Cindy's House

Let's visit my wonderful friend, Cindy!  She lives only a few blocks away and she is expecting us.  Not only is Cindy a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, she is also a loving friend too.  She is a department manager in a local home improvement store and has managed and merchandised antique shops in the past.  Cindy loves to go thrifting with her daughter and her friends to find the perfect piece for her home also known as Happinest...

Isn't her outdoor shed adorable?

And her front porch is always open to neighbors and friends ...

Cindy works so hard at her job and her home is truly her haven - a place for her to nest and nurture her family and friends.  I always feel welcome here and I know that you will too.  So let's go inside, shall we?

This is her lady's office ... (my favorite room in Cindy's home!)





























Please ignore my purse that you see on the floor near the front door - oops!   ;-)

It's really pretty, isn't it?  Cindy did a great job creating this space.

 

My sis made the slipcover for Cindy - wasn't that nice of me to share her?    ;-)




Next, we'll step into the living room and dining room ...











 

Sweet little collections ...

The hallway ...





The cozy kitchen ...




















The sunny laundry porch ...





The pretty bathroom ...




















The guest bedroom - I love this room too!



































And the master bedroom ...







So cute - the chair in the photo below first belonged to me (which I found at Vintage) then it belonged to my sister Jill, then it went to our friend Lisa - whose home we will be touring NEXT - and now it is home with our Cindy!  We have so much fun trading and finding treasures for each other!




















Cindy's handsome Daddy ...








Thank you SO much Cindy for opening up your home to all of us!  I know how special Happinest is to you and I am so happy that she is yours.  

And thank YOU for coming with me to Cindy's house!  She is so happy to have you visit! She knows how great you all are!

I hope you enjoyed your stay!

Next stop - Lisa's house!!   ;-)

Love,

Kim

*To visit previous tours, the Home Tour link is under Categories in the right sidebar. 

 

 

Comments

[Mia Lindberg]

What a wonderful home, would anyone not just love walking through the front door at the end of a long day! Congrats to you for bringing us such Joy and grand ideas. Blessed are all to have such a beautiful soul touch our life, and thanks for sharing! Life is good...Mia

[Robin Kidwell]

A sweet friend referred me to your blog. I'm now an official fan :) I was looking at one house tour when another one (Cindy's) was posted. I am still visually disecting each photo. Your tours are like a comfy magazine TIMES TEN! You give the interior decorator in all of us just what we want...pictures, pictures and more pictures! Who needs a magazine subscription when we have your blog! I need to get back to my disecting...and then I've got to check out your archives AND links....Whew! I'm gonna be a busy gal! <3 Thanks!!

[Linda in AZ *]

* Your Cindy has, without a doubt, the most warm, welcoming, inviting, charming, comfy, creative, TRULY PERSONALIZED & FULL OF LOVE, HOPE & JOY home I've seen in a long, long time... And her love of home and family is evident everywhere, without being "mushy"!!!

THANK YOU for a MOST ENJOYABLE peek into her FANTABULOUS HOME!!!

Warmly,
Linda in AZ *

[Sue]

WOW...Cindy's house is truly a feast for the eyes! It's exquisite & styled so perfectly. Kim, your photos are fabulous, as usual. This post should definitely be in a magazine, or, as I've said before.....in YOUR book!
Hugs...Sue

[Julia @ Drawn to the Sea]

Mercy. I'd love to have some fireplace birds like that. What a comfortable home :-)

[Alison Gibbs]

Happinest is beautiful and oh so welcoming. Thanks for sharing Cindy's home with us
Alison

[kathi]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Cindy's home.
So many lovely details! You really need to get that book together Kim! Your photography is amazing!

[Daisy Cottage]

Good Morning Everyone!

Thank you VERY much for the Cindy House Love... she will be so touched and greatly appreciate it.

I hope you have a beautiful day!

Love,
Me

[Sue]

What a beautiful home! You are correct-sooo welcoming and happinest! I could live there. I think I will clean up today.

[chris mohnasky]

love it! and there's those yellow walls again! I definitely am inspired.

[Shabbyfufu (Janet)]

Happiness reigns in Cindy's house! ~xo~ Janet

[Sarah]

Good Morning! First, I have to tell you that your photography is so superb when you do these shoots for us. You really capture the feel of each room. :) And . . . .I LOVE Cindy's home. It seems so warm and cozy and she has a few pieces that I would die for!!! :) Is that a crate she's using in the kitchen with the bowls? Love how it's so simple but charming. It's put together so well but not in a matchy designer way but like she's loved everything for years. Just like your home. Can I have the chair next? :) You have a very talented group of friends ~ thanks for sharing!
Sarah

[stephanie]

Another beautiful home. You must live in the happiest neighborhood, bright and cheerful colors everywhere.
Stephanie

[Pat]

I love this home and I don't think I need to explain to you why. I'm sure you aren't surprised.:-)

All the rooms are gorgeous. But I particularly love the office. Oh My Goodness!! And that ottoman! WOW! And of course, I absolutely love the mantel geese/swans! No surprise there, either.

