Yvonne's House

Slip on your walking shoes and let's go visit Yvonne!  She is a friend and neighbor of mine and am I ever thankful for that! She's a girl's girl and we have the best of times when we are all hanging out together. Yvonne wears SO many hats - a mother, daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, preschool teacher, AND she is a wonderful nurturer.  She is always caring for others.  She is a generous, loving spirit.

One of the many reasons why Yvonne's home is a favorite of mine is because her love for her home is displayed with the same passion that she has for life.  She has lovingly layered every corner with her favorite things - and all on a budget!  She is a thrift and yard sale girl too and has decorated her 1920's bungalow with her wonderful finds. 

Let's step inside, shall we?

Oh and I promise not to be too chatty and I'll just let you look. Yvonne is VERY excited to have you here today. 

Enjoy!

The living room ...

The sun porch - otherwise known as "the princess room" as it is where Yvonne's mother and mother-in-law stay when they visit ...












































Yvonne's little love - Ava ...





the dining room ...














the hall bathroom ...























and my favorite room in Yvonne's home - the kitchen ...
























































Yes, I love love love Yvonne's kitchen!!

I hope you enjoyed visiting Yvonne too - I can't thank her enough for opening her home to all of you! 

Thank you Yvonne!!!

Oh, and would you like for me to share MORE of my friends' homes with you?  If so, I've already put in a few requests.

;-)

Have a beautiful day everyone!!!
Thank YOU so much for going to Yvonne's with me.

Love,
Kim

P.S.

Thank you Debra for featuring me on your blog today!!! You are and have ALWAYS been a sweetheart!!!!

Comments

[Julie]

What a lovely home! And Ava looks like a sweet little part of it.

[Colleen]

No wonder you love your friend's home so much! It is beautiful, charming and inviting. I love it! Thank Yvonne for inviting all of us over. It was such a pleasure.

[Sarah]

Thanks Yvonne! What a LOVELY home ~ love all of her collections that she carries from room to room. Yes! Great kitchen - I just love all the furniture pieces in there especially the cabinet next to the stove. I would do just about anything to have it in my kitchen! No wonder you two are good friends! :)
Yes - I know we would all love to see more of your friend's homes. Thanks for the tour
Sarah

[sondra]

Loved the beautiful tour of her home! You can see how she has lovingly placed special little things all through it! Thanks so much it is really inspiring!

[Rhonda]

Love love love Yvonne's home. So beautiful and you can just feel the love. I was excited to see a yoyo quilt and wanted a close up and then a few pictures later there it was! Yummy! I am making a yoyo quilt and love seeing them. The kitchen was to die for. Please keep posting these lovely homes.
Rhonda

[rue]

Hi sweet Kim :)

No wonder you love Yvonne's home! It's cozy and charming and well... I love it too, especially the kitchen and bathroom. Thank you to her and you for sharing it :)

I would LOVE to see your other friend's homes!

love you,
rue

[Bev]

I was in love with her house the second I saw the porch!!! What a lovely home.

[Debra Denmoyer]

This is beautiful Kim. I love all the touches of red, especially in the kitchen. There is so much inspiration, that's for sure!

Thanks for sharing! I would love to see your friend's homes.

You're very welcome too, and Thank you for the mention.

Hugs

[grannie]

I LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! her house!!!!!!

[Sea Witch]

What a wonderful cyber walking tour. So much fun and a lovely and warm home it is. Sea Witch

[The Undomesticated Wife]

I love the tall chest of drawers in the bathroom.

Ava is a doll! I never tire of dog pix!

[Patty]

Thank you so much for taking me to Yvonne's house. I just love visiting such nice neighbors. She has a lovely home and her love for it shows in every room. No wonder you love the kitchen, there's so much RED in there! Can't wait to meet more of your friends!
Blessings,
Patty

[JAN]

Thank you for introducing me to your friend, Yvonne. I was just thinking, that going into your home and now hers, means more to me then the million dollar homes that they show on tv. There is so much warmth and and love and character in your homes. Does she have a blog so I can "hover and snoop" everyday?? .........JAN

[Marie]

What a wonderful home! It's so very cheerful and warm and cozy and just delightful! Like your home is!

Thanks so much for the tour ~ it was such fun ~ and yes, I'd love to see more of your friends' homes!!

[Shelia]

Thanks for sharing your friend's lovely home. I see a lot of 'you' in her house. :)
Be a sweetie,
shelia ;)

[Suzann from The Olive Cottage]

What a delicious home. I'm so thankful that you shared this with us today.

