House proud…

Do you ever have one of those days where you feel particularly proud of your house? Maybe you just redecorated, or got a new piece, or someone you admire style-wise paid you a compliment on your style, etc. Well today is one of those days for me.

I don’t know if it’s all of you sweet bloggers boosting my ego with your compliments, or my new buffet piece I bought this weekend, but I was feeling "house proud" today, and took a few photos to share with you…

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This is my new buffet. I bought it this weekend at the flea market. It was a grueling fifteen to twenty minute debate with the hubby about whether or not we would be buying it, but I won (teehehe). (I only won after agreeing to allow it to be my birthday present). But I think it was worth it. I just love the color and it matches our other hutch in the front room perfectly. Here is her close-up:

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And this last one shows a different view….

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It’s the first piece you see when you enter our home (across from the front door) so it has to be special. The piece I had there before is now in my office.

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I think it looks great in this new spot. And it provides some much needed storage for my office which is getting more and more cluttered.  It is a pottery barn piece and the black matches the other pieces I have in the office from pottery barn perfectly, so I think it was meant to be.

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This is just a close up of some of the goodies I like to hoard. Can you see the peat pot babies I bought from Lauren? I LOVE them. 

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This last one is just a random shot of my office shelves. I just got the sad faces on the sticks this last week when I was shopping with my Mom in the Orange Circle. I think they are so funny. The back says "grump on a stick". We both had to have one!

Thanks for letting me share my photos with you! 

   

October 1, 2007 - 4:50 pm

http://www.flaviasoapsandmore.typepad.com - Such a beautiful piece!!! I can just imagine all the linens and things stored inside of it, the finish is great!!!
Your house is so cozy, you should be proud!!!

Very inspiring pictures
Take care

Chiara

October 1, 2007 - 5:56 pm

chris - I love your new piece but just adore those walls, but I have a thing for those, I like the colors of your stripes.Your house and style is beautiful.

October 1, 2007 - 9:36 pm

Junkyard Jennifer - That buffet piece is gorgeous! Love it. Your home is so beautiful and inspiring. I like everything. Especially the prints you have hanging on your walls.

I added you to my blogroll as soon as I discovered you, but this is my first time commenting. We’ve just moved into a new but still-under-construction home that my husband is building and I’m dying to be at the decorating stage.

Your blog is beautiful. I really like the vintage vibe. :)

~Jennifer

October 2, 2007 - 4:46 am

Vanessa - Love the buffet! It is absolutely beautiful!

October 2, 2007 - 4:46 am

Debbie - I would have continued to debate over this gorgeous buffet too until I was on my way home with it. I alway enjoy your sharing of your home. Debbie

October 2, 2007 - 5:14 am

Joy - Oh, I love this piece! I love to combine new with the old as well. :) Looks like we both found good scores this weekend!…

October 2, 2007 - 5:16 am

Joy - p.s. I love the wall treatment behind the black Pottery Boarn piece – is that wallpaper?

October 2, 2007 - 6:24 am

Jen - I love it! It’s worth having as a birthday present and seems a perfect fit in your beautiful home. You have every right to be house proud today and every day. Good for you. I’m so glad you won!

October 2, 2007 - 7:08 am

sondra - So glad to hear you won the buffet debate. That piece is wonderful! And it looks beautiful in your home.

October 2, 2007 - 7:33 am

deb - I love it. I love the finish and especially the hardware. Purty!

October 2, 2007 - 7:44 am

Rosemary - Good Morning Sara,
Well, I’m so glad that you won the debate.
I do that too. It can be a present for a particular occasion. Whatever works!!
I love it, it’s so pretty. I would have bought it too.
What flea market do you usually go to?
You should be house proud!!!
Have a great day!
Rosemary

October 2, 2007 - 8:55 am

Raised In Cotton - Sara you are just amazing!!! Your white washed buffet piece is fabulous, great lines and it will go with any style you choose.

Hugs:)
Carol

October 2, 2007 - 9:40 am

Michelle - Love the new piece – it’s beautiful! It looks fabulous with the artwork hanging above it too!

October 2, 2007 - 12:11 pm

Linda - Hi Sarah,
Your house tour (over the last few posts) was so enjoyable. You certainly do have a dream home…and that tin ceiling? Gorgeous, and on MY wishlist!!
I love your new piece and enjoyed seeing the black sideboard from Pottery Barn. My hubby made me one based on their design, but mine is cream. I now use it in my craft space, and it is perfect.
Thanks for the lovely look-see!!

Linda

October 2, 2007 - 12:18 pm

Pat - This is such a beautiful piece, Sara! It’s absolutely perfect!

Oh, and I need to get a copy of Romantic Homes, that cover is enticing and the fact, you’re in it is a big plus!

Pat

October 2, 2007 - 12:51 pm

Amelia - Umm…if I lived in your house I would never leave….EVER!

I am dealing with lots of jealousy toward you right now. ;o) LOL I love your home, gorgeous and I am so glad you shared photos!

Amelia

October 2, 2007 - 1:25 pm

Teresa - I love your home and your decorating always leaves me inspired, and sometimes I have been known to copy cat you! thank you Sara for sharing and for giving me such inspiration!!

Teresa

October 2, 2007 - 1:37 pm

Morgan - It looks amazing :) Can’t wait to see it this weekend!