Thanks to Cindy for opening her home and thank you, Kim, for sharing it here.

[SusanG]

Wonderful photos of a beautiful home! Thanks to you and Cindy for sharing it with us.

Susan

[Colleen]

Cindy's home is just darling! One of my favorite things is her bathroom sink. I have never seen one like that. Gosh if Cindy were my friend, I would just sit on her front porch swing for hours and enjoy that beautiful home. Thanks Cindy for sharing with us. I can certainly tell you have put your heart into your home.

[Anna]

She has indeed a lovely home! And i like that chair passing through all of you. That is such a sweet thing! Hope you have a great day Kim:)

[Janet Caldwell]

You must live in the most wonderful neighborhood! Thank you to you and your friends for sharing.

Janet

[ursula]

okay, so when can i move in? just beautiful!!!!

[Erica Smith]

I love the office, too. I am so stealing her kitchen backsplash. Thanks Kim for the tour!

[Susan]

Very beautiful and GREAT ideas!! Thanks for sharing.

[Daisy Cottage]

Borrow away girlfriends!!!

That's what it is ALL about - inspiring and helping each other and then creating our own nests with OUR heart and spirit!!

Love,
Me

[Erin]

Very cute house. They are so inspirational. Keep em coming.

[janet]

Another winner Kim!! You have the best friends with the absolutely best houses. I still think you should publish a book with your house, your sister's house and your friends' houses. It would certainly be a best seller!

[Deb]

Your friends have the loveliest homes Kim! What a wonderful tour ~ Thank you.

[rose]

love it! the house is down here in florida and like your house doesn't look like the typical florida home! so many of the homes down here have the condo look. all of the homes that you show and especially your's have the special inviting look that makes you feel like home even if you are miles away. thanks for sharing so much with us!

[Lavender Dreams]

I can't even begin to mention everything that I saw that I like! But....when can I move in? Her house is simply lovely. I am always trying to figure out how to display things and have them look so neat and orderly. I have 3 really worn out quilts that I have been trying to decide what to do with and now I think I will fold them and stack them! That's only one great idea I can use! Thank you! Wish I was close enough to hug all the wonderful ladies that are showing their homes to us! HUGS to YOU and ALL of them!

[The Pleasures of Homemaking]

"Happinest" I love that! Cindy has such a pretty home. It feels so warm and welcoming even in photographs! So in real life it really must be cozy and inviting!!

I love the colors she used throughout her home and it was sooo nice to see a small bathroom that looked stylish and pretty! I couldn't get a double sink in any of my bathrooms unless I got rid of a tub or shower!

Thanks for tours! I'm really enjoying them! Your photography is fabulous!

Manuela

[Mary Ann holmes]

wow!! What a wonderful way to start my day!!! Another beautiful home in a wonderful town. We lived in Lakeland on the lake by the library when my husband and I were first married and then again when ours girls were young and we loved it. Lakeland is still my favorite place! Mary Ann

[Bev]

I wish you girls lived closer to WV and could help me decorate my living/dining area!

[bungalowbliss]

Yay, another home tour! So many wonderful details--I didn't want to miss anything. Cindy had me at the front porch, but her home was a treat throughout. Thanks for showing us around!

[Julie]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful home, really a home sweet home.

[nannykim]

Thanks, another colorful home--it brings smiles to my face!

[Jean]

What is it with you gals in Florida? It must be something in the water. You all have such wonderfully amazing homes. Not too "froo froo", just incredibly beautiful but liveable. Cindy's home is no exception. Just lovely. And the green bead board in the kitchen! I'm drooling here! Can't wait till the next house tour. Keep 'em coming!

[black eyed susans kitchen]

Kim, That was one of my favorite house tours. Cindy's home is full of comfort, and things that delight the eye. I especially loved the calm yet happy colors the house is decorated with, and then you go out what I am guessing is the back door and bam...bright, happy in your face colors...I just love it! Pat on the back to you for taking such wonderful pictures.
♥, Susan

[sarita]

thank you cindy for opening your house to us. thank you Kim for the lovely pictures that you took..

