Did I Overdo the Red, White, and Blue?

 

Walk into our home in the summertime and it's obvious

that we are patriotic.

 

But the question I sometimes ask myself is, "did I overdo the

 red, white, and blue"?

 

 I am so attracted to the color combination!

And can not pass up a patriotic vintage treasure.  Nor am I good at getting rid of things that I have had for eons.  They all have memories attached.

 

So for overdo,

 

I'll let you decide for yourself.  :)

 

When you enter our home this small cabinet is located directly to the right.

 

 

Look to the left and you'll see this.  If you'd like to read more about the redo of this cabinet go here.

 A Redo and a Patriotic Thing or Two

 

Now let's step into the living room.  Just as a side note, I am still keeping my eyes out for a larger rug and I am going to sand the floor to give it a time worn touch.  Hoping to feeling up to doing that before fall.

 



 

I don't think I have ever shown a close up of this cabinet hanging above the sofa.

 

The mantle is decorated in a Nautical theme, and bits and bobs sit on top of the coffee table.

This chippy white table is in front of the window.  I've created a tribute to the Declaration of Independence on it.

 

This small table sits at the bottom of the stairs.

 

Now let's enter the family room.  You can see that this area is

very open.

 

Can I just tell you how badly I want to paint my cabinets white?  Well, not going there with the hubs yet.  (wink)  The improvements never end!

 



 

 

 

I really hate the big black box in the center.  I would love to cover it up somehow!  We actually saw something really cool at a Home Show a couple years ago.  It was an entertainment center with sliding barn doors.  Hubby liked it as well and thought he could do something similar with ours.  After looking at it closer he said, it wouldn't work.  :(

 



 

This photo was taken from the kitchen area.  It shows my, "Oh what do you do in the summertime?" themed mantle.

Here is a close up of the table behind the sectional.

 

Directly across from the sofa table is our dining table.

I've decorated it in a Betsy Ross theme.

 

Vintage sewing notions are tucked into metal cones and hang from the chandelier.

 

My bowl stand is to the left of the table.  I have such a weakness for dishes!  Notice the bottom bowl is filled with chalk?  It has been there for a month now waiting for me to draw something on the chalkboard hanging above.  Just hasn't happened.  I also noticed that my bowls are not all centered.  Keeping it real!!

 

 

I don't put a ton on the island because I set our meals up there family style.  We dish and then go sit.  Sometimes at the bar, sometimes at the table, and sometimes in the family room; using the ottoman as a table.  When it's only the two of you, you do whatever you want to do.  lol!

 

 

My tiered tray is always so fun to fill!

 

Back side.  It's hard getting pics because we get a lot of sunshine in our home.  Wouldn't have it any other way.  I'm a sunshine girl!

 

 

 

I have lots of little vignettes on my counters.

 

 

I recently got this darling vintage candy container from my friends Aunt Bunnies estate.  I love it!

 

 

 

I sculpted the Uncle Sam heads last year and just finished painting and assembling them this year.

 

 

I noticed that the button has fallen off the metal star.

 

That is all on one long counter.  Now to the other side, where the stove is.

 

 

My sister, Jeanne just gave me the butter dish.  She's feeding

my addiction. 

 

 

 

This is on a very small counter next to our fridge.  See what I mean by a weakness for dishes?  You wouldn't believe how many cute patriotic dishes I have passed up at thrifts lately.  I just know that I do not need more.

 

 

Well, there you have it. . .a whole lotta red, white and blue!

 

The bedroom is looking a bit patriotic too.

 

 

I know that some day I will have to downsize big time, and that this would definitely be to much for many of you.

However, for now: I am loving my red, white, and blue!

 

Wishing you all a Happy, fun, and safe 4th of July.

 

We will be hosting our annual outdoor breakfast for family.

 

hugs,

Jann