{except the hardware, which I am getting ready for that}
we like the rustic, cozy feel to our kitchen.
Hope you enjoyed a few of my favorite things, learned a little bit about me,
and perhaps will follow along with me, as I am always,
changing up something…
or mod podging a kitchen can.
You can follow me along here:
“Something old will always be new again.” -Love that! You have a beautiful home, it looks so warm and cozy!
I loved this post Debbie!
xo Kris
Hi Debbie, I guess I did miss this over at Pamela’s. Thanks so much for the fun tour!
Jeanette
You have a gorgeous house Debbie. Love the church bulletin sign, still loving the black mantel, and the pub is so cool too.. All magazine worthy!
Your house is so beautiful Debbie! I love how you mix old and new together seamlessly!! Your style is FABULOUS!
Hi Debbie Dear! Oh, I love to see your house! I love seeing your home, I love your style and I love you!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
I love your style and your home, you make it look so fun and inviting. Hugs, Marty
Just love that there is nothing cookie cutter about your house. C:
Ooh, loving all the pictures! Good tips today! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
I loved this post, Debbie. I forgot how truly unique and special your home is-it is you through and through- xo Diana
Beautiful…and I love the lightshow on the ceiling!
I love your home Debbie. Just beautiful.
Debbie, I love this post. I feel I know you and Mike. However, I loved seeing so many of your fantastic projects in the larger context with its surroundings. Great post.
Love ya girl,
Ginger
The house is beautiful of course, but I have never seen your church bulletin and I love it! Anyone who replaces the dining room table with a pub, well that just oozes FUN!
Bliss
I think when we decorate with things we love somehow it all works out. Even if something doesn’t fit exactly, if we love it, we make it work. Your home is the perfect reflection of you and your family. That says everything!
I enjoyed the tour! I love the eclectic style…there are so many interesting and unusual things to look at. The art is putting it together, which you’ve done so beautifully!
Debbie, you did a great job of finding your style. Your home is so pretty and I love all the touches and love that you have put into it..You can tell..Happy Thursday..Judy
Your home is gorgeous Debbie! I love the unique finds you have displayed. I think my favorite is the church bulletin. I hope you are having a great week!
I’m with you on the color factor. Although beautiful, I could never be happy in all-white decor. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home and encouraging others to decorate true to ourselves. Everything in my home has a personal history to it. That’s what makes it meaningful. Home. Comfortable. Your personal touches are so neat – love the training union sign!!! Brings back memories for me, too. 🙂 It’s also nice that you and your husband agree on the decorating style for your home.
Hello Debbie
I just wanted to say your home is really beautiful.
Thanks for Sharing!
Great post, Debbie! The pictures- and the things in it- are gorgeous! I’m taking away so many decorating ideas from here!
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that we share a name….but I absolutely adore your decorating style. Mine is similar, but I can get so many ideas from looking at yours. Love the little pops of color here and there….and all the antiques….love, love, love it all!!!
Thank you so much, how sweet of you to say!