[sondra]

Happinest is so full of character! Thank you for the wonderful tour! I hope you don't mind that I will be returning when I have more time to savor the beautiful pictures again!

[Elise]

Hi, just had to leave a note for you to say what a beautiful blog you have here. Interesting, creative posts and great pictures as well - perfect ! Thank you for sharing them and best wishes...

[Donna, The Decorated House]

Hello Sweet Kim & Cindy, too!

Charming, charming and oh so charming!
Watch out! By showing these fabulous homes in your neighborhood, you might cause that town to double in size.

Thank you for sharing such a special home.
Hugs, Donna

[Rhondi]

Hi Kim
Thanks for showing us another beautiful house. Oh how I would love to live in a neighborhood of old houses with front porches
That is fun how you trade things in your homes. My mother and sister and I used to do that too!
Hope you have a great day today!!
((hugs)) Rhondi

[Rhondi]

And thank Cindy for letting us have a peak into her lovely home!

[Odette Bragg]

I love that little swing arm wall lamp in the living room. Would you please ask Cindy where she got it?

Thanks for the wonderful pictures. I got many good ideas for my own home!

[Sondra]

Such a warm and comfy home; thank you for sharing it. I love the paint colors - would Cindy share the names and where to buy them?

[Monica]

Simply devine.....the red poppy painting in her bedroom and how she carried out the poppies by her dad's Navy photo...I also have a similiar photo of my dad in his Navy uniform. Thanks for sharing with us!
Your Hoosier Friend,
Monica

[Deb]

I can't wait to see next house!!
Thanks for sharing this with us.

[[email protected]]

oH WOW!! Loved it... another cottage full of black and white... and I love it.. I could move right in! Hugs and happy day to ya!

[Debbie]

I love all the details in this darling house. A Home created with love. I love her office and I love the fabric that her red couch is made of. I used that Fabric to make my kitchen curtains, that's where my husband made me stop ....I could have gone on....and on... Anyway, thanks for the tours.

[Gigi]

Cindy's home is beautiful! Thank you Kim (and Cindy)!

[Nancy Hutson Maisenbach]

Cindy your home is lovely. Thank you for the tour! The office walls proves that brown can be very warm. What a glorious feast for the eyes. I love the simple dressed up look. For instance that little stool with the lacy doily on it.
I love the master. The bed looks so pretty with the window treatment behind it.
The picnic basket stack is so cleaver and effective.
Love the old photos and toys scattered about.
I could write a book but you get the idea. I love your home!
Inspired,
Nancy M.

[Julie]

What a lovely home and her shed is so cute!

[Kim-HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs]

What a wonderful home...very cozy and inviting...thank you for the wonderful tour, Kim!

[Cindy~My Romantic Home]

Cindy's home has so much charm! What a wonderful nest she has made!!! I'm really enjoying your home tours Kim!

[Kathy]

Thank you Cindy and Kim...I loved the tour :)

Kathy :)

[missy]

What a beautiful home. I love the bathroom :) all of it actually...thank you both for sharing.

[lucy]

What a beautiful home. I just love how she's mixed different styles of antique and country decor. Cindy has a beautiful way of putting things together. Her home is welcoming and cozyl. Thanks for the tour both Kim and Cindy.

[Sue]

Just lovely!!!

[Fay Marie]

"HAPPINESS" describes it all. What else can I say? Beautiful home Cindy. Warm, cosy and inviting. Kim, thanks for taking the time out to share these wonderful homes with us. We love the way you share. You could have kept it all to yourself, but then again that would not be Kim. Sweet & thoughtful.

Fay Marie

[Donna]

Wow,wow, wow, Happinest is perfect, can I borrow the name? Photos are great and the home to die for, warm and inviting what a treat to come home to. I love each room, the office was great as was each room. Thanks for sharing your wonderful friends home.
Donna

[D]

Man...the only thing that could make her home look better is a life-size poster of her son-in-law! Seriously, she is so gifted!

[Susan]

Many, many compliments to Cindy, Her home is beautiful and tell her thank you for sharing! Thank you again for your wonderful blog.

[LeAnn]

Hi Kim,
You are surrounded with talented friends with lovely homes. I really enjoyed touring Cindy's home, in fact I am going back again!! Like you, the office is my favorite.

Hugs,
LeAnn:)

[Kathy]

Beautiful photos of Cindy's gorgeous house. So many great ideas too. I covet her tub! Thanks for the tour.

Hugs!
Kat

[elyse]

thank you to cindy for sharing her home on your tour. it's so lovely! i love the toile and pops of brilliant, playful yellow! wonderful!

xo

[Esther Sunday]

Stunning! I love these tours!

