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I thought I would show you a little tour of the family room, if you are new here.
Our style, is very much Spanish/Old World influenced. A style to each it’s own.
We find it to be cozy, timeless and full of stories to tell and share.
It has taken us years to acquire most of the pieces in here. Fun part is, my husband and I have been on the hunt together each time.
I sure wish I could photograph this room better for you…however, the lighting is never good, and I just can’t seem to get them down.
I will just let the pics tell the story…easy enough!
Ceilings are 22ft high..not an easy room to cozy up!
The window treatments were custom made on a budget…
I shopped for the material on sale, and had a seamstress sew them.
I then had a fellow come and hang the hardware and put them up.
They cost us around $1,500, which is a deal, believe me, I was pricing them out, and getting estimates for well over $5,000 dollars.
No way was that happening. Needless to say, they are here forEVA!
A lot of the art work, old pictures, etc…have been chosen by my interior designer husband.
He is really not an interior designer, although, he is very good and probably could be.
He will stick to his day job! We do have bills to pay:)
So that is it for today!
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I have always loved how warm and welcoming your family room is. You can tell it was put together piece by loving piece and not just bought “showroom decorator” style- xo Diana
Drapes and custom ones like that are something serious. I have an RN friend who is making them full time now and quit nursing. One my favorite pieces of yours is still the brass fire extinguisher.
Beautiful room Debbie!!! Really beautiful –
But I smile to myself when we start off with………………”our style”
does the other part of OUR ever have all that much say? lol
Although we “allow” them to participate, I think 99% of the time
it’s what we want to do, tee hee and we’re geniuses at making
them feel part of the process ( or is that just me ? )
XXX
HA…I had to read your comment twice Suzan…pardon my brain. You are right in the sense that we make them feel a part of it! Although, the other part, does truly enjoy it! THanks for you sweet comment.
Love it, it looks great! I wish my husband was an interior designer 😉
Have a great day!
Debbie
I love your style Debbie! I believe everyone should be true to their only style, in spite of fads and trends…that is just the way I feel.:-) These are our homes after all. I fell away from my style when we built this house. Slowly getting back on track though.
J is a “designer” too.;-)
Debs! How are you? Love the look of your family room and the look of the blog. Really great!
Always fun to tour your living room. So good to fill it with collectibles that have meaning to you.
p.s. Love it if you would follow me on Pinterest!
Here is my link…
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Such a wonderful room, Debbie! It is very warm and cozy. I’m sure it is a welcoming place to sit and relax with the family, too. Love all the little touches you’ve added. It must make it that much nicer that you and hubby find them together.
Loving this room, Debbie! I love that you captured some style, but kept it so cozy, as well! You are the best! 🙂
Thanks Liesl!~
Magical and cozy room. I can envision myself writing lots of posts in there.
Thanks Val, very sweet!
Hi Debbie!
I am getting back into the groove of visiting after a year of playing host mom to two extra exchange students!
Your living room is cozy and warm and interesting! Like you!
I think I’m going to molest some old books and tie then with twine and stick them under a cloche!
Love the details in here!
Tell your hubby he does a great job!
HUGS to you!
~me
Thank you Leslie!~
Wow, it’s beautiful! I love the drapes and the mantel. So nice of you to share.
Beautiful Debbie! I love all of the found items you have as accents! Really smart and pretty!
Sherry
I like the new, big, full view photos. That stained glass is amazing Debbie!! You guys have such and pretty, warm home!!
I cannot believe what people are charging for drapes! You have got to be kidding me!
I LOVE the church window… that is a true treasure! It really brings the whole room together for me.
Such a focal point!
Your family room looks warm and welcoming Debbie….What an awesome stained glass window.
My mom loved the old world style.. That church window is amazing.
Very nice, Debbie! I love that Old World Spanish or Italian look (we have such a mix). It’s just so warm and inviting with all the rich woods & such.
CAS
Warm, cozy and welcoming – just like you!
I’ve always loved this room in your home. The windows and draperies are so beautiful, and I admire that you’ve achieved your own look over time by collecting items that really mean something to your family. It’s always a pleasure to see your blog and projects. Thanks for shariing! Peggy
Wow! Amazing…just amazing! I love all of the gorgeous windows, and the window treatments, and of course, the piece de’ resistance….the gorgeous stained glass!
Your family room is just beautiful. It is very cozy and I’m sure a wonderful place for your family to hang out.
Your family room has so much style! I love how warm it feels. One of the things that makes it that way is your beautiful stained wood mantel. With the leather furniture and antique accessories it has a “den” feel to it which is very cozy.
Your family room is beautiful! It always looks warm & inviting. I love that it has a collected feel and you’ve fillled it with so many interesting pieces too. A room that large with such high ceilings can be difficult to warm up, but you suceeded in giving it a comfy feeling.