[Claudia]

I love her little porch. I would be out there all day long! How have you been my friend? We haven't been in contact for awhile...just a note to say hello....I keep in touch by checking your blog.
Best Wishes,

[chris mohnasky]

Love it! You both seem to have the same style and love for yellows and reds, and I love the bathroom. I think I might just have to look into putting some yellow walls in my house, they add such a touch of sunshine. Thanks for sharing ,would love to see more!

[Becky]

LIke stepping back in time. So charming and little Ava is a doll baby. Is she a long haired chihuaua or papillon? Just curious. Loved the black and white in the bathroom! Great tour, thanks to you and Yvonne!!

[aimee]

her house is so beautiful and inviting. thank you for the tour. what a cute little dog :) i would love to see more home tours!
blessings,
aimee

[The Decorated House]

Thank you Yvonne! and Sweet Kim for sharing such a charming cottage. There are many homes around you that are beautiful, and it's impossible not to wonder what they look like inside. Is anyone as talented as Kim at loving their home? Yvonne certainly has put her own personal stamp on hers as well!
Hugs, Donna

[Rachel]

GASP! It's so beautiful, Kim. You and Yvonne are definitely kindred spirits!

I'm in love... when can I move in?

[Karen B]

My goodness! Her house is so cozy and beautiful! You can tell she really loves it and loves making it homey! I always love red in a home, though. There are so many details to take in that I'm going to have to check it out again.

Thanks for sharing,
Karen B.

[bungalowbliss]

Gorgeous! I don't even know if I could pick a favorite room...How lucky your neighborhood is to have not one but TWO perfectly decorated and welcoming homes.

[Lisa L.]

I love it! When can I move in?!!

[Jean]

Oh, I love the sunroom the best! No, I love the bathroom!!! No, it's the kitchen!!!!!! Amazing. Thank you so much for the tour and keep them coming. I wish I could come and take a personal tour. I must talk to Miss Becky about that......

[Jan]

Love the house Yvonne and the decor I grew up with - tears and memories. Great decorating. (((Hugs))) for Ava. . . adorable. I noticed the roosters (of course) and MIMOSAS for breakfast. Oh, girlfriend, you and Kim are my kind of people. Blessings, Jan

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

Oh my goodness! Loveliness at every turn! I can see why you like Yvonne's home, because you both share a love for color and decorating! My only question is: How do Maggie and Ava get along? Are they BFFs?
P.S. Can you talk Yvonne into starting a blog?!

[Daisy Cottage]

Thank you sweethearts!!!!!
Yvonne is going to be so touched AND happy!
((((hugs)))

I've encouraged her to do a blog too so we'll see and I am SO incredibly lucky and happy to tell you that there are MORE beautifully LOVED and adorned homes in my 'hood.

You'll see.

;-)

xo,
Me

[Donna @ An Enchanted Cottage]

Kim, I swear you, your sister, and your friends have got THE best tast in decorating (and in little furry family members!)... Yvonne's house is just gorgeous!!!... Donna

[Diane]

Thank you Kim and please send all positive comments over to Yvonne, what a darling Home and everything is just perfect! So impressed and yes please do share more friends homes!
Hugs, Diane

[gabrielle]

well I think Daisy Cottage has found her soul sister? don't you? Yvonne has a beautiful home and if she ever loses her senses and needs to sell...give her my number I'll move to Florida!!

thank you for sharing.

[Linda]

Please ask Yvonne if I can move in with her! I love her decorating style, it is so warm and inviting. Gorgeous!

Thanks for sharing

Blessings

Linda

[connie]

Love it! Thanks so much. I share her love of color, especially black, yellow and red, so I could move in tomorrow!

Thanks to you both for sharing. Could we see more of her home?

[Terri Morse]

I love Yvonne's home! It feels so warm and welcoming. I couldn't help but notice all those beautiful handpainted trays. The red one in the kitchen is my favorite. I'd love to see more of her home and your friends' homes. You all have such a gift for creating an inviting space. It's funny, Kim. When I was younger, I longed for a big new home. Now, thirty years later, I'm looking forward to my son graduating from high school this year so we can sell that big house we waited so long for. I love the mountains of Pennsyvania, and my husband and I are talking about making a move. I already put in my request: a nice old farmhouse or bungalow with a wrap-around porch! I love things with a history. Thanks again for brightening my day and take good care of yourself.

