Snowmen in the Breakfast Room!

Good morning! First I have to say I am praying so hard for the people of Tennessee who are experiencing the devastating wild fires. My heart breaks for all those affected.
Now, I thought I would share my breakfast room, filled with my snowman collection. I had more but shared some with my daughter. I am really trying to purge some Christmas décor and make things a little simpler. However, most of these snowmen hold memories. I used to go to many local craft fairs and so many of these are handmade with love. My hutch was also handmade by my hubby, also with love!

 The 2 large snowmen on this shelf came from craft fairs so are handmade.

 I love my snowman lamp and lantern. Did you notice the snowgirl on the middle shelf with the FUR stole??:)

 I especially love the plaid lampshade that came with the lamp.

 I made a new bow for the lantern and put some Christmas greens and berries in the demijohn.

 A berry garland cascades across the top and down one side.

 The 2 plant stands are VERY old now but still work for me in this room. We got them when we built the LAST house which was about 34 years ago!

 I sat a little snowman and a snowflake in the basket too!

 This guy is on the table. If you missed this tablescape it is my last post if you want to see it.

 This wreath is on the back door that leads to the deck.

 At night I love the glow from the lamp and lanterns.

 The lamp on these shelves was a gift years ago from a great friend.It features a family of snow people:)

 So my breakfast room is all decked out for Christmas and beyond. As much as I like snowmen I am not so thrilled with snow:)  I am hoping we don't get too much this year.

 

Thanks so much for your visit.

XO, Pinky

 

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~~~Collected Over Time~~~

That is what our home is now. Things that we love and have collected over time. I thought I would share the living room. Our homes are our sactuaries, the place where we are comfortable and where we show our love to our family and friends. I know many of you have seen the living room  before. I will tell you about some of the pieces. This is the living room as you come in from the foyer. When we moved in, I knew I wanted to do the matchstick blinds on the windows. I then asked Joe to make me the valances and make then so I could display things on them. The lamps are from India and are carved elephants. They used to have other shades but we got these rattan ones many years ago.

 This is a beautiful chair, that FITS me. I can sit in it comfortably. It was  my sons, and he gave it to me when he moved to Florida. It has beautiful, silk upholstery. I placed the 2 tiered rack next to it with 2 Asian pottery pices.

 On the other side is a carved table from India that was my in-laws with a blue and white planter holding ivy. The pot on the stand I bought at Epcot 24 years ago....the year my Mom died.

The curio cabinet was purchased about 29 years ago. It holds blue and white pieces and Hummels. The tree was made by my brother-in-law.

 This sofa is also 29 years old!!! My Mom bought it for us when she came to live with us. I needed a sectional in the old house as that is the only thing that would look right in that space, and I found this PERFECT one! It is amazing that it fits right in here too!!! Of course all my blue and white pieces have been collected over time as well. The screen was my in-laws as well. We have inherited so many beautiful things for which I am SOOOO grateful!

 The elephants, one of my prized possesions were also my in-laws. My FIL was a pilot and got them in Vietnam. I ADORE them. UH OH!!! I just realized that there are paint swatchwes on the wall!!! We are about to paint, FINALLY, and are choosing colors:)

 Recently I came across this needlepoint that someone made for my parents when they got married. I realized I have a few boxes that new got unpacked!!!!So, I decided to hang it here in the living room.

 I found the bamboo ladder many years ago too. It hung in the stairwell at the old house. Now I have a great spot for it here! The Asian guy is a fairly new purchase, (again, Home Goods) and the 2 vases were purchased several years ago. The LARGE blue and white jar was also a gift from our son.

 This is a favorite jar that I got at Home Goods many years ago. I am also giving you a sneak peek at the mantle. I will share that next.

 

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentines and spent it with the ones you love. We went out on Friday night to beat the crowds and were very glad we did. Thanks for your visit. XO, Pinky

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LOTS Of Lamp Love!!!~~~

 Well, I am VERY late to the Party, but Alison is having a lamp loing post at The Polohouse so I thought I would join in. I am showing you some of the lamps we have around here. This first lamp is new, purchased for the new house. It sits here, on this small console off the foyer.

 This one is presently here in my office.

This is the guest bath on the main floor. I love lamps in the bathroom.
Here is the console in the foyer hallway. I found this lamp several years ago at the beach of all places! It was love at first sight.

 I have 2 of these. They are from India and were my in-laws. I have one on each side of the fireplace.

My elephant lamps are also from India. They were handed down, also from my in-laws and some of the tusks on the elephants have seen better days but I don't care. They ahve traveled from India to Pa., to Florida, and back to Pa.

This floor lamp was a gift from our son. The carved brass on the top and base is beautiful! The column is mahagony. It is in the sitting room of our master bedroom.

 These are our nightstand lamps.

detail of the base...
 This one sits on Joe's dresser.

 Upstairs we have the bonus room, a guest bedroom and guest bath. These are in the guest bath. This tiny lamp and....

 the nightlight!

 In the guest bedroom I recently found this pretty RL lamp at Home Goods, of course!!!!!!!

 On the nightstands in here I have these 2 lamps for now.

 Now we are in the bonus room. 2 palm lamps are on the end tables.

 This elephant lamp is one of my favorites too.

And finally, this is a monkey lamp. See no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. Sorry the lighting just wouldn't allow mw to get a great detail picture.Hope you all are having a great week. I do believe that Spring may FINALLY get here this weekend. I am hoping!!!! XO, Pinky
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