I think it’s great that your husband shares an interest in how your home is decorated. You can see touches of both of you and it makes it so warm and interesting.
Hi Debbie: Your room is beautiful and I think your photos are excellent. They have a very old world quality, which matches your rooms. Your hubby is very good at the decorating even if it is not his chosen field. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home..Happy Monday..Judy
Oh wow Debbie! That’s such a beautiful room. My eyes were immediately drawn to the windows. I love the way the drapes go from top window to the floor. I’m also crazy about the church window. Just plain lovely all the way around.
(And I have the same problem photographing my living room. And I don’t even have so many windows to fight. )
Gorgeous! I love that you did this together! Church window is worth the cost and a story to boot! Have a wonderful day!
It’s so fun to see what everyone’s style is! I like the Spanish theme going on in your home!
Your family room is lovely, Debbie…I have always loved the wonderful personal touches in this room!
I love your decor! I have been on vacay, but am catching up now. Hope you have been well!!
Hugs,
kris
Debbie I never tire of seeing your home. I love your style and you have such a gorgeous home that you care for so well. Just beautiful.
Debbie, I love this room the drapes are wonderful. The light in the room is great too! I love a lot of light in rooms.
Cynthia
Is that a tin ceiling I spy? At our last house we had a room like that and I never did get it cozy. But that was also when brass, rose and dusty blue was popular, not exactly three cozy things to pull together.
~Bliss~
Thanks for sharing these close up photos of your lovely living room! I used to have a house with really high ceilings too and you are right, they are hard to “cozy up”. Just sheer yardage to make your fabulous draperies was a lot of material, I’m sure. Hey, I’m bad at keeping up (and I know you have had other specialty parties recently) but are you having a Magazine Copy Cat Challenge again this summer?
Thanks for sharing, Debbie. Your room does look warm and inviting. I love the lookout tower sign over your television.♥
I’ve always loved this room! The church window is on my favorites list. 🙂 There are so many unique elements and color which I love. Your rooms are welcoming and comfortable. I am not in favor of designer rooms or “perfection” in decorating. I could come and live with you easily!
xo
Pat
I’ve always loved this room! The church window is on my favorites list. 🙂 There are so many unique elements and color which I love. Your rooms are welcoming and comfortable. I am not in favor of designer rooms or “perfection” in decorating. I could come and live with you easily!
xo
Pat
Wow, Debbie, that is a whole lotta curtain! You and your hubby did a great job in styling the room. I’m with the others…I love that church window! Very nice!
I love that you have a home that is different than the typical track home. The inside is just beautiful and the hunt for the perfect things to put in your home is half the fun! Thank you for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Bj
your family room is just beautiful, you describe it wonderfully its such an interesting mix of objects, and all the rich wood and colors are what makes it so inviting,
Debbie this is so pretty — I think you were so clever to come up with those window treatments! I would never have thought of one long curtain on each side like that and it looks so elegant and warm. Love so many of the elements in here including the fire extinguisher and all of the books and artwork. You really did a great job of cozying it up with those tall ceilings!
Oh Debbie…have always loved your family room….I need to get some books and rip the covers off too!…Love that look….and I am so partial to old stained glass…such great works of art!
Debbie, I have always loved your living room. It is cozy and tells the story of a very neat family, Ginger 🙂
I had to try that smiley face thingie again. Hugs 🙂
DAT”S FUNNY! 🙂
Debbie, you know I have always loved this room! So many wonderful pieces to love. And even with the high ceilings, it definitely is so warm and cozy:-)
Debbie, I love your family room. Thanks for the tour. I like the old world feel of your room, and I agree it’s timeless!
I love those dramatic drapes in your family room Debbie! They really warm up the room and make it feel cozy.
I love all of your great pieces in your Family Room! So warm and cozy!
Hi Debbie Dear! I just love your beautiful family room. Isn’t it grand how we decorate is so unique to ourselves? Even with you tall tall ceilings you do make your room look so comfy cozy! 🙂
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
You definitely created a warm and cozy space Debbie! Your family room looks beautiful and I love the fact that so many pieces you own, have special meaning to you. Great shots!
So pretty and each piece is put together with love. Thanks Debbie.
I love your style Debbie, you give me so many ideas! =) Love that old church window, you seriously scored on that one! Love your pretty vignettes, too! Happy Decorating! xo ~Liz
It spells warmth and comfort : )
I really love the old church window….anything architectural salvage does it for me. I’m envious of your husband interior designer!!! lol
You created a warm and cozy place to relax, it is sooo inviting! I love your drapes and that burlap banner.
Wish my husband had some interior design in him LOL