Sunday, August 29, 2010

My Sister's Home

Hi Bloggerettes!  I just love my sister's house.  It's warm, cozy and elegant and she loves pink.   Do you wanna see it?  I thought so. Here's a few photos just full of eye candy.
Her faux mantle really fools the eye.  We found the mantle in an antique shop.  It was that ugly dark brown but it had great bones.
She even tiled the wall behind it and inserted electric logs.
Isn't her venetian mirror 2die4!

Don't you just love the screen. 
Be sure to check out her vintage flamingo collection.

She has a huge collection of majolica, most of which is vintage.
We were out junkin when we found this fabulous french cabinet.
Just look at all the pretty majolica!

We both love silver.  Check out that mirrored chest in the background.  Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, loveliness.


Hope you enjoyed the tour.  Now excuse me while I go cry because I miss her so much.  But, I'll be seeing her in about a month and we already have some "serious sister" time planned.

~~hugs~~


36 comments:

Marsha @ Tattered Chick said...

Oh, my, what a lovely home your sister has!! I bet you're counting the days!!!

xxoo

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Now that's a huge collection of majolica and I love how she has it displayed!

Blessings,
Linda

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

Will you show us more of this pretty home???? I love to see it!!

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Sissie, her home is just gorgeous. You two are so much alike. I am so glad you will be seeing her soon. Wht a thrill. Have a great time. Hugs, Marty

Unknown said...

How gorgeous! I love the faux mantle, saw one of those at Habitat the other day and was sooo tempted, but we already have a fireplace so I didn't think the husband would appreciate it very much! I love your blog, see you're a contributor to Belle Inspiration too? So happy to be your newest follower!

Pamela said...

Beautiful home and her taste is just like yours!
Thanks for the tour Sissie!
Pamela xo

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Sissie, your sister's home is just lovely. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Your sister is a girl after my own heart! I LOVE her majolica collection! I think she needs to send me some;)! Her home is beautiful! How lucky for you that you both are so talented and creative!

I am so happy that you shared her beautiful home! Love love love!

Enjoy!
Cathy

Bunny said...

Your sister's home is gorgeous. I am sure she is as cute as you are. Two lovely ladies. Enjoy and thanks for the wonderful tour of all her goodies.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Your Sister's home is so pretty. I love her vintage Flamingo's!

Cindy said...

What a beautiful house your sister has Sissie! Thanks for the tour of her goodies.You both have wonderful homes.

Hugs XX
Barbara
Moore Whimsies

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Sissie, Your sister's home is lovely! I guess good taste runs in the family huh? Her majolica collection is amazing and I would not have known the fireplace was faux...pretty mantle. Have a great week.
xo,xo, Sherry

stefanie said...

she has great taste...just like you!!!

Unknown said...

Okay, fess up...is your sister Cinderella? What a beautiful home. It seems the prince may have swept her off her feet into the beauty she has always deserved. What a treat to see this. Count down is on for sister time...coming your way sooner than you know it! Make a wish and maybe the time will pass quick...fairy godmother where are you when we need you?

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

Your sister's home is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. You are both 2 very talented ladies. Have a wonderful week. Love & blessings from NC!

Sonia said...

Sissy,

Your sister's home is just gorgeous. Love her majolica collection and that beautiful humongus china cabinet! The color of those green chairs is just delicious and the white sofa is so pretty! Thanks for sharing her home with us it was such a treat!

Miss Bloomers

Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottage said...

What a gorgeous and homey place your sister has! It would be wonderful to visit! Thanks for the peek!

Allison said...

Your sister's home is beautiful! So many gorgeous things...all of it is gorgeous! I love that venetian mirror and the mercury glass candle sitcks. I love her "pops" of pink...the flowers and the pillow! You both are very talented decorators. Beautiful!

Dreamy Whites said...

Hello Sissie,
Wow! Your sister's home is beautiful!
I do love that mirrored chest too.
I have always wanted to find one of those!
Thank you for sharing, and please tell your sister hello.
xoxoxo
Maria

Tara said...

Sissie, your sister seems to be as talented as you are..
Lovely home and tell your sister I adore her mirrored chest..xx

From the Old InkWell said...

Sissie, WOW! Your sister has a decorating talent just like yours! Everything is lovely!

People Who Know Me Would Say: said...

Wow! It's truly lovely! She has a good eye like you do.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, Sissie. You both have wonderful taste.
Hugs, Diane

the old white house said...

Hi Sissie! WOW, your sister does have a beautiful home, love that mirror chest! The flamingos are so cute, I remember them from before, they would make me smile everyday! I'm not done yet... the mirror, OMG! GORGEOUS! and her fireplace doesn't look faux at all, just beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Theresa xoxo

Claudia said...

Her home is gorgeous - you must have such fun together!

xo
Claudia

Kim said...

gor-GEOUS!!!! I love it Sissie. Especially the venetian mirror and mirrored chest. So beautiful. The colors are so soothing and pretty too.
xoxo,
Kim

Shellbelle said...

I'm drooling over your sister's room. Her collection of vintage flamingos and the faux mantle is absolutely gorgeous! Of course, you must know I love flamingos, so she should be happy you didn't publish her address.

Lovely, lovely, lovely!

My name is Riet said...

Hi dear Sissie.Sorry I am so late in commenting but I do have a good reason. We sold our house a few days ago.We are so happy as the housing market is slow in this country as it is in yours.We will be moving in three weeks so busy times ahead. I will try to post and comment regularly. I love your sisters house. So beautiful and tasteful.Thank you for sharing.
Have a great day.

Anne Lorys said...

Beautiful homes and good style runs in the family! :-)

Polly said...

It is so pretty! I love the pops of pink! That big pink flower canvas is awesome!

LuLu Kellogg said...

She has a beautiful home!

LuLu♥

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

Sissie Sissie Sissie!!!!
Girl...I miss you! I've been the biggest road whore for the past 10 days and I just couldn't wait to get home and catch up with all what I've missed with you! No surprise all is still beautiful in your world and I totally thank you for taking us to "sister's" home and letting us peek around...it's FABULOUS!!!!!! :)
If the mirrored chest becomes missing soon...I stole it. I am totally an honest thief! haha
Miss you and I'm so glad to be home to catch up!!!!!!
:)

Ms. Bake-it said...

Sissie, your sister's house is lovely! So tastefully decorated. I especially love the flower pillow and painting. Her mantel is gorgeous as is her collection of majolica.

~ Tracy

Tara said...

Your sister's house is so elegant and cozy at the same time. Her wall color is very similar to my bedroom wall color and I love it.

Maureen said...

What a nice home. I love the mantle with the nice green chairs and mirror. So very pretty.

Shelly Miller said...

What a nice home. I love the mantle with the nice green chairs and mirror. So very pretty.

My favorite stuff

  • Donuts
  • Iced Vanilla Coffee
  • Finding Junk and making it beautiful
  • Spending Time with my Sister
  • Holidays with my family
  • Poirot movies
  • reading murder mysteries
  • searching shabby chic stuff on ebay
  • writing stories and blogging
  • snuggling with my husband and my kitty kats
  • comfortable pajamas
  • slot machines
  • yard sales
  • hunting through estate sales and thrift shops
  • going to antique shops
  • eating out with my sister
  • having lunch with my husband
  • having lunch with my son
  • vanilla wafer cookies
  • pedicures and pink toenail polish
  • Lavender scented soaps and body wash
  • Good makeup