Home is where the heart is.

Bovine art fits perfectly in this farmhouse setting.

Entry with original chandelier 

                               

Stone, hardwoods, picture windows, worn leather..

Warmth throughout

and below..

a picture of the original owner ( he was a Santa!)

Etched glass doors from Sweden open up to the office.

Susan's inspiration board..

Work space..

Stone fire place in the kitchen..

The family table .. on the other side of the fireplace.  

Dressed up (and functional) storage containers.

 Susan said the flattened spoons are from Sarah who owns "Roost Reimagined" in oregon.

details..

Mom's little helper in the kitchen ;) So animated! .. and look at the style she has!

A bright, sunny craft room set up for the girls.

Susan adds a locker for storage..

... for pens, scissors, and the like..

Photography gallery.. Beautiful black and whites taken by Susan.

Girl's rooms .. 

Wall decor for her daughter's bedroom.. part of a Merry-Go-Round !

Heading in to the guest bedroom..

A second gallery wall.. this one shows family history.

Additional rooms.. 

The master bedroom.. I love the softness here.

 The tub is copper exterior, nickel interior.  Susan jokes that she can count the number of times she's "soaked in it" .. but her girls like it!  So funny...  all moms can relate to this!!

 Isn't it fun to get inspiration from designers that post the perfect room.. in a perfect color, with perfect symmetry and  incredible art on the walls?  Then there are the "design rules" .. to get it right, it's best to follow specific guidelines.

Some of my favorite bloggers are designers and artists. It is impressive to watch professionals put together a "space" with all the correct elements. 

Remember the chicken last week that was going to lay an egg? Well she's been busy!! Aren't they pretty?!

When it comes to interior design my knowledge is limited.. in fact I work in the medical field, so I  consider myself completely outside the loop!  If you don't mind me saying though, here's how I see it.

  Decor aesthetics is very personal and it's kinda like wine tasting.  

My brother (a wine maker) was once asked what constitutes a fine wine.  His reply was perfect.. "if it tastes good to YOU, then it's a fine wine."  Well, there you have it.   

Susan says her favorite part of living where she does are the deer. She feeds them apples.

We were lucky enough to see these babies last week!

When you bring your personal self into the design of your home.. it changes the feel and becomes a place where everyone wants to be. Some homes (beautiful as they are) may feel somewhat predictable and unapproachable.

wet lands on the property

Those drop dead gorgeous, pricey pieces are lots of fun to have in the home but (in my opinion) won't complete a home.

 Warm and welcoming.. that's how I want my home to feel.  Nothing is off limits and everything may be touched.   Guests should feel relaxed and comfortable enough to kick off their boots and plop down on the couch with a warm blanket and beverage of their choice.

I enjoy visiting a home with a relaxed vibe.  Watching the hostess running around {frazzled} makes me feel bad and is no fun. Do you know what I'm saying here?!  When I entertain I try to have things under control so I can spend time with my guests.  If I have last minute things to do ... I ask for help.  Everyone likes to contribute!  A relaxed environment is a welcoming environment.

.... decorating from the HEART...

This farmhouse is an example of all of these wonderful things...

 Dogs and kids running about, the farm animals outside, details are perfectly placed, and Susan has thoughtfully purchased her decor ...with intention. There are no rules, if she likes it she buys it and makes it work.  A home that feels welcoming, warm, and like ya just want to live there.  There's something so real about that.. I just love it.

Beaker and Twinkie

 I had to add this for all of you that have marble in your home (I was told I would regret putting it in.. so glad I followed my heart and went with it anyway!)

Something spills on the marble counter...

{susan} .. oh well, happens all the time.. do you worry about spillage on your marble? 

{me} ..nope! the etching adds character, right? 

 If you missed the exterior of this home, you can see it HERE

Have a wonderful week ahead and thanks so much for stopping by!

xx

leslie