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What a Classic...

So, the other day we are over on Rue's blog and we spy that she has taken the "Classic Dames Test"...well you must know that that intrigued us....being that we love old movies (when we might have a moment to watch them) and that whole era......we couldn't help ourselves, and we clicked on that site, sat down, and began our own test!


Well, Karla carefully answered all of her questions, and her results came fast.....

Your result for The Classic Dames Test...

Carole Lombard

Oh - how glamorous.....soooo Karla (ha!) - we started to read the description....and guess what? It was spot on......

"You're a little bit of a fruitcake, but you always act out in style. You have a good sense of humor, are game for almost anything, but you like to have nice things about you and are attracted to the high life. You're stylish and modern, but you've got a few rough edges that keep you from attaining true sophistication. Your leading men include William Powell, Fredric March, and Clark Gable. Watch out for small planes. "

Not only do Karla and Carole share the same quirks.......they also share the love of beaches.....frequently leaving their sister to go on vacation to watch the store..... (hey wait a minute, that wasn't in the description!!)

Well, let's see what Karrie's results were for this eye opening test....

Your result for The Classic Dames Test...

Katharine Hepburn

Well, let's see if Katharine captures Karrie's personality as well as Carole's matched Karla.....

You are the fabulously quirky and independent woman of character. You go your own way, follow your own drummer, take your own lead. You stand head and shoulders next to your partner, but you are perfectly willing and able to stand alone. Others might be more classically beautiful or conventionally woman-like, but you possess a more fundamental common sense and off-kilter charm, making interesting men fall at your feet. You can pick them up or leave them there as you see fit. You share the screen with the likes of Spencer Tracy and Cary Grant, thinking men who like strong women.

Did you see that quirky word come up again??? Again - this test is right on - she is fabulous....and when Karrie isn't picking up men....she is making wreaths and rearranging the store. You must know, that during this busy time of year, when we are getting ready for open houses and such, we "rock out" to some good - ol' Summer Kitchen tunes.....and Karrie, like Katharine starts dancing around the store......


It can't be helped!!





Hope you enjoyed a little "peek" of who we are (at least as a classic dame!)...to see what classic dame you might be....Take The Classic Dames Test at Hello Quizzy

By the way, if you are in the mood for an old movie....may we suggest Carole Lombard in My Man Godfrey with William Powell, or, if you'd like, one of our favorites...Bringing Up Baby with Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant!

Shadow Shot Sunday

"Time is of the essence"

"Time is ticking away"

"There's no time like the present"

"Having the time of our life"

Whatever the case....we seem to be

"Running out of time!"

Our Christmas Open House is in two weeks.....and we've got a big mess (a fun mess, but nonetheless - BIG) that is waiting every day for us....ahhh the fun of owning a retail shop!

Hope everyone has a great Shadow Shot Sunday - go on over to Harriet's and visit our fellow shooters for some Super Sunday Shadows.....that is....if you "Have the time!"

A Hooked on House's Tour of Carol's Home....

Welcome!
It's that time again - Julia's Hooked on House Tours! We had fun a couple of month's ago when we toured our homestead - where we grew up, so, when Julia said that she was hosting another party - we couldn't resist!

If you are as nosey as we are, and LOVE to see homes all around the country - be sure to attend the party and see what everyone is talking about in blog land!!

Today, we are featuring our friend Carol's home.....you will have so much fun! There are a lot of pictures - we wanted you to be able to see all of the wonderful decorating ideas......sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy!!


After you have been to Carol's house, you'll never need Country Living or Country Home again!!

Stepping into Carol's home is like stepping into one of those magazines!


We are so excited to show off our good friend's home - and her treasures that she has lovingly picked out (and is still picking for that matter!!).

What are you waiting for? We know that you are biting at the bit to get in here - come on in!!

When you come in through Carol's front door you see the living room. As you can see there is plenty of sunshine! We just love this big room - the pattern and the textures.....along with all of the little touches Carol puts throughout her whole home!

Through the sunlight you can see the armoires that she has - there is one more hiding on the left!

In her old home, there wasn't much closet space, so she needed these for all of their clothing. We think they are outstanding in her living room!

Things we love:
~The old tapestry pillows
~The big jar of green apples
~The wooden bowl of antlers
~All of the fun stuff on the coffee table!


*A fun tip - if you find old tapestries - make pillows out of them, cover a stool with them - even have an upholsterer sew them onto the back of a chair!!


Here is Carol's coffee table! You can tell already that she loves transfer ware - can't you?



Here is a view of the left of the room, here you can see the other armoire......and the fireplace! We just love seeing how Carol has decorated the mantle for the seasons!



