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.
wow! I am truly inspired. How joyous!
Posted by: Suzi | September 09, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Hi Cindy, I really injoyed the tour of your lovely cottage.You did a beautiful job decorating every room,,and yes you do have the touch. Happinest is a fitting name for your cozy comfy home.
Thanks for the invite.
ps. Kim you did a fabulous job capturing the photos.
Carolyn E.
Posted by: Carolyn Ewing | September 09, 2009 at 10:01 PM
What a beautiful home! It does not surprise me this home is so lovely........such a lovely lady created it! I have made notes of things I would love to try in my home. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Heather Bryan | September 11, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Another lovely home! It is wonderful to be able to peek in and see other homes in other places!! I am getting hooked on this..... Greetings from the great state of Texas!!
Posted by: donna | September 12, 2009 at 03:06 PM
Well, this is certainly FUN !
I too had a grand time viewing my home and my friends homes.I keep going back and checking it all out too ! When we are in each others homes we are eeewing and ahhing so much, we miss things that the pictures reveal. We are so blessed sharing with one another.
We all have one thing in common .. our homes live within our hearts.
Come visit us anytime.
((Hugs))
Cindy @ Happinest
Posted by: cindy h @ Happinest | September 13, 2009 at 10:49 PM
Wow, I enjoyed the view. Cindy what a great job you've done. I certainly felt welcomed.
Posted by: Shaunteria | November 10, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Loved the house tour... felt like I was there... Fay
Posted by: Fay | January 16, 2010 at 02:48 AM
cindy`s home was a real treat for the eyes Thank You for sharing with us this beautiful home it feels like a retreat a beautiful bed and breakfast.I was to come stay.
Posted by: jo veniero | August 18, 2010 at 02:03 PM
Good Morning Cindy! Thanks for for delicious tour of your beautiful cottage. It was a feast for the eye! I can tell it was a labor of love. I could feel your presence in every room. Thanks for sharing your home, we all need a "Happinest". I'd love to make a tour in person one day soon.
XOXO Kathy
Your old "Hoosier" Gal Pal!
Posted by: Redbird 8999 | January 28, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I *HEART* this house! It is just lovely ... Thanks for sharing ;)
Posted by: Melesa Garrison | March 09, 2011 at 10:54 AM
What a charming home! Thank you for taking us along for the tour -- too much fun!
Posted by: Talia | March 10, 2011 at 10:37 AM
The old fashion quilts were so pretty. I just love the porch too!
Take care,
Gilda
Posted by: Gilda Persons | May 01, 2011 at 07:57 PM