Let's stop in the foyer for a moment.
Keep in mind that most everything you'll see came from either a thrift store or a yard sale. That's true with everything in this photo except for the white crochet table cover, which my mama crocheted.
Thrift store mirror
Sign from 75%-off sale at Hobby Lobby
The birds are thrift store; the plaque from a friend; and mama crocheted the lacy piece.
And on to the living room
The plate is one of my favorite finds: thrift store, $2.
Junked window frame, washed down and backed with a piece of decorator fabric, and a concrete bunny plaque from the thrift store
I love my mantel. The cardinals are the only things on it, I believe, that came from a regular store at a regular price. I got them at a local gift shop called The Monkey's Uncle, and I won't tell you what they cost. I just had to have them. Amy and Phillip gave me the cardinal candle holder for Christmas the year Vann was sick. The plant came from my good neighbors, Paul and Karen, after Vann died. I don't remember where the star hicky came from.
Everything here is thrift store except for the clock, which I bought at a quilt shop in Marietta, Ga., called Little Quilts. That was years and years ago. Some of you might know the shop. It's still there.
The plates were on the clearance rack at Home Goods, but the plate rack came from a yard sale. It had once been gold, but was rusty and peeling. I bought it for a dollar, as I recall, cleaned it, and painted it black.
Vann loved pottery and had quite a collection. Most of the pottery stuff around the Yellow House is part of his collection. The little bird on top of this jar came from a gift shop in Cave Spring, Georgia. (Remember that trip through Booger Holler when Ramey and I went to Rome, Georgia? This is a memento of that trip.) Yep, and Mama crocheted the doily.
Vann's antique scales and more of his pottery
A thrift store treasure
The nest is real; the eggs are not.
I don't know exactly how many teapots I own; but it's a lot.
The dining room is ready for a Halloween Sister Supper. So I better get busy planning.
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On 10/24/2012, Ramey said ...
Hey, good stuff! I need to hire you to come make some pictures at my house. Turtles. I especially love the Home Sweet Home, and the Booger Holler birdie!
On 10/24/2012, Pam Bump said ...
Beautiful, thoughtful and cozy! What a great picture of you and your late husband I saw in the background. You two were a very handsome couple! Hugs!!
Pam
On 10/25/2012, Helen in Switzerland said ...
Just lovely Susan! Your house really is a home!
On 10/25/2012, Barbara Anne said ...
What lovely treasures you have and dearest of all are sure to be your mama's beautiful doilies and Vann's interesting pottery. That's a wonderful picture of you and Vann, too, and I love the framed picture in the first photo.
I have many doilies crocheted by my maternal grandmother and they delight me!
Hugs!
On 10/25/2012, Dot in NE Georgia said ...
Susan, you have inspired me to start some changes in my home. love your selections.
On 10/25/2012, Linda said ...
I loved the tour - your treasures are so artful yet homey and so meaningful. We are kindred spirits in finding and re-purposing. ;) I would much rather look for a piece to redo or give a new purpose than buy something at a store - except for those have-to-have purchases like your cardinals. I'm surprised the kitties have left the nest alone. :)
On 10/25/2012, Stephani in TX said ...
Loved the home tour. Looks cozy on the cold day we are having (finally) in TX. Actually I came back today because of the mention of chicken/dumplings you mentioned the other day, and we are ready for such today. I also noticed the beautiful photo of you and your husband. Loved your treasures.
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On 10/26/2012, Sharon Penney-Morrison said ...
lovely. Isn't it fun to find wonderful things at a thrift store!! I love to go there and browse.
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