[Karen W]

Thank you Cindy and Kim for the tour! What a warm and wonderful home!! =]

[Elle]

Goodness me Kim, your friends have some of the cutest darned homes I've seen. Birds of a feather flock together! Thanks again for sharing. Can't wait to see the next one. Oh and thanks for the brownies for breakfast, they were delicious ;)

[[email protected]]

Hi Kim,
I just found your blog thru Blogging For Bliss. How much fun I am having!!! I think Cindy's home is a pure haven. What a wonderful place to come home to! I love the brown on the walls in the office with the block and white furnishings and touches of yellow-how inspiring is that??!!
I look forward to more visits,
Lynn
alittlebluesky.blogspot.com

[cindy h]

YOU'RE WELCOME!!
What about Kim..isn't she the BEST!?
Many thanks to all of you for the lovely comments. I love my "Happinest and sooo enjoy sharing it with all of you.
To answer some of your questions..
Odette.. the 2 swingarm lamps (livingroom and study) are from my favorite store.. Lowes.
Sandra..I am a paint dept manager and love "color". It makes everyday happier.
Study is Antiquarian Brown from Sherwin Williams
Living and dining room are Hubbard Squash by Sherwin Williams. Both are Arts and crafts historic colors
Hall and master are Devonshire by Ralph Luren
Bath is Silvery Blue by Benjamin Moore
Guest is Mannered Gold by Sherwin Williams

Monica..I am a Hoosier also now we have 3 things in common..decorating, navy dads and Ind
Sarah..yes that is a divided crate in the kitchen..I love using them for display
Thanks once again, you all make it sooo much fun !
((Hugs))
Cindy @ Happinest

[Cindy Meguiar]

Thanks for letting us visit Cindy! A beautiful home. I have to say though that my favorite was the guest room. I LOVE that room!

[Kat]

You know I just love it, but I admit I am a bit biased! Thanks for your friendship to mom. You are very special to her and this has lifted her spirits in stressful times..

[Julie]

That was fun! So many pretty rooms!

[Cindy]

Kim,
Thanks for sharing Cindy's home with us. It is so comfy, warm, and inviting!! Happinest sure is a wonderful place to live!
~Cindy~

[Julie (from mid-lifemama previously)]

Thanks so much for inviting me in! What a divine home to have. An absolute dream. I truly enjoyed my visit.

[Carole]

Wow!! Thank you Cindy for sharing your lovely home. I adore the black & white and red color decor, its beautiful and elegant. You named it appropriately... Happinest :)

The office drapes and bathroom shower curtain are divine as well as your lovely china. I haven't seen an ALL laundry pail for many years. If I had to pick a favorite room, possibly the office but every room is decorated with welcoming warmth and lots of love.

And, thank you Kim for taking us along and sharing your wonderful photos.

Carole

[Sarah]

I already left a comment on Cindy's beautiful home but I need to know . . . how do all you ladies hide your tv's? I wish I had a seperate room for the television but I don't and it's in the living room right when you walk in the front door. I do have an armoire but maybe you all have a different idea? Kim, is yours in the granny room?

[Jan]

You have the loveliest comments -- because you have the 'eye' and the 'skill' to be a professional photographer. I've noticed that your photo's play up the best everywhere you go. You are the best advertising (for a business) they have. . . you should consider. . . I loved the tour, thank you so much and thank Cindy for sharing too. Blessings, Janet

[Daisy Cottage]

Good Morning!

Yes Sarah, it is in the granny room - and it needs a cabinet!! Hubby wants to build one - that is on our to-do list. For now, it sits on a low table.

Thank you Jan!!! What a generous compliment! ((((hugs))))

Okay, back to chores!

xo,
Kim

[Carol @ Old Glory Cottage]

Thank you for sharing another lovely home with us! You sure do know alot of creative people! You, and they, all know how to pull a room together so well. I am in awe! Please keep the home tours coming--they are full of inspiration and ideas!

[Mammy]

Oh you have friends with such great taste! I'd love to go over to Cindy's and have a glass of sweet tea and visit. Thanks for giving me a peek. Can't wait to go to Lisa's!

[Autumn]

There is no way that is the house I once lived in! I love love LOVE that little house and miss Cindy has done a BEAUTIFUL and MAGNIFICENT job decorating it!! I want my home to look like that!! :D

[PamperingBeki]

My goodness, what a great home!

Fabulous pictures, Kim.

[sweet cottage dreams]

Gorgeous! Cindy's home is like wrapping yourself up in a cozy blanket! So warm and inviting! You can tell that she puts her heart and soul into her adorable home.