Let's get a closer look:



Isn't it lovely - the flow blue plates, the old books, the silver and the dog figurines......you can tell each thing has been lovingly placed there.

Just look at those pilgrims smiling - we would too if we were sitting on that fireplace mantle!!


If we look down at the hearth we see more goodies ........


Now, look up - there are beautiful coffered ceilings in the living room......






Now for some seasonal fun! We found out something new about Carol when we went to visit....she loves turkeys (we now know that is why she loves us!!) Over on her ottoman she has a book filled with turkey postcards - what fun! Then over on a table by the hallway she has a ceramic turkey collection......we could just gobble them up!! (sorry, these turkeys couldn't help that pun!!)







Continuing on the tour, we go to the right of the living room to the kitchen. When you come into the kitchen this is what you see.

Carol had these floral prints at her old house, but never knew where to hang them....she kept them, and brought them out when she moved here....they are perfect!! Here is the same view on a different angle so that you can see all of the fun things Carol puts on her buffet.....





Using a quilt for your table really makes a kitchen warm and home-like!

Carol enjoys collecting different linens for her home.
Linens give rooms more texture and pattern in rooms like kitchens. Kitchens are full of a lot of hard furniture pieces, so they really soften the look as well!


The kitchen is a place that holds many treasures in Carol's home - no spot is left undone! Just look at the top of the refrigerator....







More transfer ware and figurines are gracing the shelves and counters of the kitchen.

We asked Carol what would be the one thing that you wouldn't be able to pass up at a flea market, junk store, or antiques store, and she said it would have to be ceramic dogs....or tin dogs.....and we know from talking to her that dog prints would probably be in that group too!


Now, let's go out of the kitchen and turn left in the hallway to go to Carol's bedroom....

Our first trip to Carol's house was magical - she had so many fun things to look at...when she showed us her bedroom we giggled - you see, we finally met someone who had just as many pillows on her bed as our mom does!



Beside her bed, Carol has more to look at...


Then, over on her dresser there are such delicate bottles and boxes....so pretty and feminine!



Now, in Carol's room she has a few stools (you see one up in the photo of her bed)...but if you'll notice in pictures before, and pictures after this, you will notice lots of stools. This is another one of Carol's top 4 collectables....here are some other ones spotted in the house...

It is so fun to see how Carol uses the stools in her displays throughout her house. We should probably play I Spy to see how many she has.....hey Carol, do you have a count of stools???




Going out of Carol's bedroom we go down the hallway that will lead us back to the main part of the house. Before we get back to the living room, we wanted to take a peek in her laundry room - remember when we said that Carol collects dog figurines....here are a few sweet dog prints that she has hanging in there.

Down the hall we go, and we see her secretary desk...let's go over and see what we find there...




Here's the front of it - packed full of fun! Take a look at the desk area.....


To the left of the secretary there are french doors that take you into the smaller living area. Now, we've picked out a lovely warm color for Carol's wall....Peanut Butter by Benjamin Moore paints.....it will be quite a yummy looking room when it is painted!

As you come into the room you see....more stools - more dogs, and some really fun artwork that she has collected over the years. Just how long has Carol been collecting things? Well, we asked, and she said since 1978!




A comfy sofa in a fun orange - it begs you to come sit down and visit for a while!!

Carol's armoire is full of fun things - you may not even want to watch the TV you are so busy looking at all of her beautiful antiques - mixed with some great talavara pieces....





More pictures that are on the wall.....still room for more (until she finishes unpacking the rest!!)


And, here we have more eye candy.....go ahead, pour over these pictures....there are some great decorating ideas to be found!!




While our brains are still spinning with all the fun ideas, we step out and turn left to enter the guest wing...first we pass this great pitcher and bowl - a family heirloom that Carol treasures....decorated for fall!






Here is another table (and stool - are you still counting, or have you lost track?) with more things that Carol treasures. We love looking at her photos - family and friends are very special to Carol.....


On the left is the guest room - Carol, get a calender out - everyone will want to book a weekend with you after this!!







Even the guest bath has beautiful things for your stay...

Across from the bedroom, to our right is the office... such a sunny fun room - who wouldn't love to spend time in here!!
Even this room has Carol's special touch....


On top of the shelf are some of Carol's husband Mike's decoys. Below on the roll top desk is a collection of horse figurines, with, you guessed it - some dog figurines mixed in with it!!






Well, that concludes our tour today!
We don't know about you guys, but we are beat! Coming to Carol's house is always a special day, and we are so glad that you could visit with us!

Can't get enough of Carol's home? See our post about her back porch this summer - "Carol's Whimsy"!

We are so tickled that Carol let us all come to her house today - Thank you Carol - as always, you've been the perfect hostess!!