[Valentina]

Thank you Kim and Thank you Yvonne!
I feel like a just went on a mini vacation, thank you for sharing your beautiful nest with me.

[kathi]

Feels just like home. Makes me really miss my little bungalow in Sanford too. Thanks so much for sharing Yvonne's home with us! It is scrumpdelilicious!

[mary]

What sweet place. It's easy to see why you and Yvonne are friends. I think you can tell a lot about someone by the house they live in. I love Yvonne's creative use of color and acessories...layers and layers of perfectly appointed vintage goodies!
thanks for the tour and the inspiration.

mary

[Katherine Ann]

Bravo Kim and Yvonne...yall seem like a great duo!!

[Elle]

The hall bath is my favorite. I can see why you love visiting. Thanks for sharing, I love visiting other peoples homes!

[Country Lady]

Such a lovely home. Thank you so much for the tour. Looking forward to seeing other homes with you. Have a blessed day.

[Julia @ Drawn to the Sea]

I'd be on her doorstep looking for iced tea & lemon cookies every day or so.

I long for a cottage so badly. And I want Yvonne's painted floors... (sigh)

[Julia @ Drawn to the Sea]

And please thank Yvonne for sharing. And yes, please do share more homes.

[Devilish Southern Belle]

I think I'm as envious of Yvonne's place as I am yours!

[bettyann]

oh thank you so much..what a lovely sight..Yvonne's home is so fresh, charming and warm..love to see your many friends' homes..take care..

[Chandra]

I loved the fabric that Yvonne used in her kitchen windows, lampshade, and towel. Its the Waverly Norfolk Rose collection and I have it everywhere in my home! :) I also loved the little touch of folded hankies in glasses, and the YO-YO quilts thrown about...I have gotta learn how to make those! simply gracious home!

[Brenda Kula]

Kim, is there some sort of decorating stimulant in the water around there, ya think? Cause I've seen your lovely sister's house down the street. And now I've seen this wonderfully talented woman's house. And I sure know yours. I'm thinking there must be something phenomenal in the water!
Brenda

[Daisy Cottage]

Brenda, come on down girl - YOU would fit right in!!!

I wish ALL of you lived right around the corner too.

Love,
Me

[Nancy Hutson Maisenbach]

Kim, That was a wonderful tour. You captured the warmth and charm of Yvonne home so well with your camera. Thank you Yvonne for the visit. The colors are beautiful and your accessories well placed. You and Kim must inspire each other to new heights of decorating greatness as you now do her followers. I am inspired.
Kim, It would be fun to tour as many homes as you want to. I would also like to see your remodeled powder room Kim.
Nancy M.

[Laurie]

What a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing! The best for me was the bathroom..I want it! LOL

Have a wonderful day!

[lucy]

Oh Kim thank you so much for inviting us along to visit Yvonne. Please thank her for opening her door to us. Her home is absolutely gorgeous. What fun you two must have talking and daydreaming about your cottages. Can't wait for you to take us along on more visits.

Hugs, Lucy

[The Pleasures of Homemaking]

Ava is so cute! I wish Maxie liked having his photo taken, he never stays still!

Her home is so pretty! Of course I love the yellow walls and all the toile! Her kitchen is a favorite of mine too! It's so cheery with the red!

I really enjoyed the tour and thank her for allowing us a peek into her pretty home!

Manuela

[Deb]

Thank you for sharing photos of your friend's beautiful home! I love all the gorgeous woodwork and details and of course, sweet little Ava.
Looking forward to more visits :-)

[janet]

Yes to more of your friends' homes..yes, yes, yes. This one is so wonderful, what I aspire to have my house look like! Could you maybe publish a book of your house, your sister's house and all your friends' houses?? Pretty please??

[Rosemary~]

Hi Kim,
Thanks Yvonne! What a pretty home, so cozy! Love it and thanks for the inspiration, all the little goodies she has. Would love to see more homes. I was always one of the people when walking down the block at night, sneeking a peek of someone's kitchen or living room through the curtains and would wonder what the room looked like! Many thanks and hugs, Rosemary~

[Diane Stephenson]

This was just like visiting Grandma's house! Thank you for the lovely tour!
I'm looking forward to others, too.

[Bobbie Lynn]

Beautiful Home and thanks for the tour.

[Beth Gales]

Today's post was like reading a beautiful magazine....good pics, nice chance to see her sense of style. Thanks for sharing!

