it's all about the hospitable home
Before I left for Tennessee last week to join the Boys of Summer,
I re-potted some topiaries into blue and white containers.
I had been wanting to do that for a while now, and finally got around to it
as I wanted to create a simple summer blue and white vignette
for the French buffet in the foyer.
The foyer is simply decorated for Winter.
However, there is a little surprise in the foyer.
Something very unique that I found on my birthday.
Fall foyer decor this year is a bit of a departure
of what I have done in the past.
Lately, I have been drawn to all of the shades of purple . . . lavender.
There were some beautiful deep purple stock flowers at Trader Joe’s.
I began decorating the my antique French Buffet in the foyer by placing
the stock flowers in the blue and white ginger jars.
I added some stems of wheat for texture and to add more of a “fall look”.
I needed something to place my blue and white ginger jars on to gain more height.
I only had one small pedestal that I use to prop things on, but needed two.
I came across a second set of Pottery Barn candleholders that were put away
on my staging shelves in the attic. I then got the epiphany, the light bulb moment.
I went to the grocery store the other day.
Each time I go there, I usually make a stop at the floral department.
Knowing I had beautiful hydrangeas at home for the picking,
I was going to race by that section of the store with eyes forward.
However, something was lurking out of the corner of my eye. Clearance!
I didn’t shop the house,
but I shopped someone else’s house!!! ….. My friend Martha’s house to be exact.
I presented a beautiful red transferware pitcher to you the other day
which was also a purchase from Martha who is moving
and downsizing her beautiful collections and antiques.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching
and one of my very favorite personal Valentine’s Day stories
could be one that you may have already read,
if you have been a follower of mine for some time.
However, if you are fairly new to my blog, I would love to tell you
about my very favorite personal Valentine’s Day story.
After a very busy and fun-filled weekend with friends and family
which was also filled with surprises,
I hit the ground running on Monday, dismantling the Christmas decorations.
It usually takes me the better part of the week to do this,
so I concentrate on one area at a time.
I thought it best to start in the entry . . . the foyer.
After the Christmas items were taken away,
I began winterizing the foyer.
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in Day 3 of A Christmas Tour.
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Today I am presenting my foyer dressed for Christmas.
Welcome!
As you enter my home you walk into a small foyer area
and immediately see the great room.
