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August 25, 2009

Yvonne's House

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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?


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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!

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


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Yvonne's little love - Ava ...


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the dining room ...


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the hall bathroom ...


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


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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!!!!

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Tanya

Loved the tour. What a wonderful neighbor to have!

Posted by: Tanya | August 26, 2009 at 03:04 PM

Vicki

Kim
Thank you so much for taking me along to visit Yvonne,what a beautiful home!

I look forward to more Bungalows! Please let me know ahead of time so I can at least put my make up on!

Have a Great day
Vicki

Posted by: Vicki | August 26, 2009 at 03:46 PM

Erin

What a beautiful home. You 2 ladies are wonderful decorators. Can anyone come to AR and help a girl out? HA HA. Please share more homes. I get such great ideas from these homes. Kiss Maggie for me.

Posted by: Erin | August 26, 2009 at 05:33 PM

Carrie

Loved her home and little Ava too. Thanks for the tour!

Stay Cozy, Carrie

Posted by: Carrie | August 26, 2009 at 08:43 PM

Southern Lady's Vintage

What a beautiful, warm and inviting home. Looks so cozy and so welcoming!! Thank you for sharing it with us!! And yes!! Of course we want to see more!!

Posted by: Southern Lady's Vintage | August 26, 2009 at 09:19 PM

Elaine L.

Yvonne's home is so charming. I love it!

I wish you had shown more of the bed in the princess room with the twisted lace hanging above it.

I would love to see more of your friend's homes.

~elaine~

Posted by: Elaine L. | August 27, 2009 at 12:22 AM

Brigitte

What a joy to see this beautiful home! Thanks a lot, Kim, and since you asked, oh yes, I'd love to see more of your friends' homes. Can't get enough of it! :-)

Posted by: Brigitte | August 27, 2009 at 03:43 AM

RockerJewlz

Oh yes, more friend's homes please!

Posted by: RockerJewlz | August 27, 2009 at 05:13 AM

Donna Liljegren

Yvonne has such a lovely and inviting home. Please convey my compliments to her decor. I love everything about it...including her cute little dog!
Blessings,
Donna

Posted by: Donna Liljegren | August 27, 2009 at 08:21 AM

Carole

Another great field trip! Please thank Yvonne for sharing her home with us. And, yes I'd love to see more as well. It's so much fun seeing how other people live and their choice of decor.

Yvonne's home emits warmth, comfy cozy charming vintage and oh so lovely. I adore the Renoir painting on the mantel, very classy. I love her collection of toile in many patterns and colors, the black 'n white boxes in the bathroom caught my eye and that adorable white plate with red purse...so cute! The kitchen is amazing.

Thanks Kim for taking us with you and sharing another colorful tour!!

Carole

Posted by: Carole | August 27, 2009 at 08:44 AM

Stacey

Yvonne's house is breath taking. It's just dreamy and girly. I love it! I will be back to visit time and time again. :)

Posted by: Stacey | August 27, 2009 at 09:08 AM

grace

Lovely home!! love the kitchen. Thank you for sharing and having us around.
grace

Posted by: grace | August 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM

Myrna

Oh wow~I'm wiping the drool off my face. ;-)
What a lovely, enchanting,friendly,warm and homey place! What a blessing to have a friend close by that share decorating likes with you!
Just beautiful!!
Blessings,
Myrna
P.S. Yes!Yes! Share more homes!! Please!

Posted by: Myrna | August 27, 2009 at 11:34 AM

Cindy~My Romantic Home

Her home is so beautiful! Its so warm and cozy!!! My favorite room is her bathroom! I love it!!!

Posted by: Cindy~My Romantic Home | August 27, 2009 at 02:17 PM

beth

I loved that tour of Yvonne's home....wonderful!

Posted by: beth | August 27, 2009 at 07:42 PM

Dena

Oh I am in love with Yvonne's kitchen! Every detail in her home is filled with attention and special touches. Thank you for sharing it with us, this was a wonderful treat! Oh tell me she is considering a blog ;)

Hugs,
Dena

Posted by: Dena | August 27, 2009 at 08:49 PM

Ann at the Handley Bungalow

OOOOH What a beautiful home!! I just loved your tour. It just oozes personality and is sooo homey. Thank you so much Yvonne for sharing your home and thanks Kim for taking us on a tour! That puppy Ava is adorable, too. I will have to enjoy those pictures a few times more.

Sincerely,
Ann

Posted by: Ann at the Handley Bungalow | August 27, 2009 at 09:50 PM

Sue

Okay. Let's begin. Ava. I love her...bunches. Now, where do I begin? Like your home, Yvonne's is so full of color, happiness, warmth and magic. I loved every single nook and cranny. This is a home that is unique and lively and full of interest, and better yet, heart.
Thanks for the tour Kim and thank Yvonne for us. What a joy.
Love,
Sue

Posted by: Sue | August 28, 2009 at 09:39 PM

Debbie

Yvonne, what a sweet piece of heaven you have there. And Kim, stunning photos. I have several wood pieces which I love the warmth of the wood, but every time I see painted wood pieces, my heart goes pitter patter. Thanks for sharing ladies, loved the tour. Take care

Posted by: Debbie | August 29, 2009 at 03:08 PM

Kathy

Oh I would love it if she had her own blog...what a cozy home she has....

So nice to meet you Yvonne :)

All the best,
Kathy :)

Posted by: Kathy | August 29, 2009 at 05:05 PM

Vicki K

What a charming and comforting home! Thanks to Yvonne for letting us all have a visit. And thank you, Kim, for taking so many wonderful photos.

Posted by: Vicki K | August 29, 2009 at 06:27 PM

Debby Griffin

Yvonne's home, what a precious treat!!! I loved all the rooms, they were a joy to the eye, it started the minute you walked on the porch... I think my favorite was the bathroom but all gave a perfect end to a day for me. Decorating is my passion and what a treat to find others who also love their homes.

Definitely give us more tours and more rooms. Each one has been an inspiration. My dream has always been to move my grandmothers house to where I'm living, decorate and live in her forever. I have a love affair w/old homes and these were some of the best I've ever seen.

Thank you for sharing and for the ladies giving us a chance to have see through the looking glass not only these lovely homes but the beautiful friendships you share. All warms the heart.

Blessings,
Debby

Posted by: Debby Griffin | September 07, 2009 at 09:56 PM

Joann Loftus

WOW!! What an awesome and beautiful home! I LOVE it!! It makes me very happy just looking at these rooms... I want to live there!!

Posted by: Joann Loftus | September 07, 2010 at 04:58 PM

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