Thank you, Kim, for sharing!

hugs,
becky

[Marge]

Kim,
Thanks so much for sharing your friends' homes with us. Please tell Cindy that I appreciate her generosity in opening up her home for a virtual visit!
M.

[ali]

Wow thank you cindy and kim what a great home and soo warm and inviting i love how cindy can decorate and put everything in its place and it fits perfectly i love the shed and her office i just love how kim you take pictures and make it like you are right there. you have a great talent cindy and kim i love looking at all the homes kim that you have photographed. i could spend all day at this blog. thanks again for sharing your talents.

[cindy h]

Sarah..thanks for coming back ! My tv is in the black corner armoire in the livingroom. I just shut the doors when I want to hide it!
((Hugs))
Cindy

[naturegirl]

Kim! Your friend's home is certainly inspired by nature and I love that being a naturegirl myself.\I adore her potting shed..so whimsical/Thank you for sharing these wonderful homes! feeling stong..anna

[Michele]

Cindy's home is lovely! Kim, you featured it so beautifully, too. I love her perfect blend of classic vintage/antique and new. Her home is beautiful.

Thank you so much Kim and Cindy for all the eye Candy and inspiration.

Kim, should you ever desire to visit Ohio (oh we have wonderful antique shoppes everywhere) please feel warmly welcomed to stay, and you are certainly welcomed to bring your camera to my house too.

[Wendy McDonagh-Valentine]

Absolutely wonderful!! Once my three sons are grown and the two dogs are too old to make a mess maybe I'll be able to have a house as clean and gorgeous as Cindy's!! Thanks so much for sharing your home with us, Cindy. :)

~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

[Eileen]

Cindy's home is gorgeous! Just like you, I love all of her rooms. Every one of them looks so cozy and inviting.

[Mary Lou]

Hi, Kim! I am sitting here with a nice cup of tea. I just finished sanding the walls in our family room in preparation for painting this weekend. I am dog tired (don't tell Maggie, though!), and thought, "I know what to do - visit Daisy Cottage!"
Cindy's home is beautiful! I think my favorite is the lady's office, but gee, it's really hard to pick a favorite. You did such a nice job photographing it, too. That is so nice of Cindy to open her home for us. Thanks to both of you.
Mary Lou

[Amy]

Thank you for sharing such lovely photos of Cindy's home. It's just gorgeous!!! Many wonderful ideas here!

[Kelee Katillac]

Hi Dear Kim!

Thank-you for introducing us to sweet Cindy and her Happinest!
Cindy -your home is so warm and inviting. All the gorgeous photos--Kim does beautiful work doesn't she....?

Great place to BE.....happy and comfy and HOME.

Thanks to the two of you for this post!

love, kelee

[cindy h]

Thank you everyone ! It sure has been fun sharing my home with you all. Please visit me anytime you need a "warm and fuzzy".
And many thanks to Kim for the great job she does!
((Hugs))
Cindy @Happinest

[jessica]

Wow, what a gorgeous home! I love every room. What a dream it must be to able to sleep in that gorgeous guest room! And I didn't know it was possible to make a hallway look so beautiful and comfy!

[Southern Lady's Vintage]

I loved visiting Happinest!! Very fitting name! How could anyone be sad in such a welcoming, warm and happy place! Thank you for taking the time to share these homes with us and please thank Cindy too! Her home was a joy to visit!

[rue]

Good morning Kim :)

I finally had time to sit and visit you! What a beautiful home Cindy has! The details are amazing and I love how she makes every corner feel cozy :)

Can you ask her where she purchased her wooden (?) geese? I've been looking for one and haven't had any luck. Thank you for sharing her home and Cindy for letting you :)

love,
rue

[Michelle]

What a beautiful home made by a beautiful woman!
love ya
Michelle

[cindy h @ Happinest]

RUE
I could have the wooden swans everywhere as they are one of the reasons I moved by the lake here.
The swan in the study was found in an antique shop in Ohio
The swan in the dining room is handcarved driftwood and I bought it at the big Antique Extravaganza in Mt Dora
The swan in the guest room is from Home Goods. They had many different ones when I was there last week.Really had to pry myself away from that section.
Thanks for visiting!

[Juanita]

Hi Cindy,,,we enjoyed the tour of your cottage,,,,you have the touch...we are the couple looking at the blinds,,at your store..

stay well
Ron & Juanita

see ya soon..

[Juanita Fletcher]

Hi Cindy,,,we enjoyed the tour of your cottage,,,,you have the touch...we are the couple looking at the blinds,,at your store..

stay well
Ron & Juanita

see ya soon..