October 3, 2007 - 6:28 am

Lucinda - I so totally get “House proud”. When we finished our kitchen remodel my husband asked me if I was going to sleep in the kitchen because he would wonder if I would ever leave the kithcen. (not because I’m cooking mind you)It just made me so happy to see how it turned out. I know that sounds like the kookiest thing you’ve ever heard but my home makes me happy. And looking at your lovely home makes me happy too! Thanks so much for sharing your new find w/us. As always very inspiring!

October 3, 2007 - 8:18 am

Blanca - What a wonderful piece. I just love your decorating style. I’ve done stripes in my daughters room but never thought of doing them horizontal. Thanks for the inspirations.

Blanca

October 3, 2007 - 2:04 pm

Andrea S. - So beautiful Sara! I love the buffet and all of your vignettes!

October 3, 2007 - 7:32 pm

thrifting bliss - Sara, your home is just beautiful! I would love to see more! Please keep sharing!

October 4, 2007 - 5:14 am

paige - love that piece!
& yes it looks just lovely in that space

October 4, 2007 - 10:59 am

wendy - Waaaaa, I want it ! I LOVE IT! Perfect in every way –you made the right decision.

October 4, 2007 - 2:05 pm

Tara - Love the house tour Sara. Your home is so elegant, cozy, casual and romantic at the same time! You have a good eye for design.

October 4, 2007 - 7:30 pm

Robolady - Love the hutch, nice choice. And as usual everything looks lovely.

October 4, 2007 - 7:36 pm

LuAnn Smith - I’m so happy to have found your blog Sara!

LuAnn

October 4, 2007 - 9:19 pm

chris glynn - Your house & style is GORGEOUS Sara! On that note so is my new BLOG design thanks to you!xo

October 4, 2007 - 9:36 pm

Catherine - I love your buffet…it’s perfect, the perfect color also, we have the same style..:)
I WANT IT….:0
It looks perfect there!
I also like the framing around your pic’s..very nice!!! I also LOVE the wire
basket caddy you have in one pic..its adorable!~want one of those too..:)

May I add you to my fav.links…?

Thanks for sharing your new piece…and you should be Home Proud!!
Cat

October 5, 2007 - 4:56 am

cathy - oh Sara
This piece of furniture is just so beautiful…. Oh your design skills are amazing…. You SHOULD feel proud of your house as it is an amazing credit to you both… Do you think if we take on the courthouse renovation you would like to come over to Australia and help LOL!!!!!!
Take care
Cathy

October 5, 2007 - 10:55 am

linda - You have every reason to be proud of your house. Your decor is gorgeous!! Well Done! Very Well Done! LindaSonia

October 5, 2007 - 11:33 am

Lauren - You have every right to be house-proud! I just put you on my blog the other day in my CREATIVES IN THIS WORLD but had to take you down now since my screen capture of your blog looks different than what you have now! It’s fabulous! You should be blog-proud too!
Stop over in a day or two and see yourself in the links! Take care!
p.s. we’re literally MOVING into our new home this weekend and I can’t wait to be house-proud in my new-to-me home! I’ll share some photos with you when it’s time!

October 5, 2007 - 1:03 pm

sharon - I love your new buffet. Your blog is wonderful. I’m a first timer, but I’ll be back for more.
sharon

October 5, 2007 - 7:23 pm

Bethany - House proud…um yes i would be too if my house was as gorgeous as yours! That buffet is awesome and I’m so glad, even long distance, for you that you won the debate!!!!
…thanks for the sharing, always a treat to stop by :)

October 6, 2007 - 7:04 am

Sher - I just found your blog and I love it! The photos of the beautiful shabby hutch/buffet are gorgeous – I really like your style. Also, the tall basket caddy is so cool – I do the same thing – there are tons of wire pieces all around my house with little goodies! What are Peat Pot babies?? I have to know! So glad I found your blog and Shop!
xoxo Sher

October 6, 2007 - 10:56 am

Ele Erickson - Wow! I am new to your blog and just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed viewing your home. It is spectacular.

October 8, 2007 - 6:50 pm

Tricia - I have a smile on a stick!!! I got it at a social work convention years ago, and have it in my office (I am a school social worker). I was just browsing when I saw your “grump on a stick” and felt compelled to share. What delightful eye candy you have here!

October 9, 2007 - 2:37 pm

Lisa - Beautiful pictures. I love the designs you did for Bella Pink. Really nice work!

October 9, 2007 - 6:13 pm

tina - Sara Johnson? Is that right? I’ve been reading your past blog post…I’m new to your blog~ love it! Your maiden name was “Johnson”..I too was a “Johnson”…Tina Johnson from Texas! Just love your blog~

October 9, 2007 - 6:53 pm

sunny - love the piece you got. AND I love the photos of your other pieces of furniture.

I’m envious of your wire baskets (the IN basket and the three-tiered one). where did you find them?

October 9, 2007 - 9:02 pm

Kate - I really love that hutch. you have every reason to feel houseproud. Your house looks absolutely beautiful.

October 10, 2007 - 7:42 am

Mrs. Jones - I just found your blog, and I absolutely love your style! Please tell me, what are those gorgeous floors made of? Are they wood?

October 10, 2007 - 5:17 pm

Allie - Sara, your home is so beautiful. I love all of it. The buffet is gorgeous!! The color is so perfect! Your style is very inspiring Sara!

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