[Audrie from Mi]

How nice of you to ask us along!My shoes are by the door so I'm ready for the next tour.I can hardly wait.Smiles from Mi.Audrie

[Wendy]

It looks gorgeous! I just love that area of town.

[sheri howard]

Yes, Yvonne's home is charming! My favorite was the black and white bathroom...so fun! I too loved the kitchen....where does that wonderful door go to a cellar? Thanks for sharing!!!~~Sheri

[Marge]

Loved, loved, loved seeing Yvonne's home. Please thank her for sharing. I was intrigued by her little teapot lamp. How lucky to have creative friends to give you ideas to adapt for your own home. Please show us more...

[Diane]

Beautiful fun, beautiful and inspirational house. Now I'm going to have to turn the computer off and start rearranging!

[Pam]

Your blog is my favorite place to visit and I loved Yvonne's home tour. I look forward to touring the others if you can talk them into it. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Debbie from Texas]

Thank you for sharing your friend's beautiful home! I have so much stress in my life right now! I go to your blog every night just to wind down and relax in your beautiful "home"! The music, the colors, your sweetness, feel like I am home again! Thank you!

[Cindy]

Gorgeous! Soooo much to take in. I'll be looking at those pictures over and over again. Ava is a doll! Thanks to your friend for sharing her beautiful home with us.

[jessica]

What a gorgeous home! What kind of water do you drink???? It seems that you always find the prettiest houses! Thanks You Yvonne for sharing your beautiful home with us!

[sylvia taylor]

Yes, thank you Kim for putting Yvonne's home on your blog. We too have been inspired by Yvonne's taste and talent in decorating for many years and warmed by her loving spirit. We have been one of the lucky ones to have been able to experience her talent. Hugs, Norma & Sylvia

[Cindy]

What a great HOME! I love the fact that she decorated with a lot of antiques and vintage items rather than newer items. I am going to come back for another look when I have more time. Thank you dearest Kim, for the look into this home. And yes, please feature more of your friends homes, if they don't mind us snooping around their private domains, that is. Hugs, Cindy S.

[Lavender Dreamer]

How amazing! I can't begin to mention the many things I like....but the use of books, shells and the touches or red are perfect!I love to study the photos to see why things work...such a perfect combination! I love the red ladder best of ALL! Thank you so much for posting photos of her lovely home.

[Shawn]

Thank you Kim and Yvonne,what a pretty home and decorating style you have!!!

[carol]

.....lovely, lovely house.......well thought out reverance.........

[Jennifer]

I would think that Yvonne would have SO much to share with us all if she had her own blog. Loved the tour.

[Melanie]

What a beautiful home! Thank your friend for allowing us a peek. And yes, I would love to see more homes that friends let you feature...I've always loved seeing the inside of other people's homes and how they decorate.

~Melanie
www.melathome.blogspot.com

[Rhondi]

Hi Kim
You are so lucky to have such wonderful friends. Please tell Yvonne thank you for lettin gus have a peek at her house. I love it.
Rhondi xo

[Monica Epperson]

Dear Kim,
What a nice tour, thank Yvonne for sharing with all of us. Your photos as usual are perfect...what a nice way to feature your friends home. It is definitely a "Home Sweet Home".
Your Hoosier Friend,
Monica

[Linda@Lime in the Coconut]

Yvonne...your home is scumptious....every last detail is impeccable and full of love and soul. Thank you for the beautiful tour!

Kim...It looks like the same era as your home. What a wonderfully historic corner of the stae you have landed in! Lucky you!

[Karen W]

Oh Kim - Yvonne's house is divine! Thanks to both of you for sharing!

[Marie]

Hello Kim - Lovin' Yvonne's beautiful home! Thank you for sharing these gorgeous photos with us.

Blessings,
Marie

[D'Ann]

Sometimes when I read your blog, it's like browsing through a beautiful magazine. That's actually one of my favorite things. It's so relaxing and inspiring.

In fact - I'm now inspired to clean up and decorate my own house. I've lived in my home for about 4 years and I have yet to do any decorating. When you mentioned how much love Yvonne puts into her home, it made me realize that I should be doing the same.

[sweet cottage dreams]

.....thank you, Yvonne...

.....thank you, Ava....

...and, thank you, my dear Kim! This was a treasure trove full of eye candy, inspiration and JOY. Kim, I feel like this is a sister home to Daisy Cottage. I adore these faboulous 20's homes. Two words: Devine, Beautiful.

.....thank you for bringing beauty to my evening..

