Vann just finished hanging the sign that Penny at Lavender Hill Studio made for us to display by our front door. We both love it and think it's right in character with our home.
Vann and I married in 1994. At the time, I had a late-50s, ranch-style home that we both really loved. But when he moved in with all his stuff, we soon knew we needed bigger quarters.
So in 1996, we found The Yellow House, a two-story Cape Cod with full basement. The basement was Vann's on
ly requirement, and I've always wanted a yellow house. So here we've been ever since. As the years wear on and our joints wear out, we sometimes wish The Yellow House didn't have so many stairs. We've talked of relocating to a flatter house; but we love this neighborhood, and we love our house. Besides, all Sophie's friends live here. She'd never go for a move.
Thank you, Penny, for creating such a beautiful piece to welcome visitors to our home.
A smile on the face is a sign that the heart is home.
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On 03/13/2008, Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio said ...
Oh Susan! It looks just as I imagined when I was creating it! Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to make this special sign for two such special people!
Hugs,
Penny
On 03/13/2008, Becca said ...
That looks fabulous! Penny does such beautiful work. I especially like the little bluebird! :)
On 03/13/2008, Sandra said ...
I found my way to your blog from Penny; the plaque she made looks beautiful at your front door! I have had the best time visiting your blog and have put on you my site as a favorite.
Please stop by and visit me sometime over at Nora Lee's Nook.
Sandra
On 03/13/2008, Michelle said ...
Susan, I found your blog from Penny. I love your sign ~ Penny does beautiful work and it looks wonderful with your home.
Michelle
On 03/13/2008, Donna said ...
Hi Susan,
I was just at Penny's and saw the sign she made for you. It's lovely, and looks wonderful on your yellow house. You have a beautiful house!
Donna
On 03/13/2008, Nellie said ...
Sooooo charming!
On 03/13/2008, Alison Gibbs said ...
Hi Susan I have come over from penny's to check out the sign on your home. It looks fabulous.
Alison
On 03/13/2008, Brenda said ...
Came from Penny's to see your sign on the house.. looks great and what a sweet hubby.
On 03/13/2008, mary said ...
Hi Susan,
I came from Penny's to see your house sign. It looks wonderful on your oh-so-sweet yellow house! I only had a chance to scroll down a short bit, and will be back for a longer visit later.
xoxo,
Mary
btw, I have a lamp very like yours that came from the thrift store, too!
On 03/13/2008, Vee~A Haven for Vee said ...
Straight from Penny's to see your beautiful sign by your own door. She did a fantastic job and it looks perfect on your yellow house.
On 03/13/2008, Perry said ...
What a beautiful Welcome sign! It goes well with your Yellow House. Stairs do get to be a problem as you get older, that's for sure. If you just take it slow and easy maybe they won't get to you too much.
On 03/13/2008, Deb said ...
Love it, Susan! Looks perfect!
On 03/14/2008, Lynne in Hawaii said ...
Susan, the sign is lovely. A truly nice welcome. About the stairs-think of them as keeping you young! Gooood
exercise:0) Particularly when you go up the stairs and forget what you went up for!! Then you have to go down stairs to remember!
On 03/14/2008, Beverly said ...
I love your sign, and I love your rabbits. Although I am not officially a collector of rabbits, I am excited to take mine out every year to celebrate Spring and Easter.
Thanks for sharing.
On 03/14/2008, Beverly said ...
I love your sign, and I love your rabbits. Although I am not officially a collector of rabbits, I am excited to take mine out every year to celebrate Spring and Easter.
Thanks for sharing.
On 03/14/2008, Karla said ...
Gorgeous! I saw it on Penny's blog and wanted to make sure to come by and see it in its new home.
Karla
On 03/14/2008, the feathered nest said ...
I followed the link on Penny's blog. Love the plaque she made and it looks wonderful on your house!
Manuela
On 03/14/2008, Catherine said ...
Hi,
I just saw it at Pennys, & had to come check it out on your house..it looks perfect!! Penny does gorgeous work~doesn't she?! It looks lovely, & you have a lovely blog! Enjoyed my frist visit!
Have a great weekend!
Cat
On 03/14/2008, Phyllis King said ...
What a gorgeous piece of art for your pretty house! Love it!
On 03/15/2008, Granny Fran said ...
I have a real weakness for those cute little vintage blue birds. I'll have to take part in Show and Tell and show off my collection of them.
On 03/16/2008, Jillian said ...
What a lovely and such an awesome setting! I'd never leave! :0)
On 03/16/2008, Daisy Cottage said ...
Oh my gosh! It is SO charming and so beautiful! What a perfect way to honor your beautiful home! I want one!!! Love it!
xo,
Kim
On 03/18/2008, Karen Lee said ...
Oh my goodness I LOVE this. Its just something I would love, too. How neat.
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