For Those of Us Who Love Farmhouse and Beach

Hello!

I was looking at some pictures today of Katharine Hepburn's home in Fenwick,
Connecticut.  It is on the market for a mere 14.8 million dollars.  I'm guessing
there won't be many lookers at that price.  But from the pictures, the person with
a checkbook that big who buys it, they will have a beautiful, serene home.

An interesting history before we enjoy pictures:  her parents built it when she was
5 years old for $2400.  Quite a return for the initial investment, I'd say.  In 1938,
a hurricane that had not been predicted or warned about swept the family's home
into the river.  She was able to salvage a silver service set and 38 pieces of the
family's silver.

I hope you enjoy these pictures.  The house is beautiful and is the perfect
combination of farmhouse and beach.  With a little colonial, too.

The perfect way to say "Welcome"  to your guests!
 

I love the simplicity of the dining room.  And what a view to eat by.

There just are not any words for this kitchen.  It speaks for itself.   I do love that farmhouse sink, though.

I'm guessing the drawer pulls are original from 1938.  What do you think?

The master bedroom.  Blue striped chairs--love love love!  And a window seat!

I would never want to leave this room.

Again, no words.

This is a sitting room right off one of the other bedrooms.

This is the third floor--because everyone needs a third floor, right?

As a mom of many, this would be the perfect place to watch my kids run and play when they
were little.  And run and play with them :).

More beauty!

When the current owner redesigned and redecorated the house, they left the original fireplace
and hearth in place.  A good decision, I think.

I hope you enjoyed these  pictures.  Have a great weekend.  Our first official one of summer!

Hooray for the Red, White, and Blue; Poultry, and Something Pretty

Major blog fail.  So sorry it has been so long between posts. 

It's getting close to summer and I wanted to post some summer displays. 
Of course, you have to go with patriotic.  I also found some really fun linens
for country kitchens--chickens, of course.  And last, I added something bright
and pretty for your viewing pleasure. 

Enjoy.

 
Whether you just go with red, white, and blue or add patriotic items to the colors, you
have to enjoy summer decorating because it is fun and the colors are energizing.  The
frame over the mantle has burlap for the background behind the stars.

You can incorporate primitive American décor for your patriotic display.  The framed
print is the Pledge of Allegiance.

What says summer more than red geraniums?

Northwest Arkansas is poultry country.  So fun to use that décor for a country kitchen. 
You don't even have to have a country kitchen.  These ceramic roosters would be a
perfect fit in a traditional or even French country kitchen or breakfast nook.  The black
rooster on the table is a chalkboard.

Hens and chicks linens.  And checks.  Now how much fun is this?  And summery, too.

Neither patriotic nor poultry (well, the rooster up top is), these linens would brighten
up your kitchen. 

Have a great weekend.  And enjoy the outdoors.  Winter was just a little too long :).