......love,
becky

[Carol]

Kim - Please tell Yvonne what a darlin' cottage she has! I loved the swan(??) hanging inside the door of her living room. Her black and white bathroom was to die for. And red everywhere. Oh, and the adorable little camel lamp also.

Thanks Kim for the tour. Can't wait for more "field trips"

[Cindy]

Kim,
I just loved looking at the pics of Yvonne's home. It is so wonderful and very inviting. I can see why you love her kitchen...it was my favorite room too.

I'ld love seeing more of your friends homes. All the eye candy is very helpful as I'm trying to figure out my style. I'm a country girl at heart, but also love the cottage feel and am trying to figure out how to mix it all together. And I love the color red...am painting my kitchen cabinets red. It sure makes my white water pitcher collection stand out.

Thanks for sharing all the great photos.
~Cindy~

[Esther Sunday]

LOVE it!

[Michelle]

Your blog just makes me smile. Thanks so much for sharing your friend's beautiful home!

[Anne]

What an amazing lovely house, I wish it were mine sigh!!!! I would love to see pictures of some of your other friends houses.

[Anna]

Dear Kim, i've been reading you blog the last few days and i must tell you i'm sooo muc hloving it! You are truly a joyful, loving and kind person.and the most inspiaring . You cottage is adorebale, and the dollhouse is just inceridble! I wish you all the best and big hugs from Poland.
www.amalena-luisante.blogspot.com

Be sure i will follow your blog eveyday:)

[Jeanette]

Beautiful! Thank you, Kim and Yvonne for sharing. Love the little pooch. Perky.

[Gretchen Gerg]

Thank you to both Yvonne and to you Kim for sharing this lovely home with us. I'll be pouring our the photos for days to come.

Hugs,
Gretchen

[Jolie Anne]

Hi Kim,

I love the house tours you have posted and written about with fabulous photos! I loved your sister's home tour, also. I just found out you live in Lakeland...did Rhoda say that?
Anyway I live in Martin County, Fl (near Palm Beach County, FL)in a light pink "cottage!" It was pink when I moved in and we have kept painting it that shade.
I call it a "cottage" but it is actually a larger home that you cannot see since it is larger in the back. I love your style of home and your blog has certainly been one of my best finds in blog-land! I love Miss Maggie and her photos are so sweet. I think you should do a book on Maggie and Marley! I would buy it as I am a dog lover (We have 5 dogs, 2 being puppies!) Please consider! Almost forgot to include the fact that we have 3 sons; 2 teensagers!
But this house is perfect for us! Please keep finding homes for us to tour! You write one of my favorite blogs!
Thanks, JolieAnne

[Tracie~My Petite Maison]

Hi Kim,
What a charming tour. Yvonne's house is gorgeous and so inspiring too. I love the use of furniture in the bath and kitchen. Yvonne has inspired me to move things around a bit in my little cottage.

I would love to see more posts like this of your neighbor's homes.

Thank you Yvonne for opening your home to all of us.
xo~Tracie

[Michele]

Thank you, Yvonne for letting us peek into your wonderful living spaces! You have an awesome collection of really neat things- one could spend hours gazing at Kim's lovely photos.

No WONDER you two are such good friends, your eccletic tastes and love of decorating really shows.

I just love your 1920s Floridian bungalows!

Thank you so much to both of you!

[naturegirl]

Kim! This was a wonderful tour of your friend's charming comfortable home! Thank you to your friend for allowing you to share these images w/ us!
Now I must go back and peek again...OH I LOVE her Papallion!!!!! If I were to get a dog that's the one..."Butterfly ears!"
Thank you for your suppottive message as I journey through my healing! It has been a hell of a year!!(oops) hugs and peace NG

[Cozy Kitchen by the Sea]

Oh how cozy and inviting.
I love it.

[Kim]

She's quite a gifted decorator. Lovely!

[sarita]

thank you yvonne for opening your house to us..and thank you Kim for taking such lovely pictures.

[Teacup Lady (Sandy)]

Thank you for the tour of Yvonne's beautiful home. That little Ava is a runner up to Ms. Maggie! Yvonne should have a blog!

Teacup Lady (Sandy)

[Daisy Cottage]

Yes she should Sandy!

Right Yvonne???

;-)

Kim

[Janet (Shabbyfufu)]

You girls seem to have the same aesthetic~ cozy, warm and so welcoming! ~xoxo~ Janet

[Sara]

I could move in there today and not change a thing!! LOVE it! Thank you for sharing.

Sara
www.ladybugsandlilypads.com